Wishing all the Blisstree Green readers and their families a happy, fun, and safe eco-friendly Thanksgiving. Make sure you get outside and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather and scenery – way more fun and healthy than sitting around the TV after you eat. See below for some ideas about what the heck to do with all those organic leftovers you’ve got hanging around.

Organic Thanksgiving leftover ideas… (note, remember you can switch out conventional ingredients for organic on any recipe you like)

Turkey and Roasted Vegetable Quiche
Garlicky Mashed Potato Pie & Hotcakes
Sweet potato pancakes
Organic turkey noodle soup
Sweet potato cornbread
Turkey pasta toss
Turkey …read more

It’s the time of year when folks start sending flowers and little treats to friends and family for Thanksgiving. Just a friendly reminder to make sure you send eco-versions of the above items. Look for locally grown organic or VeriFlora Certified flowers when possible, and organic and natural locally made treats as well. If you live in an area that doesn’t cater to eco-friendly living there are some online treats and flowers to consider. Below is a round up of treats and flowers you can send that are lovely and special but won’t sacrifice your eco-footprint quite so much.

Beautiful Sweets …read more

There are some super cute green decor finds out there that allow you to decorate for a green Thanksgiving while one, not spending a ton of cash, and two, not sacrificing your eco-footprint quite so much. Here are some cute ideas…
Hoot worthy bleached eco-friendly coir owl doormat. Printed w/pigment dyes. Coir is woven from coconut husks, and naturally traps dirt, absorbs moisture, and stands up to all kinds of weather extremes. A nice greeting at a doorway this holiday.
Bamboo drink coasters – 100% organically-grown bamboo, non-toxic adhesive, natural food-safe wood oil.
Organic soy candles from Dirt Candles – Dirt makes GMO-free organic …read more

If you’re setting a fancy table for Thanksgiving, all the better, because you’re likely using real dishes and cloth napkins – both eco-friendly choices. BUT, what about the place cards? Well, you’ve got some options which include making your own or buying some eco-friendly options. Here are some ideas.
Store bought eco-friendly place cards:

If you’re going to purchase route look for non-toxic and recyclable materials and look for products that serve the purpose (or many purposes) for the long haul. I LOVE these Bird Cheese Markers (shown above) from Beehive Kitchenware – yeah they’re cheese holders but if you stick …read more

I know Halloween hasn’t even hit yet, but Thanksgiving is a big event and can take some planning. Luckily, there are some easy ways to green your Thanksgiving.

Look for “USDA organic,” not “Free-range” turkeys. While Free Range may sound good the term means little according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You’ll have much better luck finding a chemical free bird if you go local – i.e. choose a turkey raised at a local farm. To learn more about labeling read, Unscrambling Organic Eggs, which yes, I know is about eggs, but if you replace the word “egg” with “turkey” …read more

Wow, we’re almost to Thanksgiving. Do you even believe it? Over the next few days we’ll look at some last minute organizing tips to get your day into order.
If you haven’t started shopping, and you’re hosting a huge event, you really should hop to it. The stores are going to be packed come Wednesday night, and fighting over pie filling is not my idea of a good time; I’m hoping it’s not yours either.

First make sure you Declutter Your Fridge for Thanksgiving. After this, you should have some available storage space.
Make that shopping list. Break it down into perishable, non-perishable, …read more