This is something I am so excited about and I hope you will join me… The Waste Nothing Challenge Each Tuesday in April, I will share my personal Waste Nothing Challenge. For one month, my goal was to waste nothing in my kitchen. My rule was that nothing edible could go into the garbage and [...]
The Rest Time Art Basket
When the two youngest children go down for nap, I sometimes find it difficult to keep the older two entertained. They will stay quiet for a little while and sometimes will sit still if I put on the television, but I would rather use that time creatively. At the same time, I need to get some [...]
Father's Day: Recycled Tie Gifts
Father’s Day is Sunday and if you are still searching for the perfect gift, perhaps you should look in Dad’s closet. Here are some great ideas for recycling those old neckties that Dad never wears: Sunglasses Holder Tie Banner Necktie Wall Hanging Photo Holder Hanging Necktie Scissor Holder Shadowbox Keepsake Necktie Wallet What can [...]
GUEST POST: Eco-Friendly Frugalism & the Home
Being frugal and eco-friendly go hand in hand, as both concepts take pride in avoiding waste, reusing, and seeking minimal cost without compromising quality. The challenge, however, is keeping the two concepts in close proximity to each other in order to create a resounding change in spending and lifestyle. Home is the perfect place to [...]
Celebrating Earth Day
Our family does not isolate the need to care for our Earth to just one day, but we do use Earth Day to review what we know and do and see if there is any way we can be more Earth-friendly. Why do we do this? Because God commands us to be caretakers of [...]
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Tuesday Topics: Homemade Products
Cut it straight… do you really save money making homemade products for cleaning and personal care? I do not know. Yes, I said that. I am willing to admit that I do not know everything. But, I am always open to learning. Anyway… here are some thoughts that I take into consideration when trying to [...]
REMINDER ~ FREE Gardening Workshop
I am REALLY looking forward to this as long as my family cooperates and allows me to participate. LOL Attend a Free Eco-Friendly Gardening Do-it-Herself workshop featuring Martha Stewart. Click Here
“Clean” Your Plate
This is a review from the older version of this blog but I thought I would repost it since I have a couple of menus from the new Master Your Metabolism Cookbook. Honestly, I never really thought a lot about what was in my food until my daughter was diagnosed with autism (PDD-NOS). Suddenly, I [...]
For Recycling Newbies
Looking for resources to help you get started recycling in celebration of Earth Day or if you just want to teach your children about recycling, I found an amazing resource on what can be recycled at the Mobile Recycling Drop-Off Center HERE. Scroll to the bottom for some interesting recycling facts. Get a list of [...]
Earth Day Fun for the Family
Looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day? Check out these ideas for tomorrow: Enjoy a great list of crafts HERE. Teach your children to go green with some tips HERE. Find Earth Day printables, games, crafts from recyclables and more HERE. Make dirt cups with the recipe HERE or Earth Day Bars HERE.
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