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Make It!: A Book Review

by Jamie Ervin on July 30, 2009 · 0 comments

It’s quite possible that I have found my favorite book, EVER!  (I know that’s hard to believe since I devour books like some do coffee.)

Make It! by Jane Bull is A Cleaner Greener Book, this wonderful book contains basic information (turning trash to treasure & The 3 R’s), teaches kids how to sort recyclable materials (and focuses on donating to charities).  Then it launches into numerous step by step instructions for making new things from our trash.

If your house is anything like mine, you likely have a multitude of little plastic toy parts.  I’m constantly collecting tiny doll shoes, plastic spiders, bouncy balls, etc… and TOSSING THEM IN THE TRASH.  Not anymore!  [read the full article...]

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The Amazing Recycled Crafts Contest at FamilyFun.com

by Jamie Ervin on March 28, 2009 · 1 comment

As I was browsing one of my favorite craft sites (FamilyFun.com), I came across the perfect contest for our readers to participate in…

The Amazing Recycled Crafts Contest.  I can hardly think of a better way to spend a rainy afternoon then cruising the recycling bin and helping the kids create fun projects.  Even better, your craft could win an Energy Star approved Samsung 46″ HDTV or an Apple MacBook.

If you aren’t feeling the creative juices, check out all the great ideas on FamilyFun.com for making recycled crafts.  In addition to craft ideas, visit the “Green A Little, Save A Lot” page for green tips, advice and information geared to adults.

Isn’t the bottle giraffe super cute? [read the full article...]

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Last Minute Craft: Go Batty Before Halloween is Over

by ECP Editors on October 29, 2008 · 0 comments

Batty CraftHalloween is almost upon us, then it’ll be over in a flash. But before Halloween goes into hiding until next year make one more fun, green Halloween craft to your collection. This time make it out of small yogurt containers and black craft foam. It’ll make you go batty, but it’ll be worth it.

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