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Hello, Spring! + Terrariums are My Favorite!

March 20, 2012 0

Hello, Friends! Welcome to the first day of spring. Spring puts me in the mood to make small terrariums to place in every single room of our home. I find them to be absolutely delightful! Don’t you agree? We have made terrariums before, however I am in love with this one made from a recycled apple juice jug! Isn’t it fantastic? I love terrariums so much, I have a board on Pinterest dedicated to nothing but terrariums and succulents. 

What recycled glass items have you used as a terrarium?
I would love your suggestions.

Have a Lovely Weekend + A Few Green Things

March 16, 2012 0

Hello, Friends! How was your week? Are you ready for the weekend? Eben’s spring break vacation starts now – and I am so excited to have him all to myself for nine whole days! Hooray for spring break!

On Sunday, we will be celebrating Mr. Sweet Greens’ grandfather’s 97th birthday. Yes, you heard me correct – 97! Can you imagine? He has always loved to play cards, so we are surprising him with a poker party at the clubhouse in his neighborhood. Fantastic.

While I gather up the supplies to bake him a fabulous organic chocolate cake, here are a few green things to keep you busy:

– Finally! Swiss Parliament bans imports of live dolphins!
– I agree that you can have happy pets without having a yard. We do!
– The world’s largest wildlife conservation area is established in Africa.
– You don’t need to add green food coloring for a fun St. Patrick’s treat – give avocado a try instead.
– I have told the mister a hundred times that I want a mirco pig. Do you?
– Did you know that squid have giant eyes?
– Do you love frogs the way I do? 

I hope your weekend is full of fun in the sun – I will see you back here on Monday.

xo,
Sweet Greens

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How to Make Non-Toxic Finger Paint for Creative Kids

March 16, 2012 0

Do your kids love getting their hands dirty? You won’t cringe if they’re creating something colorful and fun with finger paints. But forgo expensive store bought finger paint that are typically filled with toxins and synthetic colorants – after all, your kids could easily put those paint-covered fingers in their mouths. Instead, make your own eco finger paint using non-toxic, safe, organic ingredients – the DIY art supply will be better for the environment and won’t harm your child if he decides to taste it. Discovery how to make easy DIY finger paint for your budding artist today.

P.S. Make sure to check out the photo of my Eben fingerpainting when he was 3 – it’s amazing how quickly times flies by! 

Do you make your own fingerpaints?

How to Make Organic Sweet Pickles with Your Children

March 14, 2012 0

Finding fun ways to get more vegetables into your children’s diet is always great. Especially, when those vegetables taste so yummy, children will be begging you for another. Sweet Pickles fit this bill – not only are they fun to eat, they are a super fun way to spend a spring morning with your children. Check out my step-by-step directions and make your own organic sweet pickles with your little ones. By the way, have you checked out some of the online cooking classes that are available  – these would be perfect for learning how to make other healthy snacks for your family.

Have you ever made pickles with your children?

Education Resource via Online Cooking

Olli Lolli Organic Hoodie Keeps Allergy Medication Close to Your Child

March 14, 2012 0

If you have a child who has a life threatening allergy, you know how important it is to keep their life-saving medication close by. Olli Lolli has created organic hoodies that are specially designed with the Olli Pocket, a built-in pocket that holds your child’s emergency epinephrine auto-injector, asthma inhaler or insulin injector, keeping it close by for when they need it. The pocket also has a tag where you can write all of our child’s emergency contact information. The hoodie comes in green or purple and sizes x-small, small, medium and large.

I love the idea of empowering children while promoting allergy awareness at the same time!

P.S. While Eben doesn’t have an allergy that requires him to carry medication – he is allergic to penicillin, so I completely understand the importance of allergy awareness. 

Does your child have a life-threatening allergy?
Would your child benefit from an Olli Lolli hoodie?

+ Ollie Lolli Hoodie $59.95
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