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Crafts & Activities

Help Your Child Explore His World

July 16, 2010

I very rarely buy books that aren’t specifically eco-friendly. But a few months ago I became a wee bit mesmerized with a book I saw at Powell’s and bought it – How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum by Keri Smith. Since this is not a green book in particular, I’m [...]

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The World’s Cheapest Eco-Craft – Organic Craft Dough

July 14, 2010

Sometimes we get so hung up on new cool stuff we forget the simple things; like dough crafts. Dough crafting is hands down one of the least expensive eco-crafts you can try with the kids, and best of all, you probably have everything you need for this craft in your kitchen right now! MAKE SOME [...]

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20 DIY Eco-Friendly Summer Toys

June 6, 2010

You don’t have to spend a lot of green on cool eco-friendly summer toys. You, along with your kids can make a whole slew of eco-friendly toys all on your own, with low-cost eco-friendly or recycled materials. Following are 20 eco-fun, summer toy projects. Really neat rock dominoes (shown above) – one of those I [...]

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Homemade non-toxic organic finger paint

June 5, 2010

The other day we looked at homemade tea and plant dyes you and the kids can make from gathered nature items. Today, paint you can make with your dye. These paints are perfectly non-toxic and safe as finger paints for small children. However, I’ve seen parents complain that these aren’t bright enough. The dye you [...]

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Nature Craft – Homemade Tea & Juice Dye

May 28, 2010

When I was a kid I was obsessed with the book series All-of-a-Kind Family book series. Now I barely remember any of the stories but I remember some and especially remember the chapter where the clever mama (IMO) used tea to dye a dress so her daughter could attend a dance. I thought that was [...]

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KidsCraft Playhouses for Summer Fun

May 26, 2010

KidsCraft Playhouses are award winning playhouses that are not only fun but made with 100% recycled cardboard materials and each playhouse is 100% post-play recyclable as well. Playhouse stats: KidsCraft playhouses come in two current flavors – an adorable little Creation Cottage and The Shuttle Imagination; perfect for little adventurers. The cottage measure 42.25″L x [...]

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Green Product Review: PlayMais

May 9, 2010

Today I’ve got a video review that my son Cedar and I made in summer 2008. Or I should say a video that my son reluctantly made. Cedar would rather be showing off his dance moves than talking about a toy, but he’s also a semi-good sport. It’s nuts to see this old video by [...]

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GLOB Natural Paint Fun

April 30, 2010

It’s been so serious around here lately. I’m all read your body care labels and eat right… get outside now or else! Geez, a lot of fun I’ve been huh? In any case I swear green living has a fun side. Like pretty natural paints! Disclaimer up front – I haven’t used these yet, but [...]

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Alice In Wonderland Homemade Paper Dolls!

March 31, 2010

Got recycled paper? Got kiddos obsessed with the new Alice In Wonderland? Then you’re in luck because artist Timothy Haugen of the always amazing Fantastic Toys has created a paper kit set just for you – the Alice in Wonderland Mad Tea Party Playset Printable Paper Craft PDF. Haugen’s vintage inspired paper playset is based on [...]

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How To Build a Solar Cooker

March 16, 2010

With summer coming up fast, one cool kid (and adult) project is to build a solar cooker. Building your own solar cooker is not even too tough – it’s only harder if you go with a more complex design. Best of all solar cookers are very easy to use once built. By easy, I mean [...]