Spread The Love With DIY Goods
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Photo: Brooke Lark
We like to think of Valentine's Day as not just about romance, but as a nice reminder to spread some love to everyone around. This is especially important because it falls near the end of winter when, even in the best years, many of us could use a little pick me up. And kind gestures don't have to be restricted to the 14th! The pandemic has gotten many of us into looking for new crafts and tackling DIY projects, so we scoured the internet to handpick a few simple projects you can make yourself that would make really nice gifts for friends/family/neighbours you haven't been able to spend time with—or will just brighten your own home and life. And, of course, we picked ones that have an eco-friendly emphasis. So have a read through and see if one or two of them sound like a fun choice for you!
Infused Vinegar for Cleaning From Moral Fibres
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Vinegar is a widely loved green home cleaner that’s really effective. Moral Fibres blog offers a great technique for elevating this simple kitchen spray with customizable infusions that give them a personal touch and make them officially gift worthy.
Cup Cozy From a Sock from The Things We’ll Make
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Few things are more annoying than getting a hole in an otherwise perfectly good sock! We’d advocate darning and mending when possible, and single socks can still be donated to shelters, but what to do when you’re left with an unmatched sock that’s got some holes in the toes? This sweet cup cozy seems like a great idea!
DIY Face Oil From Mindful Momma
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Mindful Momma blog has a really thorough overview on DIY face oils, from the benefits of specific oils and ingredients to tips for using facial oils as effectively as possible, so you can really tailor your creation to your personal needs and preferences—or to those of a loved one.
Wine Cork Succulent Planters from Eco Warrior Princess
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Eating and drinking at home more often leaves us with more packaging in our own kitchens to responsibly deal with. Cork is a compostable material but it’s always great to repurpose as many things as possible, no matter how small. These very adorable wine cork succulent planters can definitely spread some big joy despite their tiny size. And don’t forget lots of non-alcoholic beverages use corks too!
Simple Homemade Lavender Bath Salts from Going Zero Waste
Beautiful bath salts never go out of style! This version from the Going Zero Waste blog is as easy as it gets, blending just epsom salts and dried lavender. It can be a simple, uplifting gesture for anyone you know who’s been hitting a ‘pandemic wall’—even if that someone is you. Self care doesn’t go out of style either.