Namaste Gluten Free Vanilla Cake

This is the first time I have baked and eaten a piece of cake since I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2001! I made it with Namaste gluten free vanilla cake mix , just an egg, olive oil and water ... but I had topped it with organic strawberries, lots of organic strawberries that had totally disappeared into the black hole abyss of cake baking. See that pull, that strawberry swallowing vortex in the middle of the cake in the pic above... terrible but true, it reminds me of Freddy Kruger pulling his victim into the center of their bed and them disappearing into his Nightmare On Elm Street, (I know I watched too much gross TV growing up!) After some digging though, I found the yummy berries AND this cake tasted like freaking VANILLA ICE CREAM chew cookie heaven fluff. Happy Valentines to me!

PS- The reason it took me like 8 years to finally eat some gluten free cake is because many of the mixes had corn, dairy, or some other allergen in it that I also couldn't have (and just way too many ingredients in general) - so I gave up on finding any baked goods. Never give up hope!!! Whether it's for a baked good, some money, a cure, or just a hug today. :)

xoxo

10 Last Minute & Cheap Valentines Ideas

1. Write your lover a poem.

2. Plan a sexy dance (might I suggest to this Peaches Song).

3. Bake something together at home, like organic brownies or strawberry pie.

4. Learn origami today and make them pretty paper swans.

5. Go to the used book store and pick up something in the sexuality section that ya'll can read & laugh about together.

6. Fill the tub with hot water and light a candle for when they arrive.

7. Pick up a small bottle of almond oil at the store and give the gift of a massage.

8. Write a sweet letter and drop it in their mailbox on Valentines morning ... sealed with a kiss of course.

9. Run on over to your local plant nursery or organic farmer and pick up a potted plant.

10. Combine any two of these and make a personalized, romantic, memorable and economically viable night of fun!

xoxo

Eco Kinks For The Eccentric Valentine

Have the same old Valentines gifts of chocolates, fruits, flowers and wine got you yawning into bored tears? Not everyone is into the traditional romance style, with a crispy Leave It To Beaver crust encapsulating their lives... some people like it more chewy & full of flavor! There's no need to trade in your planet love for your kinky play this Valentines, cause there are some saucy eco props that will keep your blood pumping and your earth clean.

Lavish Lauru Bondage Set - Recycled Black Satin

$48

"This set adds a feathery, sensual way to increasing our connections. The eyes are ceased and in turn this heightens the other senses for many different actualization's."

Limited Edition -Eco-Friendly Studded Backside Whacker

$34
"Who doesn't need a good crack on the ass every once in a while? This strap is eco-friendly, made from a recycled full grain leather belt. The band is a rich moddled chocolate brown color with dark (almost black) edges. The belt is looped, overlapped on the top and held together with three black rivets."

Recycled Fire Branded Restraints

$100
"Beautifully handcrafted leather wrist restraints with 3 seamless steel rings. This pair was designed for a custom order with hand dyed satin finish cherry red leather, soft black suede lining, and steel accents. The red leather has a letter/symbol pattern fire-branded, and any custom words/letters/numbers can be heat kissed onto your custom pair by specifying it in the comment box. Cuffs are adjustable and guaranteed. Made from 100% recycled scrap leather."

Black Organic Bamboo Jersey Mag Leotard with White Frill
$65
"The Mag Leotard is inspired by Audrey Hepburn's character 'Holly Golightly' in the film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. It is a very simple and comfortable design, with a cute ruffle detail at the back.It is made out of organic bamboo jersey which is silky soft and similar in touch to cashmere. Bamboo jersey is 60% more water absorbent than cotton, and has a cooling effect."

Corset Cuffs - Cream Double Wide Leather with Pierced Hearts

$35

" These corset cuffs would go with your most fabulous pair of heels and/or your most comfortable pair of sandals. You can wear these laced cuffs on your ankles, upper-arms, or wrists. And, keeping with my eco-friendly theme, they're made from a recycled leather belt!"Sustainable Stockings or Stocking Set with Panties

$24- $75

G= 9.8 Stockings: "These ultra delicate and smooth thigh highs are a great addition to your sexy lingerie or worn under a dress or skirt. Be eco-friendly while looking super sexy in these comfortable and easy to care for thigh highs. FillerFabric: 80% Recycled Pine Fiber 18% Polyamide 2% Spandex- in black only."
Urban Fox Set: "1940's style with a seam up the back and a lace inset on the butt. Available in blue, yellow with hand-printed stars, cream, and pink."

Standard Recycled Rubber Whip
$40.00
"Be naughty to each other, but nice to the environment! This flogger is professionally hand made in the Northwest. It is cleaned, cut, glued, punched and riveted together. It is flexible and feel great against your (and your partners) skin."

Flaunt your wild side and keep your planet clean! xoxo

Etsy's Top 5 Eco Panties For Valentines!

This Valentines is leaps and bounds ahead of last year if you are searching for retro, chic, sassy and also eco minded undies to impress that special someone. For years the UK's Enamore lingerie has reigned queen of the eco skivvies, and although though she is not dethroned from her pioneering beauty, there is certainly alot of sexy & adorable competition in the USA now! These cuties below are all from Etsy and are handmade with love by independent artists - making their work fair and affordable.Designer HOPELESS: "The Sally Shorts are inspired by Audrey Hepburn's character 'Holly Golightly' in the film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. They are a very simple and comfortable design, with a cute white bow at the front.They are made out of organic bamboo jersey which is silky soft and similar in touch to cashmere. " $35

Designer BOBELLY: "Yup, they feel as good as they look. these are made from a bamboo and organic cotton blend, with a tiny bit of spandex. that makes for very, very stretchy, soft fabric. I haven't used elastic in any of my panties; you can barely tell there's something on, yet they stay put all day (I don't even remember the last time I had a wedgie). Just a bit sheer...who says comfy can't be sexy?" $15

Designer DEVIL MAY WEAR: "Who loves bloomers? Or rather who doesn't! Burning man? Burlesque? Lounging around the house [my favorite]? How about under that adorable mini! These are in our most popular bikini cut undies in a soy/organic cotton /spandex blend." $25

Designer BROOK THERE: "Made of a charcoal gray organic cotton, and trimmed with pink lace and ivory elastic, this bra and panties set is both sweet and sustainable." $40

Designer UNDER THE ROOT: "'Like the Petals of a Lily' -The Bloomers have a galore of gatherings, holding your waistline and thighlines with Black Satin Elastics. The bustle left around your tush is just enough for desirable sweetness. Hugging your hipline in softy! Made of organic cotton jersey knit & black satin elastic." $35

If you are looking for more organic lingerie from designers like Enamore, Clare Bare, On The Inside, Ecoland and more go HERE!

On Sale! Valetines Special!

This adorable hand woven wool handbag is on sale at The Oko Box, marked down from $55 to $30! Indigenous Designs employs people from the most impoverished regions of the world, incorporating traditional crafting techniques with modern design - the results are perfectly earthy yet elegant pieces that won't be outdated.

The red color is perfect for the upcoming holiday! So here's a cute idea - fill this sweet little handbag with a few sultry goodies for Valentines... like a surprise pair of eco skivvies from Clare Bare and a pack of flower seeds that'll attract hummingbirds and butterflies. You can order all three of these gifts for $60 ... there's nothing more romantic then a little social justice, saving money and showing some love for the earth!

7 Great Eco Valentines Gifts

To be perfectly honest the only person I ever really celebrated Valentines with was my mom, somehow early on I started a tradition of exchanging gifts with her because I knew that boyfriends would come and go. I love the idea of a holiday set aside for just for love, but the valentines consumerism has taken this heart filled day and manufactured it into a pesticide cut flower, polyester stuffed animal, and land raping chocolate giving frenzy. If that sounds a little hardcore, it's because in reality it is.
That is why is is essential to start buying green during days of celebration cause being sweet on the planet as much as your sweetie, is just... well hot!

Eco Valentines Gifts For Those You <3

1. Organic & Eco Lingerie - Once a tricky endeavour to actually find something saucy and eco all in one- now the problem will be which hot outfit to choose! Unbelievably playful eco designs from Enamore, Clare Bare, & On The Inside makes these smoken' gifts that will keep on giving back to you, I promise. From the simple lace trimmed cami top to the luxurious chemise, or racy pantie with naughty eye mask set - in sizes XS- XL with prices ranging from affordable to 'oh my gawd I just broke that bank'. Some designers make these items to your order, so you can discuss your special sizing requests!

2. Soy Massage Candle - Here is a candle that not only sets the mood with romantic lighting but also as it heats up and burns it turns into soy oil for massaging! An unscented version can be bought here at The Oko Box . "By using soy wax, you don't have the toxins you get by burning typical candles (you know the black junk that comes off of them) and you don't have the lead wick burning in your home that 99% of the candles use. The wood wick sets the mood with a gentle crackle while the melting wax transforms into warm massage oil, that can be lathered safely on your skin."
There are also soy wax massage candles that are scented from Babeland, which you can get here! "The melting wax, made of gentle, skin-safe soy, transforms into a warm, deliciously scented massage oil. Blow out the flame, drizzle the warm oil on your lover's body, and unwind with a massage as good for the body as it is for the soul." Comes in Chocolate Hazelnut, Mango Vanilla, Mojito Peppermint, Rice Flower, & Jasmine Ginger.

3. Eco Sexy Adult Gift Sets - Feeling like Valentines is a good time to experiment and get frisky? (You are probably on the right track!) Babeland has a growing selection of eco minded adult toys and kits made just for those who want to get an their earth friendly freak on. Gift sets run between $59 - $130 "Great sex just got greener, thanks to the planet-, body-, and orgasm-friendly contents of our Eco-Delight Kit. Make ‘conscience’ pleasure yours: slide onto the non-toxic, rechargeable deluxe Delight vibrator, get wet with organic flower-infused Naked Lube, indulge with a soy-based melting wax Massage Candle, and sheathe yourself in silky, vegan Mamba latex condoms (made by a Swedish non-profit). Even the packaging is good to Mother Earth—just plant the recycled paper studded with wild flower seeds and watch your pleasure blossom". Go to Babeland and put "eco" or "elastomer" in the search box for a full range of safe choices.

4. Flowers That Grow - I know traditionally that cut flowers are given, but those store bought bouquets are dowsed in pesticides and chems to make them bug free and long lasting. While I can be woo'ed with a handful of wildflowers from a field, there is something much more amazing about the gift of something you can plant and cultivate. A good metaphor for the reality of love! There is a funtastic and sultry selection of trees and bonsai at Organic Bouquet ranging from flowers & herbs to yummy edible fruit trees. You can also try your local organic farmers and nurseries for affordable & ultra eco choices.

5. Organic Cut Flowers - For those of you who love traditional romance and plan to show up with a big bouquet of flowers to go with that sexy organic lingerie, you can order organic cut flowers online here at Organic Bouquet or check out your local organic nurseries for the freshest selection.

6. Feed The Soul & Belly - It's not only about chocolate! Feed your lover's soul too by sharing organic fruits, romantic organic meals, or try the Lovers Gift Set from Diamond Organics. "Plump, sweet, hand-selected fruit, award-winning artisan cheese, a sourdough baguette, organic wine or sparkling juice, silky body lotion and 1/4 lb of fine organic European chocolate truffles all conspire to let your special someone know how much you care."

7. Something For Ya' Mama - Organic Clothing!!! Or peruse Viva Terra's ecological gift selection including home decor, robes, jewelry and beautiful pottery- perfect for anyone's mom!

XOXO