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Eco Etsy Giveaway #11: Seequin Eco-Friendly, Cardboard Chandelier

December 19, 2011 0

Giveaway number eleven is super-fun, it’s sponsored by Seequin. They are offering a laser cut, eco-friendly cardboard chandelier!

Seequin is located in Salt Lake City, Utah [the town where Mr. Sweet Greens and I met!] Haley, the owner of Seequin has a masters in architecture and loves to blend her love of vintage classics with traditional styles realized through digital fabrication.
Each of Seequin’s chandeliers are eco-friendly, laser cut and come in a selection of fun, vibrant colors. Wouldn’t one of these chandelier’s be perfect in a little girl’s bedroom or nursery. I love the bright pink chandelier and the vibrant yellow one!
Jump over to Seequin and pick up a fun chandelier for your home. 

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How to Grow Paperwhites in Recycled Mason Jars

December 12, 2011 0

There are a handful of plants that just scream, “The holidays are here!” and paperwhites are one of them. Paperwhites are the perfect holiday gardening project to do with your children because they grow so quickly. Start your paperwhites now and you will have beautiful full blooms to enjoy all winter long. These pretty white blooms look great when grown in recycled mason jars. They make the perfect gift for children to give to teachers, grandparents and coaches. Check out my step-by-step instructions on how to plant paperwhites in recycled jars this afternoon.

photo credit Dawn Endico via Inhabitots

Eco Etsy Giveaway #3: SewZinski Hand-Painted Reusable Mug

December 7, 2011 82
  ♪♫ On the third day of Etsy, my true love gave to me a beautiful ceramic mug, two reusable sandwich and snack bags and a wooden car from Smiling Tree Toys. ♪♫ 
Giveaway number three in The 12 Days of Etsy is sponsored by sewZinski. They are offering a reusable mug with your choice of original hand-drawn artwork.

Each one of the reusable mugs from sewZinski comes with a beautiful design that is hand-drawn onto the mug making each mug one-of-a-kind. I guarantee that if you have one of these reusable mugs, you will never forget it and will get compliments on it wherever you go!

Wouldn’t these reusable mugs be the perfect gift for friends, teachers, or co-workers? You can also order a reusable mug with a custom pet portrait. Can you image surprising a friend with a mug adorned with their best friend’s face?

If I were the winner, I would choose either the Orange Octopus, Robot or the Scissors. Or, I might surprise Eben with a custom pet portrait of Noodles [our Pug].
Jump over to sewZinski and pick up a mug or two for someone on your holiday list.
How to Enter:

1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter (if you haven’t already). I will be announcing the winners in the newsletter, so you need to sign up to get the newsletter to see if you win!
2. Like Sweet Greens on Facebook.
3. Like sewZinski on Facebook.
4. Tweet: I Support Handmade! I hope I win 1 of 12 Eco-Friendy Etsy Prizes! http://tinyurl.com/7vq8xgo
5. Leave a comment on this post for each way that you enter.

The winner will be announced December 13th. Good Luck! 

**UPDATE: The winner is Eco Mama. 

Eco Etsy Giveaway #2: My Outdoor Mom | Reusable Sandwich + Snack Bags

December 6, 2011 57

 ♪♫ On the second day of Etsy, my true love gave to me two reusable sandwich and snack bags and a  wooden car from Smiling Tree Toys. ♪♫ 
Giveaway number two is sponsored by My Outdoor Mom. They are offering your choice of reusable and washable sandwich and snack bags with carabiners!

My Outdoor Mom has a great selection of reusable bags, breastfeeding covers, and buckwheat pillows. The reusable and washable sandwich and snack bags are the perfect size for large, overstuffed sandwiches and snacks. They come with a carabiner clip making it easy to tote your lunch or snacks on the go. 

Jump over to My Outdoor Mom and pick up some handmade goodness to give this holiday season.
How to Enter:

1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter (if you haven’t already). I will be announcing the winners in the newsletter, so you need to sign up to get the newsletter to see if you win!
2. Like Sweet Greens on Facebook.
3. Like My Outdoor Mom on Facebook.
4. Tweet: I Support Handmade! I hope I win 1 of 12 Eco-Friendy Etsy Prizes! http://tinyurl.com/7vq8xgo
5. Leave a comment on this post for each way that you enter.

The winner will be announced December 12th. Good Luck! 

** UPDATE: The winner is Mindi.

Eco Etsy Giveaway #1: Smiling Tree Toys | Eco-Friendly Toy Car

December 5, 2011 42
 ♪♫ On the first day of Etsy, my true gave to me, a wooden car from Smiling Tree Toys.♪♫
Giveaway number one in The 12 Days of Etsy is sponsored by Smiling Tree Toys. They are offering your choice of $14 organic, eco-friendly wooden car toy! You can choose from all 8 models in your choice of color too!

Smiling Tree Toys is full of beautiful, heirloom quality, wooden treasures for children. All of which are created from sustainably harvested woods that are organically finished. Wouldn’t a Smiling Tree Toys wooden car look perfect parked under the Christmas Tree?

If I were the winner, I would pick either the Love Bug, Milk Truck or Off-Road Jeep! I love the simple, organic shapes and the fact that Smiling Tree Toys are toys that are good for your children and the environment!

Jump over to Smiling Tree Toys and pick up a gift certificate to surprise someone on your list!
How to Enter:

1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter (if you haven’t already). I will be announcing the winners in the newsletter, so you need to sign up to get the newsletter to see if you win!
2. Like Sweet Greens on Facebook.
3. Like Smiling Tree Toys on Facebook.
4. Tweet: I Support Handmade! I hope I win 1 of 12 Eco-Friendy Etsy Prizes! http://tinyurl.com/7vq8xgo
5. Leave a comment on this post for each way that you enter.

The winner will be announced December 12th. Good Luck! 

** UPDATE: The winner is LaCostah McCullough. 

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