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10 Activities to do at Home With Kids This Christmas
It’s hard to know what to say or think about this year as a whole, and now it’s Christmas. I’ve been finding it challenging to keep occupied at home this winter as so many of the activities we would usually do sadly aren’t an option this year. That being said, I thought I’d share a few activities we are enjoying or plan to do! 1. Bake Cookies I don’t have great luck with cookies but I give them a try every year! We usually make molasses cookies (and go crazy with the decorating) and my grandma’s shortbread. Here’s the recipe if you want to give the shortbread a try! Grandma’s…
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Project DIY: 70’s Armoire
We love a good DIY project! Not only is it fun to give new life to old things, it is a great way to keep items out of the landfill. Part of a sustainability mindset is finding ways to use what we already have and therefore purchase less. The DIY Project: Making over a 70’s cabinet into a stylish armoire Why I Love It We were turning our den into a bedroom for our little girl but had to solve the problem of a closet as the room doesn’t have one! Rather than building something more permanent I decided to look for a standalone piece of furniture that had some…
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Waste Reduction Week: Upcycled T-Shirts
This past August we featured a series that focused on five fast fashion facts and five questions with a sustainable, slow fashion brand. In this instalment of the series, we shared that fast fashion has driven consumers to purchase, and dispose of, many more garments than in the past. Furthermore, due to the poor quality of many of these textiles, most are not able to be recycled or sold in second-hand shops. As this is Textiles Tuesday in #wastereductionweek we’re sharing a few ways to re-use your old t-shirts that will keep them in use, keep them out of landfills, and maybe replace a single-use disposable item as well! Dryer…
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Project DIY: Refinished Chairs
The DIY Project: Cleaning and Updating Wooden Dining Room Chairs Why I Love It These chairs, while visibly grungy, still had a lot of character. These chairs are solid wood and have beautiful carved detailing on the legs. It is rarer to see chairs with unique detailing on the backrest, so that made these extra special as well. It is worth looking passed the dirty surface on these as dirt is easy to wash away. The Plan The plan for these chairs is to give them a good clean, a fresh coat of paint and new fabric for the seats. Supplies List This list includes affiliate links. As an Amazon…
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20 Easy DIY Costumes to Make this Halloween
Even though Halloween will likely look different this year, it’s still a great excuse to dress up and have some fun! If you’re looking to stay home for Halloween, I thought this was a really cute idea from Gem Less Chosen–even thought she may have been joking. Easy DIY Halloween Costumes Whether you’re staying home or safely going out, we’ve compiled a list of some super easy DIY costumes for you. These are great low-waste options, most of which can can be made with items from your own house. Men In Black – Have a blazer and dress pants in your closet? Throw this on with some shades and you’re…
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Project DIY: Painted Kitchen Chairs
The DIY Project: Brightening up some old oak kitchen chairs Why I Love It I love these chairs because they are solid wood and built to last. The Plan My plan was to brighten these chairs up with some paint. They were a little tired and dated, so I wanted to give them and extra boost. Supplies List This list contains affiliate links, as an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases Rags and Soap & Water Paint Furniture Wax for chalk paint Painter’s Tape Foam Paint Brushes The Process The first task was to give these chairs a good cleaning. The chairs were in good condition and I chose…
