DIY
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7 Super Simple Zero-Waste Projects for Kids
Eco-parenting: 7 Zero-Waste Projects Your Kids Can Do TODAY Raising eco-friendly kids is easier than you think! In my post, Eco-Parenting: How to Grow Greener Children, we talked about modeling eco-friendly behavior, teaching environmental ethics, and using or seeking products that are better for the earth and our health. I also have several posts on eco-parenting through different lifestyle stages: How to be an Eco-Parent: The Baby StageThe Ultimate List of Eco-Friendly Baby ProductsEco-Friendly Toddlers: How to Eco-Parent Through the Toddler YearsThe Best Eco-Friendly Toddler Toys Zero-Waste Projects for Kids This list of 7 Zero-Waste Projects is meant for your elementary-aged kids. They are all simple and can be done…
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How to Make Simple Reusable Snack Bags
I don’t know about you, but snacks are just a way of life in my household. My kids seem to need an endless stream of snacks to survive day to day, and I am known to get regularly hangry. I avoid buying single serve snacks and using plastic bags to reduce my waste and the impact it has on the environment. Because of that, I opt for small containers or reusable snack bags. You can never have enough snack bags! These are super simple, can be washed in the sink or thrown in the washing machine, and are fully customizable in pattern and size. This tutorial can also be done…
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How to Extend the Life of Kids Leggings
Kids and their knee-holes! I don’t know what my kids do to their pants, but I feel like every time I turn around, there’s a new hole in the knee! Maybe it’s because I’ve got three children, but my “project” pile is always overflowing with pants and leggings. I have a few simple strategies for extending the life of my kid’s leggings and pants. First of all, I always always dress my kids in second hand clothes. Sometimes they will get gifted clothes for Christmas and Birthdays which is awesome, but I will not go out and buy any new clothes for them unless it’s something they absolutely need and…
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Easy DIY Fabric Gift Bag for a Sustainable Christmas
If you are trying to be more sustainable this Holiday season, you are probably planning on staying away from gift wrap or finding other ways to wrap gifts. This year, I told my kids Santa was too busy to wrap presents and instead we are leaving him “Santa Sacks.” Yes…Santa Sacks. These are very large fabric gift bags that we are going to leave under the Christmas tree for Santa to fill with each child’s present. Obviously, I think this is a fabulous idea because wrapping presents is my least favorite part of the Holidays! And, like usual, I am looking for zero waste, eco friendly, and sustainable gift wrapping options. …
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Simple and Enchanting Floating Candle Tutorial for A Magical Space
Magical Aesthetic I wanted to bring a certain ⚡️magical⚡️ aesthetic to my living area this season to give it a bit more warmth. There are tons of tutorials out there on floating candles, however I just found these hooks that are perfect for this task and really streamline the process. Read on to get the instructions and links for this floating candle tutorial in 2 minutes or less. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. I only link to products I have personally used or researched. Materials with links…
