tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139846362024-03-07T06:14:57.479-08:00TreeHuggerz BlogUpdates about the TreeHuggerz website and general musings on life.Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-53696148456046936192011-10-11T20:13:00.000-07:002011-10-11T20:13:07.817-07:00Been Away<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hello out there, I'm back to posting and updating the Treehuggerz website. The past two years have been challenging as we cared for grandma until her death in August of this year. She suffered from Alzheimer's Disease and cancer. My energy is slowing coming back and my motivation for my online projects is returning. Please let me know what green issues you would like discussed.</div>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-21127748730648747532010-01-01T00:01:00.000-08:002010-01-01T00:18:53.260-08:00Welcome 2010!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1B6QQFx5hxMjxQyd6Qb8E7rXep890ldFQgSv9mS7xBZbrg6X7EwHWMC_BWi1gEu2qZGbUPLjxLP6T_q8gtR8Kq1VfkGsYLa1b1XBscRjNC7PdXj20PTLAkjJ_sWpkqy3sJxt/s1600-h/champagneCN_0554.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1B6QQFx5hxMjxQyd6Qb8E7rXep890ldFQgSv9mS7xBZbrg6X7EwHWMC_BWi1gEu2qZGbUPLjxLP6T_q8gtR8Kq1VfkGsYLa1b1XBscRjNC7PdXj20PTLAkjJ_sWpkqy3sJxt/s320/champagneCN_0554.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421682842143852802" border="0" /></a><br />Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. ~Benjamin FranklinMarvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-10050820641920702082009-12-24T02:53:00.001-08:002009-12-24T03:07:39.990-08:00Happy Holidays 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-V4QHpVFs-e-7QUxWpJgGAR0VNY8yvEg_4ZTWAbUlpOE_cc-0hZCKCutrTWsmg07DvTXq-iFC100zOWy12tT8FcHIChzqx0kBqWK9tk3rcwdmcVXqN5sNpZ4JHcjWzHmhTx-/s1600-h/kklineup2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-V4QHpVFs-e-7QUxWpJgGAR0VNY8yvEg_4ZTWAbUlpOE_cc-0hZCKCutrTWsmg07DvTXq-iFC100zOWy12tT8FcHIChzqx0kBqWK9tk3rcwdmcVXqN5sNpZ4JHcjWzHmhTx-/s320/kklineup2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418756051409394546" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);font-family:times new roman;" >The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);font-family:times new roman;" >the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. <br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);font-family:times new roman;" >~Burton Hillis</span></a>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-85956719500014442302009-01-01T01:56:00.000-08:002009-01-01T02:00:14.192-08:00Happy New Year 2009!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiAgqAYPt1xJXXIU6-d4lal5b2bb6tPD0Xlpvt0T1rbJsRUJNSBwar-botJZxCTVK6Lse7t3AAmcRGQxIRDiHGKQm7BHbv2jspYAQus4wU-r8T_VUvYD1mzLgkGejhuXlwrvP/s1600-h/mf189.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiAgqAYPt1xJXXIU6-d4lal5b2bb6tPD0Xlpvt0T1rbJsRUJNSBwar-botJZxCTVK6Lse7t3AAmcRGQxIRDiHGKQm7BHbv2jspYAQus4wU-r8T_VUvYD1mzLgkGejhuXlwrvP/s320/mf189.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286262827642753586" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. </span><br />~Oprah WinfreyMarvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-61991825326332215222008-12-24T01:06:00.000-08:002008-12-24T01:23:32.603-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJfaGwHxbSu6ll_EyI20ZtmPQ6KgQDE9fTjkl12NzF0pXTWKOIGD1r_E4ZJJOdgwoALRBA8-AVYCB3xLwQ45kR5_wp1Ij9FWvRfu_o040kNVWUZpwRtinR5kdMLQpx4T0iW2e/s1600-h/winterplant.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJfaGwHxbSu6ll_EyI20ZtmPQ6KgQDE9fTjkl12NzF0pXTWKOIGD1r_E4ZJJOdgwoALRBA8-AVYCB3xLwQ45kR5_wp1Ij9FWvRfu_o040kNVWUZpwRtinR5kdMLQpx4T0iW2e/s320/winterplant.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283284698633609010" border="0" /></a><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">Remember this December, that love weighs more than gold!</span></p><span class="title">~ Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.morguefile.com/">Morguefile.com</a></span><br /></span>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-84710003994232415802008-06-15T02:12:00.000-07:002008-06-15T02:27:23.967-07:00Happy Father's Day 2008!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaXRUw9yc5ZGDoi-osutTLMrT4wjyrBv0f-kj1uAMecNGAdir_RivKtFGQnxQFEFG8YqD033KtNQd7zl-bamHf0SFnGzAADHFaNImIqW35dnOiBoV9QydMMHz8xtI6GWVjVzyi/s1600-h/dadlynjack__46_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaXRUw9yc5ZGDoi-osutTLMrT4wjyrBv0f-kj1uAMecNGAdir_RivKtFGQnxQFEFG8YqD033KtNQd7zl-bamHf0SFnGzAADHFaNImIqW35dnOiBoV9QydMMHz8xtI6GWVjVzyi/s320/dadlynjack__46_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212037083456868354" border="0" /></a><br /><b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />By Anonymous<br /><br /></b> 4 years: My Daddy can do anything!<br />7 years: My Dad knows a lot…a whole lot.<br />8 years: My father does not know quite everything.<br />12 years: Oh well, naturally Father does not know that either.<br />14 years: Oh, Father? He is hopelessly old-fashioned.<br />21 years: Oh, that man-he is out of date!<br />25 years: He knows a little bit about it, but not much.<br />30 years: I must find out what Dad thinks about it.<br />35 years: Before we decide, we will get Dad's idea first.<br />50 years: What would Dad have thought about that?<br />60 years: My Dad knew literally everything!<br />65 years: I wish I could talk it over with Dad once more.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.morguefile.com/">Morguefile.com</a></span>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-67804570429435466422008-05-10T16:06:00.000-07:002008-05-10T16:11:22.407-07:00Happy Mother's Day 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoh8249k3ADYv3oI6oQBQu72vZYVzoJ4agIu2c00x-LRcrsaPJixgTcq1WMTcY0GBKCR6CLX4ebVs3MJn1CThyphenhyphenIVzr0eUlbwMV9sQmOdoRlXCXPdYKrwGdbZkVoWwImft_FtXO/s1600-h/sadnessCN_1570_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoh8249k3ADYv3oI6oQBQu72vZYVzoJ4agIu2c00x-LRcrsaPJixgTcq1WMTcY0GBKCR6CLX4ebVs3MJn1CThyphenhyphenIVzr0eUlbwMV9sQmOdoRlXCXPdYKrwGdbZkVoWwImft_FtXO/s320/sadnessCN_1570_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198890065300988514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">My mom is a neverending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune. ~Graycie Harmon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.morguefile.com">Morgufile.com</a></span>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-50714039598477353832007-12-25T04:11:00.000-08:002007-12-25T04:53:53.650-08:00Happy Holidays 2007<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc-fB7QatpHsTq1kDDZud8i29o29ORBBT8LmKxDH9to7hk42b-i_z0f3WrhlAJeFQV0sqTGGaklGUEBdhEhbNFlNrgTJW_Gx_UqmgHZV0lytRP0dmUC3vfk1aB7DSLeBjUkU9/s1600-h/MUChristmastree_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc-fB7QatpHsTq1kDDZud8i29o29ORBBT8LmKxDH9to7hk42b-i_z0f3WrhlAJeFQV0sqTGGaklGUEBdhEhbNFlNrgTJW_Gx_UqmgHZV0lytRP0dmUC3vfk1aB7DSLeBjUkU9/s320/MUChristmastree_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5147891648061853842" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0); font-family: times new roman;font-size:180%;" >Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. </span><br />~Washington Irving</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.morguefile.com/">Morguefile.com</a></span>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-59878131591270960152007-11-21T21:37:00.000-08:002007-11-21T21:43:53.403-08:00Happy Thanksgiving 2007<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHsqO-cmg_3qWoTRs-I61trT779Wm-bqL8l85UQ80Z-vfobK6NQcZfNcZa0BoG65d0nxVPUc5E8T8GALSpTTSZ0w2saIgkeETfItcOi1Vb0-aZy3JNOmIE3n2LSdhVdPcXnoh/s1600-h/HayPumpkins.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHsqO-cmg_3qWoTRs-I61trT779Wm-bqL8l85UQ80Z-vfobK6NQcZfNcZa0BoG65d0nxVPUc5E8T8GALSpTTSZ0w2saIgkeETfItcOi1Vb0-aZy3JNOmIE3n2LSdhVdPcXnoh/s320/HayPumpkins.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135535454736044066" border="0" /></a>A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue,<br />but the parent of all the other virtues. ~Cicero<br /><br /></div>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-64398233041345120172007-08-27T01:58:00.000-07:002007-08-27T02:18:01.123-07:00Back To School 2007This week we'll join the ranks of the back-to-school crowd. DD is 5 and starting virtual public school. I'm feeling excited but also a bit nervous about this new adventure. Even though she will be taught at home, we are a part of Connections Academy in Oregon and our first day of school is August 29th. This was a compromise between her father (public school) and I (unschooling). I'll give my feedback as we progress through the school year.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ATTENTION:</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.mattel.com/safety/us/">Toy Recall from Mattel</a> -there are issues with lead paint and magnets<br /><br /><br /><strong>TreeHuggerz Archives<br /></strong><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/archives/School_Shopping.html">School Shopping: Less is better for your wallet and your kids</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/archives/Back2school.html">Back to School Clothes Shopping<br /></a><br /><br /><strong>TreeHuggerz Freebies<br /></strong><a href="http://www.connectionsacademy.com/">Connections Academy</a><br />Virtual public school that only costs an internet connection. All course materials are provided. If you qualify they may even provide a computer. Not available in all states, see web site for current information. DD is starting kindergarten through Connections Academy this year in Oregon. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page">Project Gutenberg<br /></a>Free ebook downloads, many available in over 50 different languages and in various formats, including audio. From classics to fairy tales to text books you'll find something to interest every member of your household. Volunteers and contributions needed.<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.kids-space.org/">International Kids Space</a><br />A non-profit educational organization for kids of all nations. It's a link-free site with creative activities for children 13 years old and under. Contributions are always welcome and can be done via <a href="http://www.helping.org/">Helping.org</a>.Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-76648259386329199292007-07-29T15:40:00.000-07:002007-07-29T18:14:08.618-07:00Update -July 2007<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNARwt7-GkkPxa4kQEOuEy1JDHDVGmdXQ7lMCA3gixBzw3ecv9HPpJjqG7Nm1ITinE_llg75bF4PKrGKY_3v4_C3ahVo0br0HyHmAJ9ep6JYaaArrp-ah3JlthLfWhoiObGoRm/s1600-h/233496_low.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092753456614453602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNARwt7-GkkPxa4kQEOuEy1JDHDVGmdXQ7lMCA3gixBzw3ecv9HPpJjqG7Nm1ITinE_llg75bF4PKrGKY_3v4_C3ahVo0br0HyHmAJ9ep6JYaaArrp-ah3JlthLfWhoiObGoRm/s320/233496_low.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> After a break from the internet in general and a battle with a computer virus, I'm back to the blog. This posting is all about arts and crafts. As a mother and caregiver for a Grandma with dementia, I'm always looking for fun activities everyone can enjoy. The homemade clay recipe below is full of texture and a creative activity for kids over 3 years of age. </span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Sand Clay</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">2 cups sand<br />1 cup water<br />1 cup cornstarch</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Mix in a pot over low heat until thickened. Allow to cool and mold as desired. This is not an edible clay. Decorate with treasures from the beach. Air dry for a day or two. Finished projects can be painted. </span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>New TreeHuggerz Articles<br /></strong></span><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/Tips.html"><span style="color:#000000;">Tips</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> -Inexpensive Craft Ideas For Kids</span><br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/Herbals.html"><span style="color:#000000;">Herbs</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> -Tasteful Tarragon<br /></span><br /><p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">TreeHuggerz Freebie<br /></span></strong><a href="http://freeebookminers.com/ebook-description.php?id=100"><span style="color:#000000;">33 Interesting Craft eBooks</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> -Free download in a zipped file. Must have a PDF reader to view them (also free) and can be shared with friends. Many have ideas for gifts and a few projects suitable for kids. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Sampling of the titles:<br />Homemade Air Fresheners<br />Making Homemade Paper<br />Natural Plant Dyes: Dyeing Wool<br />Trash Art<br />How to Make Homemade Cat Food</span></p>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-86537666654437381142007-06-16T01:16:00.000-07:002007-06-16T20:11:40.665-07:00Happy Father's Day 2007!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMcHyPIP-wHJnr3_5dBpyi4P0jB6wJmUzM1hv1LK89BCay0FAGK5kukVFp-u4ciEe43JpPqkV3eoS5XUALfjHWNEYFQNeTRuRKXmUGwP-PH-ebeY6B4OxIIlokD1ybbARPjh6/s1600-h/sum2006_041_500.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076859672544461554" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMcHyPIP-wHJnr3_5dBpyi4P0jB6wJmUzM1hv1LK89BCay0FAGK5kukVFp-u4ciEe43JpPqkV3eoS5XUALfjHWNEYFQNeTRuRKXmUGwP-PH-ebeY6B4OxIIlokD1ybbARPjh6/s400/sum2006_041_500.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I felt something impossible for me to explain in words. Then, when they took her away, it hit me. I got scared all over again and began to feel giddy. Then it came to me... I was a father.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">~Nat King Cole</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.morguefile.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Morguefile.com</span></a> </span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-21757085975196957522007-06-16T00:50:00.000-07:002007-06-16T01:16:27.037-07:00Herbal Soap Making Question<p>While going through feedback for TreeHuggerz, I found an email from S. who is looking for herbal soap information. Her question and my response are below. Since I don't make soap, my answer is more the result of online research than personal experience. If any of you talented readers have recipes or tips to share, please comment on this post.<br /><br /><strong>Question:<br /></strong>"...would love some helpful hints in incorporating herbs into soap making...have a niece with eczema and she desperately wants to find some thing natural that will help...so do I...how can I add and get the full benefit of chickweed/marigold into a soap?"<br /><br /><strong>Answer:<br /></strong>From what I've found online, it pays to add essential oils in addition to finely powdered, dried herbs. If you like a bit of texture and visual interest in your soap, then throw in some dried marigold petals.<br /><br />Soap Making Resources:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.teachsoap.com/askam.html">TeachSoap.com</a> - The Soap Making FAQ on this site is fantastic and you can ask the expert, Anne-Marie, your questions if they haven't already been answered.<br /><br /><a href="http://waltonfeed.com/old/soap/soapreci.html">WaltonFeed.com</a> - These are old-fashioned soap recipes that I thought you might like.<br /><br /><a href="http://members.aol.com/oelaineo/directions.html">Soap Recipes</a> - Free recipes and directions condensed from Elaine White's book, 'Soap Recipes: Seventy tried-and-true ways to make modern soap with herbs, beeswax and vegetable oils.'<br /><br /><a href="http://www.greensense.com/ZENDA.HTM">Zenda's Homemade Soap and Beauty Recipes</a> - Lots of helpful tips in addition to recipes.<br /><br /><br /><strong>New TreeHuggerz Articles</strong><br /><a href="http://treehuggerz.org/Herbals.html">Indoor Organic Herb Garden</a><br /><a href="http://treehuggerz.org/Tips.html">What You Need To Know When Planting A Tree</a> </p>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-76974658962452427292007-05-12T15:20:00.000-07:002007-05-12T21:51:24.196-07:00Happy Mother's Day 2007<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMtNwR4zh4MVP5Xv2fwTJznRlZPEhS3GZr8dEIkStYE5ORsL2EjhA7K1tnRpCRNsQ7VG7HlJwQwdoVPo04TfRUFz3IOnUkNOSqinBZ7Qo5cs1nK3g40NgS7k95shmzxaIsdG_/s1600-h/mom_feet_500.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5063877896772912306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMtNwR4zh4MVP5Xv2fwTJznRlZPEhS3GZr8dEIkStYE5ORsL2EjhA7K1tnRpCRNsQ7VG7HlJwQwdoVPo04TfRUFz3IOnUkNOSqinBZ7Qo5cs1nK3g40NgS7k95shmzxaIsdG_/s320/mom_feet_500.jpg" border="0" /></a> Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.<br />~Lin Yutang<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="left">Photo courtesy of sxc.hu<br /><br /><br /></p><p align="left"><br /><strong>TreeHuggerz New Articles</strong><br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/Tips.html">Make an Easy and Elegant Birdbath</a><br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/Herbals.html">An English Cottage Garden</a><br /><br /><strong>TreeHuggerz Freebies<br /></strong>Check out the following links for organic savings online and by coupon.<br /><a href="http://www.organiccoupons.org">Organic Coupons</a><br /><a href="http://www.couponcraze.com">Coupon Craze</a><br /><a href="http://www.mambosprouts.com/">Mambo Sprouts</a> </p>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-80404376838447896222007-04-21T02:08:00.000-07:002007-06-16T01:15:03.661-07:00Happy Earth Day 2007<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSviEwJFs47GU9UP-I84NX-pVOn6h8aFV_UKIHzUx1EjguG8k_Ls9D9nc9BnORFr9T54gq48yjKdj3x1MeuWDt5F3h2E7VuxAh912OfOX_wPegH1pXtlzyXZfze8oI66Oe3s3t/s1600-h/EarthinHands.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5055806733966920386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSviEwJFs47GU9UP-I84NX-pVOn6h8aFV_UKIHzUx1EjguG8k_Ls9D9nc9BnORFr9T54gq48yjKdj3x1MeuWDt5F3h2E7VuxAh912OfOX_wPegH1pXtlzyXZfze8oI66Oe3s3t/s320/EarthinHands.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">We are all crew.<br />~Marshall McLuhan, 1964</span><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left">The <a href="http://treehuggerz.org/map.html">TreeHuggerz archive</a> has some ideas on how you can celebrate Earth Day everyday! Currently we have a list of 96 small things you can do to go green.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /><strong>New TreeHuggerz Articles</strong><br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/Tips.html">Tips</a> -Free Homemade Dog Food Recipes<br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/Herbals.html">Herbs</a> -How to Plan an Herb Garden<br /><br />There are three new TreeHuggerz <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/treehuggerz">Cafe Press</a> items showcasing original art by my daughter, age five. Her colorful butterfly family design is perfect for your little one.</div><div align="left"><br /><strong>TreeHuggerz Freebies </strong><br /><a href="http://www.10000thoughts.com/">10,000 Thoughts</a> - Send and/or receive good thoughts.<br /><a href="http://www.urth.tv/">Urth.tv</a> - Social networking with an eco theme.<br /><a href="http://divinecaroline.com/browse/neighborhood-and-world/">Divine Caroline</a> - Women's online community where you are encouraged to participate in what matters to you and your life.</div>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-73531703607474208812007-03-30T03:36:00.000-07:002007-03-30T04:11:37.125-07:00My Blog Log Giveaway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWT5jbikX3wppwui45nNR12ZX3JxrlCocSW3hzCLONYBRapSbHDgkPRFmm0Lcy0xmDaA7Tc0sQRUzIyoQ2nQSNkDGkzIkfa3HllCnaciU_1nczxJ0eUmyzfcP9wi6bsYemSls/s1600-h/Cannon_Pixma_Printer.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047672026842053378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWT5jbikX3wppwui45nNR12ZX3JxrlCocSW3hzCLONYBRapSbHDgkPRFmm0Lcy0xmDaA7Tc0sQRUzIyoQ2nQSNkDGkzIkfa3HllCnaciU_1nczxJ0eUmyzfcP9wi6bsYemSls/s320/Cannon_Pixma_Printer.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This contest is courtesy of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Broc</span> at <a href="http://www.existentialventures.com/mybloglog-giveaway/">Existential Ventures.com</a>. You must join his community at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MyBlogLog</span> to enter and he has other ways to earn more entries, like posting about his contest on your blog. The winner will be randomly chosen once his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">MyBlogLog</span> community reaches 500 members. At the time of this post, there are 69 members.</div><br /><div><br />The prize is a Canon Photo Printer <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Pixma</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">iP</span>1700, valued at $49.99</div><br /><div>The photo above is an example of the printer, not an actual photo of the prize.</div><div> </div><div>Best of luck to all who enter!<br /></div><div></div><br /><div></div>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-10857338956674315162007-03-26T12:06:00.001-07:002007-03-26T12:06:38.214-07:00Check out Five for Fighting<FONT id=role_document face=Arial color=#000000 size=2> <DIV>Watch an online music video or upload one to help raise money for charity. <A href="http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/">Five for Fighting</A> </DIV></FONT><BR><BR><BR><DIV><FONT style="color: black; font: normal 10pt ARIAL, SAN-SERIF;"><HR style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at <A title="http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000339" href="http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000339" target="_blank"><B>AOL.com</B></A>. </FONT></DIV>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-66568750415194458262007-03-03T01:36:00.000-08:002007-03-03T02:17:27.584-08:00Lavender Love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lavender-love.com/marvel"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlMrLupwFcrsBGmlKv3mRQu20jB6AmdUWQn5sXzsBVs2IKWSUNH9znqCiI8v1dOmZITI3C7G9UVi_kRQpQFPD9phEn2IU_aYV3M2xyyY1I3qnBpLihdkhMskDPsVDwfxX91CB/s200/karpati_059_125.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5037631087431659714" border="0" /></a><span>Spring is almost here and it's time for new beginnings at TreeHuggerz. One new addition is the <a href="http://www.lavender-love.com/marvel">Lavender Love</a> company as an affiliate. From essential oils to pet toys they have a vast selection of products for your home. Cooking with lavender is something I'd like to try and their selection has given me inspiration. Culinary lavender, Herbs de Provence (7 herb blend includes lavender) and teas are available for adding a gourmet flair to your recipes. Please enjoy the article below from lavender expert, Jenny Bishop. </span><span>She has some good ideas on how to use lavender with whole grains</span><span>.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />New TreeHuggerz Articles</span><br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/tips.html">How Patience and Faith Can Create A Happy Wallet For You</a><br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/herbals.html">Top Six Natural Energy Boosters</a><br /><br /><p><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:130%;" ><b class="titler">Cooking with Culinary Lavender</b></span><br />by <b class="author">Jenny Bishop</b></p><p>Have you tried whole grains with culinary lavender? Whole grains are making a comeback, and their advantages in terms of health and environmental conservancy are well known. However, to many palates accustomed to refined flour, whole grains seem tasteless and heavy. By using our Culinary Lavender, you can create healthy, satisfying meals that taste - and smell - delicious. Adding Lavender Lemon Pepper or Italian Seasoning with Lavender to your whole grains is the key to making nutritious meals that your entire family will love. </p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why are Whole Grains So Beneficial?</span> </p><p>Natural grains consist of three parts - the germ, the bran, and the endosperm. White rice, flour, and other refined grains are made by processing endosperm and discarding the bran and germ. The endosperm consists almost entirely of starch, while minerals, vitamins, proteins, and other healthy substances are found in the bran and germ. Although the endosperm has a milder taste and softer texture, adding culinary lavender to whole grains makes them just as appealing as refined grains - or even more so! </p><p>Using Culinary Lavender to interest your family in whole grains is also environmentally friendly. Nearly one third of every bushel of grain is discarded in the refining process. By using whole grains, you are extending the usefulness of every acre of grain that is planted. </p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">What does Culinary Lavender Add to Your Meal?</span> </p><p>Culinary Lavender looks and smells wonderful, but it also does more than just make whole grains more appetizing. Culinary Lavender has been known since Roman times for its soothing and healing properties. A pinch of Italian Seasoning with Lavender in your rice can relieve dizziness, or some Lavender Lemon Pepper mixed with whole grain flour for a fish batter can ease the pain of headaches as well as tasting great. </p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">How Can I Use Culinary Lavender with Whole Grains?</span> </p><p>Here are some suggestions for using Culinary Lavender while cooking with whole grains: </p><p>· Add Italian Seasoning with Lavender to homemade whole grain pastas, or use it to spice up your spaghetti sauce when cooking store bought whole grain pasta. </p><p>· Bake whole wheat breads with a touch of Culinary Lavender, to add a hint of alluring flavor to your loaves. </p><p>· Sprinkle Lavender Lemon Pepper over your stone-ground whole grain grits in the morning. </p><p>· Make a spicy topping for your whole wheat bread using a mixture of garlic, olive oil, and Italian Seasoning with Lavender. </p><p>· Use whole grain flour mixed with Lavender Lemon Pepper as a batter dip for fried vegetables, fish, and chicken fingers. </p><p>· Crush some Culinary Lavender with raw sugar, and sprinkle it over your whole grain oatmeal for breakfast.</p><p><br /></p> <p><b>About The Author</b><br />Jenny Bishop teaches many culinary classes with the use of culinary lavender and is one of the judges for the Lavender Gourmet Recipe Contests hosted throughout the year by Lavender-n-Things. For free lavender recipes visit <a href="http://www.lavendernthings.com/" target="new">www.lavendernthings.com</a>. </p>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-84202194522101152432007-02-13T21:18:00.000-08:002007-02-13T21:31:08.814-08:00Happy Valentine's Day 2007<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtYOT8lVoXyAmpEpZtYM6iC26q__CRO0mvxrvNVmgj3EU2ziC8eaAKaXCgUsguLjO7ocbblGl5YjDBuBbMGs4rAs-k12Y2Swmy-EJXvyNjs7RcKhyIJkJnWdXvQdKnEDUcZbu/s1600-h/Valentin_s_Day_IMG_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtYOT8lVoXyAmpEpZtYM6iC26q__CRO0mvxrvNVmgj3EU2ziC8eaAKaXCgUsguLjO7ocbblGl5YjDBuBbMGs4rAs-k12Y2Swmy-EJXvyNjs7RcKhyIJkJnWdXvQdKnEDUcZbu/s320/Valentin_s_Day_IMG_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031258049889665058" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time,<br />destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end.<br />~Author Unknown </div>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-26786288013372896432007-02-04T03:58:00.001-08:002007-02-04T03:58:18.098-08:00Marlo Quinn Company Update<FONT id=role_document face=Arial color=#000000 size=2> <DIV>Marlo Quinn is closed for business, apparently since February 1, 2007. I found out yesterday morning and have been cleaning up my links all over the web. There don't seem to be any details and the site is GONE. There is a rumor of the company being bankrupt posted in one of the MySpace Groups but there is no way for me to verify that at the moment. Marlo Quinn was a young business but I really felt they had the potential to be a profitable enterprise.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>If you are owed merchandise or refunds from the Marlo Quinn Company, please go to the website below.</DIV> <DIV>They have information on how to file complaints and offer an opportunity to tell your story.</DIV> <DIV><A href="http://www.freewebs.com/marloquinnproblems/">http://www.freewebs.com/marloquinnproblems/</A></DIV></FONT>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-81896970586194859472006-12-31T23:22:00.000-08:002006-12-31T23:30:28.489-08:00Happy 2007!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FoEhGwsNVcf31V2V7Y8NoQZKp3gVsb9J1OgbxhFJXldDUyEWlfD3uVYk3yfCn_2Sh4t9w9ZdnC6k_yyTRZk8XfuZFwRh-adRk_BsFO47qj38FUdUMXk0D324o7tpfnrA2InG/s1600-h/NLights_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FoEhGwsNVcf31V2V7Y8NoQZKp3gVsb9J1OgbxhFJXldDUyEWlfD3uVYk3yfCn_2Sh4t9w9ZdnC6k_yyTRZk8XfuZFwRh-adRk_BsFO47qj38FUdUMXk0D324o7tpfnrA2InG/s320/NLights_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5014959778457849426" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Northern Lights Photo Courtesy of <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">Stock.xchnge</a></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" >Here's to the days of good will, cold weather, and warm hearts.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">~ New Year's Toast</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.sxc.hu/"></a></span>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-35310335654017934032006-12-25T03:45:00.000-08:002006-12-25T03:53:26.457-08:00Happy Holidays 2006<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRLjpVSSRBrIhQiu1TcptpCFzgmdfIooQydF-gGGEqBfGptIeA-or_IL5-Gz9xEyphgKSAT866XTkRBOkR59q0qGdMEWjet3Nc4oV3QkissCZDVxbAyyiX9cSBBg2FdxzO-GJ/s1600-h/667788_150.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRLjpVSSRBrIhQiu1TcptpCFzgmdfIooQydF-gGGEqBfGptIeA-or_IL5-Gz9xEyphgKSAT866XTkRBOkR59q0qGdMEWjet3Nc4oV3QkissCZDVxbAyyiX9cSBBg2FdxzO-GJ/s200/667788_150.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5012430145810811794" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.</span><br />~ Calvin CoolidgeMarvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-84525826225731268252006-11-23T02:50:00.000-08:002006-11-23T02:56:15.379-08:00Happy Thanksgiving 2006!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/892/1707/1600/196941/gourds_L.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/892/1707/320/3228/gourds_L.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Thanksgiving comes to us out of the prehistoric dimness, universal to all ages and all faiths. At whatever straws we must grasp, there is always a time for gratitude and new beginnings.<br />~ J. Robert MoskinMarvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-1163489570050044882006-11-13T23:14:00.000-08:002006-11-13T23:46:33.375-08:00Enhance Your Beauty, Naturally<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2218/1251/1600/tumbler_specia_main.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2218/1251/320/tumbler_specia_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Your friendly neighborhood webmom is now a <a href="http://www.marloquinn.com/marvel">Marlo Quinn Consultant</a>!<br /><br />Marlo Quinn offers natural-based bath, body and skin care for the entire family. All of our products are 95% natural and above. Our formulator is quality tested and assured, as well as natural, botanical, organic and vegan certified. You can rest assured that our products are made fresh and overflowing with the highest quality natural butters, waxes and oils. We believe that you have the right to know what you are putting on your skin, all of our products include full ingredient disclosure. Marlo Quinn never uses animal testing of any kind.<br /><br />Book an online party today! Marvel's Webstore: <a href="http://www.marloquinn.com/marvel">http://www.marloquinn.com/marvel</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.squidoo.com/treehuggerz">Treehuggerz on Squidoo.com</a><br />25% of all TreeHuggerz Squidoo revenue goes to OxFam America. If you don't already have a lens, they are free and easy to create. Check out our lens and join the <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/groups/thegreenweb">Green Web Group</a> for treehugging lenses.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TreeHuggerz News</span><br />New articles on the <a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/tips.html">tips</a> and <a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/herbals.html">herbals</a> pages.<br />Treehuggerz secondhand store is closed for renovations. I'll post here when it's back up and open for business.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />TreeHuggerz Freebies</span><br />Share your photos or download those you like for free from the following websites.<br /><a href="http://www.freerangestock.com/">Free Range Stock</a><br /><a href="http://www.morguefile.com">Morguefile.com</a> <br /><a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">Stock.XCHANGE</a> <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">A big thank you to all customers, visitors and supporters! You are very much appreciated.</span>Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13984636.post-1161423400399885282006-10-21T02:35:00.000-07:002006-11-13T23:46:32.506-08:00Enjoy a Recycled Halloween<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2218/1251/1600/SpookyDay.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2218/1251/320/SpookyDay.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Fall is my favorite time of year and Halloween is still a time for "dressing up". The best costumes of my childhood were the times we made our own. One of the funniest was when my sister and I made ourselves into Martians. I must have been about 13 years old and my sister 11. We wore matching track suits that zipped to the chin. Used foil for our antennae which were stuck into our hair. Finally, we covered our faces and hands with green food coloring. While on our trick or treating rounds, one gentleman even took our picture to add to his collection of outstanding costumes. The only problem was that undiluted food coloring stains the skin. Unfortunately, we were faintly green for days! <br /><br />Have a safe time and use some of the links below to spark your creativity while saving money and natural resources.<br /><p></p><br />New TreeHuggerz Articles:<br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/tips.html">10 Alternate Energy Sources to Live Well With Global Warming</a><br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/herbals.html">Planting Herbs in the Fall</a><br /><a href="http://www.treehuggerz.org/archives/Small_Things.html">Small Things You Can Do Everyday</a> has been updated.<br /><br /><p></p><br /><strong>Halloween Ideas Using Recycled Materials</strong><br /><br />Make your own costume Ideas including some for chair users<br /><a href="http://www.robinsfyi.com/holidays/halloween/costumes.htm">http://www.robinsfyi.com/holidays/halloween/costumes.htm</a><br /><br />Family friendly eco-Halloween Hike in Wisconsin<br /><a href="http://www.bongnaturalistassociation.org/">http://www.bongnaturalistassociation.org/</a><br /><br />Bleach Bottle Cat<br />This project uses spray paint. However, a better alternate would be nontoxic acrylic paint.<br /><a href="http://www.craftown.com/halloween/craft27.htm">http://www.craftown.com/halloween/craft27.htm</a><br /> <br />Cat crafts for children, many suitable for Halloween.<br /><a href="http://stepbystepcc.com/animals/cats2.html">http://stepbystepcc.com/animals/cats2.html</a><br /> <br />Plastic Tub and Grocery Bag Ghost<br /><a href="http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/sackghost.html">http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/sackghost.html</a><br /> <br />Egg Carton Pumpkins<br /><a href="http://crafterscommunity.com/index.php/248">http://crafterscommunity.com/index.php/248</a><br /> <br />Make Your Own Mummy Costume<br /><a href="http://www.craftown.com/halloween/craft4.htm">http://www.craftown.com/halloween/craft4.htm</a><br /> <br />Paper Sack Pumpkins<br /><a href="http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/stuffed_paper_sack_pumpkins.htm">http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/stuffed_paper_sack_pumpkins.htm</a><br /> <br />Apple Head Witch Dolls<br /><a href="http://www.craftown.com/halloween/craft53.htm">http://www.craftown.com/halloween/craft53.htm</a><br /> <br />How to Make Tempera Paint<br /><a href="http://www.eggtempera.com/paint.html">http://www.eggtempera.com/paint.html</a><br /> <br />How to Make Poster Paint (kid friendly)<br /><a href="http://www.kidsturncentral.com/crafts/crecipe6.htm">http://www.kidsturncentral.com/crafts/crecipe6.htm</a><br /> <br /><strong>Crafting Tips:</strong> Please use an all-purpose acrylic craft paint that is water-based and nontoxic for your painting needs. Tempera paint (egg-based) works well on porous surfaces and is a better choice environmentally speaking. Just say no to spray paint.Marvelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476347924351609857noreply@blogger.com1