Finding gifts for kids that allow you to maintain your values of simplicity and less waste can be a challenge. Here’s a bit of help!
HOLIDAYS
Transform Recycled Jars into Pretty Decor, Candle Holders, or Gift Packaging
Decorative jars and bottles can be upcycled into easy DIY candle holders. Or use them for packaging food gifts for the holiday.
Last Minute Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas They’ll Love
You can pull most of these homemade gift ideas together in under an hour. Perfect for the last minute holiday rush when you still want to go handmade.
Making Gravy from Scratch – It’s Easy to Make at Home and Tastier, Too!
Used to making gravy with a packet or using gravy from a jar? Making gravy from scratch is easy! Here’s how to make gravy from drippings or in an Instant Pot.
How to Make Chocolate-Dipped Sugar Cookies From Scratch
These rolled sugar cookies are easy to make. (You won’t even miss the store bought tube of dough!) Use an embossed rolling pin or dip them in chocolate to make them extra pretty.
Gathering with Friends for Parties, Barbecues, and Picnics — With Less Waste
Hosting a dinner party or other large gathering can take its toll on the environment. From disposable plates and cups to party decor, the trash generated from a single gathering is startling. Here’s how to make some eco-friendly adjustments for more earth-friendly dinner parties, events, and holiday celebrations.
Christmas Party Games: Our Family’s Favorite
Salvage wrapping paper and packaging bits to create a “gift ball” game that just might become a treasured family tradition.