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Have a Lovely Weekend + A Few Green Things

Hello, Friends. It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week, I am so excited! I am looking forward to spending five whole days with Eben and Mr. Sweet Greens – It will be like a mini-vacation at our house! Tonight, Eben and I are going to visit Eben’s 96 year old great-grandparents. The rest of the weekend is going to be devoted to: picking up fresh goodies from the Farmer’s Market for Thanksgiving dinner, deciding which desserts I will be making for the big day and making some simple, eco-friendly Thanksgiving decorations and crafts with Eben.

How about you, what are your weekend plans? Are you spending the days snuggled up at home preparing for Thanksgiving? Or do you have plans to get out and about in the cool weather? While I wrap up the afternoon, here are a few green things to keep you entertained all weekend long.

– Do you need to break any of these 6 bad beauty habits?
– Which kind of are you? (This made me giggle)
– Is your fridge wasting energy? You can find out using a simple piece of paper.
– Would you live in a car-shaped eco home?
– Do you think having dinner as a family is important?
– Last but not least, I hope your mornings this weekend look like this

Have a lovely weekend full of cups of hot organic apple cider and the ones you love. I will see you back here on Monday.

xo,
Sweet Greens

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Pear Tree Greetings | Recycled Holiday Greeting Cards | Giveaway

Today’s giveaway is super fun! It’s sponsored by Pear Tree Greetings. They’re offering a $50 credit for eco-friendly holiday cards!

Have you been looking for eco-friendly card options to send this holiday season? Me too! Pear Tree Greetings has a beautiful selection to choose from. All of their recycled holiday cards are made using 100% post-consumer recycled paper and my favorite part, the cards also have a green message. These cards are not only beautiful, but very high quality – you will love them!

I am trying to decide whether to pick the Poinsettia Collection, Berry Branch, Evergreen Treasures, or O Christmas Tree. They are all so colorful and happy – how will I choose?

Jump over to Pear Tree Greetings and choose your favorite eco-friendly holiday cards. 

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Subscribe to Sweet Greens. [1 entry]
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3. Like Pear Tree Greetings on Facebook [1 entry]
4. Tweet:
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5. Leave a comment on this post for each action that you do.

The winner will be announced November 28th. Good Luck!

6 Eco-Friendly + Sweet Stuffed Fox Toys From Etsy

Have you noticed that fox toys are all the rage? They are everywhere, with their super-sweet faces and their long inquisitive ears. Wouldn’t an eco-friendly and organic stuffed fox look adorable popping out of your child’s stocking Christmas morning? Here is a round-up of 6 of these eco-friendly cuties, all found on Etsy. I hope one finds his way to me this holiday season.

1. Red Fox | Sass and Peril | $42
2. Owen Fox | Hazel Village | $39
3. Organic Fox Suffie | Bird Mafia | $12
4. Anton the Sly Fox | le petit rêve | $32
5. Autumn Felted Fox | Wild Rose Herbs | $49.50
6. Ludwig – The Red Felt Fox | Two Sad Donkeys | $42

Gratitude

This time of year is all about gratitude – I am most thankful for is my family. The fact that I get to wake up everyday and see these two beautiful, smiling faces makes me the happiest wife + mother in the world. They are the most perfect part of my life. Fact.

What are you thankful for?