12 Days of GREEN! Day 8: Green Gift Cards

Day 8: Green Gift Cards

As online shopping is winding down, if you are still looking for a gift for that hard to shop for person, a gift card is often the best gift.  You can save time, energy and gas required to drive, and even the plastic by purchasing a gift card that you can either print out at home or send as an email and new this year, you can send it through Facebook!  Amazon.com has a great selection of styles to make the traditional gift card look more festive!  Amazon has the World's Largest Selection so your recipient can choose from millions of great gifts that they REALLY want!  You can also get a gift card in any amount and choose the style and even have the delivery scheduled to arrive right on Christmas morning.

Click HERE for Gift Card Central

Did you know that you can also get gift cards for these popular stores?  Check them out:

     

By the way, it's not too late to order something with free 2-day shipping (Today) or $3.99 1-day shipping (tomorrow).

Thanks for following the 12 Days of Green!  I'm a little behind but hope to post more great ideas this week to make your Holiday more GREEN!  BTW - this has been a real challenge for me - I've never been able to do a post every day so thanks also for keeping me on my toes!

Happy Holidays!!

12 Days of GREEN! Day 7: Green Crafts!

Day 7: Green Crafts and Free Printables!

Now that school is on break, and the kids are spending more time indoors, keep them busy with creative, fun crafts that you can download and print right at home!  I found several websites that have free printables but my favorite is Canon's Creative Park!  In their Paper Craft section they have TONS of free printables that you can download, print out (on recycled paper if you want to be green!), cut, fold and glue.  They have such a huge selection - from Holiday decorations to toys to an entire buildable city, Craft Town!  They have all levels of difficulty - some really simple but many are complex and perfect for older kids or those who love a challenge!  These are not only perfect for rainy/snowy days, they are great for playdates and trips to Grandma's (I'll be printing bunches before I leave!!!).  Canon also has a wide variety of other activities and downloads like calendars that you can customize with photos, photoframes, origami, and lots of scrapbook layouts and objects. 
Here are some of the coolest crafts they have:

  

Santa's Cottage:  http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/3159/03504/index.html

Ivy Christmas Wreath - Pop Style: http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/3159/03500/index.html

Snowflake Ornament: http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/3159/03496/index.html

Miniature Christmas Tree (pictured at top): http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/3159/mini-tree-pop/index.html 

You can also build an entire model city with paper buildings, vehicles and people!  This is perfect if you have a train set or want a little winter village scene.  Check these out:

 

Fire Station : http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/2028/03457/index.html  

School Building: http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/2028/03450/index.html
House: http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/2028/03451/index.html

Check out the rest of the collection at: http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/2028/list_15_1.html
Need recycled paper?  Click here
How about a wireless printer?  only $69.99 for copy, scan, fax, print:
 Canon PIXMA MX340 Wireless Office All-in-One Printer (4204B019)
 or only $49.99 for Canon PIXMA MP495 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One (4499B026)

I love my canon Pixma - it prints great photos and everything else you need!


  
Happy Green Crafting!



Green Holidays Blog Hop

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'Tis the season to connect with other GREEN bloggers!  This is a Green Holiday Blog Hop that will last right on through Jan 1 so there is plenty of time to really connect and boost your followers!  Whether you are already living the green life or you want to be more Eco-friendly and sustainable, this hop is for you!
Here is how it works:

1. Follow Sprout's Green Family through GFC or Networked Blogs
2. Sign up to be listed in this blog hop with the link below and follow instructions
3. Follow 3 other bloggers on the list that you do not already follow.
4. After you follow each blog, leave them a comment to let them know you are following - it is common courtesy to follow back and it only helps to make our network stronger!!

You may enter your blog on this hop or your facebook page.
Please let your followers know about this hop by posting about it or by spreading the word with Facebook or Twitter!

This is my first time hosting a blog hop so if you have any comments or suggestions, please let me know!

Hope you all enjoy connecting and networking with other Green Bloggers and have a VERY Happy Holidays!!

12 Days of GREEN! Day 6: Educate about Green!

Day 6: Educate and Learn about Green!

Want to give a gift that will keep on giving the whole year through (for people AND the planet!)?  Give the gift of knowledge, information, tips and ideas to be in the next year and for a lifetime!  From fun and educational reading for kids to eating and living more green to greening your home or business - Amazon.com has the world's largest selection of books at often unbeatable prices!  If you need to order anything to arrive before Christmas, purchase by Wednesday Dec. 22 for free two-day shipping.  Click here for Amazon's Shipping Schedule

Here are some of my picks for Green Reading: (click Green text or images for more info and to purchase)

Kids:
The Lorax is one of my favorite books and it really teaches the importance of protecting the environment that a kid can understand - in true Dr. Suess fashion!  Hardcover is only $8.97

Green Start Books - made from 98% recycled materials offer great eco-friendly books ranging from learning about animals and sea life to gardening - the books have positive lessons about caring for our environment.  Their board books and puzzles are very sturdy making them perfect for toddlers through preschoolers.  The illustrations are very bright and colorful - not what you would expect from eco-friendly ink! 

Here is just some of thier collection:

Little Animal Book Tower - 1- board books for $10.19

In the Garden Board Book - $6.99

One Tree Board Book - $6.99

In the Rainforest Book and Puzzle - $9.99

Under the Sea Giant Floor Puzzle - $11.24

My First Dollhouse Giant Floor Puzzle - $11.24
ABC Animals Giant Floor Puzzle - $10.19

 
For the Eco-conscious Teen:

The Green Teen The Eco Friendly Teen's Guide to Saving the Planet - $10.97
Generation Green: The Ultimate Teen Guide to Living an Eco-Friendly Life - $8.63

   
For Eco-conscious Parents (and new Parents!):
Green Mama: The Guilt Free Guide to Helping You and Your Kids Save the Planet - Great buy at $5.20!
Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care - $11.53
Smart Mama's Green Guide: Simple Steps to Reduce Your Child's Toxic Chemical Exposure $9.73
Food to Live By: The Earthbound Farm Organic Cookbook - $13.89

Hope you enjoy this list!  Thanks for following - 6 days left!!!
Happy GREEN Holidays!