My daughter’s first week of school, while thrilling for everyone, has also been thoroughly exhausting (if you haven’t noticed the silence this week). For this weekend’s news, I turned to my Twitter friends, who post links to their own blog posts as well as news from around the ’sphere. Here are some of the best of this week!

@maxgladwell - Max Gladwell outlines the new Kiva B4B Credit Card, which allows you to brings microloans to businesses in developing countries simply by shopping. My husband and I have supported Kiva for a couple of years now, and have been impressed by the program and the people who work so hard to make a better life for their families.

@TiffanyWashko, AKA Nature Mom, posted an article on the awesomeness of green smoothies. They might sound a little intimidating, but drinking your greens (mixed with fruits for flavor and added vitamins, of course) provides health benefits we’re probably not getting in our daily meals. Worth a try!

@jetsongreen has posted a very comprehensive list of “Must Follow Green Twitter Feeds”. I’m proud to have been included with other great blogs, news sites and individuals all striving to get the eco-news out. Check out this list and add to your Twitter friends today!

@greenyourdecor has a great compilation of green “Deals, Steals and Giveaways”, as well as even more great links around the web. Stay awhile at this great site for green design ideas for your home!

The CEO of Zappos is at the closing ceremony of the Olympics, and he’s posting some amazing pictures! Start following him to get a glimpse inside the Bird’s Nest!