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Bring Back the Hanky.

November 27, 2009 4

My Papa Jack never leaves the house without a hanky. Yes, a hanky. Do you remember hankies? Hankies are not only eco friendly but so sweet. A hanky can be thrown in your laundry and used again and again. The tissue paper industry uses virgin pulp to make tissues which is one of the worst contributors of global warming. I have a hanky stashed in my purse and we do not purchase tissues in our home. You can find some super cute vintage hankies on Etsy or check out this cute idea from Hank and Cheef and save many trees in the process.

Do you use tissues or a hanky?
Would you consider using a hanky? Why or why not?

xo.

Earth Friendly Etsy: Laksaware Reusable Kitchen Scrubbers Giveaway

November 26, 2009 47

This weeks Earth Friendly Etsy shop is Laksa Ware. Laksaware was inspired by a bowl of curry Laksa while the owner Bernie and her husband were in Malaysia. While her husband was busy devouring his bowl of Laksa and getting dots of curry splashed on his white shirt, they came up with the idea of having a “Laksa T-Shirt”. Hence, the name Laksaware. Isn’t that fun?

Bernie enjoys crafting, painting and cooking – they have always been a favorite pastime for her because it is relaxing and healing. Her Etsy shop is filled with some of her favorite pieces created with heart and care – my personal favorites are the organic pakucho cotton face scrubbies.

Laksaware has been so kind to offer ONE of my lovely readers a cherry berry scrubbie. This is the perfect eco-friendly scrubbie for your dishes, sinks, oven-top, refrigerator, bathtubs, or floors and works great on tough stains on dishes even without soap. (Also great for scrubbing feet!) One side is soft and the other is rough and great for scrubbing. These cuties are handmade by Bernie and no two scrubbies will be exactly alike. They are machine washable too so you can use them over and over again!
To ENTER

Visit Laksaware and leave me a note telling me which is item is your favorite.

Then, please do ONE of the following:

* Tweet about Laksaware and follow Sweet Greens.
* Become a fan of Sweet Greens Facebook Fan Page.
* Subscribe to Sweet Greens via email or a reader.
* Blog about Sweet Greens Earth Friendly Etsy Giveaways.
* Place my blog button on your blog.
* Become a Sweet Greens follower.
* Purchase an item from Laksaware Etsy Shop.

Contest ends April 22nd @ 12 am EST. Winner will be chosen at random, and announced the following day.
* Update: Winner:: Kaycee. Congratulations!

2009 Sweet Greens Green Holiday Giveaway Week

November 26, 2009 18

I have exciting news! Visit Sweet Greens on Monday to take part in Sweet Greens 1st Annual Green Holiday Giveaway Week. There will be 5 giveaways each day November 30-December 4 for a total of 25 fab holiday giveaways. The prizes equal more than $1000 total, so you won’t want to miss this. You will find something for everyone, including yourself at Sweet Greens Green Holiday Giveaway week. Subscribe to Sweet Greens now, so you won’t miss it.

These prizes are not only Earth friendly, they are lovely and fabulous. Included in the lovely giveaways is jewelry and accessories from The Andean Collection, Amenity Home and Beleaf. Lovely things for babies from Oeuf and Speesees. Fab things for your home from Vickerey and Big Dipper Wax Works. Fun gifts for the kids from Beleaf, Stubby Pencil Studio, Green Toys and Sprig Toys. Things to pamper him and her from LuSa Organics, Dr. Alkaitis Holistic Organic Skin Food, Blooming Lotus, Organica Deluxe, Vickerey and She Essential Beauty. Goodies for your pets from Olive:: Green Goods for Modern Dogs and beautiful clothing from Elroy and Rain Tees.

Please help me spread the word about Sweet Greens Green Holiday Giveaway Week. Please tell all of your friends and family about it. This is my holiday gift to all of you my lovely readers. The Giveaways will run for 1 week only, all ending on December 11th. Each giveaway will have the blue Sweet Greens Green Holiday Giveaway Week banner at the beginning.

Enjoy the rest of your Thanksgiving weekend and I will see you bright and early on Monday morning.

Have a Lovely Green Thanksgiving Weekend

November 26, 2009 6

Hello, Friends! I want to wish all of your a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you have a lovely time with your friends and your family. I wish you a fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner full of all of the foods that you love. Thank you so much for the love and support that you have shown Sweet Greens. I really appreciate and enjoy interacting with all of you everyday.

Today, we are excited to have my entire family over for dinner complete with lots of cheese, wine and yummy, yummy food. Followed by lounging by the fire, fabulous pies created by Eben, myself and my mother and a white elephant party.

Friday, will begin with Jayson making a fabulous brunch for everyone to enjoy. I love, love, love brunch. We usually have brunch at least 2 Sundays a month, so brunch is always welcomed on a Friday morning. He is going to make my favorite:: German Pancakes, complete with fresh fruit and mimosas. Then, we are going to spend the day in Boulder. The weather looks as if it will be perfect for strolling around, sipping hot chocolate and enjoying lovely shopping and lunch. Saturday, I would love to take all of the children ice skating, followed by a tour of local holiday lights. Or maybe an impromptu trip to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Have a lovely green Thanksgiving weekend.
What are your fab plans?

Organic Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

November 26, 2009 4

Do you need a last minute recipe for a fab Thanksgiving dessert? My organic pumpkin cheesecake is easy to make and if you start now, it will be ready for dessert after your Thanksgiving feast.

Ingredients
Crust::

2 cups organic graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons organic brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground organic cinnamon
1/2 cup Smart or Earth Balance butter spread
Filling::

3 (8-ounce) packages organic cream cheese
1 (15-ounce) can pureed organic pumpkin
3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk {or egg substitute}
1/4 cup organic sour cream
1 1/2 cups organic sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground organic nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground organic cloves
2 tablespoon organic whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon organic vanilla
Directions

Preheat oven to 350°
To make the crust::

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Add the melted butter. Press down flat into a 9-inch spring form pan. Set it aside.

To make the filling::

Beat cream cheese until smooth. {I do this in our stand mixer} Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, sugar and the spices. Add flour and vanilla. Beat together until well combined and not lumpy. Pour into crust.
Spread out evenly and place oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. It is super yummy served with homemade vanilla icecream.

Happy Thanksgiving.
Enjoy.
XO.
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