Green Halloween Costume Ideas for Busy Parents-

I must admit I get consumer google eyes around Halloween time. Those pre-made brand new costumes from Pottery Barn, Target, or any other retailer for babies and toddlers are tempting. They are cute. They require no sewing (yes, I have no skill in that department). But they … [Read more...]

Have A Creative and Crafty Green Halloween

Crafty green Halloween décor may be lurking in the most unusual places…like your trash can or recycling bin. You can create cute favor boxes crafted from cardboard toilet paper rolls and bejeweled black cats from empty plastic laundry detergent bottles. Old scraps of fabric … [Read more...]

Eco-Friendly Lunches: Plum Creek Mercantile's Feed Sacks and Bulk Food Bags

I hate plastic bags! I have eliminated plastic bags from my shopping sprees, but I still find myself using them to pack school lunches from time to time or when I forget to bring containers for my bulk food...that is, until I discovered Plum Creek Mercantile on Etsy. Plum Creek … [Read more...]

Don't Throw Out that Old Muffin Tin: Make New Crayons

The crayon craft we did today started as a research project. I was looking for a way to recycle or reuse a very old muffin tin. Not only did I find a craft for reusing my worn tray, I was able to make use of our collection of broken crayons. My kids enjoyed the fun and learned … [Read more...]

Pack O Fun Magazine, Halloween Issue Full of "Green" Crafts

I love Pack O Fun Magazine, they always have great crafts for kids made from garbage and every day items you can find around the house. The November edition, which features Halloween and Thanksgiving crafts is full of clever and cute crafts for kids of all ages (including my … [Read more...]