Saturday, March 21, 2015

Green Ways to Recycle Jeans That Won't Make You Blue!

Think Blue Jean Baby!


Jeans.  We all have them.  We outgrow them and we wear them out.  We now have solutions.

That's right, we have collected a pocketful of unique ideas for upcycling and repurposing those blue jeans and making something new, affordable and fashionable!  There are a slew of patterns out there for vests, skirts, even slippers. But if you don't want to wear the jeans you sure can find other fun solutions to green the blue.

Not only are the ideas we have collected great for teens, but there are a few that you will find fit for the rest of the family and that includes the family pet and your child's much loved doll!



Button up all your valuables in this he Blue Jean Walletfrom www.craftygemini.blogspot.com


Put it on this stylish Blue Jean Purse from www.handmadenews.org


Put it in the bag From LSWcrittersandcrafts on Etsy


or add a little bling with this less than practical Jean Purse fromwww.sqidoo.com


Head back to school using a Jean Pencil Case found at www.parentingteens.about.com/

and one of my favorites from www.planetforward.ca The Jean Book Coverwith handy pencil pouches...who wouldn't want to carry that!  Why not use sport decals, cars or trains to decorate book covers for boys!


Another cute one from www.planetforward.ca is the Jeans Bib. Would be fun with decorative ribbons for boy or girls, too.



Snuggle up with that baby in this Jean Afghan..or decorate a boys room...Sew simple! 
From www.zensewing.typepad.com


While you are at it,  snuggle up with her doll dressed in this clever Jean Dress found at www.nona.morejohn.com/


Wrap your next gift or send your next letter in a Blue Jean Envelope also from www.silverkeys.wordpress.com


Perfect for the dorm or the home office the Blue jean Organizer!  Us it to hold your Blue Jean Envelopes and other supplies!  Why not that add it to boys room for shoes or toys?  From www.squidoo.com





Don't forget your cell phone?  Make a Phone Holder pouch with 2 pockets and directions from esavebudget.blogspot.com



Oh and the Blue Jean Braided Rug.  This can be  another very clever addition to that boy's room or dorm.  Also found at www.squidoo.com



Let's not forget the family pet.  The Blue Jean Pet Bed.  Cheerfully crafted with alternating colors of the Jeans. From www.www.infobarrel.com


Lastly for the dorm or kitchen.  Two fun ideas.
From www.supereco.com The Jean Potholder.  Tres cute with the alternating fabrics.


From www.squidoo.com The Jean Hot Pad. I have seen napkins made like this also--where you put the utensils in the pocket!  Perhaps a matching set?



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Happy Upcycling! 

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Planetpals Spring Journal A Guide To A Greener Spring

Planetpals Spring Journal is chock full of Spring ideas for Healthy Living, Gardening, Spring Holidays and Spring Living.  
Spring Journal Spring Activities, Crafts, all Healthy All Fun!



Friday, March 6, 2015

These Painted Eggs Are A Natural For Any Age

14 of the simplest egg coloring ideas even you can do.

Egg painting is an ancient art in many cultures.  It has become a tradition to dye eggs for Spring holidays , as well as, a fun activity to do with your family.  
Here are my favorite picks for simple egg art.  Best of all, you don't have to be an artist to do any of these eggs coloring techniques!
Melted Crayon Eggs

Rubber Band Eggs
stcker art eggs easter egg idea












Rubber Cement Eggs 
rubber cement easter egg idea













Leaf Print Eggs  

Tie Dye Eggs easter egg idea

plaid eggs
 string painted easter egg idea 


http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/chick-easter-eggs/

































cartoon eggs easter egg idea














Try a fun way of Egg Painting!  It's a natural craft.
Go here for recipes to make these with diy natural dyes.
© jag planetpals.com all rights reserved  

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Happy March Full Moon!

It's the full moon again Pals!

March 2015 Fun full moon, full moon names, full moon phases, full moon facts

March full moon names are: Full Worm Moon, Fish Moon, Sleepy Moon, Windy Moon,
Big Famine Moon, Chaste Moon, Death Moon and The Moon When Eyes Are Sore From Bright Snow .
Go here for a complete list of full moon names.
Fun full moon, full moon names, full moon phases, full moon facts

This Month's Full Moon is March 5 1:05 pm EST , New York , USA
According to NASA:
The Full Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:06 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Worm Moon because this was the time of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms would reappear. This moon has also been known as the Full Crow Moon, the Full Crust Moon, the Full Sap Moon, and the Lenten Moon.

This Full Moon is also one of two eclipses this month:
  • Mar 5th, 2015: Full Moon Eclipse at 14 degrees Virgo, 1:05 PM
  • Mar 20th, 2015: New Moon (Solar) Eclipse at 29 degrees Pisces, 5:36 AM  
March 2015 Moon Phase Dates according to the Farmers Almanac:
(All dates and times are ET. )

Full Moon: March 5, 1:05 P.M.
Last Quarter: March 13, 1:48 P.M.

New Moon: March 20, 5:36 A.M. 

First Quarter: March 27, 3:43 A.M.

© jag planetpals.com

Monday, March 2, 2015

What Is Earth Hour? A Reminder.

Let An Hour Without Power Last A Lifetime!




Here, at Planetpals, we believe that Earth Hour should be just the beginning. We want you to think about the energy you use every day after that.

When Is Earth Hour?


Earth Hour is held on the last Saturday of March each year, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time.  This year it is being held worldwide on March 28.

What Is Earth Hour?


Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change.

Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global conservation movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. The numbers have increased every year! Soon the whole world will participate.

Global landmarks such as the, Sydney Harbour Bridge, The CN Tower in Toronto, The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour.

What Can You And Your Kids Do?

We suggest you involve the kids in Earth Hour by attending an event or doing it at home.  Plan it ahead of time.  Make it an annual event that you all look forward to. We suggest No DSS, leapfrogs or Ipods...just good old fashioned entertainment. Let them learn a little about what life was like without energy.



  • Hold an annual "Earth Hour Party"!
  • If it's warm enough cook out
  • Plan a Cold dinner and get everyone involved in planning and making it
  • Try playing board games by lantern and radio
  • Do an Earth craft
  • Teach them about energy, how we use it, discuss how to use it more wisely
  • Have them research life before "lights" and talk about what they learned
  • Discuss modern inventions effected by energy and talk about the inventors
  • Talk about how energy changed society
  • Talk about the beautiful things on Earth so that they can appreciate what they do have.  Then give them the tools to learn to care for it!
  • For ideas, activities and fun facts go to Planetpals Earthday Pages.


Above allshow them Planetpals Hour Without Power Video (below), so that they will get the message!


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