Unusual ideas for an unusual couple!

Planning your wedding? Looking for ideas to make your special day greener? Not only can a green wedding be cost effective, it can be Earth Friendly!

We have been collecting Green wedding ideas and tips to inspire you to think about the planet while… Read full post »

Celebrate your world in a special way. Enjoy this day on Earth with Planetpals best selection of Earth Crafts, Earth Themed Activities and 

Earthday Food art. 

They are our gift to all our Planetpals on Earth's Birthday:  Our greatest collection of Earthday Crafts Ever… Read full post »

A Creative Collection Of Chores Challengers Even You Can Make With Recycled Everyday Materials 

It's not always easy for Parents to get their children to do chores. But turn it into fun and kids will want to do them.   Whether you have them choose their chores or list them,… Read full post »

Easter is over.  How many ways can we resurrect those Plastic Easter Eggs?

Of course, we can save them and reuse them next year.  But what else? Here are some creative and fun recycle craft ideas to use plastic eggs. Please, remember to use recycled materials to decorate them… Read full post »

Did you know you can make recycle symbols on your keyboard?

To "Copy" and "Paste" already made symbols go here to Wikipedia 

To Type them in unicode or html: Here are instructions in unicode and html to make the 5 plastic symbols as well as some general recycle symbols:… Read full post »

14 of the simplest egg coloring ideas even you can do.

Egg painting is an ancient art in many cultures.  It has become a tradition to dye eggs for Spring holidays , as well as, a fun activity to do with your family.  

Here are my favorite picks for… Read full post »

These clever people did!

As the Northeast prepares for a major storm today, I thought it would be fun to take a look at the fun that snow can bring! 

I have fond memories of snowmen, snow forts and my mother making us snow desert with snow, lemons and… Read full post »

Getting the loot is a hoot but now what?

Events like Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Gasparilla in Tampa are a lot of fun.  But it adds up to tons of waste. Much of that is plastic beads that end up in a landfill.

Oh, but it was so… Read full post »

Nothing says I love you more than handmade crafts, and these painted rocks ROCK for Valentine's Day. 

Here are ten very creative craft ideas that will make you in love with love rocks! Planetpals loves this craft because it's a natural!

From Chrissie Grace Love Messages T… Read full post »

 Boston is holding it's second annual seed swap.  Why don't you?

The annual seed swap is Hosted by Boston Natural Areas Network & Boston Gardeners Council.

According to Karen Chafee at BNAN, "In the heart of winter it is time to dream and plan for spring. Come gather with o… Read full post »

Give new life to old greetings

Old greeting cards can be repurposed into a multitude of useful and decorative items to enjoy throughout the year.  Whether they are holiday-themed greeting cards or general everyday cards, such as Mother's Day, Birthday, or Valentines,  yo… Read full post »

Fab and Fun Collection ideas or any New Year Party with Friends, Family or Kids. Activities, tablesetting, crafts, clever! 

New Years or not, these party tips can help you celebrate in style, on budget and in green.at Planetpals http://www.planetpals.com/green-new-year.html&nb… Read full post »

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Kwanza  to all our Planetpals! Let's recycle the Season's Spirit all year long! 

We hope you enjoyed a healthy and happy year. 

We have lots of presents for you to download via Planetpals Holiday Journal, which by the way, i… Read full post »

These yummy Christmas tree food ideas are healthy alternatives bound to amuse your family and friends this holiday.

Whether you are feeding one or a houseful of holiday guests, the fun food tree will bring on the cheer and make you the star on top!  So much so, that your… Read full post »

NOW ENDED!

Newtown received record amounts of snow thanks to the participation of so many----> See the link list bottom of this post to learn what else you can do to help them out.

Great job! 

Care and Share 2 snowflakes and make a winter wonderland for the kids… Read full post »

According to this infographic , Santa may be jolly but he is certainly not green. 

Ethical Ocean took a look at Santa’s environmental impact, and tried to see if they could help him run a slightly more eco-friendly operation.

Meant only as a bit of holiday cheer.

 … Read full post »

Bag tie art from crafts by amanda

Plastic.  It's everywhere!  Most of it gets recycled, but there are small pieces of plastic on every day items that still get tossed in the landfill and never biodegrade.  One example is the little plastic tie you find on your plastic bag… Read full post »

Napkin Folding Ideas For The Holidays.

If you are eco conscious, cloth napkins can be a better alternative to paper products for the table. Make your table greener and more festive this holiday with folded napkins. Buy them new, or better yet, buy or use an heirloom. 

I love c… Read full post »

Whether you are preparing for a natural disaster or trying to recover from a recent disaster, there are quite a few things you should know.

A few years back I had a major flood in my home.  A lot was lost and a lot was learned!  I know how overwhelming… Read full post »

Library has annual costume swap that makes lots of sense and cents!

Palm Harbor library is one of the most creative libraries I have ever seen. Not only do they have a 50's kids diner for teens (over 18 not allowed), where kids can go in to study in… Read full post »

It's time for costumes and what could be easier than making one with a simple box?

We found some really great ideas out there using discarded boxes. It's a great way to practice the "R's", recycle and reuse.

Here are our picks:

The Hot Air Balloon.  You… Read full post »

This last weekend, Saturday September 22, marked the tenth International Peace Day.  Celebrating peace one day a year is a nice idea.  But we say , let's share peace and love every day of every year, all around the world!

Join us and learn how you can work to… Read full post »

Swapping is not a new concept, but it makes good green cents!

Watch This Great Video of The Concord MA Town Swap In Action 

The first time I witnessed a town swap was in Germany in a small town on Lake Constantine.  Two times a year the town has it's… Read full post »

September 22 is International Peace Day and what better way to celebrate than participating in some peaceful activities and peace crafts.  

Take a look at these unique recycle craft ideas we have for you for Peace Day. Make one for yourself and spread the peace to a friend (or… Read full post »

National Zero Waste Week September 3-9, 2012

2012 marks the fifth National Zero Waste Week!

National Zero Waste Week takes place week beginning 3rd September 2012.

Join Planetpals and become a Zero Hero and do your part!   According to myzerowaste.com this year&rsqu/… Read full post »