We've got a line on 4 great upcycling ideas
from our friends at Plan Toys!
Use the old BBQ grill and make a garden out of it. Use a coffee filter in the bottom over the holw to keep dirt it and let the excess water drain out. It's a great container. Herbs and small flowers would probably work the best!
A
paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse that your kids
can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in the box towards
the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely). Now, you can have
your kids decorate however they want. They can paint it a bunch of
different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue sticks and
straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want, they can
make it. - See more at:
http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
A summer home for birds can be made from a milk carton or even a box! A little paint, a door cut out, and some string at the top for hanging will make this a enticing home for our feathered friends!
Any time you get an empty cardboard box it can become a million different new toys for the kids! A boat, a house, a store, a stove, a pirate ship, a restaurant..... just add imagination!
Clothespin airplanes can easy take flight with broken clothespins that are just hanging out in the laundry room! Popsicle stick wings, paint, gitter, and some magic will have you flying in no time!
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond.
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
Upcycling
is a catchy little way of saying reusing. The idea is that we take
something old, something that could possibly be broken or considered
trash and give it new life. It’s about being creative, resourceful, and
cunning. Upcycling is important because not only do we keep something
from becoming waste, but we actually gain from it. Here are four neat
Upcycling Ideas for Kids
Grill Garden
A Grill Garden is a great way for your kid to have his or
her own garden, and to not waste an old grill. A lot of people have
those very small grills laying around, just waiting for the time to
break it out. Sadly, that time is usually never. Because maybe you have
that new, nice grill you use instead. Or the campground you go to has
grills there. Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to keep that grill
around. Instead, turn it into a garden.
Simply clean out the grill and fill the hole in the bottom
with a coffee filter. This will let extra water go through, but will
keep everything else inside. Now, fill the grill with nice potting soil.
Once filled up it is time to plant. What to plant? Well, you have
options. Things like herbs and small flowers are probably best. You
don’t want to plant things will large roots, so keep it small.
Milk Carton Birdhouse
A paper or boxed Milk Carton can become a great Birdhouse
that your kids can design themselves. All you have to is cut a hole in
the box towards the bottom and add a perch (a stick would do nicely).
Now, you can have your kids decorate however they want. They can paint
it a bunch of different colors or make neat designs on it. They can glue
sticks and straw to it. Add buttons or flair, too. Anything they want,
they can make it.
After it dries, add some string and hang it up somewhere
your kids can see it from inside. Add a little birdseed on the inside to
invite some guests. This is a great way to save on some waste and to
get the kids making creative things.
Big Box City
Anytime you have a large cardboard box you have a brand new
toy for your kids. Cut the box in half, the long way, and you have two
new cities just waiting to be made. Your kids can paint and draw on them
making houses, streets, and even people. Add a few props like dolls,
cars, or whatever they like and you can make a unique world. Each box
can turn into two different cities so you can entertain more than one
kid at a time, then add the two cities together to make an even bigger
world.
Clothespin Airplane
Clothespins are easy to get, easy to break, and easy to
replace. But, instead of throwing them away, you and your kids can make
airplanes. All you need is a few clothespins, some Popsicle sticks, glue
and some paint. Gluing two sticks near the center of the pin for wings,
and a half stick at the base for a tail and you have a great airplane
toy. Your child can build several of them, all different sizes, colors,
and shapes and have a whole field of planes. This can go great with the
Big Box City, too.
Upcycling is an endless world of possibilities. From toys,
to chairs, to beds, to dressers; upcycling lets you and your kids be
creative, make unique, one of a kind things, and save yourself from
having to throw things away. Upcycling is cheap, neat, and green! And
it’s a great way for you and your kids to have fun and bond
- See more at: http://usa.plantoys.com/press/four-upcycle-ideas-for-kids/#sthash.PLVJPvzp.dpuf
The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was the brain child of Tom
Mayer and his older brother Jim. Jim worked as a brakeman on the D
& R G W railroad which had run the steam powered locomotive
between Durango and Silverton since the 1880's. Tom was a young
bicycle enthusiast who grew up alongside the tracks to Silverton.
Tom challenged Jim to a race to Silverton. As the train came by the
house, the steam whistle screamed and Tom climbed on his trusty steel
framed 10 speed and pedaled up over the rim of the old volcano and
descended into the caldera to the mining town of Silverton. The
train takes a shorter and easier route, but with limited speed, so it
is truly a race between man and machine. When Tom became strong
enough to win, the bragging rights were his, and the whole town knew
it.
