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Green DIY Projects: Wreaths & Wrapping

The Non-Traditional Wreath and Eco Friendly Gift Wraps 

Materials:
- Small Grapevine Wreath (from Hobby Lobby or Michael's)
- Jute or Twine
- Floral Shears
- Gold Spray Paint (optional)
- Seeded Eucalyptus
- Blue Thistle
- Olive Branch

Instructions:

1. Spray paint the seeded eucalyptus gold (optional).
2. Cut the olive branch into pieces 2-3 inches in length and insert them snugly into the grapevine. The grapevine will hold the branches in place. Do this in a clockwise direction around the wreath until it has been nicely covered with olive branch.
3. Start applying the thistle the same way you did the olive branch. Cut the stems at different lengths to create depth in your wreath. Avoid the area you want to make the focal point.
4. Create your focal point by adding clusters of gold eucalyptus. Let your creativity shine through during this step, and don’t be afraid to let the eucalyptus hang wildly off the wreath!
5. Wrap the jute around the wreath in the center of the eucalyptus to create a “band”. Tie the ends together in a knot at the back of the wreath.
6. Hang your wreath and enjoy it through the holidays! To keep the wreath (and all holiday greens) looking fresh, spray it down with water once a day using a spray bottle. 

  

Source: Lauren Kelp Interior Styling
Ashlyn Hobbs from Sweet Magnolia Floral Studio

Gift Wrap Made From Nature
Both easy on the budget and on the environment, this DIY project is the perfect solution for those of us looking to do something unique with our gifts. It's as simple as walking into your backyard and finding inspiration! Aren't these so gorgeous? It is 100% compostable gift wrap using all flowers and leaves from your garden.  Using your imagination you can create different looks combining absolutely stunning flowers and colors.

Source: eDiva

Try this idea with a 2014 Pangea catalog!

Source: Click Clack Clunk

Pumpkin Cinnamon Sticky Buns Vegan Recipe

Pumpkin Cinnamon Sticky Buns 

by Maggie Muggins

Yields 12
Fluffy pumpkin filled rolls coated in gooey sticky brown sugar goodness. Decadent and delicious, these pecan studded sticky buns are perfect on a cold morning along with a hot cup of coffee. These would make a great addition to your holiday brunch table.

Dough

• 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk, room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup non-dairy margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 4 to 4-1/2 cups bread or unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Filling

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Pecan Topping

• 3/4 cup non-dairy margarine
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1/3 cup full fat coconut milk
• 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. In large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast with the coconut milk; let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes. Mix in the pumpkin purée, margarine, sugar and vanilla. Add 4 cups of the flour, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg and allspice. Using a wooden spoon or dough hook, gradually mix the flour into the yeast mixture to form a soft dough. Turn out onto floured surface or using the mixer; knead until smooth, adding as much of the remaining flour as necessary to prevent sticking, about 5 minutes. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky. Place in a lightly oiled bowl; turn the dough to coat all over. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel and let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, 2 hours. If your house is cool, place in the oven with the oven light on.
2. To make the filling, in a small bowl, stir together the pumpkin purée, sugars, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice; set aside.
3. In saucepan, melt together the remaining butter and brown sugar. Add the coconut milk; simmer, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with 1 cup of pecans. Set aside to let cool slightly.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 16- x 12-inch (40 x 30 cm) rectangle. Spread with pumpkin filling and sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Starting at the long edge, tightly roll up; sealing when you get to the end, cut into 12 even pieces. Arrange, cut side down, over the pecan topping in dish. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled in bulk, about 1 to 2 hours.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Once risen, bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until golden and tops sound almost hollow when tapped. Let cool in pan on a cooling rack for 5 minutes, then invert onto a platter; scraping any remaining topping in dish over buns.
   
   
   
   Source: The Vegan Cookbook Aficionado
   
   

Skinformation: Sugar Sweet

Skinformation 

SUGAR SWEET

This time of year is great for baking. With the holidays near and the cold, winter days upon us, we like to cozy up with a cup of Cocoa and get to work on our favorite family cookie recipes. Peanut Butter Blossoms, Shortbread, Chocolate Chip…the list goes on in our family! We each have a different favorite, so naturally, we make them all! 

What's the secret to a good cookie? Well, butter and sugar, of course!

The winter months are not only a great time for baking, but also for taking great care of our skin. One of our favorite winter products features the same secret ingredients as a warm batch of homemade cookies! In our case, it's Cocoa Butter and Brazilian Brown Sugar. Now doesn't that sound delicious?

Like BUTTA. Our Brazilian Brown Sugar and Cocoa Butter Body Polish, great for even the most sensitive skin types, is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys taking long baths, or pampering themselves. Brown Sugar gently removes rough surface cells while nourishing Cocoa and Shea Butters deeply condition. A euphoric blend of plant essences uplift your spirit and leave your skin deliciously soft and alluring.

Brown sugar is a mineral-rich natural resource that contains calcium, potassium, phosphor and iron. These minerals help soften and condition the skin. Molasses, found in brown sugar, contains beneficial amounts of B vitamins, potent antioxidants that help stimulate cell rejuvenation.

Cocoa butter, also known as theobroma ("food of the gods") oil, is the solid, edible natural fat of the cacao bean, extracted during the making of chocolate and cocoa powder. It is one of the most stable fats known, containing natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity. It is used for its smooth texture in various foods, as well as in skin care products. Cocoa butter softens and lubricates the skin, and melts at body temperature making it good for massage creams.

To use the Body Polish, we recommend stirring gently with your finger (the oils and sugar separate when they settle). Apply to the skin with a gentle massaging motion to exfoliate and hydrate. Rinse and enjoy the fresh, velvety-smooth skin newly revealed. Just a reminder this product is not for use on the face. For that, we recommend our Egyptian Geranium with Adzuki Bean and Cranberry Facial Scrub. 

Here's to healthy, glowing, radiant skin!

10 layer sweet potato & zucchini #lasagna #recipe

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