Earth Day Projects and Recipe:

 Happy Earth Day Everyone 

Louisiana: Love the Boot week 

Crew ready to work

Today at the local library we are cleaning up our town in honor of this yearly program celebrating Earth

Some places to get Free trees; 

Loews 

• National Wildlife Federation.
• Arbor Day Foundation Membership.
• Look out for free tree promotions.
• Craigslist.
• Search your own yard.
• Freecycle.
• OfferUp. Get Free Trees from the Government.

Recycle & Reuse :   Home Gardening 

Bird feeder from milk cartons 

 

Recycled Container Gardening  : for those that can't have a regular garden. 

The Environmental Benefits of Gardening

1. Plants Naturally Clean the Air and Ground. ...
2. Reduce Cooling Costs with Well Placed Trees and Shrubs. ...
3. Growing Your Own Food Reduces Carbon Footprints. ...
4. Prevents Soils Erosion. ...
5. Replenishes Nutrients in the Soil. ...
6. Helps to Reduce Noise Pollution. ...
7. Supports Beneficial Insects and Birds.

Earth Day Recipe :  Vegetables Spaghettis 

• 2

  tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 2

  large onions, chopped (2 cups) 
• 4

  medium carrots, chopped (2 cups)
• 4

  cups sliced mushrooms
• 2

  medium green bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
• 4

  cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
• 2

  cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 2

  cans (6 ounces each) Italian-style tomato paste
• 1

  tablespoon sugar
• 1

  teaspoon salt
• 1

  teaspoon fennel seed, crushed, if desired
• 24

  ounces uncooked spaghetti
• Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions and carrots in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Stir in mushrooms and bell peppers.

Spoon vegetables into 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except spaghetti and cheese .

Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.

Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

Happy Earth Day

Today is Earth Day ! So let's have some fun 

Large tin cans 

As a crafter I collect everything! To reuse at a different time. Today it's tin can from my collection box. That I smashed, painted and added to an old board I had . The image is from a sticker pack.

Flower 

The first thing is take the top off and bottom of can. Then I take my can outside and carefully crush it. You can use a tool or a simple step on it. Then paint the can white and seal the bottom. I use white duck tape to seal the bottom edge. Add hanger.  Then add image ,seal.Then fill with flowers. 

Earth day project: bracelet

Happy Earth day! And we are making recycle crafts....

Paper beads DIY 

This is an easy craft for all ages. You can using any type of paper, then cut in strips with scissors. Here's a few types of beads you can make.....

After rolling the beads , let dry. Cover with clear nail polish or modg podg.  And thread on to elastic jewelry cord 

Friendship bracelet from plastic bag

Grab clean plastic bags in assorted colors. Cut into strips and braid. Use a large bead to slide both ends into . Knot to hold.

DIY Seed stater : Recycle & Reuse

 

DIY Seed stater : Recycle & Reuse 

Earth Day is April 22th ! 

All you need is a collection of toilet paper rolls, scissors, potting soil, seed and a waterproof container.

1. Cut the toilet paper roll in half
2. Make four cuts in the roll, 1/3 of the way up
3. Fold in the bottom like you would close a box
4. Fill them with a light potting soil, pack it down with your thumbs.
5. Add your choice of seed, planting to their proper depth.
6. Place the planted pots in a watertight container and give them a good watering. You want to completely soak the paper roll and keep it wet the whole time you are growing.
7. Place your container in a Ziploc bag or cover it with a clear plastic bag. You are creating a small greenhouse, trapping in the moisture, until the seeds sprout.
8. Take off the plastic once your seeds reach the top. They will need air circulation, otherwise, the toilet paper seed pots may mold.

Once the seeds have sprouted and are hardened off, these toilet paper seed pots can be placed directly into the ground and will compost away

Recycle , Renew, Reuse

Let's clean our waterways so they can be used by everyone ! 

It's a day of volunteering with Ul students and staff .

 

We spent the afternoon with others cleaning the  bayou water and around the new boat ramp. So grab your kayak and go have fun in the outdoors. 

Port Barre boat ramp park.....

Coffee Cup Recycled Candle

 

1. Prep your upcycled coffee mugs by washing and drying thoroughly.
2. Grab your Superglue and natural candle wick. Put a drop of super glue on the bottom of the wick’s base. Then place wick base in the center of the mug and let dry. We recommend doing this to make sure the wick stays in place.
3. Melt 12oz of palm wax:

Place sauce pan on stove top, add wax and turn on stove top to medium/high heat.

4. Measure one tablespoon of coffee grounds (or whole beans) (used or unused).
5. Once wax is melted, pour thin layer into mug while holding the wick straight up. We recommend using a funnel while pouring wax to keep from making a mess, cleaning up wax sucks.
   Add a light layer of coffee and then add the rest of the wax. While wax is still wet, add the rest of the coffee and lightly stir coating the coffee in the wax. Make sure beans are not too close to the wick or they will burn when lit!

Tin can craft

Today I am sharing more of my Earth day crafts 

Don't throw away your tin cans. Recycle into great ,fun projects.

With a little paint , plant container.

Hanging macrame plant hanger. With rope and beads. 

Window chimes made from small painted cans, beads, spoons and embroidery hoop