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Making your life greener - one bite at a time.

If you like sewing, it's easy to cut out simple shapes from leftover fabric, the brighter the better, and stitch together with a little padding between the two sides.

Pickles, chutneys and flavored vinegars make the most ordinary food interesting. They are not difficult to make. They make lovely gifts, too. If you are making these for a market stall, make sure you label each product neatly - printed labels are best. Indicate the ingredients and how the product can be used.

Fun things for kids to do: How to make organic water color paints:

Step 1 : in a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons each of bicarbonate of soda, corn flour and vinegar with 1 1/2 teaspoons of light corn syrup.

An organic treat to make for your dog or cat, great as a gift for anyone with an animal companion. A great idea to earn some money in the holiday season by setting up a market stall.

Young children will also enjoy helping out in the kitchen, they love to sift and knead dough.