Author Archive | Jennie Lyon

Children are like sponges, soaking up everything around them, all day long. Finding ways to incorporate green learning into everyday life is great for expanding their horizons and instilling a love of our environment. Plus, it can be a lot of fun, too. There are many ways to make your everyday routine a green learning experience. You don’t need stack of books or a computer. Errands you need to run or chores you must do can provide teachable moments that can educate kids through life experiences. Check out my seven favorite eco-friendly ways to incorporate learning on the go for little ones.

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Hello, Friends. Can you believe that when we chat again it will be October! I love October and can hardly wait!

Yesterday, on our paddle boarding adventure, Eben stepped on a sea urchin while we were snorkeling. Thank goodness he is alright. That is a part of the adventure that I had not anticipated! Right before he stepped on the sea urchin, he said, “Today is the best day of my life…..so far.” After a visit from the paramedics and a late night in the emergency room, he is home from school today – resting and letting his foot heal. He is a trooper and is excited to get back to the beach this weekend. Sunday, we will be taking our paddle boards out into the open ocean to give paddle surfing a shot + we will be snorkeling with friends.

Also, this Sunday, Mr. Sweet Greens and I will celebrate our 12 year wedding anniversary. 12 years! Is that fantastic or what? I am so glad that we found each other – Mr. Sweet Greens is the most wonderful part of my life. I am a lucky, lucky girl to have him. Fact.

While I get ready for a weekend of fun and sun, here are a few green things to keep you busy:

– Lucky’s Eco-Friendly Bamboo Snowboards, make me miss the west!
– I love these junkyard birdhouses.
– Sewn Natural’s heart-shaped ornaments are back.
– Are you on Pinterest? I am, join me.
– I am going to make a wine box garden. Promise.
– A dress made of cow-nipples?

Have a lovely weekend, enjoy the rest of September and I will see you back here on Monday.

xo,
Sweet Greens

Martine Camillieri is a visual artist and author – a pioneer in recycling everyday items into toys, in this case recycled bottles become toy automobiles. Camillieri transforms household bottles into ambulances, campers, race cars, an ice cream truck, and other vehicles inspired by bottles different sizes and shapes. Martine Camillieri’s recycled bottle automobiles are truly an example of playful upcycling at its best, check out all of the automobiles here. 

photo credit Martine Camillieri via Inhabitots