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Earth Day Giveaway Week: Eco-Friendly Spoonk Acupressure Mat

May 6, 2011 0
Hello Friends. Today’s Earth Day Giveaway Week giveaway is sponsored by Spoonk Space. One lovely winner will receive an eco-friendly Spoonk Acupressure Mat and carrying case! What better to start and end your day than with the natural stress reliever, acupressure.

Spoonk Space is an eco-conscious company that was created to spread the passion for a natural way to alleviate stress-related problems. With the pressures of daily life constantly piling on and little time for rest, people are increasingly neglecting the well being of their tired bodies and minds, leaving them with intolerably high stress levels.

Spoonk’s acupressure mats are based on the principles of the Indian bed of nails and Japanese shiatsu massage. Its 6,210 small spikes stimulate specific reflex points throughout the body to release blocked energy, ease tense muscles, and create deep mental and physical relaxation. All you have to do is lay on the mat, make sure the part of your body that needs relaxing is on it and the spikes help to stimulate blood circulation causing those “good feeling” hormones to surge!
The Spoonk acupressure eco-mat is an all-natural product. Spoonk consists of a 100% organic hemp cover, recyclable non-toxic ABS plastic spikes, and eco-foam created with Variable Pressure Foaming™ technology that has a 5-year warranty. Spoonk is GOTS certified (Global Organic Textile Standard) which recognizes them as a company that meets a high level of environmental criteria for organic textiles and requires them to be in compliance with social responsibility.
I like to lay on my Spoonk mat as I read in bed at night. After a few minutes, I feel this fantastic HEAT sensation that completely relaxes me. After laying on my Spoonk mat for around 20 minutes, the tension and stiffness that I usually feel at the end of the day (after sitting at my desk for hours) is gone! It has helped me fall asleep quicker than usual too. Fantastic.

Check out what Spoonk Space has to offer and leave a comment here. This giveaway will end on May 6th – please tell your friends and family so they don’t miss out on the fun!

***Extra Entries: You can receive additional entries by Facebooking, Tweeting, Stumbling, or Subscribing. Just leave a separate comment for each that you do.

– UPDATE: Suki is the winner! Thank you for playing. 

5 Simple, Green Mother’s Day Surprises for Eco Loving Moms

May 4, 2011 0
With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, I have seen Mr. Sweet Greens and Eben doing a lot of whispering and sneaking around the house. Ha! I wonder what big surprises they have in store for me. Here are a handful of simple, green, Mother’s Day surprises that you can plan for Sunday. I hope to be surprised with one or two!

1. Scenic Hike or Bike

What is more fun that packing up the camera, snacks, wildlife guides, and other goodies and taking a hike or bicycle ride with the ones you love? What a great way to get a little fresh air, while spending quality time with family.

2. Visit a Garden

How lovely would it be to set off for lunch and a stroll at one of the many local gardens? Spending a day meandering through a beautiful garden, smelling the flowers, and watching the bumble bees – followed by lunch on the lush green grass, sounds perfect to me!

3. Patio Brunch

Mother’s Day brunch on our patio is a tradition that we have celebrated year after year. What a great way to start the day – fresh mimosas, organic fruit + yogurt and German pancakes in the sun!

4. Surprise Picnic

I love picnics! The combination of yummy food laid out on a blanket, my toes in the grass, birds chirping and the sun shinning overhead – what’s not to love? It’s even better when you get to cuddle with the ones that you love.

5. Simple Treats

My favorite gifts to receive on Mother’s Day are handwritten love letters and gifts made by Eben, an eco-friendly journal, book or organic clothing from Mr. Sweet Greens and getting to spend an entire day enjoying my family. Maybe this year, I will get an organic cupcake too!

What is the one way that you hope to be surprised on Mother’s Day?

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7 Creative Ways to Experience Your Local Farm this Spring

May 4, 2011 0
Beyond simply stopping by to view the animals at your local farm, there are many other hands-on and creative activities you can do with your family — and spring is a great time to go. Visiting your local farm during spring comes complete with baby animals, plus the weather is warming up and it’s the perfect opportunity for outdoor learning time with your children. To get the most out of your springtime visit to the farm, you’ll want to explore it with a different lens and look at your local farm as more than just a place that keeps animals and agriculture. Learn seven creative ways to experience your local farm this spring with your family.
ps: How cute is Eben in his cowboy gear? This was at a birthday party when he was in kindergarten. How time flies!

Earth Day Giveaway Week: Cascadian Farm Gift Set Giveaway

May 4, 2011 0
Hello Friends. Today’s giveaway is a yummy one sponsored by Cascadian Farm. Two of my lovely readers will receive a prize package consisting of Cascadian Farm cereal and a stainless steel Cascadian Farm water bottle.
Cascadian Farm has recently launched its Change Flows initiative, asking Americans to join them in an effort to restore and preserve our valuable rivers. You may have remembered that I write the Earth Day, Every Day segment for Cascadian Farm’s newsletter – this is just another way that Cascadian Farm is showing their commitment to the environment.

Now, through April 30th, you can help make “Change Flow” by visiting Cascadian Farm and “liking” the U.S. Region you think is most deserving of a river clean-up. The region with the most “likes” will receive a river clean-up and Cascadian Farm is contributing $50,000 to American Rivers, a non-profit organization committed to restoring and preserving our country’s water sources.

Jump over to Cascadian Farm and “like” the U.S. region, you think is most deserving of a river cleanup, then become a fan of Cascadian Farm on Facebook and leave a comment here sharing your favorite memory of being at a river or stream.

This giveaway will end on May 4th – please invite your friends and family so they don’t miss out on the fun!

***Extra Entries: You can receive additional entries by Facebooking, Tweeting, Stumbling or Subscribing. Just leave a separate comment for each that you do.

* I was not paid to tell you about this fantastic initiative sponsored by Cascadian Farm — it is just one that I really believe in!

– UPDATE: The winner’s are Junkyard Jennifer and Locomono! Congratulations and thanks for playing! 

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