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5 Eco-Friendly Family Holiday Traditions to Start this Year

December 21, 2011 0

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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7 Sustainable Ways to Celebrate the Days Leading Up to Christmas

December 21, 2011 0

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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Happy Hanukkah!

December 21, 2011 0

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

Eco Etsy Giveaway #12: Marmalime Upcycled + Super Cute Notepads

December 20, 2011 11
 ♪♫ On the twelfth day of Etsy, my true love gave to me eco-friendly notepads, an eco-friendly chandelier, a fabulous herringbone clutch, a beautiful red and silver necklace, vintage, upcycled goodies, a lovely set of wall-cards, a super-sweet fox, an organic skincare gift pack, recycled glass jewelry, a beautiful ceramic mug, two reusable sandwich and snack bags + a wooden car from Smiling Tree Toys. ♪♫
The last giveaway in The 12 Days of Etsy is sponsored by Marmalime – they are offering 5 miniature and 2 medium sized notepads!
Marmalime’s goal is to create clean and modern upcycled items that look nothing like the scraps they once were. Inspired by how much well designed packaging gets thrown out every day, Marmalime finds better uses for it. 
I am smitten with the postage stamp gift tags, the world traveler gift wrap and the miniature gift tags! Aren’t they fantastic! 
Jump over to Marmaline and pick up some fantastic upcycled goodies for your home + office. 

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Eco Etsy Giveaway #11: Seequin Eco-Friendly, Cardboard Chandelier

December 19, 2011 0

Giveaway number eleven is super-fun, it’s sponsored by Seequin. They are offering a laser cut, eco-friendly cardboard chandelier!

Seequin is located in Salt Lake City, Utah [the town where Mr. Sweet Greens and I met!] Haley, the owner of Seequin has a masters in architecture and loves to blend her love of vintage classics with traditional styles realized through digital fabrication.
Each of Seequin’s chandeliers are eco-friendly, laser cut and come in a selection of fun, vibrant colors. Wouldn’t one of these chandelier’s be perfect in a little girl’s bedroom or nursery. I love the bright pink chandelier and the vibrant yellow one!
Jump over to Seequin and pick up a fun chandelier for your home. 

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