Early last Spring a mother and father Robin built this beautiful nest in a nook on our front porch. Simple stated, I was elated. I have never had a bird build a nest, right outside my office window. Every day I eagerly watched the birds come and go as they brought back grass, sticks, leaves and even some string to build their nest. Shortly after, we had 3 little blue robins eggs in the nest. We were lucky enough to be able to see the little naked peepers once they were born.
Well, guess what? This season, a pair of sparrows has taken up residence in our nest and there are 2 tiny yellow eggs in it. I can’t wait to see these naked little babies too. Isn’t that fantastic?
How about you lovely readers, have you been lucky enough to have birds nest on or near your home? I would love to see the pictures, you can upload them to The Sweet Greens Eco Flickr Group.
I am really enjoying Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. And it isn’t just because Jamie has super cute hair and a fabulous accent. {Ok, that is part of it.} Jamie wants to completely overhaul the American school lunch program by bring in fresh whole foods. Fantastic.
Eben has never eaten school lunch before and it is for all of the reason’s that Jamie’s Food Revolution exposes. Reason’s such as, french fries categorized as ‘vegetables’ or milk that is pink or brown. In fact, in our home we use ‘school lunch’ as leverage. If Eben doesn’t eat his delicious lunch that we pack for him {usually because he chats more than he eats at lunchtime}, we say, ” If you aren’t going to eat the lunch that we packed for you, then you will have to eat school lunch.” This completely freaks him out, and rarely will he bring home a lunch box full of food.
Even if you send your child off to school each morning with a healthy and yummy lunch, there are other lessons that you can learn from Jamie. Lessons such as the importance of knowing what is in your food, spending time with your family enjoying food and that even elementary aged children should use a knife to cut up their own food.
How about you lovely readers, do you watch Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution? What do you think of it? Are you learning anything new?
If you haven’t had a chance to watch it, you can catch up on the episodes here. The trailer is below. You can also learn more about Jamie’s campaigns here.
I guess it isn’t a secret that I love, love, love tea. Almost everyday, you will find a hot cup of tea sitting next to me. What isn’t there to like? It is warm, yummy and good for you. Are you a tea lover? If so, this week’s Earth Friendly Etsy Shop:: Knit Storm will warm up your day.
KnitStorm has been open for a little over a year and is owned by Katy Reiser. Katy is married to a loving map enthusiast {Fantastic!} and is a new mother. Right now, Katy is in love with her son, cloth diapers, enjoying great music, reading fiction and watching quirky television shows.
Katy’s Earth friendly Etsy shop KnitStorm is full of knitted and crocheted mug cozies that are hand embellished, usually with fantastic embroidered wording and fun shapes. Katy is also a huge tea lover and you will see that reflected in her work. Fabulous. Katy’s favorite materials are recycled, reclaimed and organic. She also loves, loves, loves Ecofelt.
Katy is inspired by the creating process. She loves to make things that come from her own imagination. Being creative and keeping things fresh keeps her inspired. She sells products that she is proud of, products that have a low impact on the environment. She is a member of the Eco Etsy Street Team, which gives her new ideas on ways she can green her business and her life.
Doesn’t your mug need a cozy? I know, mine does. Katy has been so lovely to give one of my readers a fabulous vibrant red tea mug cozy made using recycled cotton yarn with a hand embroidered tea bag on it. Katy can also custom make a cozy that fits your personality perfectly, just drop her a note.
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A huge thank you to Katy at KnitStorm for hosting this lovely giveaway.
Giveaway ends May 5th @ 12am EST. *UPDATE:: WINNER! Lisa C. Thank you for playing.
Korres was established in 1996 in Athens, Greece and offers natural beauty formulations that deliver maximum results. Korres offers an array of products for all skin types that bring clinically proven results while avoiding harmful synthetic ingredients.
I recently received the Vitamin E Face Primer, Lemon Lip Scrub, and Japanese Rose Body Butter.
The Vitamin E Face Primer is a silicone free face primer that makes for smooth, long lasting make up application that moisturizes and perfects your skin. I found this face primer to be very lightweight, clean and the perfect start to my beauty routine.
The Lemon Lip Scrub is an exfoliating lip treatment that leaves your lips feeling smooth and soft. I thought the Lemon Lip Scrub was soft, easy to use and lovely with a hint of lemon. It left my lips feeling plump and super soft.
The Japanese Rose Body Butter is a extra moisturizing cream for dry skin conditions. I found the Japanese Rose Body Butter to be super hydrating and luxurious. It is thick and creamy without being heavy or greasy and the scent is out of this world.
The best part is Korres values::
Isn’t that fantastic? Guess what? Korres is offering a exclusive 30% discount for Sweet Greens’ readers, just enter coupon code ‘SWEETGREENS’ at checkout, now through May 1st and enjoy beautiful skin all year long.
The Los Angeles based design studio, Common Studio is selling vintage candy machines that have been upcycled to hold seed bombs, which can be purchased and tossed anywhere a little greenery is needed. How fantastic is this idea? Can you imagine seed bomb machines at your local schools, parks, trail heads and bicycle routes. Sign me up for GreenAid, I would love to see these in my town.
How about you lovely readers, have you guerrilla gardened before? Would you dare throw seed bombs into a vacant lot? Or a neighbors yard that desperately needs some greenery?
