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8 Green DIY Projects – Gift Inspirations You Can Make With Love

Creativity is Intelligence Having Fun Albert Einstein DIY Projects are consistently one of the most viewed categories on the CWMS website, which just goes to show, our community is a group of creative, frugal, eco-conscious and thoughtful individuals. People who enjoy spending time filling their personal space with unique creations and/or appreciate the sentimental value … Continue reading »

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How To Make Your Own Succulent Terrarium in 5 Easy Steps

“What I stand for is what I stand on” Wendell Berry A succulent terrarium is an ‘on trend’ ecosystem and the perfect way to add a touch of green to a little corner of your home. Choosing to feature succulents and cacti is perfect for us ‘desert dwellers’, as these plants require little water to … Continue reading »

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#DIY – It’s a Beeswax Wrap

Worry LESS  Smile MORE unknown Editors Note: This beeswax wrap DIY has attracted a lot of useful tips from readers which they have added in the comment section below. Please read to the end to take advantage of their advice. From the minute Lee Delaney began her #DIY Beeswax Wrap demonstration at the recent Less is … Continue reading »

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#DIY: Simple and Effective Old School Labelling Techniques​

“The stark truth that few ever grasp is that to have more we must do and consume less.” Brendon Burchard As ‘old school’ parents we are conscious of encouraging an awareness (with our impressionable children) of how our actions impact our immediate and global environment. Our Family has regular conversations around environmentally friendly values, behaviours … Continue reading »

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A Super Easy and Practical Way To Reuse Orange Produce Bags

If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production. Pete Seeger Making your own produce bags is a simple idea and actually, with just a quick modification, these bags can continue doing exactly what they were designed for – carrying … Continue reading »

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#DIY – Repurposing Your Jars in Four Easy Steps

There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere. Annie Leonard  Repurposing your jars is a fun, simple and sustainable way to jazz up any party or gathering. It will appeal to creative people who are always on the hunt for something a bit quirky and/or are consciously … Continue reading »

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3 Easy Steps to Making a Rubber Band Ball

Saving and storing rubber bands into a ball is not only an environmentally conscious activity, but it is also a practical money-saving idea. It is not necessary to spend money on a bag of new ones at the supermarket or stationary supply store when you can reuse the ones being delivered to your home for … Continue reading »

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How To Build A Treasure Garden For Your Little Collectors

Creating a Treasure Garden is a great holiday activity if you happen to have a child who lovingly collects rocks, shells, sticks, pretty leaves and anything else which grabs their attention when they are out and about. (Or maybe you are all grown up and this above statement applys to you!) Helping your little collector build … Continue reading »

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Chainsaw Art Inspiration – A Simple Way To Decorate Your Garden

Chainsaw Art (Ch-art) is perfect for those who, for one reason or another have a tree stump sitting dormant in your garden. Especially is you have no fireplace where you can safely burn the wood and organising a stump grinder is an added expense. Chainsaw Art can make the stump look more appealing? Have you … Continue reading »

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#DIY Jigsaw Piece Plate – Out of the Man Cave

This quirky and unique jigsaw piece plate certainly is a terrific conversation starter at dinner parties. It is a perfect example of taking something no longer needed in its original form and upcycling it into something new. The ‘Royal We’ are responsible for bringing this clever and practical jigsaw piece plate to life: One insightful person to find the idea and … Continue reading »

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