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 »

February Challenge: Eating from the Pantry & Freezer

by Margaret ~ Blue Frog Creations February 04, 2013 0 comments

When you consider that the average American produces 4.4 pounds of waste every day—that’s 1600 pounds a year—the idea of reducing waste becomes essential to a greener future. Since our family of five produces waste that fits in just two Rubbermaid containers every two weeks, I know waste reduction is feasible. Once you factor in recycling and composting, our small amount of trash is primarily attributed to not wasting food. This month I propose a challenge to see how little food you can waste by focusing on what’s already in your freezer and pantry. Since first trying this challenge two.. 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 »

DIY: Freshen Your Home in a Natural and Affordable Way

by April ~ Mama on a Green Mission October 04, 2012 0 comments

It sure smells good in here... With fall upon us, it’s not as easy to simply open the windows and air the house out. We’ve been having some pretty chilly days here so it’s time to freshen up the house in other ways. When you purchase air fresheners or candles many times you don’t know what is in them that could be harmful to your family. Why not go with natural air fresheners that you can make right in your home and without spending a lot of money? One of the simplest ways to naturally freshen your home is with.. Read More »

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