Sweet Greens

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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My favorite part of the holiday season is spending every afternoon making crafts with Eben. All of the projects that we do are part of our advent calendar – so when he gets home from school, he opens an envelope to find out what our project will be. It is the perfect way to bond after he has been away at school all day!

Last night we spent a few minutes before dinner crafting miniature cork Christmas Trees to display in our home. This craft is super easy and it’s perfect for children of all ages. It would also be an ideal crafty activity for your holiday party! Jump over to Inhabitots to learn how to make these simple recycled miniature wine cork Christmas trees in a few easy steps.

Organic succulents in recycled paint dipped cans are a perfect offering for children to give to teachers, coaches, tutors, neighbors, and grandparents as a sweet holiday gift. Making this DIY present is a super easy project that is fun to do with your kids at the kitchen table on a cold winter day. The finished product looks great when presented and can be enjoyed year round. Most of the supplies needed for this project can be found in your recycling bin and garage. The only thing you may need to pick up are the organic succulents. Jump over to Inhabitots to get started making these adorable organic succulents in recycled paint dipped cans!

Preschoolers love to do crafts — especially ones with a holiday theme. But oftentimes craft endeavors are too complicated or frustrating, and mom or dad are left to complete the undertaking while kiddos meander off to other activities. That’s why making these miniature holiday trees with your little ones is a great, green craft, because they are super simple to create in a matter of minutes. You’ll have a tiny forest to put on the table in no time, and you’ll teach your children the art of recycling by making these trees entirely out of recycled paper and holiday store catalogs you’ve probably been receiving in the mail over the past month. And they are a great project for older children to do all on their own!

Besides being a craft that children can do almost entirely on their own, this craft is fun because you can make it as elaborate or as simple as you choose. You can add a little glitter or some small bead ornaments to make the trees really magical. Jump over to Inhabitots to learn how you and your little one can construct a simple recycled tabletop holiday forest in a few minutes.

Hello, Friends! Are you having a beautiful holiday season? We are enjoying every second of it! We are looking forward to a quiet Hanukkah weekend full of family, latkes and snuggles on the sofa. It is going to be simple and relaxing – the way the holidays should be, right?

While I gather up some comfy blankets, here are a few green things to keep you entertained over the weekend:

– This make me giggle, since the mister and I co-slept with Eben until he was four!
– Derma e is giving away a $164 gift basket – it includes all of my favorites! 
– Ever wondered why Legos are so popular? and so expensive?
– The sand cat has to be the cutest wild cat out there!
– I am loving this child sized, healthy vending machine.
– You still have time to order Burt Bee’s grab bags for the holidays!
– I really think I need a glass of Jingle Juice. Like pronto!

I hope you have a lovely weekend full of love and hot cocoa – I will see you back here on Monday!

xo,
Sweet Greens

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