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Bonsai at The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

September 14, 2010 4
Have you ever visited a Bonsai exhibit? When we were at The Morikami Musuem and Japanese Gardens on Friday evening, we spent some time at the Bonsai exhibit. It is always fun to see miniatures trees that are up to 400 years old. I have to admit, they are very captivating to me – the thought that someone has loved each and every one of these trees and spent countless hours training and pruning them is fantastic.

I could spend an entire afternoon, just imagining the tiny people who could live there.

Want to see all of the pictures that I shot of the Bonsai? click here.

Earth Friendly Etsy: Fused Plastic Clutch Giveaway!

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Did you have fun learning to fuse plastic yesterday? I know I did.

Today I am featuring one of my favorite Etsy artists – Brooke Bennett of So She Sews. Brooke is a fabulous fused plastic artist. She has an amazing talent for making adorable wallets and billfolds from leftover plastic bags. She also makes beautiful bangle bracelets from scrap craft pieces. Brooke only uses recycled, upcycled and repurposed materials in all of her crafts.

Brooke has been so nice to provide one of her fabulous clutches to one of my lucky readers.

To Enter:

Contest ends March 18th @ Midnight EST. Winner will be chosen at random.

Good Luck!

* Update: Winner:: Dina! Congratulations.

10 Simple Ways to Beat Stress Today at Cascadian Farm

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Does back to school have you stressed out? How about everyday life? Life is naturally very stressful, however there are simple things that you can do to beat stress today and everyday. Here are my personal top 10 simple ways to beat stress today that will have you going from Aaaarghhhhh! to Awwwww in no time.

How do you beat stress in your everyday life?

Please leave your comments below!

photo via Palinkas Tamara

Is Brown Rice Better for your Health?

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Have you wondered if brown rice really is better for your health? The answer is Yes. Brown rice offers protection from high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries.

Why isn’t white rice as good for us?

It’s all about the layer between the white center of the grain and the brown outer layer. The brown outer layer is responsible for helping our health.

Pop Quiz:

Question: Is white rice a different type of rice than brown rice?

Answer: No. White rice comes when the fibrous outer brown shell of rice is milled away – leaving nothing but the soft white center.

Which is your favorite, brown or white?
Do you eat brown rice simply because it is better for you? Or do you enjoy the taste?

Please leave your comments below!

photo via Emily Kristin

Welcome New Sponsor: Ecolissa – Where Fashion Meets Eco

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Please join me in welcoming Sweet Greens newest sponsor: Ecolissa. Ecolissa is where fashion meets Eco. Ecolissa has everything thing that you need to look fabulous and be green at the same time. Ecolissa’s entire collection is Eco friendly and vegan. You will find everything from beautiful dresses to jeans to beautiful jewelry and accessories.

I love, love, love Indigenous Indi Zip Hoodie. (above) Isn’t it fantastic? I am also a huge fan of the Elroy dresses and anything by Lilikoi. And your entire orders ships for only $5.

Rush over to ecolissa and view her beautiful, fashionable Eco clothing.

A huge thank you to Melissa at Ecolissa for sponsoring Sweet Greens. Would you like to learn more about becoming a sponsor? If so, please click here.

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