Friday Link Love: Busier than a Bee Edition

You may have noticed that this post is a little late today. It has been a super busy day for me, so I’ll offer you a bunch of great reads and giveaways for the weekend:

From the Blogosphere & News-o-sphere:

• 10 Eco-Friendly Decorating Ideas That Won’t Bust Your Budget {Sprig}
• How to Make Fabric Panel Wall Art {How About Orange}
• Downsizing Your Life To Live In 100 Square Feet. Could You Do It? {The Good Human}
• Making A Home Green, Healthier & a Money-Saver {CBS News}
• The Pickens Plan: As Good As It Seems? {Low Impact Living}
• Green Bedrooms Help Allergy Sufferers {My Design Secrets}
• Jessica Alba Opens Her Green Home To In Style Mag {Ecorazzi}

Vote 2008

• Unbelievable McCain Vs. Obama Dance-Off Video
• Check out this collection of awesome photos from a photographer on the campaign trail with Obama.

Green Giveaways:

• Win an organic bamboo scoop neck tee from Amazing Tees and The Giveaway. Ends 10/26.
• Win an amazing prize package from the Netto Collection that includes an organic crib mattress and accessories worth more than $700 from Bellaziza. Ends 10/27.

ElevenMoms updates

In large part, the reason I joined Wal-Mart’s ElevenMoms initiative was to offer insight to the giant retailer about sustainability from a consumer’s standpoint. That’s why I think this story about Wal-Mart is worth noting: Wal-Mart to Toughen Standards.

From Green Your Decor:

• The winner of Green Your Decor’s Green Room in a Box giveaway has been selected and notified. The consultation process is under way, and you’ll see the custom designed room in coming weeks.
• Speaking of interior design consultations, Green Your Decor is also offering a new service: Green decorating advice. Have a room that needs a little help? Want to green your home but don’t know where to start? Find out more about how I can help you!
• Win an Earthlust stainless steel water bottle and a set of 3 Envirosax reusable shopping bags from our newest sponsor, KirDeVries.
• Want to make sure you don’t miss any great green products or projects? If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to Green Your Decor via RSS or email newsletter!