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Reusable SKOY Cloths Giveaway

November 28, 2010 28

I received a package of SKOY cloths several weeks ago and have to admit when I first opened them, I was a bit skeptical. I thought to myself, how is this going to clean my kitchen? The mister and I tried them out on house cleaning day and Wow! were we surprised. They are fabulous! We love them so much in fact that whenever I open the dish cloth drawer I am a little sad if they are all dirty. Ha!

SKOY cloths are 100% biodegradable, natural and reusable. These adorable little cloths are from Europe and made from a natural cotton and wood-based cellulose pulp. SKOY cloth is a chlorine-free product and are made with water-based colors and inks. After an independent composting test, SKOY cloth broke down completely within 5 weeks.

The SKOY cloth is a durable product due to the reusability factor and that it can last for months. Using a SKOY cloth is equivalent to using 15 rolls of paper towels in an average home. With SKOY cloth there is absolutely no reason you will ever need paper towels again. The SKOY cloth can hold up to 15x it’s weight with liquid. This is perfect if you have a large spill that you want to soak up quickly. I also love the built in scrubbies on the underside these are great for getting sticky messes off my counter tops.

The SKOY cloth is long-lasting because of the wash ability feature. SKOY clothes dry super fast and because of this, they do not become breeding grounds for bacteria. This is my favorite favorite feature. I can clean the kitchen after dinner and shortly after, the SKOY cloth is completely dry.

But don’t take my word for it, I have 2 SKOY packages to giveaway to my lucky readers.

To ENTER: 

* Digg, Stumble or Kirtsy SKOY cloths.
* Share SKOY cloths on Facebook.
* Tweet about SKOY cloths on Twitter.
* Blog about SKOY cloths on your blog.
* Purchase a SKOY cloth.

(You may enter for each of the above things that you do, please leave a separate note for each thing you did)

Contest ends April 24th @ 12am EST. Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced the following day.

* Update: Winners:: ktogonyea and Jubliee. Congratulations.

Great Green Fin: ImagiPLAY Wooden Toys Giveaway

November 28, 2010 39

When Eben was a toddler he loved to play with wooden toys and puzzles. We still have several sets that have been put away for the day that he has children. I love wooden toys because they last forever and are usually simple and classic. I also love that wooden toys usually help to cultivate a very active imagination in a child. I have a set of antique pull along ducks that my mother gave me one year as a gift that I find to be charming and fun, which is just another reason that wooden toys make me smile.

I recently read about ImagiPLAY, a decade old company that creates high quality educational toys that inspire children’s imaginations and the desire to explore. ImagiPLAY’s motto, “Toys with Integrity” really jumped out at me. I love the idea of toys that connect with nature, have Eco friendly sources and hold educational value as well.

Founder and President Barbera Aimes offers a lovely collection of toys that represent her true passion, our Earth. Barbera says, “that if there is one thing she can leave on this earth, it would be to help children appreciate our world.” In her mid thirties, Barbera found the natural beauty of Boulder, Colorado and decided it would be the perfect place to establish her business and her home. I think Barbera has picked a lovely spot, Boulder is around 30 minutes from my home and we visit regularly.

All of ImagiPLAY’s heirloom quality toys are made from Eco friendly materials with fun designs and colors. ImagiPLAY also has a fun Learning Center on their website where your little ones can learn about all different kinds of animals. ImagiPLAY’s line of toys includes rolling toddler toys, bead mazes, food play, puzzles, play sets, blocks, baby toys and games. These would make excellent holiday gifts for your little ones.

Barbera has been so lovely to offer ONE of my lovely readers a Kokopelli Wooden Puzzle Me Up Puzzle. This would make a fun gift or a cute stocking stuffer. I am also giving away a second puzzle on Sweet Greens Facebook Fan Page, so stop by and say, “Hi.”

How to Enter

1. Subscribe to Sweet Greens (if you haven’t already) and confirm the subscription in the email from FeedBurner.

2. Visit ImagiPLAY and leave me a comment telling me which item you think your child would love?

Additional Entriesplease leave a separate comment for each that you do.

* Share ImagiPLAY on Twitter and follow @SweetGreens.* Share ImagiPLAY on Facebook and join Sweet Greens Facebook Fan Page.
* Digg, Kirtsy or Stumble ImagiPLAY.
* Share Sweet Greens: Fab Green Find: ImagiPLAY  Wooden Toys Giveaway with a friend or two.
* Add Sweet Greens to your blogroll.
* Add Sweet Greens to your Technorati favorites.

Rules for Entry

* Please leave a way for me to contact you if you win. You do not need to leave your email address if don’t wish to share it. Just make sure to check back at the bottom of this post after the contest ends to see if you won.

* Contest ends October 12th@ 12am EST. Winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator and will be announced the following day. (I will announce the winner, if I do not hear from you within 72 business hours, I will pick another winner.)

* You must leave a comment telling me which item you love in order to qualify.
**UPDATE:: WINNER:: #22 lil’ miss mama. Congrats and thank you to everyone who entered and thank you to ImagiPLAY.

Have a Lovely Weekend + A Few Green Things

November 27, 2010 0

Hello Everyone. How was your Thanksgiving? Are you enjoying your long weekend? Are you planning on decorating for Hanukkah, Christmas, Solstice or any other winter holiday? Do you plan to have a holiday tree this year? Are you choosing an Eco friendly version?
While I try to decide the type of tree that I want to do this year, here are a few things I have been meaning to share with you:

– Are you doing an advent calendar this year? I love this reusable magnetic one from Martha Stewart.
– I wish I had this market bag to take with me to the Farmer’s Market..
– I am in love with the new ads for The Beatles. You?
– This print it yourself wrapping paper is divine. You could use 100% post consumer waste paper and water based inks. Plus, did I mention it’s FREE.
– Does your dog need a mustache? I know that mine do!
– Wow! I would love to make 1 few wine bottle lights.
– I love the twinkling of the lights on the holiday trees. Don’t you agree?

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and get ready for Sweet Greens 2010 Holiday Giveaway Week that will start bright and early on Monday morning. I would love for you to invite your friends and family!

I miss you already!
xo,
Sweet Greens

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26, 2010 0
Hello Everyone! Our Thanksgiving is now over – the guests have come and gone, the kitchen is clean and Mr. Sweet Greens, Eben and I have snuggled up on the sofa to watch a movie. Can you believe that another Thanksgiving has come and gone – again? It will soon be time to get ouy the holiday decorations!

I am very thankful for my fabulous husband who supports everything that I do and for a sweet as pie son who is the joy of my life. I am grateful that we are now living in a warm climate and tomorrow will be spent at the beach. I am thankful that we were able to spend Thanksgiving Day with Mr. Sweet Greens’ father and 95 year old grandparents. I am also thankful to be a blogger and for having so many lovely readers that share their lovely words with me each day.

I hope that you too enjoyed your Thanksgiving with friends and family, and that you had a delicious piece of pie or two. Happy Thanksgiving and have a lovely night!

Just a little reminder that Monday starts the 2010 Sweet Greens Holiday Giveaway Week. I will be featuring five fabulous giveaways each day – all week long. There will be things for everyone on your holiday list, with the giveaways totaling well over $1500. The 2010 Sweet Greens Holiday Giveaway Week will be followed by the 12 Days of Etsy – again an event that you won’t want to miss with over $500 in giveaways!

DIY: Thanksgiving Family Gratitude Journal

November 24, 2010 0

This year, I wanted to incorporate a Thanksgiving gratitude journal into our holiday festivities. To give it a fun twist, Eben and I made a journal from things that we found in our recycling bin, and instead of asking each member of the family to record their gracious remarks inside, Eben will interview and record the gratuities himself. You can make a Thanksgiving Family Gratitude Journal with your child this afternoon in a few short steps, read my article at Inhabitots for the step by step illustrated directions.

How about you lovely readers, have you made a Thanksgiving Gratitude Journal before?

How does your family share what they are thankful for each Thanksgiving?

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