Born Free USA Announces Fur Free Fashion Competition Winners

Back in January, and then again in March, I told you about the Fur Free Fashion Competition, sponsored by Born Free USA. They've chosen the winners, which you could see by clicking on the Competition Page.

All the designs are fabulous, and in my opinion, are as pretty as, or even prettier than, some of the designs you'd see on Project Runway. Unlike most fashion shows, this one counts for animals and the environment.

Congratulations to all the winners and contestants!

New Sienna Sky Designs!

Dog Lovers! We have new breed earrings by Sienna Sky available, including the Beagles pictured here. We also have Boxer Dog Earrings and Golden Retriever Earrings.

For bird lovers we now offer Rufous Hummingbird Earrings.

Have fun shopping!

--Paula

New Bungalow 360 Designs

We've added new styles of Bungalow 360 bags and accessories to our store, including this wonderful Otter Satchel Tote Bag. A matching Otter Wristlet Bag is also available.

Also look for our Owl Tote Bag and matching Owl Wristlet Bag; and Penguin Satchel Bag and matching Penguin Wristlet Bag.

These bags are made from all natural cotton canvas. They are sturdy, stylish and absolutely cruelty free. A real treat for animal lovers!

Animal Lovers: We're Having a Sale!

Check out our new items just put on sale. Find a deal on a variety of animal lover merchandise including jewelry, bags and home decor items. Designers include Far Fetched, Wild Bryde, Sienna Sky and more.

Start shopping the PJ Publications and Gifts sale now!

New Laurel Burch Socks

New styles of dog lover and horse lover socks designed by Laurel Burch, now available at PJ Publications and Gifts:

• Rainbow Horse Socks
  
  
• Loving Horses Socks
  
  
• Dog Portraits Socks in Blue
  

Also be sure to check out our new (non-Laurel Burch) breed socks. We currently have these socks in Chihuahuas and Pugs.

New Sienna Sky Earrings Added

We've recently added new styles of Sienna Sky earrings.

• Scotty Dog Earrings
  
  
  
• Owl Earrings
  
  
  

Sienna Sky earrings are carefully crafted to last a long time. They are made right here in the USA.

New Far Fetched Animal Lover Jewelry Added

New Far Fetched animal lover jewelry recently added for bird lovers and horse lovers:

• Love Birds Earrings
  
  
• Flighted Bird Necklace
  
  
• Wild at Heart Horse Pin
  
  

All these pieces are made of sterling silver and include mixed metals, such as brass and copper.

All New Merchandise!

We've been busy adding new merchandise to our store - gifts and accessories I believe you will love as much as we do. Here's a run down of some our new and fabulous animal lover and inspirational items.

• Peacock Bag
  
  
• Free Bird Bag
  
  
• Owl Necklace
  
  
• Love Kitten Necklace
  
  
• Love Puppy Necklace
  
  
• Octopus Earrings
  
  
• Octopus Necklace
  

• Sisters Earrings

All of our items are backed by your 30-day satisfaction guarantee policy. And our shipping is reasonable. So you can enjoy boutique-quality items at affordable prices.

Visit PJ Publications and Gifts online.

Finding the Best Online Deals

Shopping online is supposed to make our lives simpler, but at times it may seem overwhelming, having to navigate through the endless streams of information and stores available on the Internet.

We've written some tips to help you, the buyer, find the best possible deals while shopping on the Internet. You can read the entire article on our website.

I hope you find these helpful. :)

Can You Trust Green and Cruelty Free Labels?

You set out to purchase a product that you believe is green or cruelty free. After all, the label on the product you're holding is sporting an impressive-looking seal - one which appears to be that of a credible organization. That seal could be misleading.

One way to be sure the product you're purchasing is really as green or humane as it claims to be, is to be certain about the seal. One website you may find helpful is greenerchoices.org, a project of Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports. You can do searches by product, certifier or category, to determine if a label really does mean something or if it's a front for greenwashing. Greenerchoices.org makes socially responsible shopping easy by providing report cards on various labels. Their database allows you to search by several categories, including Animal Welfare, Sustainable Agriculture and Social Responsibility.

One of the labels they deem trustworthy is that by Leapingbunny.org. I often look to purchase toiletries and cosmetics with this specific label. Several other certifications I'm familiar with include Rainforest Alliance Certified, who approves of the delicious Caribou Coffee I brew at home; Fair Trade Certified, which ensures, among several things, that overseas workers are guaranteed fair prices. Far Fetched, a line of animal themed and inspirational jewelry we carry, is Fair Trade certified.

By doing a little bit of research, you can feel better about the products you purchase. Don't fall for a label's claim just because it looks pretty. Admittedly in the past, it was easier for me to be swayed by these labels. But I've become a much savvy shopper, and hope you will be too.

Happy shopping!

Ready for Back to School?

We have lots of styles of backpacks for animal lovers! In addition to last year's backpacks, we've added new designs, including Olive Kids Wild Animals Backpack, Mare and Foal Horse Backpack and Cat and Dog Backpack, intended for kids.

For adults we carry the Bungalow 360 Owl Backpack and the Hit the Trail Horse Backpack. If you're not into backpacks, how about a new tote? One of our new totes (shown here) is the Galloping Horse Tote Bag, a functional bag with a sleek design.

Why settle for a plain bag or backpack when you can carry your stuff in something special?