One way to make Christmas not only more sustainable but also less expensive than it would otherwise be, is to make your own gifts ( I may have talked about this before!!). Now, when I was a kid, that usually meant making something out of cardboard that my parents then had to sneak into the…
This morning I was looking at my fridge and I had a brain wave! It didn’t have to be so messy. The photos stuck up there with crappy old fridge magnets from tradies we’ve probably never even used don’t have to keep falling down. And those crappy fridge magnets can disappear too. No, I am…
Do you use a cloths dryer sometimes (or always!)? Do you ever use dryer sheets with it, or fabric softener? If so, I suggest you stop! And here’s why: Did you know that dryer sheets coat your clothes with chemicals? That’s how they leave them scented! Unfortunately, not only can those chemicals be toxic to…
Check out this linky list of Silly Season posts or add your own. How are you doing Christmas/Hanukkah/Solstice this year? Do you have a craft activity to share or a simple philosophy for the Silly Season?
When it’s a rainy day, and kids are stuck indoors, an opportunity is provided for them create, while learning the value of reusing, recycling and repurposing.
Here are a few ideas for kids to have fun and be creative while learning the value of green living: