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Have a Lovely Weekend + A Few Green Things

February 4, 2011 0
Hello Everyone. How has your week been? Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Next week, I am going to feature a few easy Valentine’s projects that won’t cost you or the environment a penny.

This weekend, Eben and I are going to finish making his plastic bag friendship bracelet valentines, while nibbling on our miniature organic conversation heart cakes. And I am going to plan a romantic Valentine’s Day surprise for Mr. Sweet Greens. Any ideas?

While I start brainstorming Valentine’s surprises, here are few things I have been wanting to share with you:

– I wonder if sharks will affect our beach plans this weekend?
– I am a huge fan of green roofs and hope to have one in my future.
– This Volkswagen commercial totally reminded me of Eben. Thanks for sharing Phyl.
– If I were to get married again, these would be the drinks!
– Just another reason to love dogs. Sweetness.
– The Julie Project will touch you – change you. Thank you for sharing Cam.
– If I still lived in Colorado, I would need a pair of pom-pom gloves!
– Don’t forget to enter to win a beautiful rainbow pronta, wooden building blocks, wooden placecards, and Irma Guzman jewelry!

I hope you have a lovely green weekend + I can’t wait to see you on Monday.
xo,

Sweet Greens

A Wearable Planter

February 4, 2011 0
I just came across Colleen Jordan’s wearable planters and I am in love. Now, you can take your favorite plant, flower or succulent with you wherever you go. I love the idea of wearable plants, cleaning the air as you breathe. Brilliant!
* I only wish they weren’t make out of plastic – maybe a lightweight glass or recycled plastic?

What do you think? Would you wear a planter?

Superfood of the Week: Mangosteen

February 4, 2011 0
This week’s Superfood is mangosteen and I have to be completely honest, I had never heard of it before. Mangosteen is a tropical evergreen tree with an edible deep purple fruit. Supposedly it is sweet and tangy – almost like a citrusy peach. How about that? Mangosteen is a superfood due to its xanthones, fiber, essential minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. Not bad for a fruit, right?

Have you tried mangosteen before? Did you like it?
What is your favorite superfood?
How do you incorporate superfoods in your daily lifestyle?

How to Make Miniature Organic Conversation Heart Cakes

February 4, 2011 0
Looking for a little conversation heart treat without all the artificial color-filled candy? Me too. That is why I came up with these miniature organic conversation heart cakes over at Inhabitots. These little goodies are perfect for a Valentine’s Day party or a sweet treat after a Valentine’s dinner for two. Most of the ingredients you probably already have on hand and they only take a few minutes to make – enjoy.

What is your favorite organic Valentine’s Day treat?

How to Make Plastic Bag Valentine’s Day Friendship Bracelets

February 3, 2011 1
Valentine’s Day cards, stickers, temporary tattoos and other small plastic trinkets are usually loved for an afternoon and then simply tossed into the trash. And the amount of candy consumed rivals Halloween! This year, Eben and I wanted to forgo purchasing any type of Valentine’s Day cards or goodies. Instead we decided to make friendship bracelets for all of his classmates and friends. We made these friendship bracelets from plastic bags and then secured them to a card made from paper, both of which slated for the recycling bin. If you have already kicked the plastic bag habit, (good for you!) you can use bread and other food bags for your bracelets, like we did. The result, a Valentine’s Day worthy friendship bracelet that didn’t cost a penny, has zero impact on the environment and taught Eben how to braid. Jump over to Inhabitots for the directions on making plastic bag Valentine’s Day friendship bracelets with your children.  
Are you and your child making Valentine’s this year?
What kind?

P.S. What do you think of Eben’s new haircut?
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