Okeeheelee Nature Center + A Tortoise

A couple of days ago we spent the afternoon strolling Okeeheelee Nature Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Okeeheelee Nature Center consists of 2.5 miles of winding trails through 90 acres of wetlands and pine flatwoods. We had a great time just being in nature together – snapping photos, chatting and walking hand in hand. However, this little guy was the highlight of our stroll, isn’t he fantastic?

What is the best animal that you have encountered on an afternoon stroll?

HOW TO: Make DIY Homemade Natural Play Dough

Are you looking for the perfect afternoon project for your children? This easy do-it-yourself Homemade Natural Play Dough article that I wrote for Inhabitots is super fun, all natural and quick to make in just six simple steps.

Do you make your own natural play dough for the kids?

Wearable Rubber Bands

Hello Everyone. Is it just me or do you find clothing made from food, newspaper and now rubber bands fantastic? New York architect Margarita Mileva has wowed me with her discarded rubber bands turned cocktail dress. Now, that is a fabulous way to reuse 14,235 rubber bands, no?

Would you wear a cocktail dress made exclusively from rubber bands?

Have a Lovely Weekend + A Few Green Things

Hello Everyone. Tomorrow we are going to spend the morning at our farmer’s market, followed by an afternoon of getting to know the town that we will be moving to this summer. Eben already goes to school there, so we know it a little – but it is time to really get immersed in it.

Sunday, we are going to have an “outside activity day.” We are taking our bicycles, canoe and a picnic to the everglades for the day. Last time we went bicycling there, we almost ran into a one of these! However, the one we saw wasn’t orange.

While I help Mr. Sweet Greens attach our new Yakima bicycle carriers, here are a few things I have wanted to share with you:

– Could you live on $1 per meal, I think the documentary Food Stamped will break my heart.
– Wow! This almost makes me want to watch Ghostbusters again.
– This picture of my husband kind of freaks me out!
– These sweet treats look divine.
– I love these new stainless steel food containers!
This demo made me smile, I am geeky like that.
– Even though I love technology, I hope it never comes to this!
– I am loving Mike’s masculine vintage home.
– Wow! Jim can come over to my house and make pancakes anytime.
– If you are looking for a virtual assistant – I am accepting new clients!
– Did you enter to win a fabulous 3 pack of succulents?
– I have a couple of advertising spots available for January.

Have a fantastic weekend. I’ll see you back here on Monday – take care and stay warm.

xo,
Sweet Greens

What Makes Superfoods so Super + Pomegranates

We all know that eating fruits and vegetables are good for your health – providing countless vitamins, minerals and natural substances that can protect your body from chronic health problems. Right?

Adding fruits and vegetables to our busy schedules can be a challenge. That is where superfoods come to the rescue! Superfoods are packed densely with all of those good ingredients that are common in fruits and veggies – but in a smaller serving.

If you are among 60-70% of American who do not get the recommended 2+ fruit and 3+ vegetable servings per day – think of adding superfoods to your daily routine!

Each week, I would like to focus on one superfood. Let’s get started, number one on our list is pomegranate.

Pomegranates have long been revered as the first fruits of the world, packed with antioxidants, these lovely red globes offer great support to our cardiovascular systems. You can eat the seeds by themselves or drink the juice. My family loves to eat pomegranates whole, as a sorbet and sprinkled on our salads.

How do you enjoy pomegranate?
What is your favorite superfood?