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4 Simple, Affordable and Sustainable Hostess Holiday Gifts

December 9, 2013 0

Target has partnered with the Target Inner Circle gang to put together a Holiday 101 blog series. As a team we are sharing everything you need to plan the perfect holiday party! All of the blog posts will be compiled and shared on A Bullseye View in the coming weeks.

Since I am always looking for the best in eco-friendly, sustainable, affordable and organic products from Target, I thought I would share with you my top hostess gifts ideas, let’s get started:

1. Wine. Wine. Wine.
My local Target offers a nice selection of organic wines, which seems to be my go to holiday hostess gift. I tend to stock up when I find a favorite on sale – giving me a nice selection to choose from when a holiday party pops up. I always pick up a handful of cute wine cozies and tags to complete the gift too! So far, it has been a huge hit!

2. A Good Green Clean
Another hostess gift that is always well received is a cute caddy full of my favorite green cleaners ( I really like Mrs. Meyers Clean Day), reusable microfiber washcloths and sponges. I choose a caddy that has a handle, which makes it perfect for storing the cleaners in, but also makes cleaning day a breeze – just grab it and you are ready to go.

3. Something for the Entire Family
If the hostess has a family, I will choose a gift that her entire family can enjoy. Usually, that means a reusable basket full of organic snacks that the family can enjoy together throughout the holidays. I always pick up a few snacks from the Simply Balanced collection and sometimes I add a couple of card games or a small board game to the basket as well.

4. Simple Smells for the Home
If you are looking for a simple gift that everyone on your hostess gift list will enjoy, look no further than a pairing of Method Hollyberry + Peppermint Vanilla hand wash and lotion. They are the perfect holiday addition to anyone’s kitchen or bathroom this holiday season and the Orly Kiely design just makes it that much better!

Remember to check out all of the other Holiday Tips and be sure to follow #mykindofholiday and #targetinnercircle on Instagram and Twitter for the latest!

This post is a collaboration with Target as part of Target Inner Circle – all opinions are my own.

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Green Holiday Giveaway #10: Design with Benefits Gift Card

December 6, 2013 0

I have a really good giveaway for you again this morning. It’s sponsored by Design with Benefits, they are offering up a generous $50 gift certificate!

Of course if you win, you can choose to pick out anything from the wonderful collection of pieces offered by Design with Benefits. However, if it were me I would pick up some the following:

1. Wood Tie $39.99
I love these wood ties made from the best reclaimed Redwood, sourced from old barns and bridges all over Northern California. The ties are super light weight, allowing you to wear one all day and all night. The segments are held together by an elastic cord, giving you ultimate flexibility and comfort. Cords can be adjusted to suit your collar size. So fun!

2. Themis Mobile $37
Whether you have a child in your home or not, this delicate, geometric décor piece composed of five faceted ornaments, each with its own distinct palette of color: fluorescent neons, purples and browns. As designer Clara von Zweigbergk will add a little whimsy to your home.

3. Wood Six Pack $41.99
The Mister is a huge fan of craft beers – I think it would be so fun to surprise him with a wood six pack full of some of his favorites! It’s made from reclaimed Redwood from the Bay Area. This would also make a great gift to tote some of your favorite beers to that upcoming holiday party! 

4. Tall Enough $14.99
Tall Enough is a folk tale of a South African boy, Tshepo, who wishes to be tall like the trees. After planting his feet in the ground, and watering himself, he finally gets his wish and turns into a tall tree. Soon Tshepo realizes that being a tree is no fun, and with the help of a bird learns one of life’s most crucial lessons, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. And the illustrations are amazing!

5. BirdProject Soap $24
Looking for the perfect gift for that someone who has everything – look no further than BirdProject Soap. This adorable, all natural, vegan black soap is Fair Trade. The best part – there is a smaller white ceramic bird hiding inside! It’s meant to remind you of the lasting effecting of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and half of all sale proceeds go to the Gulf Restoration Network and International Bird Rescue for the environmental cleanup and care of animals affected.

6. Balletic Spin Earrings $46

In 1994, a portion of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unitarian Meeting House in Madison, Wisconsin was being re-roofed, and the copper sheets trucked off for scrap. That was when designer Scott Lesh decided to purchase large quantities of the material to create sculptural works, as well as a line of limited edition jewelry. Each piece is made from portions of the historic roof, sterling silver, and freshwater pearls.

Design with Benefits offers a curated collection of products with social and environmental benefits in mind. A percentage of all of their net profits goes toward creative projects using design to solve social problems.

Want to go shopping now? Design with Benefits is offering all Sweet Greens readers $5 off your purchase with the coupon code SWEETGREENS. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below first!

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Green Holiday Giveaway #6: FLOR Eco-Friendly 5×7 Carpet Squares Rug

December 4, 2013 0

Today’s next giveaway is amazing – FLOR is generously offering a 5×7 eco-friendly area rug of your choice right in time for the holidays. Hooray!

I am obsessed with FLOR carpet squares because they are versatile, eco-friendly and super simple to install. And if by chance one gets a stubborn stain or your Pug or Frenchie decides to chew on it – you can replace the single square, and you are left with a new rug!

We have worked with FLOR before and used our carpet squares to make smaller rugs that we use in our kitchen and bathrooms. One of my favorite parts are they don’t slip and slide around when placed on tile or hardwood and they are super sturdy, easy to maintain and always look good!

We recently partnered with Flor to update our family room – we choose the Vintage Vibe-Cream carpet tiles to give our family room a sophisticated update. The Vintage Vibe tiles have a traditional Moroccan Beni Ouarain – diamond shaped “star-burst” design with subtle irregularities that honor the characteristics of ancient weaving techniques. We are super happy with the results and love that the size is totally customizable since our family room is longer than it is wide! (Watch for this makeover post in the New Year)

If you are looking for a great way to update a room, add a little coziness or a pop of color – check out FLOR carpet squares. You will be super happy with the finished look and feel – and it’s sustainable too!

Visit FLOR and enter the giveaway below – winner will be announced on December 11th.

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Green Holiday Giveaway #5: Better Life All Natural Deluxe Housewarming Kit

December 4, 2013 0

Today’s next giveaway is from my favorite natural cleaning company Better Life – they are offering a generous deluxe all natural housewarming kit!

Did you guys see Better Life on Shark Tank? If not, you should definitely check it out – it will give you a better insight into the amazing company. I will sum it up for you, Better Life offers fantastic plant derived household cleaners that work better than their conventional counterparts! The best part they are all-natural, and completely safe for use in your home around the ones you love!

The Better Life deluxe housewarming kit includes:

  • What-EVER clary sage + citrus
  • Simply Floored
  • I Can See Clearly, WOW
  • Even the Kitchen Sink
  • Oak-Y Dokey
  • Take It For Granite
  • Einshine
  • Dish It Out clary sage + citrus
  • Cool Calm Collected
  • No Regrets
  • General Purpose Microfiber
  • Glass & Polishing Cloth
  • Scrubbing microfiber
  • Twist Sponge cloths
  • (2) Six compartment cleaning caddy

I have used all of these products extensively and can tell you, they really are some of the best all natural cleaning products on the market. My favorite product is the Whatever! I use it on everything from countertops to mirrors and carpet and laundry stains – it works amazingly!

I also use the Simply Floored to clean our tile floors which leaves them looking clean and smelling fresh. The It for Take Granite! natural stone and counter-top cleaner is perfect for granite countertops leaving no streaks.  The I Can See Clearly Wow! natural window cleaner is another no-streak cleaner that I adore. The Even the Kitchen Sink clean has been perfect for cleaning the tubs, showers and toilets and it is gentle enough to clean my flat-top stove too! The Cool Calm and Collected and No Regrets have taken up residency on our kitchen sink and they smell amazing.

This Better Life deluxe housewarming kit would make a fantastic hostess gift this holiday season or keep it for yourself and have a clean and fresh home all holiday season!

Visit Better Life and enter the giveaway below – the winner will be announced on December 11th.

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Green Holiday Giveaway #3: Paper Culture Eco-Friendly Greeting Cards

December 3, 2013 0

Hooray! I have a terrific giveaway for you today, and the timing couldn’t be better. The holidays are upon us and it’s time to order your greeting cards! So, how about a $100 gift voucher from Paper Culture. You get to pick out eco-friendly greeting cards – they plant a tree for every order. Yay!

I love holiday cards, they may just be my favorite part of the season. When I came across Paper Culture I was immediately smitten and knew this was going to be my source for holiday cards this year! The designs are fresh and clean – all of their cards are 100% recycled, they are a Carbon-Free partner and plant a tree for every order, and to boot they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! You can see how they stack up against other online suppliers here.
Whether you are only looking for holiday cards, or are in the market for baby announcements, birthday invitations or stationary and labels – give Paper Culture a try! I found their website to be easy to navigate and creating my holiday cards was a breeze. Each order comes packed in a kraft keepsake box and the shipping materials are all recycled too!

Visit Paper Culture and enter the giveaway below – the winner will be announced December 10th!

P.S. Paper Culture has a pretty Facebook Fan Page that you might want to join! And for a limited time, Paper Culture is offering Sweet Greens readers 20% off your Holiday Cards and Gifts order with the code HOLIDAY13.

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