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Hello, Friends! It is officially Thanksgiving at our house. The house is sparkly clean and smells delicious, the pies are cooling on the kitchen counter-top and we are looking forward to a laid-back Thanksgiving Day. I really can’t believe that it is already Thanksgiving and a new year is just around the corner. Is it just me or is time flying by?

This year, I’m thankful for my amazing husband and fantastic son! They make being a wife and mother the most joyful part of my life. I am thankful that we found a perfect school for Eben, with teachers that are out of this world! I am also thankful that I get to wake up everyday and do what I love as my job. Thank you for stopping by everyday – I have the best readers out there!

I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving full of friends and family. Remember to slow down and cherish the time that you share together today.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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P.S. Stay tuned for Sweet Greens’ Holiday Giveaway Week – starting Monday, there will be five fantastic, eco-friendly giveaways each day, with a total of 25 giveaways in all! The prizes total over $2000 – so you won’t want to miss out on the fun! Please help me get the word out by inviting your friends and family. 

photo by Shaina Olmanson via Cascadian Farm

Today’s giveaway is super fun! It’s sponsored by Pear Tree Greetings. They’re offering a $50 credit for eco-friendly holiday cards!

Have you been looking for eco-friendly card options to send this holiday season? Me too! Pear Tree Greetings has a beautiful selection to choose from. All of their recycled holiday cards are made using 100% post-consumer recycled paper and my favorite part, the cards also have a green message. These cards are not only beautiful, but very high quality – you will love them!

I am trying to decide whether to pick the Poinsettia Collection, Berry Branch, Evergreen Treasures, or O Christmas Tree. They are all so colorful and happy – how will I choose?

Jump over to Pear Tree Greetings and choose your favorite eco-friendly holiday cards. 

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Subscribe to Sweet Greens. [1 entry]
2. Like Sweet Greens on Facebook [1 entry]
3. Like Pear Tree Greetings on Facebook [1 entry]
4. Tweet:
Win! $50 Eco-Friendly Holiday Cards from @PearTreeGrtngs via @SweetGreens here: http://goo.gl/EMZFq
5. Leave a comment on this post for each action that you do.

The winner will be announced November 28th. Good Luck!

Have you noticed that fox toys are all the rage? They are everywhere, with their super-sweet faces and their long inquisitive ears. Wouldn’t an eco-friendly and organic stuffed fox look adorable popping out of your child’s stocking Christmas morning? Here is a round-up of 6 of these eco-friendly cuties, all found on Etsy. I hope one finds his way to me this holiday season.

1. Red Fox | Sass and Peril | $42
2. Owen Fox | Hazel Village | $39
3. Organic Fox Suffie | Bird Mafia | $12
4. Anton the Sly Fox | le petit rêve | $32
5. Autumn Felted Fox | Wild Rose Herbs | $49.50
6. Ludwig – The Red Felt Fox | Two Sad Donkeys | $42

Today’s giveaway is hosted by one of my favorite sponsors: Dulaney-Solar. Dulaney-Solar is offering a 6 in1 Solar Educational Toys Kit + a $50 American Express Gift Card. Wouldn’t this be a fantastic jump start to your holiday shopping?

Dulaney-Solar is a fantastic Maryland based company that is dedicated to providing their customers with a premier selection of quality solar powered landscape lights and solar educational toys – all at affordable prices.

Dulaney-Solar sent Eben a 6 in 1 Educational Solar Toys Kit to review. This fantastic kit has received many awards for it’s ability to teach solar energy concepts to children. The 6 in 1 solar toys kit is a super fun project that is excellent for beginning buildings. The kit consists of 21 snap together pieces that require no tools to put together. Each kit can be built 6 different ways, your child can build a solar puppy, windmill, revolving plane, air boat, plane, or car – all designed to teach children how solar power is used to move a small motor. 

Eben was immediately intrigued by this kit, he wanted to start working on it right away – so we did. He enjoyed wiring the gear box, sorting the pieces that he needed for the project and following the directions in the manual. He couldn’t wait to see the finished Solar Puppy.

Eben loves seeing his Solar Puppy in action and shows it to all of his friends and family members that come over. Can you tell how much he likes it?

If your child has a love of Lego’s or model building, the 6 in 1 Solar Educational Toys Kit from Dulaney-Solar is the perfect gift for them. Since you can make 6 different projects with this kit, it is long-lasting fun. Your child can still play with their solar toy during those dreary less-than-sunny winter months, by using a halogen bulb.

Want to win one for your little one?

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Subscribe to Sweet Greens. [1 entry]
2. Like Sweet Greens on Facebook [1 entry]
3. Like Dulaney-Solar on Facebook [1 entry]
4. Tweet:
Win! @Dulaney_Solar Giveaway + $50 AMEX gift card from @SweetGreens here: http://tinyurl.com/3fddjlb
5. Leave a comment on this post for each action that you do.

The winner will be announced November 16th. Good Luck!

** UPDATE: The winner is Stephanie Phelps! Thank you for playing. 

I love Vapur Anti-Bottles – they stand when full and when empty you can roll them up and put them in your pocket, handbag or backpack. The Vapur Anti-Bottle is perfect for days when I am out and about without my large reusable water bottle. I just roll up the Vapur Anti-Bottle hook it to my jeans and off I go.

The Vapur Anti-Bottles are freezable, dishwasher safe, BPA free and come in a great selection of colors and designs. The new Vapur Artist Series make me smile, I really like the Aqua Libre and Shark Bait – they are only available for a limited time. Wouldn’t these make fantastic stocking stuffers?

Have you tried a Vapur Anti-Bottle?