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Tag Archives: Reuse
Hand-Me-Downs Rock!
Last Fall we began to remake our daughters room from a baby room to a toddler room. I actually posted the before pictures back in November with the promise of the after pictures. We turned her convertible crib into an … Continue reading
Eco-Crafting Tutorial: How to Make a Wreath Using a Queen Sz. Sheet
Eco-Crafting Tutorial: How to Make a Wreath Using a Queen Size Sheet Supplies: One wire wreath form (or any wreath form), one queen size sheet, one pair of scissors Time: 1-2 hrs for a large wreath You can reuse or … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Environment, iPhone Photography, Pinterest
Tagged eco-crafting, pinterest, Reuse, upcycling
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Trash to Treasure Halloween Wreath – Inspired by Pinterest
A few weeks ago I shared with you a pin-spiration project that was found while searching Pinterest for hours on end. A few days later the boy and I made a trip to our local craft store to pick up … Continue reading
Trash to Treasure Thursday with Generation T
Giveaway alert! Two lucky readers will win one of the Generation T books by Megan Nicolay – details at the end of this post. ECO-ngratulations Alanna & Shirtee. As you know I’ve been better and better at actually completing eco-crafty … Continue reading
Breastfeeding – My Journey Continues with EnJoye
It is now 382 days (and counting) into our 2nd journey with breastfeeding and things are still going strong. I’m still excited to have this bond with Lil’ B today. My journey the 2nd time around has been different than … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Parenting, Travel
Tagged breastfeeding, EnJoye, Hygeia, pumping, recyclable, Reuse
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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 … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Parenting, Trashy Thursday
Tagged Advent, Christmas, crafts, Reuse, Trash
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Great American Teach In
Today I spent an hour at my son’s school with about 40 first graders talking about trash! The Great American Teach In is a time for parents and community members to come into the schools and show the kids what … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Parenting
Tagged crafts, Environment, Great American Teach In, kids, Recycling, reduce, Reuse
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Gro Baby System Review & Giveaway
Giveaway Alert! The Natural Baby Co is giving away one Gro Baby Bio Soaker Intro Package to a lucky reader. To enter see details at the end of this post. ECO-ngratulatins Holly S! One of the newest hybrid cloth diapering … Continue reading
Posted in Cloth Diapers, Contests & Giveaways, Environment
Tagged biodegradable, cloth diapers, compostable, disposable diapers, Gro Baby, hybrid diapers, natural, organic, Reuse
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Blogiversary Giveaway #4 – Pimp Your Car Seat!
Giveaway Alert! Wow, this has been a busy day here! Yes, it’s my 2nd Blogiversary Celebration and I have lots of fun prizes for you! How would you like a revamped car seat for your tot? One lucky winner will … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Contests & Giveaways, Environment, Parenting
Tagged Baby Bella Maya, blogiversary, car seat, Reuse
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E-Cloth + Water = Clean Kitchen
Giveaway Alert! One lucky winner will receive their own E-cloth Kitchen Pack (Valued at $17.98). Entry form below. ECO-ngratulations Cinella! You Win! Check your email! It’s rather ironic that I hate to clean and I’m doing a whole week of … Continue reading
Posted in Contests & Giveaways, Environment
Tagged clean, E-cloths, giveaway, Kitchen, Reuse, Water
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