Merry Christmas

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAPmvUw9XNHzE5En4972d-rf70HigpewcG7Ksd7m6Ut8T07w0hUSmQVIscacm8dTwYN8h820p1wS8adVHnKf9_sdjeusbpjDdS5EY9mR2dTSV4oIQme0rrv_s8YFAXY0t0iDmstz4s9JB/s1600-h/twigandthistle.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419369367990028914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAPmvUw9XNHzE5En4972d-rf70HigpewcG7Ksd7m6Ut8T07w0hUSmQVIscacm8dTwYN8h820p1wS8adVHnKf9_sdjeusbpjDdS5EY9mR2dTSV4oIQme0rrv_s8YFAXY0t0iDmstz4s9JB/s400/twigandthistle.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo via <a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Twig & Thristle</span></a></span></span>

Merry Christmas

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Green Holiday Gift Guide

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The perfect <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">green</span> gift for everyone in your life!</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />For Her</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />Recycled Leather Jacket Purse from</span> </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foundbynicki?section_id=5759739"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Found</span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0rKLMhq-nyRM47YUTM8lcPOzS1SvGxNyhMGEg1MpWewf4fuT5qEnm4MoWRGyMr-ym19ETxkBn_E5bKApQYNSiysEfqF7Vn0Cx8wv7S4o-S3H5976nRtkvn1i7vdvh36v770kDVgKeujK/s1600-h/Recycled.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416046751115346898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0rKLMhq-nyRM47YUTM8lcPOzS1SvGxNyhMGEg1MpWewf4fuT5qEnm4MoWRGyMr-ym19ETxkBn_E5bKApQYNSiysEfqF7Vn0Cx8wv7S4o-S3H5976nRtkvn1i7vdvh36v770kDVgKeujK/s400/Recycled.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Made from recycled leather jackets and skirts, these gorgeous handmade bags are one of a kind, sustainably made pieces. Nicki of Found creates these bags using only upcycled products – everything down to the zippers and buckles were taken off a previously owned item.</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foundbynicki?section_id=5759739"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Found</span></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> $52-$102</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />For Him</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" ><br />VersaAudio Bamboo iphone Hard Case<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3zpHDELBIzLeY6QLqqNoT-Tnq0VQlQynuvv1cXq2tfj6o5y6Y3mC2U8naVBjFOzsBee71NN67YbPsTvMAclvQc_kU6fIjzogmb4x0rA5VsZtXPiLm_33KIp0_PPPVtWKa7SWmD1VRqWG/s1600-h/versaudio-ipod.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416047532097207842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3zpHDELBIzLeY6QLqqNoT-Tnq0VQlQynuvv1cXq2tfj6o5y6Y3mC2U8naVBjFOzsBee71NN67YbPsTvMAclvQc_kU6fIjzogmb4x0rA5VsZtXPiLm_33KIp0_PPPVtWKa7SWmD1VRqWG/s400/versaudio-ipod.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">If the iPhone addict in your life has yet to get a protective case for his beloved toy, opening your present to see this smooth and supple case will send shivers up his spine! Made from sustainable bamboo with all the natural graining intact, it will add just the right amount of personality to his favorite gadget.</span><a href="http://versaudio.com/verscase.html"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"> VersAudio</span></a> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">$39.99</span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />For Tots</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Mama K's Aromatic Play Clay<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM0Vo1pWobuwse0AaJeYCP0apvJ1BuU9wV6hTnQqRSzQTyJWuKjuF8feQPey6qnZ8TBUvsAveBfSw8AhtfZfyY_riFlnrip9Ahhb-KYLkh3A5slK80nilLpIaVelZ9-fzCbCnM0L0EySo/s1600-h/clay.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416047524061342210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM0Vo1pWobuwse0AaJeYCP0apvJ1BuU9wV6hTnQqRSzQTyJWuKjuF8feQPey6qnZ8TBUvsAveBfSw8AhtfZfyY_riFlnrip9Ahhb-KYLkh3A5slK80nilLpIaVelZ9-fzCbCnM0L0EySo/s400/clay.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Quite possibly </span><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">the</em><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">toy</em><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> of any season: 100% natural </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://www.mama-ks.com/">Mama K’s Aromatic Play Clay</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> will provide hours of entertainment and fun for tots </span><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">and </em><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">parents. Mama K’s re-invents the concept of playdough by infusing it with scents derived from organic essential oils (sweet orange, lavender, lemongrass, etc.) to provide a heightened sensory experience. Made of certified gluten free flours, kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, natural colors and organic essential oils, Mama K’s turns artistic play into an aromatherapeautic, stress-relieving session!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24408826"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Mama K's</span></a><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">$27</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" >For Our Furry Friends<br />Orbee-Tuff Bulb Toy</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS4LX7lQ8LgKmSN0kRiZIFiwB8qW-Fg8OJV9kEwZuRCLJ7vE3bXQ8LGYwspYZ6TapMP-fhazJyAAYL51unsIAHobDZ_yWR6JU0CEaSzlYsfOUYEMSckh3ciVkMFzE07XQtkMZji5uo7iU/s1600-h/orbee-tuff-bulb.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416046743036684306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS4LX7lQ8LgKmSN0kRiZIFiwB8qW-Fg8OJV9kEwZuRCLJ7vE3bXQ8LGYwspYZ6TapMP-fhazJyAAYL51unsIAHobDZ_yWR6JU0CEaSzlYsfOUYEMSckh3ciVkMFzE07XQtkMZji5uo7iU/s400/orbee-tuff-bulb.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">Provide your pooch with some holiday cheer with this Christmas light-shaped toy from Planet Dog. Nontoxic and recyclable, the chewer features a minty flavor to keep dogs’ breath fresh, while a refillable treat slot provides a hidden surprise. For wee pups, try Planet Dog’s</span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.planetdog.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ORBEE_LIL_BULB"> Orbee-Tuff Lil’ Bulb Toy</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">.</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">From </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001K7JI3C?ie=UTF8&tag=inhabitat03-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001K7JI3C"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Amazon</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> $6.99</span></span>

Green Holiday Gift Guide

The perfect green gift for everyone in your life! For Her Recycled Leather Jacket Purse from FoundMade from recycled leather jackets and skirts, these gorgeous handmade bags are one of a kind, sustainably made pieces. Nicki of Found creates these bags using only upcycled products – everything down …

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Mexican Spiked Egg Nog... Rompope

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Hot Mexican eggnog (rompope, pronounced rom-po'-pay)) is a delightful party hit! You flavor traditional </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/christmas/">Christmas</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> eggnog with orange and cinnamon, spike it with brandy, and serve it hot. A crockpot will keep the rich concoction warm for the duration. Whip up this festive adult </span><a itxtdid="15649582" target="_blank" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5446588_make-hot-mexican-eggnog.html#" style="border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt; font-style: italic;" classname="iAs" class="iAs">beverage</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> in a flash for a memorable holiday fiesta.</span> <div class="thingsYouNeed"> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Makes 6-8 servings.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGiTehq3K-NtieQKVdSbYKk7Wqi5d-8o67YaG03C9w2cU1R_M7UhBYHiAApIpgy7LeZ1JBzgrZap-CZDn3H21gTidB56PW0i9aWk3a7aQfWLFG5xntoBD1zvZ72jJGnxR3a7i25N7faKr/s1600-h/hotMexicaneggnog-main_Full.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415318212098754882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGiTehq3K-NtieQKVdSbYKk7Wqi5d-8o67YaG03C9w2cU1R_M7UhBYHiAApIpgy7LeZ1JBzgrZap-CZDn3H21gTidB56PW0i9aWk3a7aQfWLFG5xntoBD1zvZ72jJGnxR3a7i25N7faKr/s400/hotMexicaneggnog-main_Full.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 371px;" /></a> Things You'll Need:<div class="thingsYouNeed"> <ul class="BulletList"><li> <span>crockpot</span> </li><li> <span>1 quart eggnog</span> </li><li> <span>1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated, fresh orange peel</span> </li><li> <span>1 1/2 cups brandy (cognac)</span> </li><li> <span>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</span> </li><li> <span>additional ground cinnamon</span> </li><li> <span>optional: cinnamon stick garnish</span> </li></ul> </div> <ol id="intelliTxt"><li id="jsArticleStep1"> <div class="stepBg">Step <span>1</span></div> <p>At least an hour ahead of time, plug in the <a itxtdid="14828450" target="_blank" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5446588_make-hot-mexican-eggnog.html#" style="border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" classname="iAs" class="iAs">crockpot</a>, and turn it to high. Pour in the quart of eggnog. Stir.</p> </li><li id="jsArticleStep2"> <div class="stepBg">Step <span>2</span></div> <p>Finely grate the peel of a fresh orange. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of it to the eggnog. Stir.</p> </li><li id="jsArticleStep3"> <div class="stepBg">Step <span>3</span></div> <p>Measure out 1 1/2 cups of brandy (cognac). Pour it into the eggnog. Stir. Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir.</p> </li><li id="jsArticleStep4"> <div class="stepBg">Step <span>4</span></div> <p>Put the lid on the crockpot. Turn the heat to low. Stir occasionally. Once the Mexican eggnog is hot, turn the crockpot to "keep warm."</p> </li><li id="jsArticleStep5"> <div class="stepBg">Step <span>5</span></div> <p>If you'd like, you can whip up a little froth in the <a itxtdid="15649584" target="_blank" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5446588_make-hot-mexican-eggnog.html#" style="border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" classname="iAs" class="iAs">drink</a> by quickly swishing a wire whisk in the liquid before serving. Scoop it with a ladle into cups or glasses. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and add a cinnamon stick as garnish, if desired.<br /></p></li></ol><br /></div>

Mexican Spiked Egg Nog... Rompope

Hot Mexican eggnog (rompope, pronounced rom-po'-pay)) is a delightful party hit! You flavor traditional Christmas eggnog with orange and cinnamon, spike it with brandy, and serve it hot. A crockpot will keep the rich concoction warm for the duration. Whip up this festive adult beverage in a flash fo…

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Nutcracker...

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" >For many the <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="http://www.losangelesballet.org/html/performances_nutcracker.htm">Nutcracker</a> is a family tradition. Join Clara as she journeys to magical realms where mischievous mice battle toy soldiers, snowflakes dance, and Clara's beloved dolls come to life. </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kT9srlaG9kCWwroTNfea1omUuiAO4djPQMk4JZ-EVKh0-jjaHVyloAxkSOjkV1NEuCvIxnfghZTwdMEJrasCJPtWXWZIuytbeTmNoK2gnvcL8nMYroqHiOHX6u_u5B6qsDRetG_TCGfo/s1600-h/nutcracker-ballet-balletbc.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413498903970954546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kT9srlaG9kCWwroTNfea1omUuiAO4djPQMk4JZ-EVKh0-jjaHVyloAxkSOjkV1NEuCvIxnfghZTwdMEJrasCJPtWXWZIuytbeTmNoK2gnvcL8nMYroqHiOHX6u_u5B6qsDRetG_TCGfo/s400/nutcracker-ballet-balletbc.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="http://www.losangelesballet.org/html/performances_nutcracker.htm"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Click for performance schedule</span></a>

Nutcracker...

For many the Nutcracker is a family tradition. Join Clara as she journeys to magical realms where mischievous mice battle toy soldiers, snowflakes dance, and Clara's beloved dolls come to life. Click for performance schedule…

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Fashion Fridays: Hanukkah...Eight Crazy Nights

<span style="font-weight: bold;"><div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/hanukkah...eight_crazy_nights/set?.embedder=362063&.mid=embed&id=14192682"><img alt="Hanukkah...Eight Crazy Nights" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFldtd3c1ekxtM2hHVi1JaFZjb0VEQncAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Hanukkah...Eight Crazy Nights" width="400" /></a><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/hanukkah...eight_crazy_nights/set?.embedder=362063&.mid=embed&id=14192682">Hanukkah...Eight Crazy Nights</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=362063&.mid=embed&id=362063">simplyna</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/christian_louboutin_shoes/shop?brand=Christian+Louboutin&category_id=41">Christian Louboutin shoes</a></small></div><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-style: italic;">Items in this set: </b> <span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-style: italic;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);" href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/product/61730?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-ProductFeed-_-Rebecca+Taylor-_-Dresses&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-FXChLu5nfDdCN7WUlvieGA">Rebecca Taylor Metallic Dress</a>, $350 </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-style: italic;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);" href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/pws/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=10414&colour=gold">Christian louboutin Shoes</a>, 504 GBP</span> <a style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);" href="http://www.zappos.com/jessica-mcclintock-leaf-embossed-clutch"><span style="font-style: italic;">Leaf Clutch </span></a> <span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-style: italic;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);" href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=739594002&tid=PLAF1&ap=2&siteID=2687457">Gorjana Olive Earrings,</a> $130</span></span>

Fashion Fridays: Hanukkah...Eight Crazy Nights

Hanukkah...Eight Crazy Nights by simplyna featuring Christian Louboutin shoesItems in this set: Rebecca Taylor Metallic Dress, $350 Christian louboutin Shoes, 504 GBP Leaf Clutch Gorjana Olive Earrings, $130…

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I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Make a smaller foot print this seasons. Pick up <a href="http://www.purestyleliving.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Anna Getty's</span></a> book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Im-Dreaming-Green-Christmas-Decorations/dp/0811867676/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255237217&sr=8-1"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas</span></a>. It's this seasons go to guide for an eco-friendly Holiday Season! </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_0YRPdUpMiKJhS_ipcdtvcWEAku288JOVzCQWL3FpF8ISBFyISCCzvVPz_Is9TZysBSSNAJdUTTR-MM4MKhBLG_kq8wG-giV4CeVDIPvRIAvCs7ak1-XH6o_cSJlEas1FYBqNTXaYDvJ/s1600-h/Im-Dreaming-of-a-Green-Christmas.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412773370801411986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_0YRPdUpMiKJhS_ipcdtvcWEAku288JOVzCQWL3FpF8ISBFyISCCzvVPz_Is9TZysBSSNAJdUTTR-MM4MKhBLG_kq8wG-giV4CeVDIPvRIAvCs7ak1-XH6o_cSJlEas1FYBqNTXaYDvJ/s400/Im-Dreaming-of-a-Green-Christmas.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Anna advises how to best choose a tree (real or fake?), mitigate the negative effects of necessary travel, recycle post-holiday, and more. She shares favorite holiday recipes for organic appetizers and homemade craft ideas such as pinecone wreaths and recycled sweater pillows. With inspiring photographs, extensive resources, and advice from the "Lazy Environmentalist" Josh Dorfman, Seventh Generation's Jeffrey Hollender, and other leading eco-experts, families might just find that these tips help them stay green all year long—the perfect New Year's resolution!</span>

I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Make a smaller foot print this seasons. Pick up Anna Getty's book, I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas. It's this seasons go to guide for an eco-friendly Holiday Season! Anna advises how to best choose a tree (real or fake?), mitigate the negative effects of necessary travel, recycle post-holiday, a…

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DYI: Wool Bangles

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Wool-Wrapped Bangles:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Even if you can't knit, you can make this craft. It's a unique and stylish bracelet decorated with wool yarn. It's simple to make and is a great gift idea! A perfect way to recycle your 80's bangle!<br /></span> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdBKyeWb0aA5EkIXICKqIp2tosh9zD1Z7MTAOBliucd8nK1euTBiEyGhHYxdTIDX62jrTJjG6AmBQBlgCQe1AlO4BH-QfzcLEaTVdP0Hzc7NqpHCVl05Ty3dnJzn_fTjixCSAbPTYO9kO/s1600-h/3119_022508_woolbangles_xl.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410924749911159234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdBKyeWb0aA5EkIXICKqIp2tosh9zD1Z7MTAOBliucd8nK1euTBiEyGhHYxdTIDX62jrTJjG6AmBQBlgCQe1AlO4BH-QfzcLEaTVdP0Hzc7NqpHCVl05Ty3dnJzn_fTjixCSAbPTYO9kO/s400/3119_022508_woolbangles_xl.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /> </a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level1">Tools and Materials<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Scissors</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Clothespin</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Plain plastic bangle bracelets</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Yarn or ribbon</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Fabric glue</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level1">Wool-Wrapped Bangles How-To<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">1. Create a ball of yarn slightly larger than a golf ball.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />2. Densely wrap the yarn around a plastic bangle bracelet, making sure to neatly keep the yarn aligned, and pulling tightly as you go.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Tip: Work over a table or in lap in case the ball slips out of your hands.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />3. Finish by overlapping a few wraps at the point where you started. Glue the strand of yarn in place along the inside of the bracelet with a fabric glue.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">4. Hold the glued end of yarn in place with a clothespin and allow to dry. Once the glue has fully dried, snip off the extra yarn.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">5. Bangles can be covered in thin decorative ribbon using the same process.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" class="subhead-level1" >Resources<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" ><br />The variegated yarn can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.schaeferyarn.com/" target="_blank">schaeferyarn.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >; the ribbon can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://www.stranodesigns.com/" target="_blank">stranodesigns.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >; the plain plastic bangles can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://www.cocowholesale.com/" target="_blank">cocowholesale.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" > (product Nos. BA0006-25, BA0006-26, and Ba0006-21), but you can also recycle bangles of all shapes and sizes from thrift stores or eBay.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >From the </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/wool-wrapped-bangles?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/stocking-stuffers#slide_4">Martha Stewart Show</a></span>

DYI: Wool Bangles

Wool-Wrapped Bangles: Even if you can't knit, you can make this craft. It's a unique and stylish bracelet decorated with wool yarn. It's simple to make and is a great gift idea! A perfect way to recycle your 80's bangle! Tools and MaterialsScissors Clothespin Plain plastic bangle bracelets Yarn o…

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