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How to Upcycle a Dinosaur Toy into a Succulent Planter

March 20, 2013 4

Now that Eben is growing up and his interests are changing, I set time aside each month to go through the toys that he no longer plays with. During this process, I always try to get creative with ways that the toys can be reused or upcycled into something that he will enjoy now. When I came across a bin of well loved plastic dinosaurs in the top of his closet, I knew that I had to find a fun way to reuse these prehistoric cuties. We had a couple of succulent plants leftover from a garden that we had created, and I thought it would be fun to transform the dinosaurs into planters for the succulents. This craft was super simple and much easier than I had anticipated. In a few short steps we were finished, and my son’s bedroom was adorned with new quirky planters. He has already received a ton of compliments on them from friends asking where we bought them. Jump over to Inhabitots for the simple directions, and make a couple dinosaur succulent planters for your child’s bedroom.

How to Make an Organic, Vegan Fruit Pizza Dessert

March 19, 2013 6

Spring officially starts tomorrow, to celebrate let’s all make organic, vegan fruit pizza! The mister and I made one over the weekend to celebrate his grandfather’s 98th birthday. It is the perfect treat for the kiddos, a perfect mixture of sweetness with the added benefits of organic fruit. This recipe is super simple to make and will be enjoyed by everyone – read on for the recipe. (I used organic eggs that I had on hand – however, you can use vegan egg replacers instead.)

#1: Gather the Ingredients

For the sugar cookie Crust:

  • 3/4 cup organic vegan butter
  • 3 cups organic sugar
  • 3 organic eggs (or egg replacers)
  • 3 cups organic flour
  • 3/4 tsp. organic salt
  • 3/4 tsp. organic baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp. organic baking powder 

For the Frosting:

  •  8 ounces vegan cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup organic soy condensed milk 
  • 2 cups organic powdered sugar  
  • selection of organic fruit

#2: Make the Sugar Cookie Crust
Cream the vegan butter, sugar and eggs or egg replacers together until combined well. Mix the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder together in a separate bowl, then add slowly to the creamed mixture. Press the sugar cookie crust into your baking dish. Bake at 375° for about 16 minutes or until the crust begins to brown. Let it cool while you make the frosting.

#3: Make the Frosting
 Cream the cream cheese, condensed milk and powdered sugar together until thick and creamy.
  
#4: Add the Toppings and Enjoy
Frost the entire sugar cookie crust and then arrange your fresh fruit to the top in any design that you like. Enjoy!

How to Make Vegan, Organic Marshmallow Peeps for Easter

March 18, 2013 2

If there’s one sweet treat the screams Easter, it’s Peeps. Those cute little brightly colored birds do look adorable peeking out of an Easter basket. However, since they are loaded with artificial colors, flavors and questionable ingredients, and packaged in plastic, they aren’t exactly good for your children or the environment. You can grab a few organic, vegan ingredients and make your own Peeps, to surprise and delight your little ones on Easter morning. Or better yet, jump over to Inhabitots for my vegan Peeps recipe and enjoy it with your kids as an Easter activity, along with decorating your Easter eggs!

Sweet Greens Interviewed for Orlando Family Magazine

March 14, 2013 3

A couple of months ago, I was interviewed by Orlando Family Magazine for a piece of reducing food waste by making small changes that can overall have a large impact environmentally and can save you money too. I am excited to announce the issue is now available on news stands – and you can also read it online here. It has a lot of great ideas to get you started.

7 Creative Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs

March 13, 2013 2

The Easter Bunny is hopping down the trail, and it’s high time to decorate your Easter eggs! Think outside the store bought egg dyeing kit, which is typically loaded with artificial colors and superfluous packaging, and make your eggs look fantastic in a more eco-friendly fashion. If you want your efforts to last indefinitely, we suggest you use these reusable ceramic eggs, which are also an ideal choice for vegans. Jump over to Inhabitots where I feature 7 super creative ways to make your eggs spring to life, and you can make them alongside your kids using supplies that you probably already have on hand.

photo credit Shutterstock via Inhabitots

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