Tag Archives: winter

December’s Top Eco Crafts

  By Donna DeForbes | December 5, 2014 - 5:00 am |
Leave a comment
craft-solstice-ice-lanterns

Welcome to my monthly installment of eco-friendly arts and craft projects gathered from around the Internet. While some projects require adult supervision, they are a fun, educational and green hobby for your kids to enjoy! This month’s collection includes creative ideas for Hanukkah and the Winter Solstice. Solstice Ice Lanterns from The Crafty Crow Felt Solstice Calendar from Green Kitchen Toilet Paper Roll Menorah from Creative Jewish Mom CD Dreidel from Minds in Bloom LEGO Menorah from Bible Belt Balabusta It’s an eco-friendly reuse if your kid already has LEGOs.

Unique, Wacky and Gently Green Holidays to Celebrate in DECEMBER

  By Donna DeForbes | November 28, 2014 - 5:00 am | ,
Leave a comment
Unique, Wacky and Gently Green December Holidays | Eco-Mothering.com

Some people only think about an eco lifestyle on Earth Day, April 22. However, a little research showed me that every month has a few unique and earth-friendly holidays that can be cause for celebration. Pick whichever ones appeal to you, then get out there and celebrate! December is Human Rights Month — Created by the United Nations in 1948 to promote awareness about human rights worldwide, Human Rights Day is observed on December 10. It commemorates the day the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Select a preferred human right or country and learn what you can do to help. December’s Celebrations by Week: Tuesday after Thanksgiving – Giving Tuesday In 2012, several organizations came together to promote the idea of giving, particularly after the consumerism of Black Friday. Donations that first year reached $10 million. Here are five ways your family can give on this day. … Continue reading →

Top 5 Creative Uses for Snow

  By Donna DeForbes | January 10, 2014 - 5:00 am |
1 Comment
Creative Uses for Snow | Eco-Mothering.com

Snow. We get enough of it here in New England, which got me to thinking… there must be something more we can do with snow than simply shovel it. So here are five fun and sustainable ideas for winter’s white gift. Make Ice Cream Of course! Sofie and I will have to try this recipe from Sharon Glasgow during our next snowfall. Water Your Plants Why waste water from the faucet when you get it for free right outside your door? Collect clean snow in buckets, allow it to melt (by placing it near a radiator or sunny window), and use it to water your houseplants or clean the house. If you boil the snow after its melted, you could even use it for cooking. Store Extra Food If you’re hosting a party and run out of room in the fridge, you can place the food inside coolers and bury them in … Continue reading →