If I could rewrite the lyrics of “O Christmas Tree,” to incorporate a greener theme, I would sing the first verse of the song as follows: O, Christmas tree, O Christmas Tree, I wish that buying a green one is what people could see. O Christmas tree, O Christmas Tree, Perhaps they could replant, rent, […]
Clementine Crate Become Nifty Bathroom Storage Container
My kids love clementines (okay devour clementines.) So what is the harm with this? Their packaging. They come in a wood crate with a plastic net. I HATE the packaging. I can’t recycle the crate but have been giving them away to be reused. People sure love them. My cousin uses them to store her […]
Give your Unused Swing Set a New Purpose
For some dumb reason I own two swing sets. Long story, but to sum up the reason… an impulse buy. Here is the short condensed version. I bought two adorable recycled horse tire swings about fifteen years. Way before I was a certified treehugger. So, don’t go thinking I bought them simply because […]
Panty Hose Re-Use Ideas: Re-purpose Rather Than Chuck
I swear I only wear a pair of panty hose one time since I evidently ruin them. Instead of throwing them out, I decided to take a new approach. Why not re-purpose? Panty hose have an elastic quality which lends itself to a multitude of re-uses. What Parts of the Hose Can I Re-purpose? So, […]
Be Creative, Use Your Power Tools For Cooking
Use your power tools to create one delicious, creative dinner. Huh? No, I am not sipping a little of the sauce. Ask Duke DesRochers, the creative chef/handy man behind his Renaissance Man video (see above) as his entry to become the Next Food Network Star. Think Emeril Lagasse of Green Planet/Bob Villa with a little of […]
Are You Chained to Your Bathroom?
I was toying with this post on how to write it and came up with 2 different senario both with a green intent. I am curious which version you like. Version #1: Are you Chained to your Bathroom? When you read the title of this artcle, you are muttering “ugh” in response to pictures of […]
Hair Today, Deer Gone Tomorrow
My son came home from a birthday party with a little green mesh bag of candy. What was I going to do with this mesh bag? It is too tiny to hold much and anything that is tiny would slip right out the holes. However, as of late, I have been trying to think of […]
Let Me Count the Way to Reuse Your Mylar Balloons
Photo by permission of peretzpup With Mother’s Day fastly approaching, what would be nicer than a flower arrangement with a shiny Mylar Balloon inscribed with the saying, “Number 1 MOM?” How about your Memorial Day or 4th of July party? Mylar balloons just add to the festival attitude. Just name the celebration, and there are […]