Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity
to explore seasonal and local foods. Since most traditional Thanksgiving recipes already rely on food that’s in season, you can find almost all the ingredients for your dinner at your local
Farmers’ Market. The GreenZebra can help you with the rest of your holiday shopping for a farm fresh feel without ever leaving the city.


Head over to Bi-Rite Market or go online

to pre-order your Thanksgiving turkey. The most sustainable choice would be no turkey at all, but if you can’t imagine a Thanksgiving without one, opt for an organic, free-range bird. While you’re there, be sure to redeem your GreenZebra pass for a free reusable shopping bag.


If you’re like me and adore a beautifully decorated table, consider getting your decorations from Global Exchange this year. They offer a great selection of decorations all produced in accordance with Fair Trade standards, plus you’ll save 20% by using your GreenZebra pass!


With all this planning, don’t forget to find some local wine to complement your dinner. San Francisco’s own Foggy Bridge Winery offers a great selection of wines. Pre-order your wine and use the Green Zebra online code to save 20%.



 
San Francisco’s got to be the best city on earth, not only for our amazing scenery and culture, but also

for the ability to enjoy it all while getting a healthy, heart pumping workout. If you don’t own a bike, rent one for the day from Big Swingin’ Cycles in Russian Hill. You’ll save $10 on a 24-hour rental with your GreenZebra.  Use your GreenZebra pass to join the San Francisco Bike Coalition for just $1 per week (a $48 savings), and among the goodies you’ll receive

is a map that’ll help you find the best way to bike around the city.


Use that bike map to find the optimal route to International Orange on Fillmore. Stop in for one of their yoga classes, where you’ll receive 2 classes for the price of 1. You can use them both in one day if you’re really feeling like pushing yourself, or save the second class for another day. We know you’ll feel rejuvenated by their simple, elegant, pampering environment. Jump back on your bike and ride out to the ocean to watch the kite boarders and surfers rip it up.


By this time, we know you’ll have worked up quite an appetite, so head to Velo Rouge, a cyclist café in the Richmond. Their sandwiches and soups are delicious, and you’ll receive 2 beers for the price of 1 by using your GreenZebra. What more could you ask for?!

 

What are your holiday plans?


Let us know how you’re planning to green your holidays. Send your entry to contest@thegreenzebra.org for a chance to win a $60 gift certificate to Sports Basement!

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Head out of town this weekend for a fun, educational outing with the kids. If you don’t have a car, plan on taking a Zipcar across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Area Discovery Museum.  You’ll receive 2 free hours of driving credit with your GreenZebra if you’re already a member, so getting across the bay is practically cost free.


Before hitting the museum, make a stop at La Boulange in Mill Valley where you can enjoy a free brunch entrée with your GreenZebra (no purchase necessary).  The food is delicious, fresh and always organic, plus their outdoor seating provides the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely weekend breakfast.


Then make your way over to the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. This one-
of-a-kind indoor and outdoor children’s museum is dedicated to developing creativity. Use your GreenZebra to receive 50% off admission for up to 4 people. The BADM always offers unique programs, performances and cultural events, so be sure to check their calendar before heading over.  If the kids still have some steam left in them, take the tunnel to the Marin Headlands and walk out to the Point Bonita Lighthouse. It offers a great view of the ocean, bay and city, and on a clear day you can see all the way to the Farallon Islands.


 

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