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Green Valentine’s for Kids

January 26, 2010 6

There are so many lovely Eco friendly Valentine’s Day gifts on Etsy. Have you seen them? I think giving a lovely little gift on Valentine’s Day is a fun way to show someone you were thinking of them. Here are some of my favorite Valentine’s goodies for children that I saw on Etsy this week.

Wouldn’t a lovely little forage bag full of books from Sewn Natural be perfect for your little cupid?

How about a sweet little Mouse Mate named Toasty from Butter Cup Bloom for your little love mouse?

I love these recycled library style Valentines from The Craft Pantry. Wouldn’t these be perfect to leave for your middle and high school aged children?

Does your little love bug love Cinnamon Rolls? Eben loves, loves, loves Cinnamon Rolls. I think any child would delight in devouring a Vegan Cinnamon Roll from The Cupcake Mint for Valentine’s brunch?

Love Day falls on a Sunday this year, do you have something special planned for that special someone in your life?

How to Send a Little Pie for to Your Sweetie Pie

January 26, 2010 2

Have you been looking for something fun and sweet that you can make yourself for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? I am smitten with this sweet little pie do it yourself that I found at Twig and Thistle. Isn’t it fantastic? Who wouldn’t love a little sweet pie on Valentine’s Day? You could use your favorite organic hand pie recipe. The box template can be found here, just print the box on recycled paper using veggie based inks and deliver to your special someone on Valentine’s morning. Yummy.

Thoughts?

The Story of Stuff

January 25, 2010 2

Have you seen ‘The Story of Stuff’ by Annie Leonard? ‘The Story of Stuff’ shows how all of the “stuff” in our lives affects communities here and abroad. It shows the entire process from extraction, production, sale, use and finally disposal. It’s a 20 minute look at consumption that is presented in a way that anyone can understand.

I watched the video with Eben and he completely understood what was going on. At one point, he said it was making him sick that our environment is treated that way. I told him he didn’t have to watch it, he responded that he wanted to and that he was learning that he shouldn’t buy anymore Pokemon cards. Now, if an 8 year old can grasp that concept, why can’t we all?

I want to congratulate Annie Leonard on the amazing work that she has done for our environment and health over the past 20 years. I hope that more people can see what affect our consumerism has on all of us and the environment. And that more people will think of where things go when you simply throw them away. Fabulous.

I encourage you to grab a cup of your favorite tea, sit back and learn the connections between the environmental and social issues than ban us together and what we can do as a community to live a more sustainable life and save our world.

How about you lovely readers, what did you think of the video?
Will it affect the way that you consume goods?

Enjoy.
Xo.

Perfect Plushies for Valentine’s Day {Owls}

January 25, 2010 2

Aren’t owls just one of the loveliest animals you have ever seen? Their big wide eyes, stout bodies and sweet ears just make me smile. Not to mention, the hoot. I mean really, can you think of another animal sound as fabulous as a Hoot! Hoot!? Adorable.

Have you seen the lovely little owl plushies at Night Owl Paper Goods? I have talked about them before here and think they are fantastic. Wouldn’t these little owls be perfect for Valentine’s Day. Can you imagine hiding one among the books on your bookshelf or next to a pillow on the sofa for your sweetie to find? I know my day would be brightened if one of these little sweeties flew into my life. Fantastic, no? And how about Vera {above} doesn’t she look intrigued?

Doesn’t Perry {above} look like he just did something that he is going to get into trouble for?

How about you dear readers, do you love owls the way that I do?
What characteristic of the owl makes you smile?

Xo.

Unexpected Love from Chakra Pennywhistle.

January 25, 2010 4


A few weeks ago, I received a lovely little surprise package in the mail. It was a lovely surprise from Rikkianne at Chakra Pennywhistle. Rikkianne sent me a lovely Green Tomato Dish Towel. How fabulous is that? It is a larger towel, the reason being, so you can wear it around your waist while you work. Fantastic! It is lovely with a sweet design. I love, love, love my Green Tomato Dish Towel. It is hanging in my kitchen, ready to be worn at a moments notice. Perfect for baking cookies or preparing dinner. When I am not wearing it, it makes a lovely piece of art on the wall.

A very gracious thank you to Rikkianne at Chakra Pennywhistle for thinking of me.

Wouldn’t these make lovely gifts?

XO.

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