The Mighty Sunflower
“Sunflowers are a symbolto remind us to follow our instinct;Follow our joy, follow what lights us up.”~ Avia ~ The sunflower’s name comes from its tendency to reposition itself to face the sun. Its genus, Helianthus, is rooted in two Greek words — “helios” meaning sun and “anthos” meaning flower. The ancient Greek myth of Apollo and Clytie is one explanation of why sunflowers turn towards the sun. In this story Clytie (a water nymph), adored Apollo. At first, he loved her back, but soon he fell in love with Leucothoe. Because of her jealousy, Clytie told Leucothoe’s father of the relationship and he punished her by burying her alive.…
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When did Recycling Begin?
“It makes a big difference to recycle. It makes a big difference to use recycled products. It makes a big difference to reuse things, to not use the paper cup and each time you do, that’s a victory. ~ Emily Deschanel ~ Most of us have recycled at some time or the other, and recycling has seen its ups and downs popularity-wise over the years. We tend to think that recycling is a fairly new thing, but in actual fact the history of recycling is a very long one… Recycling is not a new concept. The practice of recycling has been around for thousands of years. However, it has been…
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Upcycle a Suitcase into a Bathroom Cabinet
Up-cycling is very popular today, and one item that has gained a lot of traction recently is the up-cycling of vintage suitcases into various useful items, including a bathroom cabinet. This project is not too difficult to make and almost anyone can do it, although you may need someone to help hold the suitcase as you mount it. Items Required Some of the items you may require to up-cycle your vintage suitcase could include: Vintage Suitcase Wood for Shelving Drill Screwdriver Nuts or Screws Glue/Glue Gun Scissors or Utility Knife Fabric Cardboard Old Maps Spirit Level Instructions 1. Clean your Suitcase This step will vary greatly depending on the condition…
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Innovative Recycling Ideas for Common Household Items
Today we would like to share some great ideas for recycling some of those common household items that we all have laying about but which have served their purpose. Do not throw them away - Recycle, Re-Use, Re-purpose them!
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Helen Keller Taught Us about Creative Thinking
When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. ~ Helen Keller ~ Born in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1880, Helen Keller was only 19 months old when she lost her sight and hearing due to what the doctors called “an acute congestion of the stomach and the brain”. These days her illness probably would have been labelled Scarlet Fever or Meningitis – both which could now be treated, but back then they often had severe consequences. Helen was an extremely intelligent child who became aware of her difference…
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The Mighty Sunflower
