We’ve made several renditions of these little walnut shell boats over the past couple of years and they’re always a hit in our house! We use materials we have lying around the house — sticks, scrap fabric and a batch…
How to Make a Snail Habitat
Garden land snails are so easy to take care of and make great pets. They’re low-maintenance, enjoy being handled (see notes below on safety) and can be really interesting to observe! Although commonly grouped together, snails are actually not insects—…
DIY Naturally Dyed Flower Play Dough
It’s no secret that we love making our own play dough, and this beautiful Spring flower play dough is definitely a favorite! We’ll be using our basic go-to salt dough recipe as a base, then adding beet powder to naturally…
DIY Nature Salt Dough Heart Valentines
Here’s one of my favorite easy and low waste valentines ideas that you can make using homemade salt dough and small nature items. These valentines are so easy to make using items that you likely already have in your home….
How to Host an Eco-Friendly Galentine’s Day Party
We’ve made a lot of changes this season in our household on our journey towards lowering our waste. When I decided to throw this year’s Galentine’s Day party, I knew that sustainability was something I wanted to focus on. Throwing…
DIY Gnome Peg Doll Necklace Valentines
I’m a big fan of giving non-candy valentines and love when we can give something handmade that can be used and cherished. I’ve been on a felting and sewing spree lately, and making peg dolls has also been on my…
