DIY: Thanksgiving Family Gratitude Journal

This year, I wanted to incorporate a Thanksgiving gratitude journal into our holiday festivities. To give it a fun twist, Eben and I made a journal from things that we found in our recycling bin, and instead of asking each member of the family to record their gracious remarks inside, Eben will interview and record the gratuities himself. You can make a Thanksgiving Family Gratitude Journal with your child this afternoon in a few short steps, read my article at Inhabitots for the step by step illustrated directions.

How about you lovely readers, have you made a Thanksgiving Gratitude Journal before?

How does your family share what they are thankful for each Thanksgiving?

7 Tips to a Healthy and Happy Family Lifestyle

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Every day life can get very busy, leaving very little time to think of ways that our lifestyles can impact the health and happiness of our family and the environment. Read my 7 tips to a healthy and happy family lifestyle at Cascadian Farm and see if your family is on track.

How about you lovely readers, how do you ensure a healthy and happy family lifestyle?

Green Favorites: Eco Holiday Greeting Cards

I just realized that Hanukkah starts in 9 days and Christmas isn’t too far off either. And guess what? I haven’t purchased my holiday cards yet! The holidays have really snuck up on me this year. I need to decide quickly which greeting card I want to go with. Here are some that I am smitten with:

Night Owl Paper Goods: I love cards that are Eco friendly – but when they do double duty, I fall in love. These personalized wooden holiday cards that are also a photo and a calendar in one – make me swoon. Especially the Beep Beep Road Trip – these are perfect for The Sweet Greens Family. {above}

Ms Jordan Kay has a fun assortment of holiday cards made from recycled vintage records in her Etsy shop. They are bright, colorful, green and remind me of my grandmother!

And I really love everything from Paper Culture! The colors, the designs, the fact that this company really is 100% Eco friendly. I simply can’t get enough. Fantastic.
Have you ordered your green holiday cards?
Where do you usually get your Eco friendly holiday cards from?

Green Goodies: The Perfect Eco Holiday Surprise

Do you have someone on your holiday shopping list that loves surprises and the environment? You can purchase a 3, 6, 9, or 12 month membership to my Green Goodies Club and surprise your recipient with a green goody in the mail each month. And who doesn’t love surprises?  Your gift will last well beyond the holiday season. Here is what subscribers received last month.

+ Hop Along Card Kit – A greeting card that comes with everything you need to “regreet” or reuse the card again and again.
+ Green Room Journal – A green journal made with recycled fibers and soy based inks!

Sign up today – goodies will be delivered in time for Hanukkah and Christmas. Hooray!

Green Bag It: 5 Eco-Friendly Gaiam Yoga Supplies

Do you love yoga? Me too! Have you been looking for amazing Eco friendly yoga products? Here are 5 of my favorite yoga supplies from Gaiam, check them out.

1. Gaiam Eco Yoga Mat $29.98
2. Gaiam Eco Water Bottle $12.98
3. Gaiam Eco Yoga Mat Bag $19.98
4. Gaiam Organic Yoga Pant $48
5. Gaiam Power Yoga DVD $14.98