Press, Interviews, Articles + Awards

Hello. My name is Jennie Lyon and I am a green lifestyle writer and the Founder + Editor of the award-winning blog Sweet Greens | Your Earth Friendly Guide to All Things Green. I also write sustainable living posts for Cascadian Farm and green parenting, design and kids' how-to projects for Inhabitots. You can see all of my articles, interviews, press links, nominations, awards, and other goodies below.  

** ANNOUNCEMENT: For the 2nd year in a row - Sweet Greens has won the Inhabitots's 2011 Editors' Favorite and Readers' Choice Award for my article 5 Easy Craft Projects that Reuse Orange Juice Cartons

Articles:

2012
- 5 Upcycled Cold Weather Clothes for Eco Kids from Etsy at Inhabitots, January 2012. 
- HOW TO: Organize Your Child's Bedroom for the New Year at Inhabitots, January 2012.
- 7 Healthy Family New Year's Resolutions for 2012 at Inhabitots, January 2012. 
2011
- HOW TO: Upcycle Holiday Cards into Puzzle Thank You Cards at Inhabitots, December 2011.
- 7 Eco-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Your Children at Inhabitots, December 2011.
- 5 Eco-Friendly Family Holiday Traditions to Start this Year at Inhabitots, December 2011.
- 7 Sustainable Ways to Celebrate the Days Leading Up to Christmas at Inhabitots, December 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Holiday Snow Globe from a Recycled Jar at Inhabitots, December 2011. 
- HOW TO: Grow Paperwhites in Recycled Mason Jars at Inhabitots, December 2011.
- HOW TO: Make Organic, Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli at Inhabitots, November 2011. 
- 7 Fun Fall Family Activities that Help Save the Planet at Inhabitots, November 2011. 
- HOW TO: Make a Simple Eco-Friendly Book Advent Calendar at Inhabitots, November 2011. 
- 5 Ways Children Can Connect with Out of Town Family During the Holidays at Inhabitots, November 2011. 
- 6 Family-Friendly Green Volunteer Projects for the Holidays at Inhabitots, November 2011. 
- 3 Easy, Eco-Friendly Crafts Kids Can Make for the Thanksgiving Table at Inhabitots, November 2011. 
- HOW TO: Make Organic Homemade Pear-Cranberry Sauce Kids Will Love at Inhabitots, November 2011.
- 6 Simple, Green Ways Children Can Help Decorate for Thanksgiving at Inhabitots, November 2011.
- HOW TO: Bake Organic Miniature Apple Pies for Thanksgiving at Inhabitots, November 2011. 
- HOW TO: Make Reusable, Eco-Friendly Halloween Window Silhouettes at Inhabitots, October 2011. 
- HOW TO: Make Homemade Halloween Face Paint at Inhabitots, October 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Coffee Bag Halloween Jack o' Lantern at Inhabitots, October 2011.
- HOW TO: Make Flying Ghosts from an Upcycled Sheet for Halloween at Inhabitots, October 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Halloween Pirate Costume from Thrift Store Finds at Inhabitots, October 2011.
- HOW TO: Bake Miniature Organic Pumpkin Whoopie Pies at Inhabitots, October 2011.
- 7 Eco-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Child's Bedroom at Inhabitots, October 2011. 
- HOW TO: Make Upcycled Halloween Tombstones for Your Yard at Inhabitots, October 2011.
- 5 Easy Craft Projects that Reuse Orange Juice Cartons at Inhabitots, October 2011.
- 7 Ways to Incorporate Green Learning on the Go at Inhabitots, October 2011.
- Baby Changing Table Dresser Converts to Office Desk as Child Grows at Inhabitots, October 2011.
- Spunge Organic Cotton Nature Blankets are Perfect for Cool Fall Nights at Inhabitots, October 2011.
- Martine Camillieri Creates Toy Automobiles from Recycled Bottles at Inhabitots, September 2011.
- 7 Kid-Approved Grocery Store Snacks that Are Organic and Healthy at Inhabitots, September 2011.
- 7 Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Grandparents Involved at Inhabitots, September 2011.
- Xoelle's Handmade Vintage Bow Ties are Perfect for Little Dapper Dudes at Inhabitots, September 2011. 
- 7 Ways to Make School Lunch More Fun so the Lunch Box Comes Home Empty at Inhabitots, August 2011. 
- 7 Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Your Kids Organized for Back to School at Inhabitots, August 2011. 
- 6 Lunch Box Fruit Options that Your Child Will Love at Inhabitots, August 2011. 
- 7 Must-Have Green Diaper Bag Accessories for Summer at Inhabitots, August 2011. 
- HOW TO: Make a Recycled Pop Up Birthday Card at Inhabitots, August 2011. 
- 6 Ways to Make Fruit Even More Fun for Kids at Inhabitots, July 2011. 
- 7 Lazy Summer Afternoon Activities for Kids that Aren't Lazy at Inhabitots, July 2011. 
- 7 Eco-Friendly Ways to Entertain Kids on a Road Trip at Inhabitots, July 2011. 
- HOW TO: Make Organic Homemade Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches at Inhabitots, July 2011. 
- TESTED: Glob's New Make Your Own Collage Card Kit at Inhabitots, July 2011.
- HOW TO: Make Organic Frozen Watermelon Pops at Inhabitots, July 2011. 
- HOW TO: Make a Nature Mobile with Your Child at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- I Love My Planet Pop Up Lion will Delight Green Toddlers at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- HOW TO: Summer Leaf Prints with Glob Natural Paints at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- Blafre Vintage Inspired Stainless Steel Lunchboxes at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- HOW TO: Make Homemade Organic Fruit Roll-Ups at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- HOW TO: Bodyboard with Kids on your Summer Vacation at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- Henrik Thygensen and Sebastian Jorgensen's Bamboo Lillys Chair is Sized for Kids at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- Mix and Match Organic Crib Separates from Dwell Studio at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- HOW TO: Get Your Child Excited about Gardening at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Hide and Seek Game in a Recycled Tin at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- 6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Kids Safe in the Bathtub at Inhabitots, June 2011.
- HOW To: Make a Recycled Family Time Capsule at Inhabitots, May 2011.
- HOW TO: Make an Easy Recycled Ice Cream Churn at Inhabitots, May 2011.
- HOW TO: Keep your Child Safe at the Playground at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- Bella Luna Toys' Sustainable Wooden Treehouse Toy at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- 8 Questions to Ask Before Adopting a Dog at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- HOW TO: DIY Recycled Parachute for Lego Mini Figures at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- 7 Simple and Green Mother's Day Gifts and Surprises at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- Pinkhouse Hand Crochets Beautiful Baby Teethers at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- Topozoo's Bunny + Duck Kit is Fun for Easter and Beyond at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- Colette Kids Organic Animal Graphic Baby Onesies at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Recycled Orange Juice Carton at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- 7 Kid-Friendly Vegetarian Alternatives to PB&J at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- HOW TO: Make Organic Mango-Berry Yogurt Pops at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- 7 Ways to Get your Child Excited about Digital Photography at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- 7 Eco-Friendly Play Kitchen Sets at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- Earth Day, Every Day: 5 Water Conservation Tips at Cascadian Farm, April 2011.
- NEW: Oeuf Perch Bunk Bed is Eco-Friendly and Versatile at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- 5 Kid-Friendly Recycled Milk Jug Projects at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- 7 Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Easter Basket at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- HOW TO: Make an Easy Recycled Orange Carton Wallet at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- Grow Your Own Easter Basket Grass with Plum Party's Kit at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Recycled Paper Kite at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- HOW TO: Make an Ocean in a Recycled Bottle at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- gDiapers Launches gStyle Collection for Spring at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Recycled Glass Terrarium at Inhabitots, Apirl 2011.
- Superfoods: What Makes them so Super? at Cascadian Farm, April 2011.
- 7 Kid-Approved Organic Vegetable and Fruit Smoothies at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- Severina Kids Handmade Organic Dolls at Inhabitots, April 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Recycled Juice Carton Snack Container at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- 6 Video Games with an Environmental Focus at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Puppet Theater from a Recycled Box at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- 7 Unique and Eco-Friendly Spring Break Activities at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- Meditation May Help Improve Children's Academic Performance at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- 7 Ways to Incorporate Art into Your Daily Family Lifestyle at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- HOW TO: Make Kid-Friendly Organic Granola Bars at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- GREEN BOOK REVIEW: 15 Minutes Outside at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- New Car Seat Rules Keep Kids Rear Facing Until Age 2 at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- Earth Day, Every Day: 10 Family and Eco-Friendly Spring Activities at Cascadian Farm, March 2011.
- Salvor Kimono Animal Onesies by Ross Menuez at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Recycled Orange Juice Carton Portable Dollhouse at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- Renting Power Tools and 8 Other Ways to Go Green at Home at Cascadian Farm, March 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Recycled Fish Tank for Faux and Imaginary Pets at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- HOW TO: Craft a St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Trap at Inhabitots, March 2011.
- HOW TO: Make a Recycled Juice Box Guitar at Inhabitots, February 2011.
- HOW TO: Get Your Kids into the Kitchen at Inhabitots, February 2011.
- Children Inspire Design Offers Art Prints with a Message at Inhabitots, February 2011.
- Coco Boheme: Biodegradable Chalkboard Stickers at Inhabitots, February 2011.
- How to Snowshoe with Your Children at Inhabitots, February 2011.
- Max Wagner's Organic Kids and Baby Love Tees at Inhabitots, February 2011.
- HOW TO: Love Boat Valentine Mailbox at Inhabitots, February 2011.
- 7 Eco-Friendly Winter Boredom Busters for Kids at Inhabitots, February 2011.
- Eco Friendly Wooden Dinosaurs from I'm Toys at Inhabitots February 2011.
- HOW TO: Make Miniature Organic Conversation Heart Cakes at Inhabitots, February 2011.
- 7 Ways to Green Your Valentine's Day at Cascadian Farm, February 2011.
- HOW TO: Plastic Bag Valentine's Day Friendship Bracelets at Inhabiots, February 2011.
- How to Overcome 5 Common Breastfeeding Challenges at Inhabitots, February 2011.
- HOW TO: Get Your Child Excited About Kid's Yoga at Inhabitots, January 2011.
- Earth Day, Every Day: 8 Simple Ways to Green Your Office at Cascadian Farm, January 2011.
- 7 Ways Families Can Save Time at Home and On the Go at Inhabitots, January 2011.
- 7 Ways to Attract Birds to Your Backyard this Winter at Inhabitots, January 2011.
- 8 Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money on Utilities at Cascadian Farm, January 2011.
- Ubabub's Modern Eco Pod Cot Grows with Your Child at Inhabitots, January 2011.
- HOW TO: Make DIY Natural Play Dough at Inhabitots, January 2011.
- Live Earth Day Every Day in 2011 at Cascadian Farm, January 2011.
- 6 Green Family New Year's Resolutions for 2011 at Inhabitots, January 2011.

2010
- 7 Simple Steps to Green Your Home in 2010 at Cascadian Farm, December 2009.
- 8 Fun Winter Family Activities that are Earth Friendly at Cascadian Farm, December 2009.
- How to Save the Environment Without Buying a Hybrid at Cascadian Farm, January 2010.
- My Funny Green Valentine at Cascadian Farm, January 2010.
- Earth Friendly Family Day Trips at Cascadian Farm, February 2010.
- DIY Art Supplies Part 1: Making Crayons with Kids at Cascadian Farm, February 2010.
- DIY Art Supplies Part 2: Making Colored Glue at Cascadian Farm, February 2010.
- DIY Art Supplies Part 3: Making Finger Paint at Cascadian Farm, February 2010.
- DIY Art Supplies Part 4: Let's Make Play Dough at Cascadian Farm, February 2010.
- Veggies 101: How to Start a Vegetable Garden from Seed in your Home Cascadian Farm, March 2010.
- 7 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day With Your Kids at Inhabitots, April 2010.
- DIY: Children's Composter at Cascadian Farm, April 2010.
- Spring Cleaning 101: How to Make Your Own Green Cleaners at Cascadian Farm, April 2010.
- 7 Eco Friendly Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day With Your Kids at Inhabitots, May 2010.
- 3 Ways to Spice Up Your Family Meal Time at Cascadian Farm, May 2010.
- 6 Simple Tips to Green Your Pet at Cascadian Farm, June 2010.
- Simple Tips for Harvesting Rain Water at Cascadian Farm, June 2010.
- Wooden Activity Arch Play Gym for Green Babies at Inhabitots, June 2010.
- How to Build a Green Raised Garden Bed for Your Family at Inhabitots, June 2010.
- 6 Tips for Making the Most of Your Trip to the Farmer's Market at Cascadian Farm, June 2010.
- Simple Tips for Harvesting Rain Water: Your Questions Answered at Cascadian Farm, July 2010.
- 6 Tips for Eco Friendly Family Camping Trips at Inhabitots, July 2010.
- Hiking 101: Eco Adventures for Green Families at Inhabitots, July 2010.
- How to Create an Eco Friendly Camp Care Package for your Child at Inhabitots, July 2010.
- Green Moving - Tips to Making Your Move Eco Friendly at Cascadian Farm, August 2010.
- 10 Ways to Green Your Back to School at Cascadian Farm, August 2010.
- Moomah: A Place for Children to Connect, Nourish, Discover and Create at Inhabitots, August 2010.
- Go Back to School in Polarn O. Pyret's Eco-Friendly Clothing at Inhabitots, August 2010.
- Indoor Climbing Tree by Kaja Osholm Kjolas at Inhabitots, September 2010.
- Vintage Toy Car Collection by Ko Verzuu for ADO at Inhabitots, September 2010.
- DIY: Organize Your Child's Toys with Toy Bin Tags at Inhabitots, September 2010.
- 10 Simple Ways to Beat Stress Today at Cascadian Farm, September 2010.
- Diapers - There is a Solution to this Dirty Little Secret, September 2010.
- 5 New Ways to Experience Your Local Botanic Gardens at Inhabitots, October 2010.
- Belle Heir Fine Vintage Clothing for Babies and Children at Inhabitots, October 2010.
- How to Cook Everything? Mark Bittman has an App for That at Inhabitots, October 2010.
- Eco Friendly Coffee - Does it Make a Difference? at Cascadian Farm, October 2010.
- 6 Essentials to Pack in your Child's School Lunch Box at Inhabitots, October 2010.
- The Apple Park Pals' First Board Book Adventures at Inhabitots, October 2010.
- 6 Budget and Eco Friendly Fall Family Traditions at Inhabitots, October 2010.
- Thanksgiving Feast - Make it a Family Affair at Cascadian Farm, November 2010.
- 7 Tips to a Healthy and Happy Family Lifestyle at Cascadian Farm, November 2010.
- HOW TO: Thanksgiving Family Gratitude Journal at Inhabitots, November 24, 2010.
- Heather Lins Home: Eco Friendly Science Project Pillows at Inhabitots, November 2010.
- Mama Made Eco Felt Dreidel, Gelt and Bag for Hanukkah at Inhabitots, December 2010.
- HOW TO: Bake Organic Hanukkah Dreidel Cake at Inhabitots, December 2010.
- Green Your Holidays: 6 Eco Friendly Holiday Tree Alternatives at Cascadian Farm, December 2010.
- Duck Duck Green: Apothecary Kit at Inhabitots, December 2010.
- 7 Unique Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers from Etsy at Inhabitots, December 2010.
- HOW TO: Make Recycled Holiday Gift Wrap and Tags at Inhabitots, December 2010.
- HOW TO: Recycle Holiday Cards into Next Year's Gift Tags at Inhabitots, December 2010.
- HOW TO: 5 Delicious Ways to Reuse Leftover Candy Canes at Inhabitots, December 2010.
- 4 Ways to Recycle your Christmas Tree at Inhabitots, December 2010.

2009
10 Eco-Friendly Summer Activities for Kids and Family at Inhabitots, July 2009.
- Going Organic: Where Do I Start? at Cascadian Farm, October 2009.
- 4 Steps to a Clean and Green Home at Cascadian Farm, October 2009.
- A Few Easy Steps to a Green Vacation at Cascadian Farm, October 2009.
- 5 Simple Steps to Green Your Halloween at Cascadian Farm, October 2009.
- 3 Steps to Take to Get Ready for Winter at Cascadian Farm, November 2009.
- Reusable Bags 101: Life After Paper or Plastic? at Cascadian Farm, November 2009.
- 7 Steps to a Green Thanksgiving at Cascadian Farm, November 2009.
- 10 Steps to Healthy and Sustainable Shopping on a Budget at Cascadian Farm, December 2009.

INTERVIEWS and other GOOD THINGS:
- Earth Day, Every Day column writer for Cascadian Farm's monthly newsletter, January 2011.
- Guest Blogger at The Eco Diva, Stop That Junk Mail, March 2009.
- Guest Blogger at Focus Organic, Waste Free Lunch, June 2009.
- Guest Blogger at Focus Organic, Are You a Locavore? May 2009.

PRESS:
- Sweet Greens' Organic Pumpkin Pancake Recipe + Review featured on Crown Maple, October 2011.
- Named one of the 100 Best Organic Living Blog 2011, April 2011.
- Winner 2010 Inhabitots Editor's Favorite and Reader's Choice Post Award + Most Traffic, January 2011.
- Sweet Greens asked to write Earth Day, Every Day - Cascadian Farm's monthly newsletter, January 2011.
- Named a Delightful Blog at Delightful Blogs, 2011.
- Nominated a Circle of Mom Top 25 Eco-Friendly Moms, 2011.
- Sweet Greens' recycled holiday gift tags featured on Hello Better Day, January 2011.
- Sweet Greens article 6 Essentials to Pack in your Child's Lunch Box nominated Inhabitots' Editors' favorite story of 2010.
- Sweet Greens' 6 green pet tips featured on Practically Green, June 2010.
- Featured numerous times in Cascadian Farm's Five from the Feed, 2010.
- Blog Pick of the Day at Red Orbit, January 2010.
- Nominated for Favorite Thrifty Forward, Sustainably Minded Blog at Rikrak Studio, 2009.
- Nominated for Blog You Learned the Most From, 2009 BlogLux Awards.
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