Conscious Consumer Winter 2008

 

At your Fingertips
No more “forgetting the bags in the car” this efficient mini-bag clips right into your keychain or handbag to remind you when you’re at the check-out counter that you don’t need no stinkin’ paper or plastic! Bradford Natural Market 141 Bradford St., Provincetown 508-487-9784
bradfordnatural.com

Put your money where your heart is!
Buying a gift for a loved one or yourself this holiday season is a great opportunity to:
• Support the local economy
• Support local artisans, culture and diversity
• Support a good cause
• Support fair business practices
• Support recycling & re-use of materials
• Support the environment
• Create health & raise awareness

Made with Love
Save your health, money, time and
the environment with Eco-Me 100% Natural Kits for Home, Body, Baby & Pets. Eco-Me natural kits make it easy to mix your own (healthy!) products right from your own kitchen using
simple ingredients to create everything from cleaning products to body care. Re-usable. Bradford Natural Market 141 Bradford St., Provincetown
508-487-9784 bradfordnatural.com

Nature’s Art Revisited
Margaret Dorfman’s stunning Fruit and Vegetable Parchment Bowls raise these edibles to high art. Made by hand from over 35 different types of sustenance, they are cured for days, then pressed, dried and aged into translucent vessels. In creating this “vegetable parchment,” the entire process is green – no harmful chemicals are used and everything is either recycled or composted. Find this
nutritional eye candy and more at Adlumia 34 Main St., Orleans. 508-255-2900
adlumia.com

Holiday Glow of Candlelight
Beeswax candles are naturally aromatic, bringing the essence of Mother Nature right into your home. The 100% all natural ‘fuel’ emits beneficial negative ions when burned, producing the calming
experience of meadows, ocean and forests.  Natural beeswax burns longer and cleaner than any other.  Come choose some wonderful gifts from the wide selection at Honey Candle 37 Main St, Orleans, 508-255-7031  www.honeycandle.com

Last Comic Standing
CYDWOQs are 100% leather shoes and bags hand made in California, designed for maximum walking comfort and lasting durability. The company uses only environmentally friendly materials such as biodegradable water-based glues, recycled packaging and vegetable tanned leathers, still processed today with complete respect for ancient tradition. Find your distinctive pair at Sorbus 25 Steeple St., Mashpee Commons. 508-539-0007

The Past as a Present
This interactive board game for the memory impaired called Making Memories TogetherTM is designed to create a communication bridge for the memory-impaired and their families who play it. It’s the first game designed for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders to improve their quality of life. Featured on CBS’s Healthwatch, and NBC’s In Depth with Tom Brokaw. Living Arts Institute
3811 Main St. (6A), Brewster 508-737-4220  
mmtgame@thelivingartsinstitute.org

Bling with Heart
The Cape Cod Cares bracelet line was designed to raise money and awareness in support of the challenges we all face. Purchase one of these bracelets and 10% of the sale price will be sent to the charity/cause of your choice. With designs to fit every budget and each piece handcrafted in their Hyannis shop, this purchase makes it easy to look good, feel great and raise awareness all at the same time.
Goldfinger
64 Enterprise Rd., Hyannis, 508-771-0947
goldfingercapecod.com

Fair Trade Delectibles
Share in the aromatic and organic blends of Fair Trade Coffees from Women’s leadership training groups in Nicaragua, or small farms in Columbia and Tanzania. “…you share our commitment to growers and to the land, and are helping us create a better future.” 
Along with exquisitely smooth organic chocolates from Green & Black, Chatham/Dennisport Natural Market has plenty of scrumptious choices for the holidays. 
1218 Main St/Chatham  508-945-4139 or 640 Main St/Dennisport 508-760-3043

Nature’s Bounty
Owner Lisa Witzke’s Chef’s Bouquet are a perfect holiday gift or centerpiece. Edible and beautiful, these arrangements show off the Earth’s amazing variety and abundance!
Naked Earth 2655 Main St. (6A) Brewster
508-896-5071 nakedearthmarket.com

Heavenly Edibles
Sumptuous muffins and exquisite pies, cakes and cookies are baked daily for your own special occasions
or friends. Try the artisanal cheeses, salads and tantalizing prepared foods to go, or take home a basket of fresh organic produce for your cooking pleasures. Also heavenly… Taza’s stone ground and
organic chocolates. Angel Foods 467 Commercial St., Provincetown 508-487-6666 angelfoods.com

Crafting a Living
Started by 4 women in Kenya, Africa, Denur Crafts (denurcrafts.org) has grown to 38 women who support themselves and send their children to school with the proceeds of their handcrafted jewelry. Debbie Hagen, owner of Deborah Ann’s Rainbow buys directly from the group eliminating the middle-man so that profits can go directly to the craftswomen. Deborah Ann’s Rainbow 2 Telegraph Road, Rt. 28 (Next to Dennisport Natural Market), Dennisport 508-398-8662
deborahannsrainbow.com

A Natural Wine, “Organic, Please!”
The newest addition to the fine selection of organic and biodynamic wines at Orleans Wine & Spirits are made by Mario Giribaldi from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. For three generations, Azienda Giribaldi has produced not only outstanding wines but also at very affordable pricing! Orleans Wine & Spirits, Skaket Corners Plaza, Orleans 508-255-2812 orleanswine.com

“Green is the new black”
Make an eco-statement with this hip, soft organic cotton T.  Shirts can be found at  Adlumia – while browsing their full array of fabulous gift ideas for your home and friends – and CHA Magazine will receive 50% of the proceeds from the T-shirt!  A wonderful gift from Adlumia to help support CHA’s mission.  Check their website for winter hours. Adlumia 34 Main St., Orleans. 508-255-2900 adlumia.com

Carried Away
Envirosax® reusable shopping bags are spreading the eco-friendly message with style! Chic, in-expensive and compact, Envirosax® environmentally friendly shopping bags carry the message of re-use to a world ready to embrace a brighter ecological future. Red Fish Blue Fish 374 Main St., Hyannis 508-775-8700 redfishbluefish.com

Bee-utify the World
Give the gift of Organic Landscaping with Master Gardener, Organic Horticulturist and Bee keeper, Laura Kelly. Littlefield Landscapes P.O. Box 78, N. Eastham, 508-353-6511 littlefieldlandscapes.com

Get more bang for your buck! Here are a host of great shopping ideas that are fun, beautiful and functional. Start changing the world!