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Have a Lovely Green Weekend + A Few Green Things

April 29, 2011 0
Hello Friends. How was your week? Are you in the full spring swing? Spring has come and gone in Florida – we are completely emersed in full-on summer! The temperature has been in the high 80’s, which is perfect. Our weekends have quickly become consumed with the beach and pool. I don’t think there is a more perfect way to spend a day than near the water.

While I put on my swimsuit, here are a few green things to take you into your warm weekend:

– San Francisco, how I love thee. SF just approved small scale commerical farming in residential areas!
– This has to be the coolest eco play treehouse I have seen!
– If you like it, then you should have put a bird on it! Portlandia fans, this one’s for you.
– Would you eat human breast milk cheese?
– If I EVER find one of these in my bathroom – I’m moving back to Colorado. Fact.
– Remember today is the last day to enter to win the Tiny Prints and One Sydney Road giveaways.

I look forward to seeing you on Monday.

xo,
Sweet Greens

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How to Keep your Child Safe at the Playground

April 29, 2011 0
Children love to play outside in the sunshine – especially when they’re surrounded by other children on a playground, and since many schools fail to offer enough free-play time outdoors – getting your children to the playground after school each day is important for their health and overall well-being. Playing at the playground gives children the opportunity to use their gross motor, problem solving, communication and social skills. However, according to the Center for Disease Control, more than 200,00 children ages 14 and younger are treated in the emergency room due to playground-related injuries. With that in mind, read on to learn how you can reduce the risk of injury and keep your children safe at the playground.


8 Questions to Ask Before Adopting a Dog

April 29, 2011 0
Springtime is a wonderful time to invite a new dog into your home. The weather is warm enough outside to easily potty train your new pet, take her for a walk and to play with your children in the yard. With countless dogs waiting for a second chance at life at your local animal shelters, the best option is to adopt your new pet. However, inviting a new pet into your home is serious business, there are many questions that you should ask yourself before adopting — the last thing you want to do is find you need to return the dog a few days after adopting it. The more that you know from the start, the better chance you have of finding the perfect new best friend for your family. So before you adopt, ask yourself these eight questions about inviting a new pet into your home.

DIY Recycled Parachute for Lego Mini Figures

April 27, 2011 0
You probably played with those little green parachute army men as children. Children find watching aerodynamics in action exciting, and parachute guys really fit the bill. Last weekend, Eben and I made our own parachute guys using Lego mini figures and old plastic bags as the parachutes. This is a super fun activity that will keep your children entertained for hours as they find new and exciting heights to release their parachute guys from. We had the so much fun! The best part? These parachute guys are simple to make using recycled materials, and they’ll have your children playing in just a few short minutes, parachute over to Inhabitots to learn how.

7 Simple and Green Mother’s Day Surprises

April 27, 2011 0
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so now is the time to starting planning a few surprises for Mom. Surprising Mom alone is enough to excite most kids — the combination of keeping a secret from Mom, creating surprise goodies in private and the anticipation of shouting Happy Mother’s Day is just so much fun to them. This Mother’s Day immerse your children in the process by giving them a selection of special ways that you can celebrate and surprise Mom together. Skip over to Inhabitots to check out my seven sweet, yet simple, Mother’s Day ideas that will get Mom almost as excited as your children.
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