When it comes to gifts, it's the thought that counts. And what's more thoughtful than taking the time to buy a Fair Trade or go green gift? Do the planet a favor and take the advice of Christine Richmond, of Natural Health Magazine, who has tips to help you find eco-friendly gifts you'll be proud to give.

How to buy eco-friendly and fair trade gifts

Looking for organic produce, but not sure you've got the real thing? Anna Lappe, organic food expert, shares tips on how to buy organic produce and tells why we should be buying organic when we can.

How to buy organic produce

Confused by organic food labeling? Author and organic food expert Anna Lappe explains what the terminology means.

How to know if packaged food is organic

Coffee Roasting Medium from Wikia Day, March 13, 2014.

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Make sure your cup of joe is the best blend for you and the planet. Green living expert Terri Bennett shows you how to choose a greener cup of coffee.

How to pick a better cup of coffee

When it comes to cooking, one of the most annoying things to deal with is a dull knife. If you dont have a sharpening tool at home, theres still hope! Fine Cookings Nicki Sizemore shows you a neat trick  how to sharpen a knife with a coffee mug!

How to sharpen a knife on a coffee mug

Caf de olla is a traditional way to prepare coffee. It was originally made using a clay pot, giving it a unique flavor, but you can still make it at home! Muy Bueno's Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack shows how to make this authentic coffee with todays cookware.

How to make caf de olla (Mexican coffee)

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Scotch plays well with Barolo Chinato Cocchi, a digestif infused with cinchona, ginger & rhubarb. Chef and mixologist Kathy Casey adds fresh grapefruit juice to create the refreshing Fair Isle cocktail.

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Next time you kick back with a cold one, go green by buying organic or locally made beer. Green living expert Terri Bennett explains the benefits of cracking open a delicious, eco-friendly brew.

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The coffee mug is no longer just for coffee! This everyday object has more uses than you could imagine. Howdini shares 5 clever ways to use a coffee mug that will change your life! (Or at least brighten your day.)

Howdini Hacks: 5 Clever Ways to Use a Coffee Mug

Do you eat organic food, but never think twice about the chemicals in the personal care products you use on your skin?  It's not easy to find organic skin and beauty products, but environmentalist and author Anna Lappe has expert tips.

How to find organic skincare products and cosmetics

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A Million Ways To Die In The West

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Looking for a way to be greener and live with less exposure to chemicals in your life? Look no further than your closet, says the Small Planet Institute's Anna Lappe. Clothing made with organically grown fiber is the way to go.

How to shop for organic clothing

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Buying organic isn't always easy, whether it's a matter of availability of organic produce on the shelf or the extra hit on your wallet!  Dr. Andrew Weil explains why you should follow an organic diet and shares some great tips for choosing how to spend your dollars wisely when shopping for organic foods.

Why should you eat organic food?

Have you ever calculated your food miles? That's the distance food has to travel to get to your table. If you reduce your food miles and buy local food produce, you'll help the environment and your local farmers. Author Anna Lappe of the Small Planet Institute has tips to help you find, buy, and eat locally grown foods.

How to buy eco-friendly local food to reduce food miles

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If you're buying a diamond, you'd better know your four C's: carat, color, clarity, and cut. Helena Krodel of the Jewelry Information Center will show you what you need to know to make a sparkling choice when you buy diamonds.

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Make your holiday gift packages as distinctive as your gifts.  Bruce Littlefield, author of Merry Christmas, America, shows you how to top your gift packages cleverly, to make them unique and memorable.

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Buying fresh fish can be a little scary, if you don't know what to look for. Whole Food Market's Martha Drayton shows and tells what you need to know with how to buy fresh fish at the market

How to buy fresh fish

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What is fair trade coffee and how do you spot fair trade coffee packaging? Organic food expert and environmentalist Anna Lappe explains why she believes it's important to buy fair trade coffee beans, and how and where to find it.

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