http://michellesimone.prepys.com Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:59:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Keep your plastic bags from the supermarket for a second use but the best is to choose to refuse. Think about it, you use these bags to carry your groceries to your car or to walk home with. A task that is so short, it can just as ... http://michellesimone.prepys.com/index.php/2008/04/25/recyclingchoose-to-refuse/ Sorting Sort your garbage. Set up a system that everyone can follow first. You should have a bin for food waste, which, if you have a small garden, you can start composting, you can visit recyclenow.com for instructions and details. Have three other bins, one for plastics, tin, and ... http://michellesimone.prepys.com/index.php/2008/04/17/recyclingsorting-your-garbage/ As Herb Pots Some herbs can survive in water anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. You can cut some herbs from your herb garden and place them in your kitchen for easier access for everyday cooking. Cut the tops off of these water bottles and they ... http://michellesimone.prepys.com/index.php/2008/04/16/recyclingwhat-to-do-with-used-water-bottles/ Princess Party Every girl loves to be a princess for the day, think pastel pink, lace, pearls, delicate dresses, and tiaras. An easy project is a plastic pink plate laced with pearls. Just hot glue a string of pearls to the perimeter of the plate for a pretty touch. http://michellesimone.prepys.com/index.php/2008/02/06/kids-party-seriesprincess-party/ A Pirate Party Mimic a pirate ship on your table, complete with a pirate flag. Use a wooden table and wooden plates, canteen utensils and black bandanas for napkins. Fill your table with pirate props like swords and pirate booty, like gold coins, strands of gold and pearls. http://michellesimone.prepys.com/index.php/2008/01/26/kids-party-seriespirate-party/ A Lady Bug Party A ladybug party is the perfect theme for a little girl, giving her an opportunity to wear cute ladybug wings. Decorate your table in red and black, accenting with Astroturf and colorful flower cut outs planted in pots filled with candy. http://michellesimone.prepys.com/index.php/2008/01/23/kids-party-serieslady-bug-party/ A ZOOper Party! Assemble your stuffed animals from all over the house and get them ready for a zoo party! Pull out some colorful plastic kids tables and chairs and set your table with neon colored plastic plates, cups and utensils. Top your tables with tiny stuffed animal centerpieces ... http://michellesimone.prepys.com/index.php/2008/01/22/kids-party-serieszoo-party/ A Chinese Lunch I found these cute reproductions of Chinese girl cigarette posters during my last trip to Bangkok and I loved them so much, I find any excuse to use them. A casual Chinese-inspired girls-only lunch seemed like the perfect occasion to use these posters as a backdrop. ... http://michellesimone.prepys.com/index.php/2008/01/18/parties-for-the-new-year-a-chinese-lunch/ The 1-hour Prep Dinner Party A cozy trellis of climbing vines and flowers, some lovely crystal goblets and candles, gorgeous flea market finds and freshly picked flowers from around the garden, is all you need for an ... http://michellesimone.prepys.com/index.php/2008/01/03/parties-for-the-new-year-dinner-under-the-trellis/ Country Tea in the Big City Don’t you ever want to get away from it all but don’t have the time to plan an elaborate country vacation, don’t want to spend the money on an expensive spa or restaurant where you can hang out for hours without ordering. Create your ... http://michellesimone.prepys.com/index.php/2008/01/02/parties-for-the-new-year-country-tea-in-the-big-city/