REDUCE*REUSE*RECYCLE = TP CASTLE

I just had to share the TP castle, which first was a pirate ship with canons. Great example of children's imagination with cardboard, eh? At first I wasn't sure why my son wanted us to save all of the TP rolls, but here's what he came up with. He loves it, it is his pride and joy when people visit his room. He even brought it for show-and-tell.

Just goes to show, you can make anything out of nothing...

Great Job!

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REPURPOSE!

REDUCE*REUSE*RECYCLE= Make a T-shirt Hula Hoop Rug

EARTH DAY is TODAY!

These hula hoop rugs are so cool. I've seen them all over the place on the internet. I just had to make one, you know, since I have a ton of shirts that I never wear but I couldn't throw them away (since I'm kind of a mini hoarder). Grandma D. and I set to work, it helps if you have another person. Thanks Grandma! I love this tutorial over at Craftster. 

Tip: If you make one, just remember not to pull tight.

Isn't it perfect for his room?

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REPURPOSE!

*Reduce *Reuse *Recycle = sweater mittens!

EARTH MONTH =  REPURPOSE AND REUSE:

I'm not sure how many of us have an old sweater that we just can't get rid of, so repurpose it, cut it up, and let it go...

My daughter had this sweater that her auntie gave to her and it was too small and had holes (it was way over due for the garbage), but she would not let go (she's a mini-me hoarder)...

So, we REPURPOSED her sweater into cute mittens! 

You don't even need a tutorial for this baby, super easy:

Turn inside out. Use the bottom of sleeves, neckline, or bottom of sweater for mittens.

Pin both layers of sweater together. Trace your hands with a permanent marker. Cut. Sew (zig zag).

Her favorite sweater mittens with her favorite PJ's... Happy Girl!

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REPURPOSE!

REDUCE*REUSE*RECYCLE -Repurposed Paint Sticks= Snowflakes or Flowers!

This is "Earth Month" and I have a few repurposed art projects that I would love to share!

Even though Spring is here, I know it will snow at least one more time before the sun really shows up for good. We still have snow on the mountains too. This repurposed art project is from my son's creative first grade teacher, Mrs. L. There were sparkly snowflakes hanging from the ceiling in blue, yellow and white during the Wintery season. They would make excellent flowers for Spring art too!

Ingredients:

paint stirring sticks

glue

paint

glitter

hanging string

Super cute, super easy, eh?

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*Reduce *Reuse *Recycle - Taking Care & Appreciating

EARTH MONTH - OUR FAMILY'S EARTH DAY 

CELEBRATED ON SATURDAY...

In the early morning we rushed off to 2 soccer games (Try watching 6 & 9 year-olds play soccer, it is so entertaining!)

After the games, we spent a few hours picking up trash around our local NATURE PARK (aka "The Duck Pond"). Of course we played too and discovered things all over the many ponds. We spotted other people doing the same. (Then we did yard work ALL DAY!) It takes a little effort to take care of our EARTH.  We have so many beautiful things and beautiful landscapes around us.

What did you do to celebrate EARTH DAY?

Reduce. Reuse. Recyle.

Whenever you can.