Herbal Tonics, Vanilla Body Wash, and a Memoir

The Delivery: Pacifica body wash, Urban Moonshine tonics, and The Monks and Me by Mary Paterson
Staff Pick: The tonics

The DL: These herbal Energy and Joy Tonics from Urban Moonshine couldn't have come at a better time—we're currently hard at work on our July+August issue and we need all the energy we can get! With ingredients such as ginseng, linden flowers, and lemon balm, these elixirs seem perfect for a mid-week pick-me-up. Still, it's hard to imagine anything more revitalizing than VegNews' Vegan Yoga Retreat in Sayulita, Mexico. Yoga, organic food, and beachside lounging? Sign us up!

Gluten-Free Brownies, Gluten-Free Recipes, and Perfumed Products

The Delivery: Lucy's gluten-free brownie cakes, soy candles, reed diffuser, and soap from Pacifica Perfume, and Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats by Allyson Kramer
Staff Pick: Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats!

The DL: Mac 'n' cabbage? Who does that? Allyson Kramer, that's who. We can't wait to read through the rest of these pages and find even more creative, gluten-free dishes that are sure to surprise (and wow!) us. Want more of Allyson's delicious eats? Check out her five-dish, spring-friendly menu! Hello, Chocolate-Strawberry Pie.

Skin Care, Probiotic Coconut Water, and Chili Tortilla Chips

The Delivery: Island Vanilla perfume, sugar scrub, and crushed-pearl lotion (not vegan) from Pacifica, GoodBelly probiotic coconut water, and Simply So Sweet Chili tortilla chips from Way Better Snacks
Staff Pick: The tortilla chips

The DL: It’s been a great day for our stomachs here at VNHQ. First, editorial assistant Hilary Pollack busted out some delicious Gardein sliders and MozzaRisella vegan cheese for us to sample. Then, as if that wasn't awesome enough, we were fortunate enough to munch on pasta topped with homemade spaghetti sauce and vegan meatballs, courtesy of managing editor Elizabeth Castoria’s dad! We’re currently in a post-lunch food coma, but as soon as we have some room in our tummies, we’ll definitely open this bag of Simply So Sweet Chili tortilla chips from Way Better Snacks. Speaking of ‘so sweet,’ Valentine’s Day is a couple of weeks away, which means you still have plenty of time to plan the perfect evening, whether you’re lucky in love or flying solo. Snag some goodies for your sweetheart (or for yourself!) at the VegNews Valentine’s Day Store, and check out our Vegan Valentines feature for tips on how to celebrate!

Style with a Cause

Date: Tuesday, July 28
The Delivery: A huge gift basket of Natural Balance vegetarian pet food, a couple seasonal gift sets from Pacifica, and some ethical hair-care products
Staff Pick: The color-safe shampoo and conditioner from Save Your World

The DL: This line of body and hair products also has a mission, which is to save the rain forests. For each product sold, one acre of rain forest will be protected for a year. Now that's what we call consuming with a conscious.

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Expo West Week Extravaganza: Day One

Date: Monday, March 9
The Delivery: Some Jammy Sammys and other fun snacks from Revolution Foods, a Hickory Smoked Primal Strip, a Pacifica gift set, and lip gloss from MyChelle
Staff Pick: All the goodies from Expo West

The DL: The VN staffers had one busy weekend at Expo West, quite possibly the world's largest natural products pow wow. From vegan dog biscuits to the finest in faux meat, we sampled from dawn 'til dusk, and have the samples to prove it. All this week, we'll be featuring some of the amazing new products we previewed in person. Here are a few to start with; the rest are slowly making their way up to the VNHQ in a rented minivan. Can you guess which product above won one of the coveted Best of Show 2009 awards?