Have a Lovely Weekend + A Few Green Things

Hello, Eco Friends! 🌿

The weekend is here, and after a full week of work, I’m more than ready for a little adventure. Spring is slowly starting to show up here in the mountains—longer days, but the snow keeps creeping in! It’s such a hopeful time of year, and I’m ready for hummingbirds and leaves on our trees!

Eben’s back at school after a great spring break visit (why do I always miss him so much more after having him home for a week!) and now it’s just me and Jayson for the weekend. So we’re planning one of our favorite kinds of day trips—we pick a new town on the map, hop in the car, and see where the day takes us. We usually find a pretty trail to hike, pop into local shops or antique stores (we always find something quirky!), and cap it off with dinner at a restaurant we’ve never tried before. No agenda, no rush—just fresh air, togetherness, and discovery. 💚

Before we unplug and hit the road, here are a few green things to inspire your weekend (and week ahead!):

🍃 SunButter Snack Night Is a Thing Now
Did you know SunButter uses way less water than almonds and recycles sunflower seed shells into turkey bedding? I mean—give that spread a gold star, right? This week, we had the best low-waste snack night with homemade energy bites, apple nachos, and even little DIY chocolate cups (yum!). Perfect for a road trip or lazy afternoon. Read the full post here →

🍃 A Tiny Beauty Detox (That Feels So Good)
I want to encourage you to switch out your beauty products for cleaner, low-waste options. I shared some of my favorite swaps this week: refillable lip color, solid shampoo bars, and the cutest compostable deodorant that smells like citrus heaven. A little self-care, minus the plastic guilt. It’s a win-win!

🍃 New Find: Spring Seeds with Personality
I’m thinking about placing a seed order from Hudson Valley Seed Co. I can’t stop staring at the artwork on their website. The seeds look amazing, but they’re also heirloom, non-GMO, and tell a story. I added their Calendula, Rainbow Chard, and a dreamy Bee Balm mix to my cart so far!

🍃 Quick Green Hack: Freeze Your Veggie Scraps!
If you’re not composting (yet!), try this: keep a container in the freezer for onion ends, carrot peels, celery tops, etc. Once it’s full, toss it all into a pot for the best homemade veggie broth. Zero waste and so much flavor.

🍃 Just for Fun: The Most Charming Compost Bin Ever
We have this bamboo fiber compost bin from Bamboozle under our kitchen sink. It’s so cute you could leave it out, but I’m a minimal countertop gal! If you’ve been dragging your feet on composting because your bin looks like, well… a bin—this might be your moment.

Wherever your weekend takes you—across town, into the woods, or curled up with tea and a good book—I hope it’s full of fresh air, tiny joys, and green inspiration. Don’t forget to look up, breathe deep, and notice what’s blooming. 🌿

xo,
Sweet Greens

P.S. I’ve been sharing more behind-the-scenes over on Instagram—pop over and say hi! I might even post a few snapshots from whatever hidden-gem town we end up in this weekend. 🚗🌄