Sweet Greens

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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Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah! Hooray for Hanukkah!

The mister has been busy making Latkes and Kugel all day – I can’t wait for dinner. The food is one of the best parts of the holiday. In fact, I said to the mister this afternoon, “Can you imagine, if I had never met you I probably wouldn’t have ever tried these foods!” He smiled.

The mister’s side of the family is Jewish and my family celebrates Christmas. The mister and I have fused our holiday traditions together, we like to say that we celebrate Solstice. We have a decorated tree, light the menorah each night, eat yummy Jewish goodies and open presents for eight nights! Really, it is the best of both worlds! And Eben LOVES it – this is the perfect way for him to experience a little bit of both of us.

Do any of you celebrate mixed holiday traditions at your home? What is a good balance for you?

To all of you who also celebrate the Festival of Lights – have a lovely Hanukkah!

You can get this cute Hanukkah tutorial via Frog Prince Paperie