Most Thanksgiving math is about counting the minutes until dinner's ready or noting the number of pumpkin pie slices that are left to be snagged (by you of course!). But here we share fun history tidbits, current turkey trivia and more surprising holiday facts to use to impress your friends-or at least make conversation with that deadly boring cousin sitting next to you at dinner.
Green Gift Guide
These gorgeously ethereal goblets, hurricanes and bottles may look like the finest crystal, but Rosanna's Heavenly Glass ($78.00 to $108.00) is actually made from recycled coke bottles! Give the gift of luxury glassware while benefiting the environment -- and without breaking the bank.
Rosanna's Heavenly Glass
Rosanna's Heavenly Glass
Taking a cue from the Anya Hindmarch "I'm Not A Plastic Bag" trend, Charles & Marie is offering this clever and practical travel mug. Though it is made to resemble a wasteful paper cup, the I'm Not A Paper Cup ($20.00) is actually an eco-friendly, reusable coffee tumbler.
I'm Not A Paper Cup
Charles & Marie
Good on Paper Stationary (prices vary) comes in a variety of beautiful and whimsical designs inspired by nature. Printed on recycled paper (organic cotton when possible) with earth-friendly inks, these cards and notepads are more than stationary - they're works of art!
Good On Paper Stationary
Good on Paper
GreenPan (prices vary) is the first line of cookware to use the revolutionary non-stick technology called Thermolon (which provides non-stick surfaces without the harmful synthetics PTFE and PFOA found in Teflon). The cookware is dishwasher-safe and has a superior non-stick release - so you can cut also back on butter, fat, and oils!
Green Pan Cookware
Green Pan
This reusable and fashionable bag takes the shape of its contents and holds them securely. Loved by celebs, Its-Las-Tik Bags ($14.99 and up) come in a variety of designs, and are manufactured in New Orleans by a Big Easy native and Hurricane Katrina survivor, who donates 5% of all proceeds to Hope House.
Its-Las-Tik Bags
Its-Las-Tik
Fresh Wave candles ($13.95 and up) are a lovely, natural option for brightening and freshening your home . These eco-friendly candles burn a unique blend of plant extracts which release molecules that bind to -- and eliminate -- unsavory odors, leaving your house crisp and clean.
Fresh Wave Candles
Fresh Wave
Jurlique products feature ingredients hand-sown and harvested on the company's own biodynamic farms in Australia. This Rose Body Care Collection ($52.00) helps to maintain balanced skin with lightly-scented body care lotion, shower gel, and hand cream.
Jurlique Rose Body Care Collection
Jurlique
All Mango Leaf products are made from bamboo -- one of nature's most sustainable materials. These Rectangle Condiment Dishes ($4.60) are the perfect size for serving sauces and appetizers - or can be used as desk or dresser organizers. Check out their entire collection for mix-and-match ideas.
Mango Leaf Dishes
Mango Leaf
Enjoy the purest water anytime, anywhere with BPA-Free water bottles ($9.99 and up). Their filtration technology ensures fresh water in a resuable bottle without the harmful side-effects of the plastic synthetic BPA (which has been linked to diabetes and heart disease). Plus, 20% of online retail goes to support the Tap Project,.
BPA-Free Sports Bottle
Watergeeks.com
This Organic Cotton Blanket ($44.99) is made with warm and snuggly 100% organic cotton and colored with SKAL-certified organic dyes. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, you can pick the perfect blanket for the environmental friends and family on your list.
Organic Cotton Blanket
Overstock.com
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