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Let’s Craft: How to Make a Succulent Wall

Let’s Craftis a special feature full of great crafts, inspiration and DIY projects that are perfect for any Modern Mom! This project comes from, Jessica Begum, the crafty momma behind the blog Hipster’s Tea Party: “I am seeing some amazing vertical succulent gardens out there, and was inspired to make my own. It’s a fairly simple process but does take some time and TLC.

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Green Ideas for the Home

You do not need to live in a home built of re-purposed materials and lined with solar panels to go green. Small changes in your daily habits, home decor and landscaping have a dramatic impact on energy and water consumption, as well as the reduction of chemical use in your household. If going green feels overwhelming, begin with implementing one green idea for the home per week, such as switching from paper napkins to cloth napkins, and proceed from there.

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How to Decorate With Flowers for a Birthday Party

Integrating flowers, real or fake, into birthday party decorations gives the event a splash of color. A simple vase of the guest of honor’s favorite flowers may serve as a table centerpiece, but consider using flowers in a variety of ways to liven up the birthday party decor. You can select a palette or theme and use flowers that incorporate the theme, or just take a walk through your garden to find blossoms, plants, vines, sprouts, twigs and other natural items that brighten the space.

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Earth Day 2008: The Magic of the Garden

At the end of a sunny day, you should smell like dirt. Margaret Atwood Summer time at my house was always the magic season. Not only were my five siblings — two brothers, three sisters — and I free from homework and cafeteria lunches for three whole months, …