8 Ways to Reuse Glass Jars for a Modern Farmhouse
Do you have a cupboard full of empty mason jars just sitting there taking up space? But you can’t find the heart to get rid of them? If you are like me, I have about 2 dozen various sizes from emptied jellies, honey and leftover projects that I would love to breathe new life into. Glass jar projects are an excellent way to recycle glass without having to leave your home, or find a local glass recycling facility. With the price of mason jars on the rise, here are # tutorials on ways to reuse glass jars. Don’t throw out your empty sauce or pickle jars until taking a look…
15+ Sustainable Living Ways To Do For Free
The Sustainable way of living means doing no harm…or just less harm. It’s taking a step back to look at the big picture instead of grasping for the next moment. The world is constantly whirling and adding one more thing to your plate and expecting you to just continue on with out any issues. But the truth is, humans are tired and overworked. Trends and society are making it impossible to live up to the life you “should” be living. The sustainable way of living takes the idea and says I run my life. And I choose to be intentional. I choose to slow down and thing about the pros…
DIY Reusable Paper Towel Replacement to Save Money and the Planet!
Make your own alternative to paper towels and have the freedom to choose sustainable fabric like bamboo, cotton or linen, AND save money. Learn how to make your own reusable paper towels with a no-sew or machine method! The whole point of unpaper towels is to reduce single-use paper towels, while still being biodegradable. Reducing paper waste with reusable cloth napkins is all the trend right now. But instead of spending $40+ dollars on a roll, you can make your own for around 25 cents a sheet. Case and point here is an example: Okay, I recently looked into reusable paper towels and found some suppliers from overseas that are…
Get Kids Outside and Gardening with These Easy Tips
Gardening with kids can be tricky since it takes patience to grow a garden, but even more when teaching children how to garden. But there are many ways to develop patience and make the process fun for everyone. There is so much more to gardening than just planting seeds that kids can grow, keep reading for ideas on how to get kids that don’t love dirt or outdoors involved and making a difference. If you are looking for spring or summer plants for children to grow that are easy-peasy, here is your guide to make gardening kid friendly and easy on you! A few ways to get kids gardening include:…
Why Your Sustainable Home Needs Bamboo Memory Foam Pillows
Bamboo pillows are a great eco-friendly product for those with frequent neck or back pain when sleeping. Benefits of a bamboo pillow that you can’t overlook if you are needing a restful night of sleep When I first became a parent I didn’t realize how scary some of the basic decisions like what type of fabric to put in your crib could be. But we had a firefighter friend who told us polyester is mostly synthetic AKA plastic. When it catches on fire it does what all plastic does and melts and shrinks. Whereas cotton is a lot harder to burn and we’ll just burn and fall off. When you…
Reduce Plastic Packing With These Zero Waste Beauty Swaps
Plastic free beauty products offer users the ability to have low key makeup routines without adding to the landfills. Here you will find practical ways to upgrade your beauty routine, zero waste makeup style. The BEST zero waste swaps that save money and the environment! Whether you think you have a beauty routine or not, chances are skin care regimens are part of your morning ritual in some way. We live in a time when there is a cream, spray or product to help overcome some type of beauty dilemma. The natural “no makeup” look is the the lastest trend, which makes me wonder if we can finally start embracing…
Upcycle your plastic mesh produce bags into a plant hanging bag!
You can recycle those plastic citrus or avocado bags into a free plant hanger with a few cuts and knots! With a few household tools you can turn that plastic into a functional diy plant hanger and keep it out of the landfill. No need to avoid buying or have to make a special trip just to recycle the plastic. Instead, reuse plastic mesh bags around your home to solve a problem. Here’s a simple DIY plant hanger tutorial you can make in under 5 minutes! Supplies you’ll need are scissors twine and your plant Step one take the mesh bag and hold it up vertical next to your plant.…
Have You Tried Garden Plant Labels Made With Seeds Yet?
Try these biodegradable plant tags that can break down and compost wildflower seeds right in your garden! It’s super easy to make these custom plant labels so you don’t have to try and identify those tiny sprouting seeds. Instead, give yourself a temporary way to identify vegetable seed sprouts that will later turn into more plants! Plant lovers get ready! In this article we will take a closer look at: How make your own plant markers Learn how to print your own plant tags How to customize wooden plant tags Stop guessing if those sprouting seeds are weeds or not and keep plants markers. One of the most common gardening…
How to Make a Wildflower Seed Bomb for Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day by making craft for planting seeds in a fun way to get kids involved in gardening!
The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (coming from a mom)
Get inspired for unique Mother’s day gifts ranging from homemade, amazon, Etsy and beyond. Take the guesswork and worry out of surprising your mom with these Mother’s Day celebration ideas that are sure to leave a smile everyone’s face. 20+ of the best Mother’s Day gifts from a mom’s perspective, so you can be the favorite this year! If you are a husband, son or daughter looking to spoil the woman in your life this year, get ready for lots of ideas that can be done on any budget, time frame or any distance. Here’s an overview of what all this article will cover – so don’t go anywhere! How…
