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happy Earth Day :)

In honor of Earth Day, here are a few review lessons from the Old School. It’s all about recycling, right? These ideas will help you live a greener life.

Reuse an old jar plus a salt container you’d throw away and get:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY: Free, easy, clever

The weather’s getting warm, so reuse your winter denims for cut-offs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

how to make cut-offs

Make your own cleaning products with natural ingredients. Nasty harsh chemicals be banished.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Window Cleaner

And, one of the most-hit posts in Old School history:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Fabric Softener

There are many more ideas found in the Old School archives. Take a trip through the “Categories” area on the sidebar under such headings as environment, gardening, handmade, and self-reliant.

Submit your best Earth Day idea by leaving a comment, thereby spreading the word and earning the Damsel’s deep gratitude in one fell swoop.

Have a great Earth Day!

  • Jamie

    I like to think of Earth Day as “Good Stewardship Day”. It puts it in perspective. Plus it makes it more fun to participate! I have used the salt dispenser piece and an old jar idea for lots of things: powder, cinnamon, pepper, salt, parmesan cheese. Just to name a few. Brilliant.

    • thedamselindisdress

      I love the name “Good Stewardship Day.” It says it all, doesn’t it? Margot (The Damsel)