Top 10 Gift Ideas for Vegetarians

Unsure about what to get the vegetarian and/or eco-friendly person in your life this holiday season?  Here are my top 10 gift ideas:

10. Magnetic Spice Kit

For the vegetarian cook Gneiss Spice offers a herbivore spice kit.  This is not your average spice kit, it is a magnetic kit.

9. Olive Oil Lamp

I ordered two of Lehman's olive oil lamps a couple years ago.  They have come in very handy during hurricane season.  This is a cost effective alternative to candles considering these burn up to 20 hours.  Olive oil produces no smoke or odor.  You can use Lampante oil,which is olive oil not suitable as food or culinary olive oil in these lamps.

 8. Crossing Trees Oil Drum Wall Hanging

An indoor/outdoor piece made from an recycled oil drum.  This piece is another great example of reusing materials to create gorgeous works of art.  As an added plus, your purchase benefits a Fair Trade organization called Beyond Borders 

7.  SUNNAN Table Lamp (solar powered) from Ikea

These LED table lamps from Ikea transform sunlight into energy.  LEDs last 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs.  The lamps come in a variety of cheerful colors to choose from.  These lamps also come in black and white as well. 

6. Recycled Billboard Bags

Do you have a fashionista in your life?  Are you looking for a unique work of art? Vy and Elle utilize reclaimed billboard vinyl to create unique bags, totes, wallets and more.  Another example of a creative way to keep waste out of landfills. 

5. Vegetarian Inspired Art

Be inspired with vegetarian inspired art.  Colorful prints can add flare to any home or office.  Check out Raw Art Letter Press to view more designs.

4. BLUEiQ Customizable Miniature Ecosystem

BLUEiQ is a miniature ecosystem environment that you design by creating your layout and plaint choice.  The kit includes 2 snails, 5 dwarf shrimp and an aquatic plant and substrate type of your choice.  The ecosystem requires little maintenance and feeding is not required.

3. Hemp Sneakers from Simple Shoes

Simple Shoes are made from hemp and organic cotton for men and women.  At Simple Shoes you will find a variety of colors and styles to choose from. 

 2. The Nomad Solar Bicycle Trunk Bag by Eclipse1.

The Nomad Solar Bicycle Trunk Bag lets you power while you peddle. Solar panels let you charge cell phones, GPS, iPODs or other hand-held devices. This is a great gift for the bicyclist in your life.  The bag mounts to a standard rear bicycle rack.

Give a gift that someone can enjoy all year.  Vegetarian Times magazine is filled with vegetarian recipes, products and articles.  VT offers some Vegan recipes as well.