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5 Eco-friendly Christmas crafts: Upcycled decorations using cardboard
Eco-friendly Christmas crafts make this season of consumption feel more less wasteful and more meaningful. By using materials like cardboard, paper bags, and paper tubes, we can create handmade decorations that are both sustainable and full of charm! Making your own decorations from discarded items around the house is an easy, affordable way to celebrate the holidays while reducing waste and adding something uniquely personal to your home. Whether you’re decorating your home, crafting with kids, or looking to reduce your holiday footprint, these projects bring creativity and sustainability together. Looking for more fun activities to do with kids? Check out past posts here! Why craft with cardboard, paper bags,…
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6 ways to upcycle your way to a unique Halloween costume!
Halloween is a time for spooky fun, and nothing adds to the excitement like dressing up in a unique halloween costume. But rather than spending money on a one-time outfit, try reusing materials from around your home to craft an original, eco-friendly look! It’s budget-friendly, sustainable, and a great way to show off your creativity. Below you’ll find a few ideas for reusing materials to create unforgettable Halloween costumes that the kids (and your neighbors) will remember for years to come. For more ideas check out our past post 20 Easy DIY Costumes! 1. Cardboard Creations: Armor, Robots, and More! I know from experience that cardboard boxes can be transformed…
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Project DIY: Making a Photo Wall on a Budget
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: How to turn a bland corner or empty wall into something amazing! Photo wall: Why I love it My photo wall was created out of a desire to do something with a very boring corner in my house, but not having a lot of money to do it. The photo corner has now become a photo wall as our…
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Project DIY: Dyeing Eggs Naturally
Easter is a time for vibrant colors and festive traditions, and dyeing eggs naturally has, in the past, been at the heart of these celebrations. While store-bought dyes offer convenience, there’s something special about harkening back and creating your own natural dyes using ingredients found right in your kitchen! Not only is it a fun and creative activity, but it’s also a way to avoid the chemicals found in commercial dyes and the plastic these items are usually wrapped in. In this guide, we’ll explore how to dye eggs naturally. If you’re looking for more fun spring activities, check out our past post here! Dyeing Eggs Naturally: Gather your ingredients…
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Fun, frugal and festive: Create your own pom pom garland
Christmas is coming really soon, and my kids keep thwarting my efforts to forget HOW soon! They’re very excited to get out the decorations and jump into all the fun of the season – and one of their favourite things is Christmas-themed family craft time. One fun and easy-to-make decoration that can instantly transform any room is a pom pom garland. With a few simple materials that you can probably find around the house, and a bit of creativity, you can craft a cheery garland that adds a festive flair to your home. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own pom pom garland.…
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Project DIY: Brightening up an Old Planter Box
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. One of the reasons I love thrift stores so much is that there are fun treasures to be found that just need a little refresh to have a second lease on life. One of those finds was this old planter box I’m sharing today. It was a little drab, but certainly had potential! The DIY Project: Brightening up an old planter box…
