Do-It-Yourself
Easy DIY Natural Shampoo & Conditioner
My sister recently participated in the 'No-Poo' Challenge. She opted to do away with her conventional shampoo and conditioner and replace it with good old fashioned baking soda and cider vinegar. And what-da-ya know, it worked! Once I get my hands on some more apple cider vinegar, I'm sure that I will ...
100 FREE things to do with Grandma and Grandpa
Thinking of leaving the kids with the grandparents for a few days this summer? Send along the 100 Free Things To Do With Your Grandkids. In fact send them the link to grandparents.com to help keep the kids occupied and out of Grandpa's prized stamp collection!
Natural Baby Bum Balm Recipe
Here's a quick little recipe for natural baby bum balm to help prevent and sooth diaper rash. Ingredients: 1oz shea butter 1/2 oz. sweet almond oil 1/2 oz. rice bran oil Instructions: Melt shea butter and add remaining oils. When slightly cool, whip with mixer or hand blender until smooth and well-incorporated. Choose unscented or add a small amount of lavender ...
Do-It-Your-Self Cardboard Play Kitchen
Using this detailed and illustrated 14-page instruction kit, you can build a toy that will wow any small child and leave you feeling happy about your green building practices. With recycled cardboard, wire hangers from the dry cleaner, and odds and ends you may already have around the house, you will construct a functional kitchen ...
Martha’s Felted Vintage Wool Sweaters for Babies & Kids
Featured on The Martha Stewart Show, each sweater is constructed from a recycled vintage sweater and decorated with hand-dyed wool fibres using a technique called needle-felting. The artist's colourful and playful designs are inspired by her own children and the plants and animals of the natural world. Instructions on how to do it yourself can be ...
Make your own natural baby wipes.
I know, to some it might seem a bit tedious & messy. Like you don't have enough to do! But really, once you mix up the solution, the hard part is done! By taking little steps along the way as our children are growing, we can add to their health without ...
