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Alternatives to Plastic Easter Eggs – Part 2

Yesterday, I talked about alternatives for plastic Easter eggs. Like many other things that can be bad for the environment, we have gotten used to the convenience of plastic eggs, but there are great (and fun to make!) alternatives. PETA lists a recipe on their web page for making Clay Easter eggs. All that is needed for this recipe is cornstarch, water, and baking soda. Combine one cup of cornstarch, 1 1/4 cups of cold water, and 2 cups of baking soda and stir in a saucepan over medium heat for 4 minutes. Once the mixture looks like mashed potatoes, … Continue reading →

Paper Mache Bowl for Trick or Treat Candy

Do you like Paper Mache? It can be slightly messy but it’s fun. It’s simple enough that almost anyone can do it. Just protect your work surfaces, and you won’t have to worry about the mess. For this project, we’ll try something a little different. Start with a large plastic bowl and turn it upside down. Paper Mache strips of paper onto the bowl. Do several layers. For the top layers, add strips and pieces of colored tissue paper or construction paper for an interesting affect. You can try orange and make your bowl look like a pumpkin or a … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Piñata

Do you know any child that would not love a piñata for his or her birthday or an upcoming holiday? Piñatas are great fun and often become the life of the party. You probably already know that, if you have ever seen kids in action trying to break one. What you may not have known is that making piñatas is almost as much fun as breaking them open and gathering up all the goodies. The best part is that it is much easier to make than you might think, as long as you stick to fairly basic designs. Surprise a … Continue reading →