After listening to a MCAF webinar, it struck me that protecting the air our kids breathe can seem so overwhelming that one might feel powerless against the onslaught of information. I am reminded that one individual can, and did, change our nation’s pollution history. Rachel Carson used her extensive scientific knowledge, her prolific writing skills, [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Nature'
The Power Of One
May 18th, 2011 · No Comments · Education, Environment, Family, Health, Inspiration, Sustainable Living
Tags:birds·books·chemicals·children·clean air·Clean Air Act·Kids·MCAF·Moms Clean Air Force·Nature·pesticides·pollution·Rachel Carson·Silent Spring·teaching
Wood Lust To Wear
April 26th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Art, crafts, Design, Eco-Friendly, Family, Fashion, Nature
Let’s just say…moms like jewelry. All kinds. The glittery kind that sparkle in all its small solid rockness on a finger, and the kind that goes with the grain and celebrates the beauty of nature. Designer, Gustav Reyes creates these salvaged wood bracelets by repurposing wood from unusual sources: castoff baseball bats, and maple, walnut [...]
Tags:bracelets·creativity·jewelry·Mother’s Day·Nature·repurpose·salvaged wood·spring·wood
Nest Of The Day: Bee Bundles
February 24th, 2011 · 5 Comments · Design, Garden, Nature
When I saw the images of these amazing bee cocoons made from carefully layered delicate flower petals, I just had to share them with you. These flower nests were discovered in Turkey. The bees use 3 different types of flowers to construct their pods: Geranium, Flax, and Sun Roses. The process of crafting the colorful [...]
DIY Eco-Gifts For The Nature Lover on Your Holiday List
December 18th, 2010 · 1 Comment · crafts, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Health, Holidays, Knitting, Nature
Do you know someone who needs to connect intimately with nature every day? Besides enjoying a healthy dose of the outdoors, what more could a nature lover need? While they are enjoying all of nature’s beauty, they need to stay safe. Here are DIY gifts to keep your nature lover safe on the trail: 1. [...]
Tags:A-Z gift guide·camping·DIY·first-aid·gifts·hiking·holiday·Knitting·Nature
Close To The Nest
July 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Art, Design, DIY, Inspiration, Knitting, Nature
I recently published an article, For Every Bird An Empty Nest: A Knitted Nest To Make with the knitting pattern for the nest above, and a peek into my feelings about my own empty nest. While in the process of creating that post, I came across so many vibrant images of nests, both real and [...]
10 Modern Birdhouses
April 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Art, decor, Design, Eco-Friendly, Garden, Green Home, Nature, Shopping
Pre-fab homes are all the rage in the eco-modern design world. Want to dabble in modern architecture and pre-fab homes? Why not start with a modern birdhouse? In a recent post Get Busy Building Birdhouses, the plans are provided for making your own birdhouses/birdfeeders. While it is wonderful to create birdhouses from scratch…CLICK HERE FOR MORE Image: modernbirdhouses.com
Tags:birdhouses·birds·decor·Garden·modern design·Nature·prefab
6 Reasons To Make a Chandelier for the Birds
January 7th, 2010 · No Comments · crafts, Education, Garden, Green Home, Nature
Want a free ticket to a natural outdoor theatre for your whole family? Just feed the birds and let their beauty entertain you all winter long. Why bird watch? 1. Connect with nature It is a well-documented fact that wildlife can help people feel connected to nature. 2. Gain knowledge Ornithology can be an endless learning [...]
Tags:animals·bird feeding·birds·crafts·Garden·green home·Inspiration·Nature
