Sweet Greens

Hello, Friends! How are you? Are you ready for another long weekend? Are you ready for the New Year? Can you believe it will be 2013! We have a laid back, relaxing weekend planned. We will be spending the last Sunday in December the same way we always do – sipping Mimosas at the King Mango Strut. Then, on Monday we are hosting a New Year Eve’s dinner and game party, which I am really excited about!

I have been starting to ponder my goals for 2013 – and was wondering what goals you will be making? Do you make goals for the new year? Do any of your goals have a green theme? I would love to hear. While I start to jot down some ideas for 2013, here are a few green things to keep you entertained through the new year:

– You can tell the FDA – No Frankenfish!
– Hiking the snow-capped Andes would be fantastic.
– Wouldn’t a New Year’s Day waffle party be a fun way to bring in the new year?
– I completely understand the healing power of dogs – do you?
– Looking for fun winter activities for the kiddos – Kiwi magazine is packed with ideas.
– Abe’s Market is having an amazing 50% off sale!
– I love the idea of a quiet Christmas (by choice) – Anne shares her story beautifully!
– You can still vote for Inhabitots’ most popular post of 2012 – I would love if you would vote for me!
(My posts are the mason jar coolers and recycled lava lamp)
– 4 great ways to reuse wrapping paper! I love the wreath the most!

I am going to take a long weekend off to spend with my boys – I will see you back here on Wednesday. Have a beautiful weekend and a very happy and healthy new year!

xo,
Sweet Greens

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Hello, Friends! I am very excited to announce that 2 of my articles have been nominated as The Most Popular Posts of 2012 at Inhabitots. Would you please vote for one of my post? I would be very grateful!

#1: How To Make Fruit Infused Coolers In Mason Jars

#2: How To: Make A Recycled Lava Lamp With Your Kids

Thank you so much! 

Hello, Friends! Are you ready for the big day? Only 3 days to go! Have you finished your holiday shopping? Or do you have a few loose ends to tidy up before the weekend? I have a single gift left to wrap – I wanted to get everything done before this evening so I could relax the next few days. All I want is to snuggle up on my sofa with my family and Noodles the Pug – and sip a hot cup of peppermint cocoa.

While I get out my favorite eco-friendly wrapping paper, here are a few green things to take you through the weekend:

– Did you know your smartphone can help you detect drafty windows?
– Organic Valley is giving away a $12k kitchen!
– Have you seen the mysterious underwater “crop circles” off the coast of Japan?
– You can still make a simple holiday wreath this weekend!
– I will be adding these 5 books to our family reading list for 2013.
– This recycled can camera is super cool – too bad it doesn’t take photos!
– I love the idea of a holiday tree in the middle of the room.
– Next year, I have to hang white lights from the ceilings in our home.

Whether you celebrate the Winter Solstice, Christmas or a late Hanukkah (like us!), I hope the next few days are full of the people you love, yummy foods, and a lot of fun!

I will be taking Monday and Tuesday off to soak up all the goodness – I will see you back here on Wednesday.

Happy Holidays!
xo,
Sweet Greens

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Since our family celebrates a little bit of Hanukkah, Christmas and the Winter Solstice this time of year, we are starting our official celebrating tonight! After all, for all of those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, tonight is the longest night of the year – the Winter Solstice. Doesn’t it just seem fitting to stay up late spending time with your family tonight?

— Did you know that during the 2010 Winter Solstice there was also a Lunar Eclipse? Check out this video filmed by William Castleman in Florida – it is fantastic!

How are you spending the longest night of the year!

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