MOTHER EARTH

My family and I are by no means at the forefront of living green, however, we do try to make an effort. We recycle, we switched out our luxury performance car for a hybrid, we use compact fluorescent light bulbs, we've reduced the watering of our lawn to two days a week to help with impending California drought, we buy used furniture, etc. Nothing spectacular, but better than nothing.

This year Earth Day has had more of a resonance for me. I think that because of the global financial crisis we have all had to reevaluate our spending habits, focus on what is most important and also adopt a more conscientious lifestyle. This is good for the earth but also good for our children as they will learn to be more respectful of the Earth.

So in honor of Earth Day, I thought it would be nice to highlight a few kid friendly craft projects that are also earth friendly. You'll create something unique and create lifelong memories.

Re-purpose old boxes and make this fabulous Cardboard-Box Oven.

Photo courtesy of marthastewart.com

Save your kid's favorite, but stained T-shirt, with a cool Potato Stamp print.

Photo courtesy of marthastewart.com

Make the most of those lonesome socks by turning them into fun Sock Puppets.

Photo courtesy of daniellesplace.com

Click each link to learn how to make each project.