Wooden Toys for Kids
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 by Staria in Eco Friendly, Natural
This holiday season, parents will flock to stores to buy all types of gifts for their children. We’ve all seen the videos of parents fighting over the hottest new figurine or doll. This year, shirk the plastic type toys and instead invest in some wooden toys.
Wooden toys were the first type of toys kids knew. [...]
Natural Decorations for the Holidays
Saturday, December 19th, 2009 by Staria in Christmas, Eco Friendly, Natural
We all like to decorate for Christmas. It puts the entire family in the festive mood of the season. Each year, many families purchase new decorations to change the look of our Christmas tree. This year, why not choose to use some natural decorations for your home?
Natural doesn’t mean decorations that look like nuts and [...]
Making Beeswax Candles
Saturday, December 19th, 2009 by Staria in Candles, Eco Friendly, Natural, Traditions
Candle making is a tradition from the Old Country. Hanging wicks and dipping them in wax until the candle is the correct consistency was something we did in art class. Get the family together during the holiday season and teach the kids how to make beeswax candles.
Beeswax candles can be made with beeswax sheets. True [...]
Greener Cleaning for Holidays
Saturday, December 19th, 2009 by Staria in Christmas, Cleaning, Eco Friendly, Natural
As the holidays approach, we want to make sure that our homes are prepared for visitors and family. It brings to mind the spring cleaning frenzy we participate in once winter is over. Now, we are cleaning out the house to make way for holiday decorations, smells, and warm feelings. Here are a few ideas [...]
