Life Is A Rainbow

Color Your World With Rainbows!

Rainbows are not only symbols of things like hope and purpose but have ancient roots. It's legend that the rainbow is also a symbol of yin and yang in Chinese. In this sense, the Chinese recognize five colors in the rainbow, and harmonized, they represent perfect balance.

We came across some pretty fun UPCYCLE rainbow painted ideas for your home that will fill your world with color.

So, whether you add a little color to your indoor or outdoors, here are some clever suggestions, why not try one and make your world brighter!

For a slew of rainbow crafts, check out our rainbow Pinterest board!
For more fun painted furniture ideas check out our painted furniture Pinterest Board

Rainbow Shades

Rainbow Shelves

Rainbow Bookcases

Rainbow Picnic Table

Rainbow Benches

Rainbow Lounger, Something Fishy!

Rainbow Wall

Rainbow Stairway

Rainbow Radiator

Rainbow Decorating

Rainbow Bureau

Rainbow Planters

Rainbow Musical Instruments

Rainbow Mat Made of Wood

Go Green Baby!

Greener Ideas For Your Baby Even You Can Do!

We've done all the work for you!  Whether you are looking for baby helpers, useful charts, better foods, simple sew solutions, or just plain great DIY baby ideas and hacks that are simple and greener, we have gathered them here on our pinterest page.

It's the best collection for help with baby room, traveling, nursing, play, babysitters, baby clothes and baby food for everyday.

So, whether you already have a baby or are having one, don't miss out on these great ideas, suggestions and hacks.

These are a natural!

Here's Your Sign For Earthday

Our Gift For Earthday To You!  

A useful Earthday FREE DOWNLOAD from Planetpals.com.  It's a sign!

At Planetpals we are always trying to come up with ideas to make Earthday better for all our Pals.  This year we are offering free Earth Signs that each of you can use.

Download these Earthday signs for your personal craft projects, school projects, or to decorate your room or classroom for Earthday.

For Other Earthday Ideas and helpers check out our famous Best Earthday Pages Ever. There is more ideas, downloads and projects there than you will ever need! 

How To Make Less Trash

It's A Good Idea to Make Day Earth Day!

As we approach Earthday it becomes apparent that some of us still haven't figured out how to make less trash.  Certainly, corporations are not helping us by putting less in packages and forcing us to buy more of them. We also succumb to the ease of grabbing a 12 pack instead of a large bottle of something on the go. There are so many reasons why it's hard to be less wasteful! But we can be aware of the simple ways we can eliminate waste in our every day activities.

Here is a great Chart from BeZero.org. 

Memorize it! Use these simple and sustainable ideas to help you cut down.

Learn more about ZERO WASTE on Planetpals Website and be a Zero Hero

Home Made Slime

There are lots of recipes for Home Made Slime, but this one is the slimiest!

Max and Alexa Get Slimy In Their Kitchen!

Max and Alexa, my crafty neighbors, love to play with Play Dough. This time, because it was such a success, so easy  and so captivating,  their Mom said "No More PlayDough!"

Max and Alexa's Home Made Slime Recipe

• 1/2 cup water mixed 
• Combine both liquid mixtures
• 1 tsp of borax mixed
• 1 cup water.
• 1/2 cup glue (clear or white)
• then add food coloring
• once slime forms - squeeze out excess water

Check out all of Planetpals NATURAL Home Made Craft Recipes:

Non Toxic Alternatives for Crafting:

Pastes:

Non Toxic Craft Paste
Non Toxic Paper Glue

Paints, Dyes, Crayons
Non Toxic Finger Paint

Non toxic Water Color

Non Toxic Puffy Paint

Non Toxic Puffy "Snow Paint"

Non Toxic Dyes

DIY Milk Paint

Non Toxic Crayons

Non Toxic Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Non Toxic Scratch and Sniff Paint

DIY Non Toxic Chalk

Dough, Bubble Soap, Glitter
Non Toxic Play Dough

Non Toxic Sand Dough

Non Toxic Cloud Dough

Non Toxic Bubble Soap

Non Toxic Glitter

Non Toxic GAK Silly Putty

Supplies:

Handmade Paint Brushes for Kids

How To Have The Best Earthday Ever

Celebrate your world in a special way. Enjoy this day on Earth with Planetpals best selection of Earth Crafts, Earth Themed Activities and Earthday Food Art. 

  

They are our gift to all our Planetpals for Earth's Birthday: So head on over to  Planetpals greatest collection of Earthday Crafts Ever for every age to enjoy today and Everyday.  

Happy Earthday Planetpals! 

Click here for Earth Crafts, and Earthday Food Art.

For more great Earth ideas see Planetpals Earthday Journal. Jam packed with History, fun facts, ideas for Earth learning and Earthday. Classroom projects for School and homeschool.

 Click here for Earth Themed Activities 

Earthday Products and Wearables:
Exclusive designs.

World Peace That's A Good Tune!

Hmong American Peace Academy encourages kids to sing for World Peace.

"We are all different" poem by Judith Gorgone recited by first graders at Hmong Charter School

In 2004, Hmong American Peace Academy, Ltd. in Wisconsin opened as the first Hmong Charter School in Wisconsin to teach children the importance of their culture and their world.

They believe that by overcoming adversity they will able to better preserve their cultural identity, while earning personal accomplishments and cultural honors along the way.

This winter teacher Jennifer Zappia had her first grade sing Planetpal's IKIDS CLUB theme song "We are all different" to a very receptive audience.  What a great job they did! According Jennifer the reason they sang it was because "one of the main goals of the school which is to teach children to be kind, peaceful, and to care for others."  She also stated "Your poem delivered the perfect message for what I teach my students every day. Thank you for writing it."

The Words to "We Are All Different" Poem: (You can sing it, too!)
© all rights reserved JAG Planetpals.com

We are all born

in a different way

How we look

and what we say

From different countries

around the world

Of different genders:

boys and girls

Of many sizes

and colors , too

The things we like

and the things we do

We're sure glad

it works this way

The world is so colorful

everyday

I f everyone

were the same , you see

You wouldn't be you

and I wouldn't be me!

• Learn more about PEACE and Peace Topics with IKC.
• Do Peace Crafts!

A Door Stop Can Save A Life Or Many!

Sometimes you come a cross an idea that just blows you away.

We're all about a safe, clean, happy world here at Planetpals.  

Sadly, our small world has been plagues with big mass shootings. We all find ourselves wondering what we can do to stop senseless acts of violence as in the recent Mass Shootings such as Parkland Florida and Sandy Hook. We want to know our kids and grandkids are going to school and it's safe. But we cannot control what happens at school, in a mall, any public place.

So, today I saw this post.  It said:


"After the Sandy Hook shooting, I gave both my nieces this little door stop to always keep in their backpacks. It truly pained me when I handed it to them, and I didn’t want to scare them, but it was out of love and they understood. In light of the recent shooting, I wanted to share this with all parents...and ANYONE else for that matter...to get themselves one (I always carry mine in my purse). Sure it’s small, but it can be powerful in keeping you safe if you ever have to barricade yourself in a room. If a gunman shoots out the door lock it will still keep the door from opening and may just buy you some time. I’m really sad posting this but a security expert shared this tip with me so I wanted to pass it on. I pray no one ever has to use it "



Such a simple thing. Though many doors open out, many open in, such as restrooms and homes. It works in this case.Put one in your purse or in your kids backpack.  Hopefully, no one you know will ever have to use it.  Available at places the Dollar Tree!  

Every classroom in America should have some on the teachers desk! 

Join in on the conversation at Grandparents Against Gun Violence on FB.

Lego Love for Valentines Day!

A Lego Creation Craft

We love Legos at Planetpals!  Why?  Because people never throw them away!  They get passed down from child to child and generation to generation. When you lose parts, you can make other things!  The creations are endless.

This is one of my favorite recycle crafts for Valentines Day or any day!  So, if you want to spread the love...give it a go.

This one was created by Max Shinohara in the 1st Grade. He loves to make recycle crafts and create things with his toys. His talents are endless.

Thanks Max.  We love you , too!

Happy 2018 Pals!

It's 2018 Somewhere.

It's not just when the ball drops in NYC! 

Today New Years Starts in many places around the globe.  Find out here which country celebrates first and when every country starts the new year.

This is quite a special year, too!  

We start off with s SUPERMOON and then have a Blue Moon right after that.  

If this is any sign of what is to come, it should be a spectacular year.

We wish all our PALS a happy and healthy, green and clean New Year:

Are You Dreaming Of A Green Christmas - We Are!

Well your dream has come true!  It's all right here in Planetpals Green Holiday Journal:

There's a Santa Bag Stuffed With Free Downloads, Crafts, Ideas, Decorating and Tabletop Solutions that are Eco Friendly, Natural, Greener and Free!

Lot's of DIY Ideas and crafts, natural alternatives, fun food and folly.  Every year the Christmas Journal has new articles and the best of yesteryear. Articles like how to make a christmas garland, how to make your own boxes, free exclusive downloadable activities.

So many ways to save and be green!:

 

The Christmas Journal is a Christmas tradition for all our Pals!

Thanksgiving Travel Can Be A Gas....Saver

How can you save gas during holiday travel? Many ways!

 

According to AAA 48.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home during Thanksgiving and the weekend, a 1 million increase over last year when 47 million traveled for the holiday. That's a lot of gas!

With gas at a premium cost this year and the planet in need of less emissions here are some simple useful tips to help you conserve and cut those costs Thanksgiving and everyday:

Saving gas is a gas!

•       Travel together in groups to your thanksgiving destination
•       Plan your trip: Use the most efficient route
•       Have a local dinner or drop in for neighbors
•       When preparing for your event combine errands, and trips.
•       Carpool errands with a friend and you will both save on gas and have fun!
•       Don't use drive up windows...park and drive in 
•       Service your car it will keep it at peak performance
•       Go lightly on the gas pedal
•       Don't pump your brakes
•       Don't idle for long periods of time
•       Empty the car and trunk of extra items
•       Put items in the trunk instead of your roof
•       Drive 55 mph instead of 65 (you save 15%!)
•       Don't use your air conditioning
•       Use your 5th gear whenever possible
•       Keep your tires properly inflated
•       Buy a Fuel Saver of some kind
•       Use the lowest octane gas
•       Don't rev your engine
•       Of course walk, bike, bus when you can and save gas altogether! 
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  Loads of fun ideas for  greener Thanksgiving