Sunflowers are synonymous with summer, but they can brighten up your abode all year long when you let your kids get crafty with these bright blooms! From handprint sunflower art to sunflower seed ...

Recycling doesn't have to be boring. When you order multiple drinks from places like Starbucks or McDonald's, you may get a cardboard drink holder. Instead of tossing it into the bin, why not put it ...

If you've run out of clever greeting card ideas, try a card you can plant into the ground. Craft blog Make and Takes demonstrates how to make "seed paper" and turn it into a plantable greeting card.

Maria Marabito is a writer who specializes in sustainable travel, green living, and food issues. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from West Chester University. Seed paper is post-consumer paper ...