Just in case you happen to be both a Tree Hugging Family reader and an art fan I thought I’d let you know about the Aaron Chang Gallery Grand Opening Event.
What’s up?: Aaron Chang Gallery Grand Opening Event
When & where: February 28th, 2009 (7pm) at the corner of North Cedros and Cliff Street at 124 East Cliff Street, in Solana Beach, California. Click to RSVP.
About Chang: Chang is an award winning photographer with over 100 magazine covers to his credit. His client list includes names like Macys, Sanuk, Mercedes Benz, Nike, Levi’s, as well as his own brand.

Eco-Chang:

Check out these cool Soy Crayon Rocks:

I love them. I bet your kids will love them too. Benefits o’ plenty:

These crayon rocks are made with renewable soybeans and tinted with natural mineral powder.
Because they’re soy, they’re smooth and distribute color evenly; more like pastels than wax crayons.
Designed to strengthen a child’s tripod grip muscles – helps with writing skills.
Perfect for smaller hands and easy to grip.
Many “occupational therapists and teachers of children with special needs” are using these crayons in order to help children develop their fine motor skills.

Plus, they’re so fun. Little rocks that you can color with! What …read more

This is a great video about how to make a Dowel Vase Cover. This could easily be a green project with some minor adjustments. You can use this idea to refresh an old vase that you might otherwise toss. You can find scrap dowels and use earth-friendly stains or paints.

I was thinking of not using dowels at all but fallen tree twigs and some left-over hemp twine I have. Don’t you think that would look great? I do. Of course, you’ll fill this with organic flowers. Kids would have fun with this project too I bet.
If you’d like to make …read more

Me actually – I don’t like plastic bags. However, if you’re going to have them why not recycle them into lovely flowers.

Learn how at one of the better new green blogs to appear last year – Keetsa. Can you imagine a recycled plastic bag wedding!