How To: Make a Rocking Horse Stool
It's Green @ Home month here at AT, and we're thinking about the three Rs. Understandably, this nifty rocking stool made of repurposed carpet samples caught our eye. The stool is "a soft seat which yo...
Posts tagged “recycling & donating”
Blogging Cookie Magazine: Where to Get Rid of Your Stuff
Those TV shows where they declutter people's homes always make it look so easy. We have no problem putting stuff we need to get rid of in piles...it's where it goes afterwards if it's not ready for ...
The Ultimate Hammock
Still thinking about Father's Day gift ideas? Maybe a hammock seems a little cliche, but it's guaranteed to be a popular outdoor spot enjoyed by everyone. This one's made from recycled soda bottle...
Blogging NYT: O.K., Avatar, Work With Me
Last summer we shared a story with you about a University of Pennsylvania study showing that "parenthood demonstrably reduces physical activity." (But, hey, you save on gym memberships!). Now the ...
Baby Blocks from Recycled Packaging
Hopefully we all recycle most of our product packaging, but here's a fun way to recycle and give baby something to play with at the same time. All you need are some old packages or boxes, wallpaper ...
Green Ideas: Recycled Plastic Indoor Gardening Set
While you're waiting for the flowers to come up (like we definitely are), you and the kids can see some progress in just a few days when you plant your organic seeds in this recycled plastic gardenin...
Green Ideas: Three Color Coded Recycle Bags
Do you have a recycling system that works really well? Right now we use trash bins, but we like the idea behind these color coded bags. The illustrations can also help kids be a part of recycling....
Green Ideas:Recycle Catalogs
Even though we signed up to cancel our catalogs, it seems like we're still getting a bunch. Sometimes we use the pages of Anthropologie for collages, and Amy has a similar idea. She used the pages ...
Freepeats.org
There's a new swap in town! So many baby and kids items have a lot of life and utility left once your family is done with them. You may have a group of friends, relatives or local parents who pass ...
Resolution Renovation: Chalkboard Puppet Theatre
During the month of January, we'll be posting photos and tips on DIY renovation projects from our readers. The first twenty submissions posted will receive an AT bib or T-shirt. Please click here for...
Recycle your Sneakers
Did you clean out your family's closets this January? If so, maybe you found some worn out tennis shoes or sneakers your kids have outgrown. A friend of ours is a running fanatic and told us about...
Swaptree
One of the most common New Years' resolutions is to clean, organize and declutter. Swaptree can help you get rid of your stuff - of course you'll get stuff in return so your resolution may be short...
Mustaches for Kids
Sport a 'stache for kids. Now in it's 9th year, members of Mustaches for Kids grow a 'stache between Thanksgiving and Christmas to raise money for children's charities. ...
Look!: Swap-O-Rama-Rama
It started as an event designed to be an alternative to consumerism, but Wendy Tremayne's Swap-O-Rama-Rama now takes place in more than 40 cities both in the US and around the world - that is a phot...
Radio Flyer Earth Wagons
Its a classic, with a very green twist. The Earth Wagon is a genuine Radio Flyer,but the entire body of the wagon is made from 100% recycled post-consumer HDPE (AKA plastic milk jugs). More than 230 ...
Wild Things: Recycled Sweater Stuffed Animals
A bit of clever recycling here: Wild Things are knit out of wool recycled from old sweaters. Their sweet faces and soft bodies are great for little kids to snuggle up with, and we love the idea of s...
Etsy Scavenger
• Story Blox: CRAYO-Names. Recycled crayons. ($5.00). • lorigami: Mr. Stripey - 6' stuffed snake, made of recycled sweaters. ($25.00). • thronyblackrose: Popsicle bath soap. S...
Adopt An Animal
The next time you want to give a child a gift, consider adopting an animal in his or her name. The World Wildlife Fund offers an adopt an animal program....
Happen Inc's Toy Lab
Breathing new life into old toys, the Toy Lab is an interesting nonprofit that caught our eye in this month's issue of "Ready Made" magazine. Happen, Inc. is a nonprofit that was created in 1999 whe...
Nursery Hack: New Uses For Nursery Gear
They don't stay babies forever. So what do you do with all that gear once you no longer need it? Of course, passing it on to another parent is a time-honoured tradition, but some things are just made...
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