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Celebrate Green Features, May, 2009Welcome to Celebrate GreenTM's feature ideas for May We�re happy to present the following material for you to use in whole or in part in newspaper, magazine or blog articles or on radio or TV. Here's what you'll find in this email: Just a few guidelines: 1. If you use a portion of the article, as a courtesy, please include a link to www.CelebrateGreen.net somewhere in the body or at the end as we have done. 2. If you use the entire article, we'd appreciate it if you would include the following at the end: Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson are mother and daughter and co-authors of Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family, available at www.CelebrateGreen.net 3. If you need more information, would like to interview us about an upcoming holiday or celebration, or would like to ask about custom material, please contact [email protected] or call 425-793-3590 (Pacific time). 4. If you have any suggestions for how to make this material more useful or have an aspect of a particular holiday or celebration you'd like us to write about, email [email protected] Thank you and enjoy! Lynn and Corey Simple, earth-friendly, meaningful crafts for Mother's Day Money is tight right now. But money doesn't have to stand in the way of honoring your mom (and Mother Earth). You can make a beautiful and more importantly, meaningful, gift for Mother's Day. And what mom would not be thrilled to receive an item infused with meaning made by hand from someone she loves? Here are a few ideas. Most cost little to nothing in money or environmental terms because you're rescuing items that often are tossed or left sitting in a closet or drawer.
No doubt you've got bunches of photos lying around from B.D. (Before Digital). One picture ball uses up 20 of them. This is a fun project that takes about a half hour and while a little tricky, once you get the basic idea, they're easy to make. Craft several with different themes--you as a baby, you as a teenager, you and your siblings. Watch how one is made here or see the directions here.
Most moms have a several necklaces from which they can suspend charms. How about adding to mom's collection with a little creative crafting? Any object in which you can punch a hole can be turned into a charm. Think about your mom's talents, work or leisure activities. For a teacher, make a pencil charm. For an artist, one from a tiny paint brush. If she's sentimental, a delicate baby spoon that belonged to you. Artists are using this technique to create amazing and wonderful jewelry from objects that would normally be tossed. One of our favorites is Susan Lenert Kazmer. Here's how to make the watch charm pictured here.
And here's a "charming" container for any small gift
Once this is done, mash down on the top of the can so that the opening is no longer round, but more oval (although you don�t have to do this either if you prefer a perfectly round can). Glue on decorative accents and /or words cut from newspapers or magazines. A quote about mom or simply the words, "I love you, Mom," will work well. If you have a shredder, fill the can with shredded paper (from a magazine to add color if you like). Fill the can leaving just enough room to rest the gift on top. The can later can be filled with flowers and hung outside. Top eco-tips for Mother's Day 1. Don't assume you know what mom wants to do or as a gift. She may prefer a picnic over brunch in a fancy restaurant. 2. When buying gifts, think locally made. 3. Avoid using wrapping paper. Substitute fabric wraps you make yourself from scarves or other fabric you have on hand, or purchase from a mom-owned company like Bobowrap. These can be used over and over again. 4. Give the gift of yourself. Whatever you can do for mom most certainly will be appreciated whether it's washing her car, cleaning her gutters, or sorting and organizing old photos. Find something you can do that costs nothing but your time. Repeat once a month for a year! Top eco-picks for Mother's Day 1. Many moms appreciate receiving gifts that give. Give her a gift card from www.tisbest.com and she can donate to any of more than 300 non-profits. 2. Organic flowers are best for mom and the planet. Order from a local farm or online from www.OrganicBouquet.com 3. If you don't have a store nearby that offers sustainable gifts, try any of these:
Long lead time? Here are some ideas for greening up barbecues and picnics
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Picture frame jewelry holder
Picture ball
