Category Archives: Eco-Friendly

Friday’s 5 at 5: Easy Ways To Go Green

Posted on April 22, 2011 at 5:00 am
in Eco-Friendly, Friday's 5 at 5, ideas, lists, reuse

Happy Earth Day! Here are super simple ways you can help the planet. You are probably doing these things without realizing you are helping the planet! Shop at thrift stores and make donations. First of all, this is fun to … Continue reading →

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Friday’s 5 at 5: What to Do With Fallen Leaves

Posted on December 3, 2010 at 5:00 am
in Crafts, Eco-Friendly, Friday's 5 at 5, children, ideas, lists

I few months ago, Rhythm of the Home, asked me to write an article for their online magazine. What fun that was to participate on an online magazine. This was my contribution. It is that gorgeous time of the year … Continue reading →

Riding Box Cars Tutorial

Posted on July 21, 2010 at 9:00 am
in Eco-Friendly, Paper Crafts, Tutorials, children, reuse, toys

We recently received some packages in the mail and had boxes around the house. Just as I was about to toss them, my girls decided to build forts out of them. Then Elle, my youngest, sat herself in the little … Continue reading →

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Intriguing Sites: The Story of Stuff Project

Posted on June 3, 2010 at 9:00 am
in Eco-Friendly, Intriguing Sites, learning, websites

Annie Leonard spent 10 years researching and learning about where stuff comes from and where it goes. She called this the Story of Stuff Project. Annie put together her findings in an stick-figured like animated drawing and starring herself as … Continue reading →

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Friday 5 at 5: Purchasing Used Baby Products

Posted on April 23, 2010 at 5:00 am
in Eco-Friendly, Shopping, children, lists, reuse, thrifty

Part of going green and being more eco-friendly is reusing items rather than purchasing new stuff that will one day be disposed of in our landfills. Three years ago I was a new mom and purchased everything new because I … Continue reading →

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