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Activity | DIY Father’s Day Card

Activity | DIY Father’s Day Card

June 15, 2021

Want to make a card for Dad he will cherish? Before you start this activity, you will need to find an assortment of different leaves. Take a short walk around your neighborhood and find at least three different types of leaves.  After your walk, gather these...
Activity | Homepage Prickly Pear Jelly

Activity | Homepage Prickly Pear Jelly

May 4, 2021

Made With Love   Show Mom how much you love her with a desert-inspired DIY gift. The Sonoran Desert is full of plants that can be used to make delicious edible concoctions. Follow the activity below to make homemade prickly pear jelly. Add it to sparkling water...
Activity | Water Bottle Planter

Activity | Water Bottle Planter

April 27, 2021

Saving Landfills One Water Bottle at a Time Plastic bottles are everywhere. You may not realize how much they are used on a daily basis–here are a few surprising facts: On average one person uses 156 plastic bottles annually 60 million plastic water bottles are thrown...
The Orange Home Presents: DIY Paper Towels

The Orange Home Presents: DIY Paper Towels

April 12, 2021

Tired of the cost, waste and effort of buying paper towels week after week? You’re not alone. Jessica Bui of The Orange Home shares her easy and delightfully sustainable guide to DIY reusable paper towels. Bonus: neutral tie-dye? Yes, please. Back to...
Activity | Build a Rain Stick

Activity | Build a Rain Stick

July 29, 2020

Monsoons sometimes need a little encouragement to get going and really pour. One way to accomplish that is with an instrument that sounds like the pitter-patter of rain. Rain-themed dance and music can be a fun way to express yourself creatively, while integrating...

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