Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2011

If you use paint for a number of projects and crafts around the house, some green alternatives could be useful there as well. Most paints are high in volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) which are emitted as gases and present some risk of respiratory problems like asthma.

Health 167

Health Home Green Painting 167

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Super easy (and cheap) to make! Gather a collection of rocks and paint to have kids make their very own caterpillar! Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents. Flower Painting via Nurture Store. Have your child pick out his/her favorite flower in your backyard, and then do a little flower painting! No sprinkler?

Outdoors 81

Outdoors Activism Kids Backyard 81

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 24, 2013

Head to your local craft store and buy a bottle of glow in the dark paint. Using a paint brush paint them with the glow in the dark paint. Younger children can even make their own musical instruments if they wish using recycled materials. It won’t cost you any more than $4.00 Toss them around the yard.

Activism 104

Activism Family Inexpensive Kids and Family 104