Versatile hemp

Hemp is showing up in more and more products lately, and for good reason--it's all natural, super useful and, yes, legal (see p. 23).

Eco Towels

These sturdy hemp tea towels are surprisingly soft and stylish. Available in custom designs and colors From French General, 24x30 inches, $24. 877.668.4665; frenchgeneral.com

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Hemp Kisses

Made with organic hemp seed oil, this lip balm from EcoLips heals and protects with omega-6 and -3, which absorb easily into the skin. Send five empty lip balm containers (any brand) to EcoLips, and they'll send you a free lip balm and recycle the old containers. $3.49/0.15 oz. 866.326.5477; ecolips.com

Do-It-Yourself

Set kids' creative energy loose with this hemp bracelet kit. It includes 150 feet of hemp, an assortment of beads and easy-to-follow instructions with photos. Klutz's Hemp Bracelets craft book, $15.800.737.4123; klutz.com

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Hungry for Hemp

Tired of PB&J? Chow down on hemp sandwiches! Use this unique, tasty spread the same way you'd use any nut butter; it's loaded with protein, iron and healthy fats. Hemp Seed Nut Butter from Manitoba Harvest. $10/10 oz. 800.665.4367; manitobaharvest.com

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