Protein Powders

The Date: Tuesday, August 9
The Delivery: Protein powder and bean sprout mixes from Sprout Living
Staff Pick: The Epic Protein powder in chocolate maca

The DL: Anything that has the word "epic" in the title is going to be pretty rad (well, we hope at least), and we know things with chocolate in them are rad, so this protein powder seems like it could be a winner! Plus it's raw, organic, and provides 19 grams of protein per ounce. It might even be a bit of an overachiever, if you ask us. VN Associate Editor Jennifer Chen is an overachiever too (in the kitchen, that is). A few weeks ago she made 15 of us a three-course meal for $70! Learn how she did it over on Savvy Vegan.

Beanfields

The Date: Wednesday, August 3
The Delivery: A really, really big box of pico de gallo chips from Beanfields!
Staff Pick: The chips!

The DL: This delivery of one of our favorite brands of chips (it was a VegPick in our July+August issue, after all!) could not have come at a better time—we just sent the September+October issue to press this very morning and now we're famished! It was a long road, and we here at the VN can't wait to celebrate with Beanfields now and a tipple or two this evening. Want to throw your own cocktail party without spending an arm and a leg? Editorial Assistant Hilary tells you just how to do it on Savvy Vegan. Sangria, anyone?

Books!

The Date: Friday, April 15

The Delivery: The Country Almanac of Home Remedies by Brigitte Mars and Chrystle Fiedler and David's Vegan Home Cooking by David A. Gabbe

Staff Pick: The Country Almanac of Home Remedies

The DL: Think you know everything there is to know about fruits and vegetables? You don't! (Well, unless you've read The Country Almanac of Home Remedies.) Did you know that pineapple can reduce bruises? Or that putting a clean plantain leaf under your upper lip can help stop a nosebleed? Drug-store aisles are going to be a thing of the past thanks to this book. Talk about a money-saver! Learn how to save even more money by stretching grocery-bill dollars with VN Editorial Assistant Anna on Savvy Vegan. Have a great weekend!

Probiotic Drink and Body Care

The Date: Wednesday, April 6

The Delivery: Probiotic Coconut Water from GoodBelly, and Candy-Mint Deodorizing Foot Mist and Grapefruit-Bergamot Body Mist from Deep Steep

Staff Pick: The coconut water

The DL: Being vegan does a body good. As do probiotics, electrolytes, and potassium. Fortunately, this new coconut water offers all three in one health-promoting beverage. Talk about multi-tasking! Now that we're thinking about it, puppies, sunshine, and learning how to save money on lunches also do a body good, but if today finds you in a snowstorm without puppies, at least you can read Savvy Vegan!

Vegan Shoes and Marinades

The Date: Tuesday, March 29

The Delivery: Braggberry and Hawaiian dressing/marinade from Bragg Live Foods and wedges from NeuAura Shoes

Staff Pick: The wedges

The DL: These shoes look seriously rad. Not only are they easy on the eyes, but they're also animal- and eco-friendly: 10 percent of all online sales go to the Wildlife Conservation Society and the African Wildlife Foundation, and the factory where the shoes are made is run on hydroelectric power. It's probably safe to say we'll be spending the next hour shopping online. In the meantime, check out this cheap, easy, and delicious recipe for Bachelor Soup courtesy of Managing Editor Elizabeth on Savvy Vegan!

Cleaning Products

The Date: Friday, March 25

The Delivery: Lots of cleaning products from Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day

Staff Pick: The lemon-verbena scented hand soap

The DL: Happy Friday from all of us at VN! Spring has officially sprung, and you know what that means: sunbathing! Opps, we mean, spring cleaning! With this host of all-natural goodies, we're sure to have one spic and span office (not to mention some lemon-scented hands). If you've already cleaned out your home (you over-achiever, you) and find yourself in need of some new items to spruce up your pad, check out VN Associate Editor Jennifer Chen's guide to decorating for less on Savvy Vegan. While you're kicking back, make sure to check out VegNews Book Club for Kathy Freston answering readers' questions. And take a breather already, yeesh.

Deodorants Galore

The Date: Tuesday, February 15

The Delivery: All-natural roll-on deodorant, deodorant sticks, and towelettes from Crystal Body Deodorant

Staff Pick: The lavender and white tea towelettes

The DL: If we didn't know that we were going to be getting a generous helping of all-natural deodorants for an upcoming project (did someone say May+June issue?), we would think that the post office was trying to tell us something. Nevertheless, we bet we will be able to smell so fresh and so clean (clean) all day long with these portable, lavender-sentented towelettes. Post-lunch jog, anyone? (Speaking of lunch, check out Managing Editor Elizabeth's tips on how to make a delicious salad on the cheap on VN's Savvy Vegan blog.)

Vegan and Green Cookbooks

The Date: Tuesday, February 1

The Delivery: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook by Lindsay S. Nixon and Eat Greens by Barbara Scott-Goodman and Liz Trovato

Staff Pick: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook

The DL: Home fries and cupcakes and meatball subs are a few of our favorite things. Not the healthiest though, right? Wrong! We are looking forward to Lindsay Nixon's new cookbook chock full of fat-free and low-fat vegan versions of our favorite highly caloric (and highly delicious) eats. We can just picture ourselves whipping up a batch of her guacamole before settling down on the couch. Speaking of couches, today office manager extraordinaire Lyndsay teaches you how to be a cheap (and healthy!) couch potato on VN's newly re-vamped Savvy Vegan blog. Check it out. After you make the guacamole, of course.