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 Quench
your thirst with Hint,
flavored water with a fruity kick. Now you can stock your
fridge with one of four lip-smacking new blends: Hibiscus
Vanilla, Watermelon, Honeydew Hibiscus and Blackberry, or
go for the classics, like Lime, Pear and Strawberry. Either
way, there's no sugar or artificial sweetener in this refreshing
alternative to soda.
* Special note - FHI readers have a chance to win 5 cases
(a value of $220). Register
for our free monthly e-newsletter before September 1, 2009,
and your name will automatically be included in the drawing.
Winners will be contacted by email.
 Wanna
pack that backpack with the good stuff? Turns out going back-to-school
can be easy on the pocketbook and the environment.
Take a peek at Stubby
Pencil Studio's earth-friendly school supplies, like
petroleum-free crayons made from soy and beeswax, and pencils
made from sustainably harvested wood and recycled newspapers.
You'll also find natural rubber erasers, refillable paint
sets, colored markers from recycled plastic and many other
fun eco products for creative kids.
 You
and your little one will both want to crunch on kid-tested,
mom-approved Salba
Smart Organic Tortilla Chips. These tasty, nutritious
snacks are made from Salba grain—a rich, whole food source
of Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Look for bags at Whole Foods
Market, Wild Oats, Vitamin Cottage, Wegman's and other natural
food stores. $0.69-$0.99
 Be
ready for action at a moment's notice with a set of Joey
Totes stashed in your purse or backpack. They've got
two sizes of these lightweight but durable bags, which tidily
tuck into a pouch along with one or two others. $20 for
set of three, or $7-$9 for individual bags
 Express
your positive beliefs every day with Piece
of the Puzzle Affirmative Jewelry. These puzzle-shaped
pewter tokens with “I am” engraved on one side and
a positive word, like “heroic,” “passionate,”
or “unstoppable,” engraved on the other can be a
simple, pretty reminder of your dearest values, with 40 words
available loose, on small rings or as bracelets and necklaces.
$5-$36
 Tested
on my own family's seemingly endless mountain of laundry,
the new Green
Works Natural Laundry Detergent and stain remover
are tough on dirt and stains, but gentle on even delicate
fabrics. The detergent work in both standard and high efficiency
washers, cleaning without leaving a harsh chemical residue
or smell on your clothes. $15/90 ounces
 Give
your body-and mood-a boost with Kundalini
Yoga Cardio, Stretch, & Strengthen. Instructors
Ana and Ravi will help you blend energy work, core strengthening
and stretching with this complete inner-outer fitness DVD.
Also featured: an energizing lead cardio warm-up and a dance
cardio routine designed for everyone—whether you have
two left feet or a dancer's soul! $19.95
 Leave
nothing but tracks this September year by choosing school
supplies made from recycled materials. Carolina
Pad's Sasquatch Brand products include beautifully
designed notebooks, folders, binders and divider tabs that
have an environmental education component, reminding young
people about everyday actions they can take to become even
better stewards of the environment. Plus, they're a lot cuter/cooler
than other eco notebooks you'll find these days, and they've
got extra info on going
green. Available at stores nationwide, $1 for two-pocket
folders and $3-$5 for notebooks and binders
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