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Have a Lovely Green Weekend + A Few Green Things

September 30, 2011 0

Hello, Friends. Can you believe that when we chat again it will be October! I love October and can hardly wait!

Yesterday, on our paddle boarding adventure, Eben stepped on a sea urchin while we were snorkeling. Thank goodness he is alright. That is a part of the adventure that I had not anticipated! Right before he stepped on the sea urchin, he said, “Today is the best day of my life…..so far.” After a visit from the paramedics and a late night in the emergency room, he is home from school today – resting and letting his foot heal. He is a trooper and is excited to get back to the beach this weekend. Sunday, we will be taking our paddle boards out into the open ocean to give paddle surfing a shot + we will be snorkeling with friends.

Also, this Sunday, Mr. Sweet Greens and I will celebrate our 12 year wedding anniversary. 12 years! Is that fantastic or what? I am so glad that we found each other – Mr. Sweet Greens is the most wonderful part of my life. I am a lucky, lucky girl to have him. Fact.

While I get ready for a weekend of fun and sun, here are a few green things to keep you busy:

– Lucky’s Eco-Friendly Bamboo Snowboards, make me miss the west!
– I love these junkyard birdhouses.
– Sewn Natural’s heart-shaped ornaments are back.
– Are you on Pinterest? I am, join me.
– I am going to make a wine box garden. Promise.
– A dress made of cow-nipples?

Have a lovely weekend, enjoy the rest of September and I will see you back here on Monday.

xo,
Sweet Greens

Martine Camillieri Creates Toy Automobiles From Recycled Bottles

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Martine Camillieri is a visual artist and author – a pioneer in recycling everyday items into toys, in this case recycled bottles become toy automobiles. Camillieri transforms household bottles into ambulances, campers, race cars, an ice cream truck, and other vehicles inspired by bottles different sizes and shapes. Martine Camillieri’s recycled bottle automobiles are truly an example of playful upcycling at its best, check out all of the automobiles here. 

photo credit Martine Camillieri via Inhabitots

AmaraGold: Sustainable Jewelry + Free Earrings For You

September 29, 2011 0

Hello, Friends! Today’s giveaway is fun for everyone who loves jewelry. All of my readers who sign up to become an AmaraGold Ambassador will receive a free pair of $75 Eco-Friendly Sterling Silver earrings. [This giveaway is CLOSED] I have a pair of the eco-friendly gold + sterling silver drop earrings and they are fantastic!

AmaraGold offers a large selection (400 pieces) of gold and sterling-silver jewelry that is made in North American from 100% recycled materials. Produced by Cookson Precious Metals, AmaraGold’s jewelry is created with partnerships with independent designers to offer beautiful, unique pieces that are eco-friendly and sustainable.

AmaraGold’s mission is to preserve precious gold and silver that was already in circulation, repurposing and recycling it into new pieces using only eco-friendly and socially responsible methods.


Wouldn’t this charm bracelet be perfect for the little girl on your holiday list? And I would smile for weeks if I received this necklace, these earrings or these stackable rings in my holiday stocking. You? 

** This giveaway is CLOSED, thank you to everyone who signed up!

How We Are Spending Our Day Off

September 29, 2011 0

A couple of days ago, Mr. Sweet Greens and I went paddle boarding to an area that we had never been before. We came upon a hidden estuary that had a water opening just large enough for our paddle boards to fit through. We paddled around and quickly released that this estuary was home to hundreds of corals, puffer fish and jellyfish. Thankfully, we were on our boards or we would have been stung over and over again. It was amazing to watch the jellies pulsating – I wish I dared to take my camera on the open water.

Today, I we are going to take another paddle board adventure. Eben doesn’t have school today and it is Mr. Sweet Greens’ day off. How fantastic is that? I woke up super-early to get all of my work done, so that I could spend the day with them.  I don’t know where we are going, what we will see or where we will end up – but honestly, that is part of the adventure for us. We are going to take our snorkeling gear, that way when we see something cool, we can leash our boards and jump in to get a closer look. I am grabbing my board and gear and heading to the ocean.

How are you spending the day?

photo via USFWS

Eco Friendly Fun For Fall | The Andean Collection | Giveaway

September 29, 2011 2

I love The Andean Collection – it is one of my favorite stops for unique, eco friendly jewelry + accessories. I love their new arrivals and think they are perfect for autumn.

I am smitten with their new line of scarves, hats, rings and belts. However, I still love their earrings, necklaces, and bracelets! I love the organic shapes, colors and simplicity of the pieces. And I love how they look fab with a pair of jeans and a tank or you can dress them up with a dress or blouse! They are the perfect all-around pieces to add to your jewelry collection. Plus, did I mention all of the pieces are eco and handmade by women artisans in South America.

Just for fun + to kick off autumn, I am going to give away an acai berry bracelet from The Andean Collection. This lovely goody is no longer available and would make the perfect accessory to your autumn wardrobe.

To enter to win, leave me a comment below telling me what your favorite eco-friendly autumn activity is. I will select a winner on September 30th. Good Luck!

***UPDATE: Linda Kish is the winner! Thank you for playing. 

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