Stress-Free Drink and Books

The Delivery: C3* For Stress calming drink mix, Food And The City by Jennifer Cockrall-King, and non-vegan cookbook Herbivoracious by Michael Natkin
Staff Pick: The stress-free beverage

The DL: While the holidays are a favorite time of year for many, it can also be one of the most stress-inducing seasons. This drink may help calm a heated moment, but it’s important to develop long-term tactics to help you feel your best this December. Check out 10 Ways to Fight Holiday Stress for some ideas that may work for you. One last tip—beat the long lines and crowded malls, while supporting local craftspeople, by shopping at handmade e-marketplace Etsy. We’ve got just the guide to help you find the perfect cruelty-free presents!

Vegan Products and a Fresh Giveaway

The Delivery: Vega sport bar pack, GoPicnic sunbutter and crackers, Iron Man by Tony Iommi, The Rescue of Belle & Sundance by Birgit Stutz and Lawrence Scanlan, and Zenify stress-free drinks
Staff Pick: Vega bars

The DL: Guess what? We’re going to be giving away this Vega sport pack to one lucky This Just In reader! To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post telling us what has been your favorite way to stay in shape in 2011 by Monday, December 12 at noon PT. If you’re looking to win other great prizes courtesy of VN, check out our Holiday Cookie Contest. Send us your recipe by Saturday at noon for a chance to win a KitchenAid mixer or another great prize!

Get Energized!

Date: Thursday, August 28

The Delivery: Books and super drinks

Staff Pick: Cell-nique

The DL: With conscientious claims and the greenest ingredients, we can't wait to see what this sexy drink tastes like!