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Homemade Holiday Wreaths

November 28, 2015 Leave a Comment

Homemade holiday wreaths are beautiful and inexpensive to make. They're a great excuse to get outside with the family and everyone can help in their creation. Here are some step-by-step directions on how you can make your own homemade holiday wreaths. WHAT YOU WILL NEED A wreath frame (available at most craft stores) Floral wire Pruning shears Scissors Wire … [Read more...] about Homemade Holiday Wreaths

Toddler Toys Under $10

December 1, 2016 4 Comments

Here are 19 Toddler Toys that cost under $10. Toys are expensive and you can either make your own. trade with friends or look for ones that are affordable. All of these toys are from reputable and nature-centered companies that use toxic free materials and fair trade sourcing. Several companies have sorts by price. Rosie Hippo sorts by Gifts Under $25; Down to Earth Toys … [Read more...] about Toddler Toys Under $10

Halloween Face Paint

October 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

Here are some quick and easy ideas for non-toxic face painting if face paint is part of your family's Halloween costumes, or if you just want to play. Ideas are from Corey Colwell-Lipson. Corey Colwell-Lipson is the founder of Green Halloween, and National Costume Swap Day, and the co-author of Celebrate Green: Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the … [Read more...] about Halloween Face Paint

11 Retro Toys To Make Yourself

December 13, 2015 1 Comment

We're all worried about time and money this holiday season. Here are my top 10 retro toys that you can make yourself for not too much of either. First of all, remember that children's play is about imitating real life so they may not need as many toys as we think, especially during their younger years. As Geek Dad reminds us, the 6 Best Toys of All Time are: A Stick A … [Read more...] about 11 Retro Toys To Make Yourself

An April Fool Silliness

April 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

April Fool’s Day is celebrated in many different countries, but there is no definitive agreement as to its origins. Celebrations have been held throughout history and in all countries during the first month of spring, and in fact, for centuries people followed a lunar calendar and spring was celebrated as the beginning of the new year. With the introduction of solar … [Read more...] about An April Fool Silliness

Make Your Own Valentine Boxes

February 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

In grammar school every year we would each make Valentine Boxes for Valentine's Day. We made them out of shoe boxes, wrapping paper, and stickers. Then we brought them to school and put them on our desks and in them our friends would put candy—especially those little hearts with messages on them—and other treats. I resurrected this tradition at the Mothering offices back in … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Valentine Boxes

Board Games for the Whole Family

November 20, 2013 3 Comments

I love board games, always have. We played cards and board games when I was growing up and the tradition has continued with my own family. When my children were teens, I made Sunday a mandatory family day and we would often play board games. Even now when they are all grown up, they come up on Sundays to eat and play board games and we especially love to play games during the … [Read more...] about Board Games for the Whole Family

Earth Friendly Halloween Decor

October 8, 2013 Leave a Comment

For Earth-friendly Halloween decor, think pumpkins, gourds, unusual vegetables, treasures from the forest, even edible decor. Corey Colwell-Lipson is the founder of Green Halloween, and National Costume Swap Day, and the co-author of Celebrate Green: Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family.  She is the mother of two. … [Read more...] about Earth Friendly Halloween Decor

Eco-Fabulous Halloween

September 30, 2013 Leave a Comment

Mother-Earth-approved Halloween treats include seed packets, pencils, and other eco-fabulous ideas. Corey Colwell-Lipson is the founder of Green Halloween, and National Costume Swap Day, and the co-author of Celebrate Green: Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family.  She is the mother of two. … [Read more...] about Eco-Fabulous Halloween

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