Go Sweet ‘n Slow this Valentine’s
This gorgeous Slow Coast Gift Box is the brainchild of our friend Dana Nichols, who after noticing an abundance of local talent but no accompanying venue promptly created one. Lucky for us! Slow Coast gift boxes combine some of the best artisan offerings our bold and beautiful Santa Cruz coastline has to give, neatly united Read more…
Green Gift Idea: Zum Yum
While a Zum bar may look and smell like a tasty holiday treat, a bite may result in unwanted bubbles. But don’t let that thought Zum you out (sorry!) – these fabulous handmade soap bars are just as green as they are gorgeous.
Green Gift Idea: EcoEve Candles
At first glance the candle as gift idea may seem redundant, but EcoEve Candles is in a class all its own. Named after green living advocate and co-founder Evelyn Nottbeck, the practices and materials used by this Santa Cruz company are 100% sustainable.
Green Gift Idea, Adopt a Species
I love this suggestion from change.org. There are just too many good non-profits and charities to name them all, but making a donation in someone’s name is often rewarding for both the giver, the giftee, and of course, the cause itself.


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