Upcycling isn’t new to us in this house at all.
We save almost anything that comes through this door in the hopes to somehow use it in an upcoming activity [even though it drives my husband insane]. But a lot 
It’s Playtime! Love the Earth
July 18, 2012 by 3 Comments
Fly a [Homemade and Recycled] Kite!
July 9, 2012 by 6 Comments
Fly a kite today!
Run in the backyard or take it to the park. All you need it some string, a plastic grocery bag [one preferably without holes, which may or may not be hard to find], and a rubberband for extra assurance that
Two for One: Cracker Box & Number Puzzles
May 29, 2012 by 5 Comments
I’ve been on the hunt for some really simple activities that I can throw together on a whim. This ‘cereal box’ puzzle is one of them. I actually didn’t happen to have a cereal boxes in the recycling bin, so I opted
Toddler Activity: Playing with Cups
May 10, 2012 by 15 Comments
I drew a blank.
I didn’t know what to have George do. He was getting into the laundry while I was folding it.
I was about to go nuts. I needed something for him to do.
I drew a blank, though. What can a toddler
Mother’s Day Craft: Yarn Wrapped Vase
May 6, 2012 by 9 Comments
We needed a vase to go with our watercolor coffee filter flowers we made for Mother’s Day.
I did a little googling for some “vase crafts” and found some beautiful yarn wrapped vases, there’s a cool rainbow vase from Kaboose.
I
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Paint a Cardboard Town
April 26, 2012 by 8 Comments
Start upcycling some cardboard boxes, or just your cereal boxes, to make a whole town!
This is a wonderfully arty post written by Justine of The Lone Home Ranger.
I was not the crafting sort before I had kids. Even after my first daughter
Energetic Activity: Letter Sound Punch Game
April 12, 2012 by 5 Comments
I laugh when I think of this game we did. It was on a whim, and of course, it was made for George, but ended up making it for Henry because he was more interested in it. [It always seems to go
Toddler Fine Motor Activity: Egg Carton Train
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I’m not crunchy. I’m not green. At least I don’t go completely out of my way to be. But I do every day basic things like recycling, shutting off the lights, and so on… [I’ve listed out my 9 ways to
9 Hands on Ways to be Earth-Friendly
March 8, 2012 by
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better.
It’s not.”
We’ve been reading The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. This book is actually new to me, but I love the message for the boys [and myself!]. Its about
34 Recyclables to Upcycle for the Kids
February 14, 2012 by 32 Comments
Ideas for upcycling before you are recycling.
I don’t think its possible to be a hands on mom without saving anything and everything imaginable. Ever since I started doing crafts and activities with Henry, we’ve been hoarding recyclables. Henry actually has his own ‘recycling
Craft: Upcycled Christmas Trees
December 10, 2011 by 9 Comments
We at Mommy Labs love hoarding junk and then upcycling them into something artful. From disposable glasses to dozens of cardboard boxes, from the tags on new dresses to fabric scraps – there’re very few things that
Winter Craft : Snowman Puppets!
December 6, 2011 by 9 Comments
I’m grateful to have such wonderful friends in the blog world to allow me to take a little bit of a break this month to spend more time with my family during the holidays.
Today’s post is written and shared by Terri at
Bubble Wrap Printed Leaves & Nature Collage
October 12, 2011 by 8 Comments
I feel like a successful hands on mom when my preschooler runs to me with bubble wrap in his hand and says, “We have to save this and paint with it later!”
That’s how
Baby Play : Baby Food Jars
September 16, 2011 by 12 Comments
Baby food jars and lids.
Simple entertainment for a baby.
And it’s something almost every mom has on hand.
Henry asked to get these his ‘grain bins’ back out and George can’t stop playing with them.
[Henry hasn't been the happiest about that either.]
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