If you have ever tried to avoid using plastic you will quickly notice how pervasive it is. Plastic has become a huge part of everyday human life but it has also become a huge part of of human waste in landfills. Plastic is even building up in the ocean in floating, swirling masses. Ocean plastic […]
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How To Winterize Your Home
Air heating and cooling accounts for roughly half of the energy used in most homes. That is why I am excited to share with you how to winterize your home and reduce your heating consumption. These tips will help you create a better air seal for your house as well as provide you ways to […]
Reduce Waste And The Less Waste Challenge
With more and more people there comes more and more trash. We owe it to ourselves to start finding better ways. Here are 7 ways to reduce waste- it doesn’t have to be hard to reduce your waste with easy to implement tips like these! Once you have learned how to reduce your waste at home, you […]
5 Cool Sets Of Wooden Building Blocks
Building blocks are one of the great classic toys. Almost every child is lucky enough to get wooden building blocks to play with. I think they are an all time favorite toy because building blocks have so many developmental benefits for the child. Blocks are also great for lasting a long time and sharing between multiple […]
Repurposed Paper Craft Ideas for Spring
Finally the brutal Winter is receding and Spring is forthcoming! The most hopeful season will bring us beautiful flowers, bright colors, warm sunshine, and the glorious smell of Spring. This time of the year inspires us to break out the mops and the brooms, donate our old belongings to charity, and fill a clean vase […]
Teaching Children Why Sustainability Is Important
Sustainability as a goal refers to the aim of maintaining or improving the quality of life for current and future generations while ensuring that environmental, social, and economic resources are preserved for the long term. It involves making decisions and taking actions that balance the needs of people, the planet, and prosperity. Living a more […]
10 Creative DIY Teacher Gifts
Here are several knock-their-socks-off DIY teacher gifts that the teacher will actually love. These ideas are all fairly simple, take an eco-freindly approach, and will make a great impression. I hope you enjoy these creative DIY teacher gifts and let us know which one you make by using #familyfocusblog on social media. Some people like […]