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Bored? Snowed In? Try Some Last Minute Eco-Christmas Crafts!

Jennifer — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:06:45 +0000

We’ve been snowed in officially for about a week now, and it’s getting pretty restless around here. You can’t even go for a walk because we have layers of frozen rain and snow, so walking around is iffy. Sigh. If you’re in this fix, or if maybe the kids are home on Christmas break, here are some cool eco-minded last minute Christmas crafts to try…

Above is the really neat paper star wreath. You can use recycled paper and gift wrap to make it. There’s also a really nice paper star napkin holder to make.

Grab a recycled glass jar and make a snow globe.

Recycle an old magazine or paperback book to make your own Santa.

{via Ziggity Zoom}

Make this cute recycled reindeer above with an old plastic bottle and other bits and pieces.

If you have an old paper holiday napkins and tin cans laying around you can make some cool decoupaged holiday cans.

Bought too much packing popcorn this year? Use it to make a recycled popcorn wreath.

{via AllFreeCrafts}

Above is a slightly bizarre, but good way to recycle light bulbs into holiday decor. Many types and examples available, and plenty of tips about how to work with delicate bulbs.

Have fun – hope your weather is better than mine is.

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Green Holiday Gift Guide: Decorate Your Own Treehouse

Jennifer — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:00:16 +0000

I love this gift idea for kids. It’s fun, creative, not expensive, and completely recyclable.

This treehouse is easy to put together, and you don’t even need glue or scissors – everything is pre-punched. Young kids can do this with parent help. After building you can decorate with paint, glitter, nature objects, or whatever you like. After decorating, you get to play. This treehouse is big enough to use with tiny dolls (like dollhouse size).

Available at Seasons Natural Toys, a company that I’m a little obsessed with.

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Green Holiday Gift Guide: Recycled Gift Idea for Sporty Folks

Jennifer — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:00:27 +0000

The Wilson Rebound recycled rubber basketball is made with a rubber cover that consists of 40% recycled scrap rubber. 40%, not the best ever, but way better than nothing; especially if someone on your gift list wants a basketball. Also, so far as balls go, this one is pretty attractive I think. The brown and green is cute, huh?

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Recycled Autumn Kid Crafts

Jennifer — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:00:46 +0000

With rainy and or cooler weather setting in, now is a good time to stay inside and make some eco crafts. I’ve collected a few that fit the season.

Recycled Blooms: Ok, this may seem like a spring-based craft, but consider making some autumn toned blooms for the Thanksgiving table this year – cheaper than real organic flowers for sure, and your kids will be proud to have their blooms displayed.

[Craft image via Parents Magazine]

Eco-Friendly Halloween Crafts: Instructions are included for Egg Carton Bats, Egg Carton Spider, Milk Jug Pumpkin, Pumpkin Masks, Ghost Windsock, and a Toilet Tissue Roll Bat.

[Craft image via Kiwi Magazine]

It’s a little early to plan for winter holidays but I can’t resist these cute recycled pumpkin pie tin crafts. The point – save your pie tins and recycle them into fancy tree trimmings.

[Craft image via Family Fun Magazine]

Have fun!

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Great Summer Projects, Crafts, & Nature Activities for Kids…

Jennifer — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:39:29 +0000

With summer here, maybe you’re looking for something new to do. We’ve posted lots on fun kid activities, so I thought I’d round up a good bunch of stuff that you and more importantly, your kids, might enjoy. Don’t forget, if all else fails, there’s always a picnic at the park.

Nature based fun:

Messy & colorful fun:

Plant based fun:

Recycled fun:

Yummy fun:

Now you can’t say the kids are bored – there are enough projects here to get you going on the path to summer fun.

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[image via stock.xchng]

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