Posts Tagged ‘do it yourself’

Green Living Tip Tues: Green Furniture

As the fall nears and the weather changes, I often get inspired to redecorate my house.  After most of summer weekends and evenings spent outdoors I find myself missing a quiet evening at home and let my imagination run to make it even cozier. Buying new furniture can be an expensive move, but some new fabric and a fresh coat …

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Upcoming Green Event Thursday: Make Organic Lotions

Next Wednesday, July 29th, Greater Goods is hosting a Lotions and Potions class.

For only $12, you’ll learn about organic skin care and have the chance to make your own body scrub and bath salts!

Taught by Kristina Libby, owner of the DC based bath and company For the Love of…, it promises to be a great time.  Hurry and  RSVP – …

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All Natural Easter Egg Dye

When you really stop to think about it, aren’t Easter eggs a truly unusual holiday tradition? Just pondering the act of dying boiled eggs makes me ask the classic Seinfeldian question…”What’s the deal with Easter eggs?”

According to Wikipedia, Easter eggs are another fun activity inspired by the Pagans. Pagans believe Eggs are symbolic of the rebirth of the earth in spring. Over many centuries, other cultures and religions have adopted eggs into holiday traditions, including the Persians who painted eggs to celebrate spring equinox.

Now that we know where egg painting originates, lets dive into using natural products to dye this year’s Easter eggs.

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