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Renting Power Tools + 8 Ways to Go Green at Home

March 16, 2011 0
Going green at home can mean many different things. This month, I wanted to focus on the parts of everyday living that most families have to deal with on a regular basis. There are green alternatives to paying your bills, keeping a schedule and getting projects done around the house. Read my article Renting Power Tools and 8 Other Ways to Go Green at Home that I wrote for Earth Day, Every Day at Cascadian Farm to learn how you can rent power tools and 8 other ways to green your home lifestyle.

Surprise Afternoon Picnics

March 15, 2011 0
When Mr. Sweet Greens’ has to work late, Eben and I plan a date night. Tonight is one of those nights and I have a surprise for Eben. I plan on grilling fresh tomato and Swiss sandwiches, mixing up a tangy spiral pasta and veggie salad and packing a couple of homemade brownies into a picnic basket for an impromptu dinner in the park. The park near our home has a huge lake with tons of ducks and other birds – the perfect backdrop, no? I just need to look into the deep-freeze for any leftover bread for the birds.

Do you have date night with your children?
What type of activities do you like to do?

ps: Did you see these super cute organic animals from Gazoor?
Better yet, did you hear about a USB port that you pee on to find out if your pregnant?

Green Tip: Cook and Eat at Home

March 15, 2011 0
One of the greenest habits you can have is to cook and eat at home. Eating organic foods that you prepare from scratch, eliminates packaging waste, and a lot of money. Plus, let’s face it, eating out isn’t cheap! Plus, knowing exactly what we are consuming and picking the freshest, whole ingredients is key. And there is just something sweet and romantic about cooking dinner with your family. The coziness of sharing a meal, while enjoying great conversation with the people you love is fantastic.

Do you cook and eat at home?
Or do you prefer to eat out?

Have a Lovely Green Weekend + A Few Green Things

March 11, 2011 0
Wow. Eben’s spring break starts today, he will be home for nine whole days. Yay! I love spring break. Mr. Sweet Greens will be working. However, Eben and I are excited to take advantage of the time together – most of which will be spent outside, since it is summer-like here in Southern Florida. Do you have special spring break activities planned to share with your children? Are you doing any arts and crafts or baking? Do you have any suggestions for us? While I start to compile my list of fun activities to do, here are a few green things that I have been meaning to share with you:

– My heart is with the people of Japan – here’s how you can help too.
– I love that the “floating house” in the movie UP is totally doable. Would you dare fly inside?
– Now, if only my house had one of these incredible indoor slides.
– This pirate ship bedroom has to be one of the coolest that I have ever seen.
– I love the idea of an underwater waste recycling skyscraper.
– Organic stripey knee socks? Yes. Please.
– An eco chalkboard ring. How fun!
– Bunnies and robins – springtime is here!
– A small part of every weekend should be spent doing this!
– Please join us on Facebook.

Have a super lovely weekend, I will see you here on Monday.

xo,
Sweet Greens

HOW TO: Bake Organic Soft Pretzels

March 10, 2011 0
My family loves hot soft pretzels, who’s doesn’t? There is just something delicious about a treat that is a little sweet, a little salty and a lot chewy. However, store bought frozen pretzels (nor street vendor pretzels) taste as delicious as a hot organic pretzel fresh from the oven. And what’s even better — making your own organic soft pretzels is easy and a super-fun activity to share with your children. So grab your children and their aprons, and check out my how-to project to learn how to bake organic soft pretzels that you and your family will enjoy.
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