Monthly Archives: December 2009

Foodie’s Holiday Delight: EatBoutique Gift Boxes

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Peter
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OK folks this is it – the final weekend of holiday shopping is upon you, and your remaining gift list reads like a who’s-who of the terminally hard to buy for.  Thankfully, Izzit has a great solution for you!

Our friend MaggieB at EatBoutique has assembled a fantastic foodie gift box that’s sure to satisfy even the pickiest Grinch this season.  The New England Gift Box includes a smorgasbord of treats from all over – you guessed it – New England.  Each product, including Taza Chocolates and a selection of Q’s Sweet Roasted Nuts among other goodies, is hand crafted by New England Artisans, and gorgeously wrapped by Maggie & Co.   So with each gift box you send, you’ll be supporting local creatively inspired entrepreneurs and producers while you and your loved ones indulge in holiday goodness.  It doesn’t get much better than that.

And as if the New England Gift Box wasn’t enticing enough, EatBoutique is offering Izzit readers an exclusive $10 Off Coupon from now through Saturday.  Just enter ‘IzzitGreen‘ in the coupon box during checkout for your discount!

So there!  You’re crunch-time shopping stress has turned into crunchy-time goodie enjoyment – provided you buy a gift box for yourself too.  And while you’re shopping, don’t forget to check-out all of MaggieB’s holiday food and entertainment inspiration on EatBoutique.com.

Happy Giving!

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Fishing for Ways to Protect our Ocean(a)s

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Tom Permatteo
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You know that Izzit loves to connect you with the coolest, most innovative and sustainably produced products on the market.  Along with these product and brand connections, we think it’s super-important for consumers to learn more about the groups that work every day to improve our environment, certify the credibility of green-marketed products, and advance public knowledge of important sustainability issue.

To that end – here’s a little multi-faceted Holiday gift from us to you…and the oceans.  More specifically, some knowledge for you, some support for our oceans, and something to put under the tree for a loved-one this season. Read more »

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Green-n-Gorgeous: Samsung’s UN46B7000 46″ LED TV

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Jim Hayes
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Still looking for that big, stocking-busting present for that movie lover, gamer or regular guy in your life?  Here’s a sure-fire winner: Samsung’s 46-Inch 7000-Series LED TV, aka the UN46B7000.

With this beauty, Samsung has spun a real winner.  The UN36B700 has all the high-end specs you’d want in a premium flat screen tele, including 1080p resolution, 120Hz motion refresh, and super-deep blacks to go along with naturally vibrant colors.  As evidence of this brilliance, Samsung has won a host of accolades for the UN36B700, including Wired Magazine’s TV of 2009 distinction, and the highest rating among LED TVs on CNET.  So it’s got the good part down for sure.

And did I mention that this 46 in screen is a mere 1.2 inches deep.  There was a time when a 3-inch deep television was a marvel – I believe that time was way back in 2008 – but with new LED TVs hitting the market, ultra-thinness is the name of the game.

So the UN36B700 has goodness to spare, and plenty of green cred too.  Unlike most LCD and Plasma TVS, most new LED TVs, including the UN36B700, are mercury free.  Samsung’s LED line also consumes about 40% less energy than comparably sized LCD TVS – keeping in mind that LCDs used a ton less that traditional tube TVs do.  So you’ll be way ahead in the green game too with this upgrade.

Check out more on the Samsung UN36B700 in the IzzitGreen Products Listings – and then go splurge on the UN36B700 as a gift.  Even if you’re the recipient – there’s nothing wrong with self-gifting the good and green…

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