The final highlight from our holiday gift guide is perfect for those who may have procrastinated their Christmas cards this year. It’s not too late to send some Christmas cheer to family and friends with an amazing selection of Free Christmas Ecards.

With a great selection of both animated, and printable, cards, there is sure to be something fun for anyone on your list. So, if you are looking for a free and easy way to send some holiday cheer, be sure to visit Got Free Ecards. They have cards for every holiday of the year too. It’s a fun way to skip the post office and save your tongue from licking stamps! Plus, who doesn’t love to find a great ecard in their inbox?!

“The Broken Meow” by Lauren Levine:

Grayla the cat broke her “Meow”
The big fuzzy dog Sprained her “Bow-wow”
When the cow stubbed her “Moo”
Lizzie and Cal wondered, What will they Do?

This charming picture book will make a ‘purr-fect’ holiday gift for children of all ages! And, it’s a gift that is being sold for a great cause. All proceeds go to Second Acts, a non-profit fund raising organization that distributes 100% of all donations received to small, volunteer-run animal rescue groups nationwide – www.secondacts.org. You can purchase the book through their eBay shop by clicking here.

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If you are looking for a gift that will keep giving all year long, consider an insulated lunch tote from Bright and Bold. The Built NY Gourmet Getaway Insulated Lunch Totes are fashionable lightweight lunch bags made from neoprene (wetsuit) material that will keep your food hot or cold for up to 4 hours.

You will find them in a variety of colors and patterns. There is bound to be a perfect option for the person in your life who has everything! They are also a great, ecofriendly option to the standard paper bag! The fun and funky totes can be reused daily and save over 500 bags from the landfill each year!

They are 12″ high by 12″ wide by 1.25″ deep when flat, and expands to 6″ deep when full. They come with a zipper closure can be stored flat when not in use, but easily stands upright for quick packing when needed.

The lunch totes are also water resistant and durable, yet lightweight! Simply machine wash and hang to dry, or wipe with a damp washcloth to easily clean. They can be purchased online at Bright and Bold, and start at $26.95.

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If you want to find a great gift for your dog-loving friends and family, then our next gift guide item is for you!

Great Books that Give Back!

Sharing books from the “Lost Souls: Found!” series, which each contain over 50 heartwarming stories about adopted dogs, is a great opportunity to help raise awareness about dog rescue. It will surely be one of the most memorable and appreciated gifts you give this year. Books are available for Dachshunds, Boston Terriers, Labrador Retrievers, Pit Bulls, and Golden Retrievers. Here’s an excerpt from “Lost Souls: Found! Inspiring Stories About Dachshunds:”

Excerpt: “As I reentered the kitchen, I saw everyone huddled around Wilbur, just staring at him. It turns out he found a 6-pack of Jell-O® in the back of the fridge, climbed in, and pulled out the treasure. There he stood in the middle of the kitchen, removing the foil tops from each container and then passing them out like an ice cream truck driver passes out ice cream. Delilah and Bully were already enjoying their treats while my other two Doxies waited patiently in line. For a second I thought that Wilbur was going to turn around and ask them for twenty-five cents!” – Helen LaBuda

Review: “If you love dogs, you will love this book. The stories are short and easy to read…very well put together. And though you may sit down to read one or two, you won’t want to put it down!” –Shelley J.

Review: “This book is one that touches your heart and will not let it go…”–Leatha R. Pierce

Previews of all books are available at http://happytailsbooks.com/buy.htm. Visit Happy Tails Books today to buy a great gift for the dog lover in your life – your purchase will help give rescue dogs a merrier Christmas!

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If you want to give a gift that your recipient can use all year long, then our next gift guide item is for you! The Envirosax La Boheme are not just functional, they are stylish too. Inspired by Bohemia and the Art Nouveau movement of bringing art into everyday life, this sophisticated new Envirosax style creates ecofriendly art (find the reduce-reuse-recycle symbol hidden in the design).

Envirosax La Boheme is printed with ecofriendly inks and dyes via a sublimation process which ensures the design will not fade when washed. Each La Boheme bag holds 44 lbs of weight and is made from 100% ripstop polyester. The matching wristlet carrying pouch measures 9″ x 6″ and features snaps to keep 5 rolled up bags inside. Envirosax La Boheme Bags measure 19.5″ x 16.5″ when open and roll up and snap shut to a very compact 4″ x 1.5″ when closed. Handwash recommended to extend the life of the bag.

We think these would make perfect gifts for the stylish, ecofriendly, person in your life. Or, buy some for yourself! Another fun thing that you can do is buy a set and then use them as great gift wrap. We have a set of Envirosax ourselves and love them for reducing the waste that comes into the house after shopping. We take them everywhere, and wouldn’t mind finding a few more under our tree either. Order yours online at Bright and Bold, $37.95 for a set of five bags with the wristlet carrier.