March 2012
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A Brand New Look!
Hi everyone! I have a bit of news: Little Green Dot is moving. I’ve loved Tumblr, especially the social aspect of it and being able to connect with so many of you! But, with the new direction that we’re taking, it was time to move into a new platform.
You can now find us here: (www.ourlittlegreendot.com)
But, fellow Tumblr’s, do keep this page on your list - I’ll be...
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It's in the bag!
Have you heard of Etsy? It’s a market place for handmade goods from all around the world…a way to find handcrafted, original work.
Whether it’s handmade, fairtrade or made with eco-friendly materials - it’s all good and definitely something to get behind!
For me, I love a great clutch bag! Let’s check out what some of our creative artists and designers are making...
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What Does Our Future Look Like?
I don’t know about you, but I like to hear both sides of an argument. If you have about half an hour - these TED talks offer just that! We are presented with two very opposing views on the future, and after watching them, I wonder: where do you stand?
Peter Diamandis: Abundance is our future
Paul Gilding: The Earth is full
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Green Living Workshop Photos!
I was so excited on the day, that I forgot to take lots of pictures! I did manage to snap a photo of some of the all-natural cleaning products that our students made! They look great!!
It was so fun to share all of the tips that we’ve picked up along the way and to see people interested in learning to make their own things! No longer do we need to settle for products that harm our...
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DIY inspiration!
The new digital magazine Sweet Paul is up! This guy has a direct line to my crafting heart! It’s full of recipes, DIY’s - I love it!
Check it out here!
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Green Clean Machine
Hello! I thought I’d show you what I’ve been up to:
I’m preparing for my Green Living Workshop! My fridge is full of lemons and almost every one of them has the rind cut off. It looks like a mad person lives here. I have bottles of vinegar steeping in cupboards and months worth of jars saved up for the DIY part of the workshop.
It’s been a blast putting together these...
My Dream Home
When I imagine my dream home, I imagine a space that inspires creativity, that reflects our idea of living a natural lifestyle. Something simple, a little weathered and worn and alive with greenery.
A bit like living in a tree house - a clean, open space. Lots of reclaimed wood and green plants.
A library full of sci-fi books…
When we watch tv together, it’s definitely like...
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10 Repurposing Ideas That Make Life Easier!
Need a creative dessert? Turn a muffin tin upside down to create a cookie ice-cream cup!
Stop clothes from sliding off - put rubber bands at the end of your hangers
Use extra lens cases as a travel pill box!
Make perfectly round pancakes! Make fun shapes!
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Bread tag wire labels!
Use a colander as an ice bucket, the ice lasts longer, as water drips away!
Is your little one bored...
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Join our workshop!
I’m so excited to announce this!
I’ve partnered up with Del behind Four Cow Farm - I’ve talked to you about her before (read her 5 tips for choosing healthy skincare!), she has a lovely line of all natural skin care for babies and children - she’s incredibly knowledgeable and I know that I’ve learned a lot from her! For this workshop, we’ll be looking at...
