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Earth Friendly Etsy: Glue and Glitter Recycled Cup Holder Giveaway

February 3, 2010 25

I love, love, love when vintage fabrics are given new a chance to shine again as something new and lovely. When I found this week’s Earth friendly Etsy shop: Glue and Glitter, I knew I would be smitten and I am. Glue and Glitter is owned by Becky Striepe, who is an independent crafter and freelance blogger living in Atlanta, Georgia. Becky’s passion is working with vintage fabric and salvaged materials. Becky uses existing materials in products that help us waste less without sacrificing style.

Becky is always looking for new ways to make big changes, she uses cloth napkins instead of paper and a reusable bag instead of a plastic one. She incorporates both of these ideas in her Lunch Kits. The lunch kit is one of my favorite items at Glue and Glitter. Her lunch kits include a handmade {machine washable} bag, 5 handmade {machine washable} napkins, 1 pair of eclectic utensils and one BPA free Lock and Lock lunchbox container. How fantastic is that?

Becky @ Glue and Glitter has been so lovely to give one of my readers a cup holder of your choice.


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Giveaway ends February 17th at 12 am EST.

A big thank you to Glue and Glitter for hosting this lovely giveaway.

*UPDATE: WINNER:: #4 Sara. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who entered.

New Sponsor:: Caroline’s Curio

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Please join me in giving a big welcome to my newest sponsor:: Caroline’s Curio. Carrie @ Caroline’s Curio has always been passionate about collecting unique items. She loves to learn the history of each vintage item that she finds. It is her hope that the goodies that she collects will find a new good home. One of Carrie’s passions is collecting vintage silver plated flatware. She loves researching to find out the pattern names and the year that the pattern was introduced. This passion and knowledge has enabled her to branch out further by creating unique key rings and purse key ring finders out of gorgeous vintage silver plated flatware. What a lovely way to give new life to vintage silverware, no?

A lovely thank you to Carrie for sponsoring Sweet Greens. I am so happy to have you.

How about you dear readers, what do you think of Caroline’s Curio? Isn’t it full of lovely vintage finds that would make perfect gifts?

XO.

Valentine Seed Starter Cards

February 3, 2010 4

I have been looking and looking for fun valentines for Eben and I to make for Valentine’s Day. Aren’t these little seed starter valentines from Martha Stewart fabulous? Now, if only other kids loved gardening as much as Eben does.

I think these would be fun to send to my mom, sister, grandmother and girlfriends. And a little package for Eben, ‘Sweet Pea’ would do perfectly.

How about you lovely readers, do you send valentines to your family and friends?
If so, what do you send?

Xo.

Sweet Greens Turns 1.

February 2, 2010 10

♫ Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Sweet Greens, Happy Birthday to you. ♫

Guess what? Sweet Greens turns 1 today. How fantastic is that? I can’t believe how quickly the year flew by.

I want to thank all of my lovely readers, facebook fans, twitter followers and sponsors. You have made the past year a ton of fun. I am glad that we are learning to live a greener lifestyle together and I look forward to another lovely year with you.

How about you lovely readers, what has been your favorite part of the last year? Are there things that you would like to see more of, or less of on Sweet Greens in the following year? Should we start a green book club? an exercise club? a garden club? Send me your ideas for the coming year, I would love to hear about them.

Now, shall we eat some cake?

Xo,
Sweet Greens

Day Trip:: Mount Princeton Hot Springs.

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We had a super fun time at the 2010 International Snow Sculpture Festival. However, my favorite part of the weekend was when we arrived at the Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort. The ever so lovely Mr. Sweet Greens had booked us a night at this lovely mountain top hot springs and inn and it was fantastic.

The drive to Mount Princeton was lovely, full of trees, deer and big horned sheep. When we arrived, I was ready to soak the day away in the hot springs. I wasn’t sure what to expect, however I was hoping that it would be comfy and hot. I was very, very surprised and delighted to find that the hot springs are in the river. Yes, you heard me right, in the river. Can you imagine? It was perfect. There were a dozen or two hot pots all along the river, that were the perfect size for sitting or laying and soaking. We had the most amazing time, lounging in the river. The combination of steaming hot water with small spot of cold, were fantastic. Eben had a blast exploring the rocks and climbing up and down the rocks to get to the springs. There is something magical about being outside in super cold temperatures, yet perfectly happy in the lovely hot river. Delightful.

This is the view that I woke up to on Sunday morning. Mr. Sweet Greens checked us into the cliffside lodge, complete with king sized bed with a fluffy duvet and 8 pillows. Heaven.

How about you lovely readers, do you have hot springs in your area? Which ones? Which hot springs have you visited that you love. I have visited several, and Mount Princeton Hot Springs are by far my fave. We are planning to go back in the spring so that we can hike, bike, fish and take Eben river rafting. Doesn’t that sound fun?

Looking for more pictures, please go here.

Xo.

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