Green Christmas Gifts

It wouldn't be a 'green' Christmas without some green Christmas gift ideas.  Below are some great ideas for the greenies out there and for those wishing to spread the green love this festive season!

Stainless Steel Water Bottles
I have a new range of bottles just in from Zenki from their Hi-Vibes Collection.  Words and symbols have power and this range of Zenki bottle designs have been lovingly created with that in mind. Whether you are energetically aware, or just love the designs - these bottles will give a real lift wherever you go!

Special price for Christmas - 750ml bottles just $17.50 and 500ml bottles just $15.00. 

OR

Buy four bottles and receive one free!

Eco Bags
Using an eco bag doesn't mean being daggy.  The Australiana range of SAKitToMe bags come in great designs, are strong, can pack away quite a bit, washable and they fold away to store easily in your handbag or backpack.  Each bag comes folded in their own little attached bag and with a little gift tag - would make a great stocking stuffer.

Christmas special - bags just $6 each or Two for $10.

Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Mugs
These have been very popular and a great gift idea.  The coffee mug fits into any car's cup holder and easily slides under a coffee machine. Just hand it over to your barista for eco-friendly coffee.
Mugs are double-walled so they are cool to touch, whilst your morning beverage stays piping hot for longer. And with a leak-proof lid they make the complete reusable package. Press the convenient lid for easy open and re-press for close mechanism. Liquid will remain hot for up to 5 hours if the lid is kept closed.

Just $20 each!

* also comes in a blue design which will be available soon



You can check out the full range of items at my website http://www.greenmeoz.com.au/ but at the moment these specials are only available to my greenie followers so please email me at amanda@greenmeoz.com.au if you would like to purchase any of the above.

Happy Green Christmas shopping!

Amanda
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All wrapped up!

As you know we are having a 'green christmas' this year.  So I thought I would tackle the wrapping dilemma - what to wrap in?  We waste so much paper during the festive season so there must be a better option than going out and buying masses of Christmas paper.  Well I asked some of my fans on Facebook and they came up with the following ideas:

• recycle the Christmas paper from last year
• use pieces of fabric and tie together using ribbon
• use butchers paper and get the kids to paint or draw on it
• put your gift in a reusable bag - the gift that keeps on giving.  By the way I have some very nice eco bags that would do the trick ;)
• use old newspapers printed with potato print Xmas designs
• recycle the kids artwork
• use a tea towel or scarf
• use a reusable wrap from A Good Wrap - they are coming out with Christmas designs

Some great ideas! Thanks Jessica, Lee, Julie and A Good Wrap.   If you have some ideas please post below.

Amanda
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Getting Social

Did you know that Green Me OZ is on Facebook and Twitter?   Follow us now to be informed of some great ideas and specials for Christmas...it's just around the corner!

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Amanda
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The best Sultana Cake ever!

Ok, so this is not quite my usual post but I suggested this great recipe to someone and have since had heaps of requests for it so thought this the easiest place to share.  If you are looking for a great Sultana Cake recipe then look no further. This one is divine - a favourite in our household and has been passed down through our family.  It is also makes a great Christmas Cake :)

IRENE SULTANA CAKE

Ingredients
180gms self raising flour
180gms plain flour
250gms sugar
3 eggs
250gms butter (I use fairy margarine)
6 drops vanilla essence
9 drops lemon essence
3 drops almond essence
375gm packet of sultanas
2 tablespoons water


Method

• Melt butter and sugar together (I put a heat proof bowl on top of a saucepan of boiling water to do this part)
• Once melted, take off heat and add eggs one at a time and mix well.
• Add essences.
• Sift in flours and mix well (hand mix using a fork works best - don't use an electric mixer).
• Add sultanas - IMPORTANT:  sultanas should have been brought to the boil then simmered for approx 6 mins.  Set aside to cool slightly and then add to mixture. This part of the recipe ensures you have a moist cake.
• Add the 2 tablespoons of water.
• Pour recipe mix into a lined round cake tin and bake for approx 2 hours, 15 minutes at 150c.  Baking time will depend on your oven.  Check your cake at around 1hr 50 minutes.  Use a skewer through the middle of the cake to see if the cake is cooked - if it comes out with dough on it its not ready.

Happy cooking. If you try it out let me know how you go. 

Amanda
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