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Earth Friendly Etsy: Chakra Pennywhistle Organic Textile Giveaway

September 25, 2010 96

Back for another addition of Earth Friendly Etsy is one of my favorite Etsy shops Chakra Pennywhistle. You will remember Chakra Pennywhistle as the adorable circle the date patch that debuted on Sweet Greens back in April. You will also remember that Chakra Pennywhistle is a beautiful collection that Rikkianne has created by creating something new out of something old.

Rikkianne is a mother to a beautiful little girl named Mia who shares her mother’s love for thrifting and finding beautiful things – a fellow thrifter, be still my heart. Rikkianne is very passionate about doing her part to create a sustainable future and she does so by using Eco-friendly and vintage materials. She really enjoys using natural materials and one of her favorite quotes about organic farming really sums this up. “Organic farming is rediscovering old techniques and applying them with a new plough” by Rhea Pepper.

This week I want to showcase Chakra Pennywhistle’s Organic Collection. The Organic Collection is a fabulous pillow collection that consists of original hand drawn designs printed on organic cotton twill. Each pillow is stuffed with raw organic cotton and sewn with organic cotton thread. The designs are so lovely, you will want one of each. My favorites are the little modern birds and tulips.

Again, Rikkianne @ Chakra Pennywhistle has been super lovely to offer ONE of my readers a dainty, simple, handmade Tassel Pillow. This is a sweet accent pillow size 12″ wide by 6″ tall. Stay tuned, Rikkianne @ Chakra Pennywhistle will be a special Earth friendly guest blogger on Sweet Greens in the near future. {giggles}

How To Enter
 
1. Subscribe to Sweet Greens (if you haven’t already) and confirm the subscription in the email from FeedBurner.

2. Visit Chakra Pennywhistle and leave me a comment with your favorite pillow design.

Additional Entries
1 entry for each of the below things that you do

Rules for Entry

  • Please leave a way for me to contact you if you win.
  • Contest ends August 12th @ 12am EST. Winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator and will be announced the following day. (I will announce the winner, if I do not hear from you within 72 business hours, I will pick another winner.)
  • You must leave a comment telling me which item you love in order to qualify.
Good Luck.

* UPDATE: WINNER:: Sarah #86 Congratulations!

Have a Lovely Weekend + A Few Green Things

September 24, 2010 0

Hello Everyone. How was your week? We are getting ready to leave early this morning for Key West. We are going to be camping at Bahia Honda State Park for a three day weekend getaway. Bahia Honda offers some of the best snorkeling and white sand beach combing in Florida – I can’t wait. Eben is excited to snorkel at the Looe Key National Marie Sanctuary, where we will be able to see Elkhorn and massive Star coral – hopefully a sea turtle or two! We also plan on renting Paddle Boards (doesn’t it look fun?) and relaxing for the entire weekend.

How about you, what are your weekend plans?

While I pack my snorkeling gear, here are a few green things that I have been wanting to share with you:

– This reminded me to take a time for the little things and I smiled.
– Have you seen this week in pictures, it is fantastic!
– I love to watch the rain hit the ocean.
– Could you live in a tiny apartment?
– OMGoodness, handfuls of baby owls? Yes please.
– Do you like Turquoise and Red together?

Have an amazing weekend, I can hardly wait to see you on Monday.

xo,
Sweet Greens

ps: If you haven’t already, don’t forget to enter the La Alicia handbag giveaway.

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5 Steps to a Good Night’s Sleep – You Deserve it

September 24, 2010 0

sweet dreams

I slept in this morning – one hour past my alarm clock to be exact. It was nice. I was roused from a dream by a grunting little pug. As I lay in the darkness staring at the dark abyss above me, I started thinking… Since we spend almost a third of our lives sleeping, the bedroom should be the most important place in our homes. Sometimes it can be hard to achieve this, here are my favorite ways to transform your bedroom into your haven.

1- Our bedrooms should be quiet, minimalist and the least trafficked room in the home. When decorating, choose soothing colors in shades of blues, browns, grays or greens. Choose a bedroom on the back of the home or furthest away from busy roads or distracting outside lights.

2- Choose side table lightening that is dim and if you like to play music in your bedroom – stick to tranquil, soothing and quiet music – especially at bedtime.

3- Bedrooms should always be free of televisions and computers since the electromagnetic fields can make a person feel irritable and agitated.

4- Remove all plants from your bedroom area since they release their carbon dioxide at night – removing the oxygen from the room. You want to be able to breath deeply and freely all night long.

5- If possible choose an organic mattress, sheets, pillows and bedding. Breathing hard toxic chemicals all night long will not promote a healthy rest.

Choosing to transform your bedroom into a relaxing oasis will allow you to have a better nights rest while living a full and long life.

ps- Making sure that your one year old Pug doesn’t grunt you out of a dream, is a tip I need to learn. {wink}

How have you transformed your bedroom into a haven of sleep and comfort?
What tricks do you use to get a good nights sleep?

5 Healthy Habits for Healthy Green Kids

September 23, 2010 2

Have you ever wondered how healthy your child really is? Here are my top 5 questions to ask yourself about your child’s health?

1- Is my child getting the proper nutrients he/she needs every single day?

Eating a diet that is well balanced and whole is essential for the health of your child. Children especially need the proper nutrition since it directly affects their immune system, mood, weight, energy levels and brain and body functions.

2- Does my child get enough physical activity?

This question is especially important if your younger children go to a school that no longer has recess and P.E. and for children who are in middle and high schools. Exercise and physical time is important as it helps to make healthy habits that will last a lifetime and it’s fun too!

3- Is my child stressed out? If so, does he/she manage it correctly?

Everyone experiences small amounts of stress in their everyday life – that is normal. If you child is overloaded with many small stresses or even large stresses this can affect their overall health. Signs to look for may include; trouble sleeping, stomachaches, nervousness and anger.

4- Does my child drink enough water?

Hydration is an absolute when it comes to a healthy child. Making sure that your child is consuming enough water when they are away from you at school all day is tough. Send your child to school each day with a reusable BPA free water bottle full of fresh water. Encourage your child to drink the water and to refill the bottle throughout the day. Proper hydration is necessary for energy, digestion, immune functions and staying hydrated can chase away those nasty headaches.

5- Does my child get enough sleep on a regular basis?

There are recommended amounts of sleep for all age levels. Making sure that your child is getting enough sleep is essential for their overall health and well being. Sleep gives the body time to repair itself and helps to relieve stress. If your child has a hard time sleeping there are certain herbs and homeopathic remedies that may help them. Eben has always done well sleeping in a room that is completely dark – with heavy thick curtains and something for white noise – he prefers a the feel and sound of a fan blowing on him.

How do you keep your children healthy?
Which of these are challenges for your children?
Which of these are you spot on?

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Carrie Marill – The Living World in Full Color

September 22, 2010 0

Carrie Marill is an artist who lives in Arizona. Her art is nothing short of fantastic. The colors, the statement – they are very inspiring. I am in love with these three pieces; Be Realistic Demand the Impossible, A Dream World Glimmers in the Background of the Soul and The Tortoise. Wouldn’t they be fantastic in a family room, nursery or a child’s bedroom?

In Carries own words:

“Growing up with a strong relationship to the natural environment I developed a heightened awareness of the conflict between human systems and ecological systems. I have been inspired by the interconnectedness of matter, especially as it is manifested in ecological systems; specifically, systems impacted by humans in non-sustainable ways. At the heart of my work is the continuous human struggle to reconcile the tensions between the natural world, art, science and lived experience. My artwork over the past five years has explored these tensions through paintings and drawings that contrast the kineticism of the natural “living” world with the static “inanimate” depictions of natural history illustration.”

Which pieces are your favorite?
Do you like art that has an environmental message?

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