Friday Pinterest Round Up (Easter Edition)!

by Laura Owens March 22, 2013 0 comments

  TGIF! Maggie Bags loves Pinterest and each Friday we bring you the coolest pins we saw for the week. This week we are rounding up the most repinned Easter pins. Glow in the Dark Easter Eggs - Wrap up a glow stick and put inside your plastic eggs! Have an Easter egg hunt at night to really change things up. I found the how-to on these here.                                                                             Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs - These would look gorgeous in a center piece!.. Read More »

Friday Pinterest Round Up!

by Laura Owens February 22, 2013 0 comments

  TGIF! For all you Pinterest fanatics out there, here's the coolest stuff we saw on Pinterest this week! DIY Doily Painted Lightbulbs - Cover a light bulb with a doily and spray paint it. The light will shine the pattern onto the walls. Upcycling Soda Cans - A great video tutorial on what you can do with soda cans.  Wow! I bet you can find a ton of uses for those cans now!                        Fix a Too-Small T-Shirt - Brilliant! You can take those too-small t-shirts and add a panel in the side. Also works.. Read More »

Friday Pinterest Round Up!

by Laura Owens February 15, 2013 0 comments

  TGIF! Here are the coolest things we saw on Pinterest this week. How to Spray Paint and Glaze Furniture - This is a great tutorial on how to prepare and spray paint furniture. This desk only took two cans of spray paint!   Refrigerate or Room Temp? - This is a quick way to see which vegetables and fruit to keep room temperature and which you should refrigerate. Store your produce correctly so it lasts as long as possible!   Toilet Paper Roll Holder - Filed under "why didn't I think of that?" This toilet paper roll holder made.. Read More »

Friday Pinterest Round Up!

by Laura Owens February 08, 2013 1 comments

  It's a rainy Friday here in Tennessee, so how about some cool pins to brighten things up? Here are the coolest pins we saw on Pinterest this week. DIY Travel Pouches - Filed under "why didn't I think of that" and great for on-the-go! Made using straws and a lighter to burn the ends together. You could use this for antibiotic ointment, toothpaste, beauty cream - the possibilities are endless. Label with a sharpie and you're ready to travel!  Top 10 Manners Your Kids Should Know by the Age of 5 - A great and quick read from EverydayFamily.com.. Read More »

Too Cold Outside? Winter Fun Inside!

by April ~ Mama on a Green Mission January 21, 2013 0 comments

Winter is in full swing and the little ones would love to get outside and play, but it’s just too cold in most places! Chilly temperatures limit everything, including going out for dinner and shopping! As the temperatures fall, there are challenges that come with finding indoor activities to keep the kids occupied. Let it Snow…Inside!  There are so many fun winter craft ideas available online to help keep little ones happy! Do you remember making snowflakes as kids? That’s right, the paper ones! If you are craft-challenged or just want to keep things clean and in order, this is.. Read More »

Have an EEK-O-FRIENDLY Halloween!

by April ~ Mama on a Green Mission October 15, 2012 0 comments

All-Natural Face Paint  Halloween is just around the corner and the kids are all excited! Everyone is talking about what costumes the kids will chose, what candy they will pass out and what decorations they’ll hang. Why not add in some great, simple ideas to make your Halloween as eek-o-friendly as possible? It’s far easier than you could ever imagine!                                 When it comes to costumes, being “green” is incredibly easy! Not only is it easy, but its fun to set up a costume swap with a local parenting group. You can trade.. Read More »

DIY: Natural Tie Dye

by - Konane September 18, 2012 1 comments

DIY: Tie Dyeing with the Natural Dye Turmeric! Anyone that has ever made a curry from scratch and gotten some on their apron knows turmeric is an incredible natural dye. Today I will show you how to purposefully dye fabric with this rich natural pigment. I'll also show you how to tie dye a heart shape design! Once you've purchased the turmeric and have dyed to your hearts content you may be wondering what else you can do with this root that has such a colorful history. One can add turmeric to food for it is excellent in reducing joint.. Read More »

DIY: Lavender Dish Washing Liquid

by - Konane July 27, 2012 1 comments

Clean well! By now you probably know I am all about D.I.Y. As a creative person it is empowering and over time living on a budget can allow for those dream vacations to finally manifest. So to help you arrive on that sunny distant shore in good health and with ease I though I'd share this simple lavender dish washing liquid recipe with you. Here is what you will need: 3 Tablespoons Lavender Castile Soap 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar 2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin 2 Cups warm water 10 drops Lavender essential oil Simply combine all ingredients in a jar and.. Read More »

D.I.Y. Upcycle: Serving Tray or Display

by - Konane June 29, 2012 0 comments

Summer Upcycle Project Here comes another excellent upcycled D.I.Y. summer project for you! I've been thinking about feng shui lately and trying to get rid of all the things that take up space and don't really get used very often. Which has lead me to our next repurposing project. Here's what you'll need: 3-4 plates in a variety of sizes, candlesticks or other small ceramic or glass wear for instance shot glasses, and some glue that is compatible with glass and ceramics, I used gorilla glue super glue. It's a very simple process of stacking the plates largest to smallest.. Read More »

D.I.Y. Instant Summer Accessories: Toothbrush Bracelet

by - Konane June 01, 2012 0 comments

 Toothbrush Bracelet Dentists recommend changing your toothbrush every three months. What are we to do with our old toothbrushes? Well, I'm glad you asked! Follow the simple instructions below to have yourself in the know about how to make an upcycled eco-chic accessory this summer. Tools: Old toothbrush Needle nose pliers Small towel Pot for boiling water large enough to fit toothbrush Bowl of cool water Here's my old toothbrush. It's pretty fabulous to begin with being gold and glittery and all. When buying your new toothbrush consider, 'will this make an attractive bracelet in three months?' Step One: Begin.. Read More »

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