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Ettitude Bamboo Sheet Set Giveaway

April 22, 2013 2

Hello, Friends! Today’s giveaway is perfect for spring – one lucky reader will win your choice of twin, full, queen or king sized bamboo sheets from Ettitude! Yay!
When it comes to making your sleep haven – the first place you should start is with your bed! Choosing a mattress and bedding that is free from toxic chemicals and pesticides is essential. Ettitude offers a great sheet set made from the rapidly renewal resource, bamboo. It’s a great choice for families and one that you will be happy that you made.

Ettitude was founded on the simple idea that all home and family essentials should not only be practical but also be unquestionably safe, Eco friendly, beautiful, and convenient.  In addition to bamboo sheet sets, Ettitude has a vast selection of , duvet covers, , pillows, mattress protectors, and towels to name a few.

My favorite features from the Ettitude : 

  • Great assortment of colors (white, sand, coffee, gray, aubergine, blue nights)
  • Equivalent to around 1000 thread count in cotton, luxuriously soft and silky! 
  • Naturally antibacterial, great for sensitive skin and allergies
  • Wicks sweat away from body, cool in the summer, warm in the winter
  • Made from bamboo, a pesticide free, sustainable, and rapidly renewable resource
  • 100% biodegradable
  • Oeko-Tex Standard 100
  • Easy care – cool wash, line dry
Good Luck and Sweet Dreams! Giveaway ends on May 14th.

Disclaimer: Sweet Greens is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment – all opinions are my own.

Have a Lovely Weekend + A Few Green Things

April 19, 2013 1


Hello, Friends! How are you? It has been a tough week – and our hearts are with everyone in Boston. Hang in there and stay safe!

Today marks Day 27 of the juice detox and I am down 18.5 pounds and feeling great! It has been fun shopping in my own closet – I had a ton of clothes that are my current size, so I haven’t had to buy anything new. The mister has lost 30 lbs, is feeling great and his hands have almost completely cleared up. Yay for juice!

Eben is home from school today – we spent the morning in the urgent care thinking that he had strep throat. The test came back negative, so hopefully it is only a sore throat. I am hoping that he will wake up tomorrow feeling better!

This weekend will be pretty laid back, we don’t have any real plans – it mostly depends on how Eben is feeling. I want to finish up work so I can watch a movie and snuggle with my little guy. While I do, here are a few green things to take you through the weekend:

– I love Barefoot Books and they are giving away an Earth Day Collection!
– I want to live in this microgreens apartment complex.
– I am a huge sucker for houseplants – these 5 are odd!
– Target is giving away reusable bags with a $40 sustainable coupon book on Sunday morning.
– We really do living on such an amazing, beautiful planet.
– What is fast fashion doing to our planet! Such a shame.
– Oh I can’t wait to make this licorice via Salted and Styled with Eben! It’s one of my favorite treats!

I hope you have a safe weekend – I will see you back here on Monday.

xo,
Sweet Greens

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The Green Vinyl

April 19, 2013 0

Hello, Friends! This post was sponsored by and wasn’t written by me. Thank you for supporting the companies that help to run Sweet Greens!

Generally, the mission of any business is encompassed by their ability to provide customers with solutions that best satisfies their needs and earn their trust through consistency.  Once it manages to do that, a business can start focusing on becoming more eco-conscious.  This is most apparent in the printing industry.  Taking time to create sustainable solutions without losing out on quality can be very time consuming and costly, but if you want to raise the bar on reducing, reusing, and recycling, develop something that is less harmful for the consumer and the environment as a whole. 

The world does not need more non-biodegradable plastic. Although it can be unavoidable, we should take steps to decrease its use.  Signazon, a sign printing company has taken action to offer an alternative to vinyl – their EZ-Stick material. It is available in vinyl and fabric, and it is biodegradable and recyclable.  The green benefits don’t stop there. This patented material also is free of PVC and phthalates, which can be toxic. This means that they can be safely applied anywhere.

The product-focused benefits of using EZ-Stick also go a long way. The low tack adhesive on it does not damage the surface or leave a residue, and it can be repositioned and applied hundreds of time without losing its hold.  Also, if you prefer to use fabric, this adhesive is equally as effective.  As long as it is a flat surface which does not have any pores or air bubbles, it can hold on any surface for up to 5 years, which is another benefit of using them. Not only are they durable, they are eco-friendly.

Signazon’s EZ-Stick provides great potential for reduction of vinyl consumption and waste.  This material option can be selected for wall decals, wall signs, window decals, and all quantities of custom stickers. Since these are all popular products, the potential quantity of vinyl unused can contribute to a smaller ecological footprint from the printing industry. EZ-Stick is really a miracle product.
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The above photo I snapped of some local graffiti! 

Food Crush: Wee Bee Honey Naturally Raw + Made in Florida

April 18, 2013 1

Right before the mister and I started our juice detox, we switched over to raw honey. We found a naturally raw honey that is made locally here in Florida – in fact, it is made only a few miles from our home. We had to give it a try – it’s made by Wee Bee Honey, an American family owned and operated opiary, with generations of beekeeping – since 1892.

Wee Bee Honey promotes organic methods of raising bees and utilizing essential oils instead of pesticides. Have you had raw honey? Oh my goodness – you haven’t had honey until you’ve had raw honey! It is amazing, the overall flavor, scent, color, and texture is fabulous – I could (and have) eaten it by the spoonful!

I can’t wait for this juice fast to end so I can have a spoon of Wee Bee Honey in my morning tea. So, I ask again, have you had raw honey? Do you love it too?

P. S. Did you know that raw honey has been used for centuries to improve poor digestion, oral health, allergies, burns, wounds and scars? See, I told you it was amazing!

7 Simple Surprises to Show Your Family You Care

April 17, 2013 1

It can be too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and forget to take time out to celebrate our families. I like to keep my love for my family fresh on their minds by planning simple surprises throughout the year. These surprises don’t take a lot of planning or money, but they become the memories that my family will have forever, jump over to Applegate to check them out!

photo via Applegate 

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