Oldie But Goodie – Upcycled Magazine Christmas Tree Craft

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Please enjoy my Oldies But Goodies while I take a break from the computer and enjoy my family and other things that I’m THANKFUL for this year.  New content will return next week! I know you want to learn how to make this cute upcycled … [Read more...]

Eco-Holiday Quick Picks 2010

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  Do you have an eco-junkie to buy for this year?   Know someone who doesn't like stuff?   Looking for something non-toxic to get a special child?   Here are my top eco-holiday quick picks - with something special for everyone on your … [Read more...]

Tiny Prints & Christmas Cards

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Every year our family gathers together to take some photos that we'll use on our Christmas cards.  I'm usually a last minute person and don't get them done until long after Thanksgiving has past.  This year I was provided an opportunity to use … [Read more...]

How to Make Upcycled Magazine Christmas Trees

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I know you want to learn how to make this cute upcycled Christmas Tree from magazines and mail catalogs.... ...but you'll have to visit The Mommy Blogfor complete directions.  I'm a featured guest blogger over there...thanks to the kind invitation … [Read more...]

Feels like Christmas!

Tonight, after a very hectic day, we finally decorated the tree!  … [Read more...]

Eco-Advent Calendars

Tis' the season for our children to WANT, WANT, WANT!  I struggle each year around this time to remind my 6 year old that it's not all about presents and Santa.  He had a homework project this week to talk about the holiday that we celebrate … [Read more...]

Eco-Holiday Gift Guide 2009

I think I'm in denial, is Thanksgiving really next week?  Where has 2009 gone?  It was just yesterday that I was on bed rest with Lil' B unsure of what was going to happen next.  She ended up being born on January 4th, 2009.  And here we are … [Read more...]

How was your Christmas?

Well Christmas has come and gone!  I am actually quite excited that today was the first trash pick up since then and we only had our average one trash can full.  We only had one bag of wrapping paper trash and the rest of the stuff (packaging) is … [Read more...]

Trashy Thursday! Holiday Edition

I searched online for craft projects using gift wrap that you can save from Christmas (or any other occassion).  www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/papercrafts had some great ideas; I'll share some of my favorite. Use old gift wrap to make one of … [Read more...]

Reducing and Reusing at the Holidays

Wow, I've been quiet for several weeks.  I guess it's time to give you some ideas for reducing and reusing waste during the holidays.  I was packing up some gifts to be mailed the other day and was trying to reduce the cost at the post office.  I … [Read more...]