A Wake Up Story.

Hello Dear Readers,

What did you think of A Wake Up Story? Thoughts? Feelings? Questions? Concerns?

Xo.

Handmade Olympics.

Sweet Greens has been nominated for the 2010 Handmade Olympics at the Rikrak Studio Blog. {I am in the top 10} How lovely is that?

I would love, love, love your vote in the thrifty forward, sustainably minded category. Yay! Either way you should definitely visit the Rikrak Studio Blog to see all of the fabulous handmade goodies and sites that have been nominated. Fabulous.

XO.

DIY:: Free Print at Home Valentines.

Red Stamp has done it again with their fantastic and free printable valentines with matching digital stickers. Yes, you heard right, free. Fantastic, no? Right in time for love day.

If you haven't had a chance to make valentines with your children yet, this would be a great activity for the weekend.P.S. Both the digital stickers and the valentines can be shared on Facebook, Tumblr or Twitter. Too fun.

Happy Printing.
Enjoy.

XO.

Recycled Love Pillows Leave Me Smitten.

I saw these 100% recycled post consumer recycled felt applique pillow from Alexandra Ferguson and immediately feel in love. I love the 'Let's Make Out' pillow. Hilarious.

Wouldn't these be perfect for love day?

Xo.

Photo Via Alexandra Ferguson.

DIY:: Paint Chip Wall Calender

Have you ever brought home a bunch of paint chip samples to help you decide on your living rooms new hue, only to then wonder what to do with them once you have decided on a color? I love, love, love this DIY wall calendar from The Journals of Giddy Giddy. You could just rearrange the paint chips each month. Fantastic.

How about you lovely readers, have you seen any fantastic wall calenders lately?

Xo.

Photo Via The Journals of Giddy Giddy.

Have a Lovely Green Weekend.

Hello Dear Readers,

How was your week? Was it just me or did it seem to fly by? This weekend Eben and I are going to make his valentines for school. We haven't completely decided what we are going to make, but we do know that they will include Mad Libs.

Saturday day, while Eben is celebrating the birthday of one of his dear friends, Mr. Sweet Greens and I are going to spend time together having tea at one of our new favorite local bookstores. Then, Saturday night, Mr. Sweet Greens has a special surprise planned for my birthday. I wonder what it could be? Then Sunday morning, 3 of my lovely girlfriends are taking me to a lovely little place called 'Le Creperie' for brunch to celebrate my birthday. My closest friend Jennifer planned the entire surprise, is she a doll, or what?

How about you lovely readers? What does your weekend look like?

Do you have any fantastic plans?

If you live in the cold areas, are you going skiing or snowboarding? If so, where are you going?

If you live in the warm areas, what are your lovely plans for the weekend?

Have you and your child made valentines yet? If not, here are some ideas.

Have a lovely green weekend.

P.S. The photo is courtesy of Cinnamon* and made me smile, because Mr. Sweet Greens has a fantastic summer road trip planned for us that will include time in San Francisco.

Xo.

The Baby Bunch::Organic Cupcake Onesies

If you have a newborn or an infant, then you probably won't be making Valentine's for her classmates this year? You won't be purchasing a sweet treat either. So what can you get your little cupid for Valentine's Day? How about a box of Organic Cupcake Onesies from The Baby Bunch. Are these ridiculously adorable, or what? The box comes packaged with 4 organic onesies that are rolled to look like cupcakes. Wouldn't these make fantastic baby shower gifts? Especially if the shower is in February, no?

How about you lovely readers?

Do you have a little cupcake at home?

Are you expecting a little cupcake? If so, when?

Do you send your tiny tots valentines goodies?

What do you think of the organic cupcake onesies?

xo.

Earth Friendly Family Day Trips.

Has you family been looking for an environmental way to spend the day or weekend without breaking the bank? Our family love, love, loves to take day trips, it is the perfect opportunity to escape for the day while learning something new together. Visit my blog at Cascadian Farm and read my article, 'Earth Friendly Family Day Trips'. You will see my favorite National and State Parks, Nature Preserves, Museums and Botanical Gardens. Some that I absolutely loved:: Our trip to Mesa Verde, Colorado and Mount Princeton Hot Springs.

How about you lovely readers, what are your favorite Earth friendly Family Day Trips?

Is there a special little place that your family escapes to, after a busy work week?

I would love to hear about your day trips.

Xo.

Today is National Wear Red Day.

Did you know that the number one killer of women is heart disease? The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Since 1924, the goal of the association is to spread the word of cardiovascular diseases and help raise funds to fight these diseases.

Astral Health & Beauty Brands—parent company of Pür Minerals, CosMedix and Aloette—is lending its support to the American Heart Association and its efforts to help women fight heart disease with passion and positive action. In 2010, Astral Health & Beauty Brands will donate $250,000 to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women ® movement, furthering the health and well being of women. How fantastic is that?

Want to learn more about the Go Red for Women Movement and how you can help, go here. Show your support for women's heart health by wearing red today.

Xo.

Photo via Go Red for Women.

PeopleTowels {Giveaway!}

Have you seen PeopleTowels? PeopleTowels are the Eco chic small personal towel that you can carry anywhere. PeopleTowels come in an assortment of designs that are screen printed with Eco friendly dyes onto Fair Trade 100% organic cotton. Each PeopleTowel comes with a hang tag so you can hang it on your purse, backpack, your belt, stroller or anywhere and PeopleTowels are lightweight and fast drying. What a lovely alternative to paper towels or tissues while you are out and about, no?

Just in time for Valentine's Day, you can buy 3 “For the Love of the Earth” towels for $18.00. Valid through Februray 14th.

How about you lovely readers, what do you think of PeopleTowels?

Want to try a PeopleTowel out for yourself? PeopleTowels is giving ONE of my lovely readers a set of 3 PeopleTowels. How fantastic is that?

{How to Enter}

1. Visit PeopleTowels and leave me a comment telling me where you would use your PeopleTowels while you are out and about.

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Good Luck and Enjoy.

Contest ends February 18th @ 12 am EST.

Xo.