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How to Grow Paperwhites in Recycled Mason Jars

December 12, 2011 0

There are a handful of plants that just scream, “The holidays are here!” and paperwhites are one of them. Paperwhites are the perfect holiday gardening project to do with your children because they grow so quickly. Start your paperwhites now and you will have beautiful full blooms to enjoy all winter long. These pretty white blooms look great when grown in recycled mason jars. They make the perfect gift for children to give to teachers, grandparents and coaches. Check out my step-by-step instructions on how to plant paperwhites in recycled jars this afternoon.

photo credit Dawn Endico via Inhabitots

Eco Etsy Giveaway #5: Simply Rustic Organic Skin Care Package

December 9, 2011 82
♪♫ On the fifth day of Etsy, my true love gave to me an organic skincare gift pack, recycled glass jewelry, a beautiful ceramic mug, two reusable sandwich and snack bags + a wooden car from Smiling Tree Toys. ♪♫ 

Giveaway number five is perfect for that special someone on your holiday list that deserves a little pampering. It sponsored by Simply Rustic, they are offering a gift pack of their 100% all natural body scrub, body butter and lip balm.

Simply Rustic offers the yummiest selection of natural skin care products that are 100% natural, fair trade, and organic. All all created using wild crafted and unrefined ingredients free from Parabens, Pesticides, Petroleum, Phthalates, Sulfates, Artificial Colors and Synthetic Fragrances. And the packaging is 100% recyclable too!

I really want to try the body butter, the cranberry body scrub and the lip care system!

The owner of Simply Rustic, Amanda created her skincare collection when her daughter was diagnosed with a form of chronic Leukemia. Amanda realized how much our environment has been altered, and how much harmful stuff is out there that is almost impossible to avoid. Essentially, she decided to try to reduce as many of the harmful things that her family was exposed to in their daily lives, as well as reducing her impact on the world.

Jump over to Simply Rustic and pick up a stocking stuffer or two.

How to Enter:

1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter (if you haven’t already). I will be announcing the winners in the newsletter, so you need to sign up to get the newsletter to see if you win!
2. Like Sweet Greens on Facebook.
3. Like Simply Rustic on Facebook.
4. Tweet: I Support Handmade! I hope I win 1 of 12 Eco-Friendy Etsy Prizes! http://tinyurl.com/7vq8xgo
5. Leave a comment on this post for each way that you enter.

The winner will be announced December 15th. Good Luck! 

**UPDATE: The winner is Amanda!

Eco Etsy Giveaway #4: Bottlehood Recycled Glass Bottle Jewelry

December 8, 2011 86
 ♪♫ On the fourth day of Etsy, my true love gave to me recycled glass jewelry, a beautiful ceramic mug, two reusable sandwich and snack bags and a wooden car from Smiling Tree Toys. ♪♫ 

Giveaway number four is perfect for anyone on your holiday list that loves jewelry. It’s sponsored by Bottlehood. They are offering your choice of any item from their jewelry collection.

Bottlehood collects discarded bottles from their neighborhood and transformS them into the most beautiful tumblers, juice glasses, candles, vases, lighting and jewelry! All of their wares are made from recycled wine, beer and liquor bottles. What a fantastic way to reuse something slated for the recycling bin!

If I were the winner, I would choose either the Champagne Bottle Bangles, 3on3 Wine Bottle Glass Necklace, or the Grey Goose Vodka Necklace.

Jump over to Bottlehood and check out all of their goodies. I especially love their gift baskets! They are fantastic – and right now with coupon code HOLIDAY15, you can save 15% off your entire holiday purchase.

How to Enter:

1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter (if you haven’t already). I will be announcing the winners in the newsletter, so you need to sign up to get the newsletter to see if you win!
2. Like Sweet Greens on Facebook.
3. Like Bottlehood on Facebook.
4. Tweet: I Support Handmade! I hope I win 1 of 12 Eco-Friendy Etsy Prizes! http://tinyurl.com/7vq8xgo
5. Leave a comment on this post for each way that you enter.

The winner will be announced December 14th. Good Luck! 

** UPDATE: The winner is LaAlicia! 

Eco Etsy Giveaway #3: SewZinski Hand-Painted Reusable Mug

December 7, 2011 82
  ♪♫ On the third day of Etsy, my true love gave to me a beautiful ceramic mug, two reusable sandwich and snack bags and a wooden car from Smiling Tree Toys. ♪♫ 
Giveaway number three in The 12 Days of Etsy is sponsored by sewZinski. They are offering a reusable mug with your choice of original hand-drawn artwork.

Each one of the reusable mugs from sewZinski comes with a beautiful design that is hand-drawn onto the mug making each mug one-of-a-kind. I guarantee that if you have one of these reusable mugs, you will never forget it and will get compliments on it wherever you go!

Wouldn’t these reusable mugs be the perfect gift for friends, teachers, or co-workers? You can also order a reusable mug with a custom pet portrait. Can you image surprising a friend with a mug adorned with their best friend’s face?

If I were the winner, I would choose either the Orange Octopus, Robot or the Scissors. Or, I might surprise Eben with a custom pet portrait of Noodles [our Pug].
Jump over to sewZinski and pick up a mug or two for someone on your holiday list.
How to Enter:

1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter (if you haven’t already). I will be announcing the winners in the newsletter, so you need to sign up to get the newsletter to see if you win!
2. Like Sweet Greens on Facebook.
3. Like sewZinski on Facebook.
4. Tweet: I Support Handmade! I hope I win 1 of 12 Eco-Friendy Etsy Prizes! http://tinyurl.com/7vq8xgo
5. Leave a comment on this post for each way that you enter.

The winner will be announced December 13th. Good Luck! 

**UPDATE: The winner is Eco Mama. 

Eco Etsy Giveaway #2: My Outdoor Mom | Reusable Sandwich + Snack Bags

December 6, 2011 57

 ♪♫ On the second day of Etsy, my true love gave to me two reusable sandwich and snack bags and a  wooden car from Smiling Tree Toys. ♪♫ 
Giveaway number two is sponsored by My Outdoor Mom. They are offering your choice of reusable and washable sandwich and snack bags with carabiners!

My Outdoor Mom has a great selection of reusable bags, breastfeeding covers, and buckwheat pillows. The reusable and washable sandwich and snack bags are the perfect size for large, overstuffed sandwiches and snacks. They come with a carabiner clip making it easy to tote your lunch or snacks on the go. 

Jump over to My Outdoor Mom and pick up some handmade goodness to give this holiday season.
How to Enter:

1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter (if you haven’t already). I will be announcing the winners in the newsletter, so you need to sign up to get the newsletter to see if you win!
2. Like Sweet Greens on Facebook.
3. Like My Outdoor Mom on Facebook.
4. Tweet: I Support Handmade! I hope I win 1 of 12 Eco-Friendy Etsy Prizes! http://tinyurl.com/7vq8xgo
5. Leave a comment on this post for each way that you enter.

The winner will be announced December 12th. Good Luck! 

** UPDATE: The winner is Mindi.

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