Living the green life

Trees
Perhaps one of the easiest and most obvious ways to be green is by planting a tree. Trees essentially help reduce global warming by cleaning the air. As many of you should know, trees breath in carbon dioxide, this gas helps cause global warming. So the more trees out there that help get rid of this gas the better.
You could plant a tree for the fun of it or make it a family event. Plant a tree to celebrate new life, a new marriage, a wedding anniversary, or a move into a new home. One fun thing you can do is have each of your kids plant a baby tree. Allow your children to take care of it and watch it grow as they grow.
You could plant any kind of tree, so have fun with it.
Get out there plant a tree and watch it grow!
Here are a few websites I found helpful and full of information.

http://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/browsetrees.cfm
a great tree guide

http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-plant-trees-shrubs-and-vines2.htm
explains how to plant a tree or shrub

Craft time!!

Spring Flower Pot

Supplies Needed:

Clay flower pot (any size)
Clay flower pot base (the next size down from your pot)
Craft Paint -three coordinating colors and a white
Varnish- satin finish
Paintbrushes
Hot glue/gun
Artificial flowers/leafs

Directions:

Step 1: put the base coat of your colors on the pot and base (choose the darkest and the medium color). Let dry. * You may need a few coats of paint, depending on the colors.
Step 2: pencil sketch the shape of the flower desired on the front of the pot. Paint it however you like in the lightest color and white. Let dry.
Step 3: add any little details you desire on the base and on the rim of the pot. Let dry. *The base of the pot will be upside down in finished project.
Step 4: hot glue the pot to the base (have the base upside down) and then varnish entire piece. Let dry.
Step 5: add your artificial flowers or leafs and enjoy or give as a gift!

*any questions about this project feel free to give me an email at GreenQueens@hotmail.com

Recipe of the Week

HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

6-8 large apples ( i enjoy granny smith apples)
8 QT pot
1-2 inches of water on bottom of pot
cinnamon to taste
1/4-1/2 C sugar
potato masher

Peel and dice the apples into small chunks. place apples into pot. Make sure the water is on the bottom. Place pot over med heat. You want to let the apples simmer slightly do not boil. Add sugar and cinnamon as the apples begin to soften. As the apples cook and soften you can start to smash them with the potato masher. I like my applesauce a little more chunky so i do not smash too much. Depending on how many apples you use it can take between 30-60 minutes. You will know when it's done but how soft the apples get. Let the applesauce cool and enjoy!
This recipe tastes great without sugar or cinnamon too!