Sweet Greens

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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Hello, Friends! Today’s giveaway is sponsored by World Vision, they are offering a recycled handmade animal ornament trio set!

World Vision is a humanitarian organization dedicated to to working with families, children, and their communities worldwide by providing emergency assistance to those affected by civil conflict, natural disasters, and working with communities to develop long-term solutions to alleviate poverty, and advocate for justice on behalf of the poor.

Even if you don’t win this giveaway, you can still grab a set of your own animal ornaments when you make a $150 donation to World Vision’s Maximum Impact Fund. This set of handmade Zakale wire and bead ornaments from Nairobi is the thank you gift that you will receive! These lovely ornaments are made from recycled materials by Kenyan artists, who have received a loan from World Vision to grow their businesses and lift themselves and their families out of poverty.

Jump over to World Vision and make a donation. Then, leave me a comment on your thoughts of World Vision – you can also gain additional entries below. Good Luck!

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