After participating in the April Cara Box, I had received 4 packets of seeds to plant. Technically they should have been started then, but I was still in the process of figuring out how to accomplish the raised bed garden that I've longed for without having to use power tools...or pay someone to use power tools. Recently, on Pinterest I discovered this thing called "cinder block gardening". Cinder blocks! Now that's doable. So the desire to get my small garden started was rekindled.
Each day I've been excited to come home to start the seeds and each day we've been presented with harsh rains. So I waited. Even though it rained on the day I started these seeds, there was a break long enough for me to go outside and get going. I'm crossing my fingers that this make-shift greenhouse will work for me. Usually I start off with plants, but this year I'm trying seeds for some produce.
Now I just need to start prepping the cinder block garden so that when these babies or any future plants I purchase are ready, I can have a new home for them. #excited
To gardening,
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Finally took a moment to work on cleaning another area of my craft room. I was interrupted by the sight of a fox in my yard, casing the place out, but then I went back to work. Partly because I was determined to finish something...and partly because I was scared to go outdoors because the fox had disappeared. In the end, I finished what I set out to do for that day, in spite of Ms. Foxy and the babies she apparently had right in front of my driveway!!!???. (Gotta call for backup for this situation.)
Ok, here is this short craft organization video. And yes, there are some super fast clean up sessions since I've heard many comments about how you like that part. :-) Enjoy!
Happy Crafting,
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I'm excited to share this guest post with you, written by Michael Fields of Mountains & Fields. I've definitely learned more about eco-friendly companies that are new to me. I hope this article sheds more light on companies that are working hard to be socially and environmentally conscious.
Do you ever wish you could combine your efforts for doing
good with that of hundreds of others? As amazing as it sounds, you can do
exactly this. Many businesses that offer products you use also give back to
their communities and the world. Let’s take a look at a few of these companies
and how you can join with them to do good and help preserve the environment and
create a better life for others.
The founders of Blu Democracy consider themselves accidental
environmentalists. As young entrepreneurs, they were shocked by the
environmentally abusive practices that pervaded the fashion industry.
Fortunately, while looking for the best way to create high-quality clothing,
they discovered that sturdy, high-quality fibers such as bamboo and modal
actually require less water and are far more sustainable than common cotton
fibers. By switching to natural alternatives rather than using cotton, the
company has reduced their water usage by about 95 percent.
To take conservation a step further, Blu Democracy partnered
with Generosity Water to bring clean water solutions to humans in need. Every
purchase you make with Blu Democracy helps someone else gain access to safe,
clean drinking water.
Founded by the offspring of an Italian shoemaker and a couple
of eco-conscious entrepreneurs, WeWOOD proudly fashions remarkable wooden timepieces using recycled and scrap wood. After humble beginnings in
Florence, Italy, the company established a branch in L.A. and partnered with
American Forests. For every timepiece WeWOOD sells, a tree is planted!
Four friends had a vision of making attractive, high-quality
eyewear affordable for everyone. When Warby Parker was born, the company did
exactly that by working directly with online customers to fill eyewear
prescriptions. The company didn’t stop there, however. In order to bring the
gift of sight to those without access to corrective lenses, Warby Parker
partnered with various non-profit organizations to give eyeglasses to those in need. Today, for every pair of glasses they
sell, Warby Parker gives a pair to someone in need.
Every fashionable woman buys jewelry occasionally, and 31
Bits provides a way for women to help other women. Currently, 31 Bits purchases
jewelry from over 100 women in Uganda who create their offerings from recycled
paper and other local materials.
The founders of Smile Squared came up with their idea to give
to others during a humanitarian trip to Central America. Here, they came
face-to-face with the importance of dental health and hygiene for children
worldwide. Today, each purchase of an eco-friendly toothbrush from Smile Squared also provides a toothbrush to a
child in need.
One person can make a difference in this world. You can make
even more of a difference by supporting others also working for positive change
for our environment, children, and communities that need our help.
Be sure to check out these companies and see what they have to offer. Thank you, Michael, for submitting this wonderful post.
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