Green Gifts

5 DIY Fabric Techniques

Try these five fantastic ways to create your own unique fabrics for curtains, clothing, or accessories. Spoonflower This website is an awesome resource in the age of digital printing. You can up…

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25 Awesome Uses for Old Newspaper

As receiving your news from the internet quickly becomes the norm, getting the 'paper' in the morning is becoming a rare and special thing. Even if you just get it on Sundays, as soon as the day is do…

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5 Uses for Seashells by the Sea Shore

Humans have an undeniable draw to seashells. They're such a simple but beautiful gift from the ocean; little abandoned homes that get pushed ashore. The joy of collecting and combing the beach is addi…

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8 Garden Projects for Kids

Involving children in fun gardening activities provides valuable opportunities to enjoy the spring and summer weather while helping to instill a love of nature in your little ones. The magic of wat…

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10 Houseplants That Clean the Air

Indoor air quality has become a real problem. Indoor air often contains formaldehyde from carpets and adhesives, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from paints, petrochemicals from fragrances, and a la…

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Swap Conversation Hearts for Conversation Fruit on V-Day

Your kids have no doubt brought home instructions for a Valentine's party at their school, and you may even be mulling over how to treat the loves of your life on this oh-so-sweet holiday. (Sweet as i…

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Giving Gardens of Love

As Valentine’s Day draws near, and with spring just a little over a month away, those of us who love gardening are being reminded of how much we love being among the flowers since all we are seeing ar…

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Where to Recycle Gift Cards for Cash or Donations

By Carmen Staicer for DietsInReview.com Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts around, but not every gift card hits that “sweet spot” for the recipient. Many times, after the card is opened, …

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7 Last-Minute Food Gift Ideas

Still have a name or three left on your holiday gift list? As long as you have an idea of the recipients' dietary restrictions & habits, it's hard to go wrong with the gift of food. Take…

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Last-Minute, Non-Material Gift Ideas

Looking to ditch the consumer gift-giving trend without feeling like a Scrooge? There are several non-material gift options that are perfect for the mall-phobic and landfill-conscious. Care2's alte…

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