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Child’s Play: How to Make Your Own Natural Play Dough

July 15, 2020 6
Child's Play: How to Make Your Own Natural Play Dough
Ingredients:
  • 1 c. organic flour
  • 1 tbsp. organic vegetable oil
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. salt
  • 2 tsp. organic cream of tartar
  • natural food colorants

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly until ball forms. Knead until smooth. (Please do not eat, yuck!)

These organic playdough balls are great to package as birthday party favors or stocking stuffers.

HOW TO: Fuse Recycled Plastic Bags Into A Bag or a Bib!

July 14, 2020 2
 
Do you have a million plastic bags under your kitchen sink or stuffed into a drawer? Yes? Today, I will show you a great use for them – plastic fusing. Once the plastic is fused, it is transformed into an amazing handmade craft supply that can be used to make wallets, clutches, bags, bibs…the list is endless.

What you will need:

  • Plastic bags (the thinner the better)
  • Recycled copier paper
  • Iron
  • Scissors
  • A well-ventilated area

Now, check out this great video at Etsy Labs to get started. 

Isn’t that cool? 

Have you ever made anything with fused plastic? I would love to see it.

Green Wedding Tips: 6 Ways to Have an Eco-Friendly Farm Wedding

July 13, 2020 3

Do you love the outdoors and envision your wedding day in a meadow full of wildflowers overlooking a rustic barn? Me too! Wait I am already married. Ha! If I were to get married again (to the same man, of course!) I would definitely consider a beautiful organic farm for my wedding day destination. I can’t think of a more charming place to marry your best friend, while surrounded by the ones you love. If getting married on a farm is on your wishlist, read on for a few ideas to consider:

  • Select local vendors to provide organic foods and wildflower bouquets.
  • Instead of having a full dinner reception, have an organic dessert reception. Serve several different types of organic homemade pies, cakes, cookies, and fruit with dip. I did this at my wedding and it was a fun alternative and very affordable too!
  • Choose organic live centerpieces that you can take home and plant in your garden or give to guests as favors.
  • Have a large table staged with photos of your parents, grandparents, great grandparents, and other family members’ weddings? I did this at my own wedding and it was a hit, it was a great way to celebrate grandparents and other family members that had passed away. We also included photos of our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents at their own weddings – it was like a trip down memory lane. 
  • Serve fresh organic juice, limeade, and lemonade in large glass jars.
  • Provide your guests with a delicious organic medley of fruit in a hemp tote as a favor.
Would you consider having your wedding at a farm?

Green Nosh: Vegan Blueberry Muffin Recipe

July 13, 2020 1

We’ve discussed before how blueberries are excellent at fighting free radicals! Not to mention they slow down age-related mental illnesses, lower your chance of getting a UTI, and reduces cancers and heart disease. So, what are you waiting for, make some vegan blueberry muffins stat! 

Ingredients:

  • 2 c. organic whole-wheat flour

  • 1/3 c. organic sugar

  • 2 tsp. organic baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp. salt

  • 1 c. organic soy milk

  • 1/4 c. vegan Earth Balance spread

  • Egg replacer for 1 egg

  • 1 tsp. organic lemon juice

  • 1 c. organic blueberries

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400° and lightly grease a muffin pan. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the soy milk, vegan Smart Balance, egg replacer, and lemon juice and stir until well mixed.

Gently fold in the blueberries, then spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until muffins are golden brown.

Enjoy! 

A Blueberry A Day, Keeps The Doctor Away

July 12, 2020 1

Blueberries are excellent at fighting free radicals. You may be asking, “free what”? Free radicals.

Free radicals are responsible for aging, tissue damage, and possibly some diseases. Not to mention, they are packed with antioxidants, phytonutrients, potassium, and vitamin C. This is why you need blueberries in your diet – try to eat at least a 1/2 cup a day.
Blueberries are great at:

  • Slowing age-related mental illnesses
  • Lowering your chance of Urinary Tract Infections
  • Reducing cancers and heart disease
What is your favorite superfood?
 
P.S. I have an amazing vegan blueberry muffin recipe here! You might really, really enjoy it! 
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