april
2024
a fresh outlook
Trees are blossoming (ah-choo!), the birds are chirping, and we are feeling the magical energy of transformation and new life that Spring brings!
In April we celebrate Earth day, so in honor of our beloved Mother Earth, we have a list of some fun activities to celebrate, as well as ideas for upcycled crafts. We LOVE repurposing old items and giving them new life, so hopefully you feel inspired to look around your home and revamp something you’ve already got!
We also love hearing from all of you - do you have a fresh craft idea you’d like to see us create? A cocktail you’re dying to try? A business you’d like us to know about?
We are all ears - feel free to reach out!
Happy Spring to all!
xo, jen + andra
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spotlight on... earth day events
Day of race registration and bib pick up: 8:30am-10am
Kids Dash: 9:45am
Race start of all event distances: 10am
- 9 AM to 12:30 PM - Volunteer Work Service Event
- Noon to 4 PM - Education Station & Food Truck at Graham Visitors Center
- 2 to 4 PM - Free Tram Rides on Arboretum Loop Trail
12- 4pm @ Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Activities include: wishing our smolt good luck in their travels to the ocean, hands-on habitat restoration, native plant garden tours, local artist showcase, arts creation stations, Earth Day education activities and more!
Kenmore Earth Day Event - April 27th
11am - 2pm @ Rhododendron Park
Event details: Guided Nature Walk, Volunteer Work Party, Vendor Booth Activities,
Scavenger Hunt
Ridwell comes to your home every 2 weeks, and picks up all those items you don’t want to end up in a landfill, but don’t have time to figure out where they can be recycled! Ridwell has partnerships with non-profits all over that can take everything from used electronics and toothbrush heads, to batteries, light blubs and styrafoam.
The greatest threat to our planet, is the belief that someone else will save it.
“Spring Clean” is Adopt a Street's annual push to organize with community groups for one-time cleanups. Whether it’s your family, or your whole block, you have the power to make a difference in your neighborhood and keep garbage out of the storm drains, lakes and streams, and ultimately protect our local wildlife.
Seattle Public Utilities will support your clean up and provide supplies, trash pick-up and help planning if you need. Click here to find out more.
ROBERT SWAN
UPCYCLED CRAFT IDEAS!
Tin Can Vases
Cork Wine Stoppers
Supplies
- used tin can
- scrap wallpaper or wrapping paper
- double-stick tape
Rinse clean, file sharp edges of your can, then measure the can height, cutting wrapping paper or wallpaper to fit before securing with double-stick tape.
Supplies
- used wine cork
- drawer pull
- drill with small drill bit
Using the drill and small bit, drill down the middle of the wine cork all the way through. Screw your drawer pull all the way into the cork. Make sure it is the length of the cork, so it stays put. Enjoy!
In the Cove
No Sew T-shirt Bags
Supplies
- old t-shirt
- scissors
Lay your t-shirt flat and cut off the sleeves, including hemline 1" from the hemline. Now cut a deep circle under the neckline (enough room to fit comfortably on your shoulder. Flip the t-shirt inside out. Now, with the bottom hems of the t-shirt aligned, cut little strips (1" high) all the way across. Tie the strips on either side together, making a row of short tassles. Once all the strips are tied, flip the t-shirt right side out and voila, you have functional tote bag!
Good Housekeeping
Home Talk
S’mores Campfire
Cocktail
Drinks Inspired
by the Outdoors
We just LOVE this list of cocktails and mocktails curated by Kuhl.
These are perfect complements to a camping trip, or just sitting on your deck, enjoying nature.
RECYCLE THIS!
LEGOS
Are your bins of legos just collecting dust? Give them a chance to be played with again, either by donating them to a local school or community center (just call and ask!) or send them off to LEGO’s Replay Program!
MATTRESSES
Angie’s Junk Removal has a handy list of places that will take gently used mattresses - and most all of them are FREE!
Check out the many locations and convenient hours here!
RECYCLE WHILE YOU SHOP
The Recology Store offers a wide variety of products that support a zero-waste lifestyle. They are committed to offering goods that are designed to reduce your waste by replacing single-use items with reusable ones, are made from recycled or upcycled materials, or provide education on sustainability.
The Recology Store has mutliple locations in Washington where you can donate all sorts of recyclables as well. Check out their offerings here.
ART SUPPLIES
Don’t let your usable art materials end up in the landfill, donate to Seattle ReCreative so they can find your supplies new life and help to continue the creative reuse cycle!
Locations in Greenwood and Georgetown!
bonus craft -
leather earrings!
delightful events to connect and create!
april 18
@ 7pm
Moss Bay Hall,
Kirkland
alcohol ink
drink coasters
+ cocktail instruction by Moss Bay’s bartenders, beer & churros!
april 28
@ 11am
Studio Life,
University District
mimosa bar & woodblock print tea towels + leather earrings!
+ mimosa cocktails &
brunch snacks
may 19
@ 11am
Studio Life,
University District
elegant paper flower bouquets
+ colorful brunch cocktails & snacks
Have a fun craft, cocktail or business you’d like to share with our community?
Email us and you just might be featured in our next newsletter!
