Fish tanks fascinate most kids, but the cost of maintaining an aquarium and the chore of cleaning it aren’t so fabulous. So we’ve created a faux fish tank that combines the beauty of colorful creatures swimming about with the simplicity of a fish-free jar. Your kids can help create a recycled faux fish tank that’s high on imagination and low on algae. This is a simple craft that children can handle with minimal supervisor in an afternoon. You’ll find almost everything that you need to make a faux fish tank in your recycling bin and kids will love displaying it in their bedroom – no live fish necessary. Read my fun step-by-step photo tutorial to learn how to make a fun imagination-building fish tank in four simple steps.
Going green at home can mean many different things. This month, I wanted to focus on the parts of everyday living that most families have to deal with on a regular basis. There are green alternatives to paying your bills, keeping a schedule and getting projects done around the house. Read my article Renting Power Tools and 8 Other Ways to Go Green at Home that I wrote for Earth Day, Every Day at Cascadian Farm to learn how you can rent power tools and 8 other ways to green your home lifestyle.
When Mr. Sweet Greens’ has to work late, Eben and I plan a date night. Tonight is one of those nights and I have a surprise for Eben. I plan on grilling fresh tomato and Swiss sandwiches, mixing up a tangy spiral pasta and veggie salad and packing a couple of homemade brownies into a picnic basket for an impromptu dinner in the park. The park near our home has a huge lake with tons of ducks and other birds – the perfect backdrop, no? I just need to look into the deep-freeze for any leftover bread for the birds.
Do you have date night with your children? What type of activities do you like to do?
One of the greenest habits you can have is to cook and eat at home. Eating organic foods that you prepare from scratch, eliminates packaging waste, and a lot of money. Plus, let’s face it, eating out isn’t cheap! Plus, knowing exactly what we are consuming and picking the freshest, whole ingredients is key. And there is just something sweet and romantic about cooking dinner with your family. The coziness of sharing a meal, while enjoying great conversation with the people you love is fantastic.
Do you cook and eat at home? Or do you prefer to eat out?
Wow. Eben’s spring break starts today, he will be home for nine whole days. Yay! I love spring break. Mr. Sweet Greens will be working. However, Eben and I are excited to take advantage of the time together – most of which will be spent outside, since it is summer-like here in Southern Florida. Do you have special spring break activities planned to share with your children? Are you doing any arts and crafts or baking? Do you have any suggestions for us? While I start to compile my list of fun activities to do, here are a few green things that I have been meaning to share with you:
Fish tanks fascinate most kids, but the cost of maintaining an aquarium and the chore of cleaning it aren’t so fabulous. So we’ve created a faux fish tank that combines the beauty of colorful creatures swimming about with the simplicity of a fish-free jar. Your kids can help create a recycled faux fish tank that’s high on imagination and low on algae. This is a simple craft that children can handle with minimal supervisor in an afternoon. You’ll find almost everything that you need to make a faux fish tank in your recycling bin and kids will love displaying it in their bedroom – no live fish necessary. Read my fun step-by-step photo tutorial to learn how to make a fun imagination-building fish tank in four simple steps.
