Sweet Greens

Once the holidays have come and gone, the last remembrance of the holiday may be all of those holiday cards that you received. It can seem easy to toss them into the recycling bin or stash them away in a drawer. However, upcycling holiday cards into something new and fun is always a good idea. One of the best ways that I have found to upcycle holiday cards is by using them to make jigsaw puzzle thank you cards to send to friends and family. Your child’s friends, cousins and other recipients will love receiving a thank you card puzzle. This super-simple craft will keep your children entertained for an afternoon during winter break, check out my step-by-step instructions to learn how.

Hello, Friends. Happy Holidays! Eben and I are getting ready to have dinner with family and then we are off to see the holiday lights! If you feel like exploring a few green links over the holiday weekend, here are some to get you started:

– Eben will open this tonight as one of his holiday gifts!
– Then, he will get a pair of these organic pajamas.
– Wrap up your holiday in green + healthy!
– Wondering if you will have a white Christmas this year? Find out here.
– This mixed berry coffee cake would be perfect for Christmas morning.
– Or maybe, Egg Nog Pancakes with Bourbon-Maple Syrup!
– Tonight I am going to snuggle up with my favorite blanket + a warm cup of cocoa.
– You should definitely each a Christmas cupcake this weekend.

I want to wish you a wonderful, beautiful holiday weekend. I hope you enjoy this special time with your friends and family.

xo,
Sweet Greens

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The holidays are quickly approaching us and even if you have been too busy to truly enjoy the season, it isn’t too late to start holiday traditions with your family this year. Holiday traditions are important because they build a strong family bond that is based on activities and memories that you have enjoyed together. Holiday traditions don’t have to have a huge impact on your wallet or the environment, in fact many holiday traditions are so simply that you can start them today. Check out my five favorite family holiday traditions.

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The days leading up to Christmas can be just as much fun as the big day itself when you plan unique activities to celebrate. These ideas don’t have to take a lot of time, effort, or resources – in fact there are many activities that you can do with your children before December 25th that have zero impact on the environment. They will however have a huge impact on your family and their fondness of the holiday season, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Check out my seven favorite unique and eco-friendly ways to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas.

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