DIY Holiday Gifts
Image courtesy of Mary Oswald By guest blogger Robyn Jasko, cofounder of Grow Indie There’s just something really special about making your own gifts. Instead of being limited by what’s on the shelf,...
View ArticleDIY Organic Baby Food
By guest blogger Robyn Jasko, cofounder of Grow Indie Now that my son Ajax has reached 9 months, we’ve been having a lot of fun getting him to try new foods. When we first starting giving him baby...
View ArticleSummer Craft: Mint Tin Treasure Boxes
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Here’s a super-easy and super-fun project for the whole family! Transform empty mint tins into stylish little keepsake boxes, perfect for storing your favorite...
View Article4 Apple Crafts for Autumn Entertaining
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer It’s apple season! Time for making apple pies, apple crisps, applesauce (yum), and all kinds of other delicious treats. And what does one do with a plethora of...
View ArticleDIY Fun
by the Rodale’s team Saturday and Sunday afternoons are perfect for tackling at-home creative projects. Whether it’s knitting a cozy hat, making your own sauerkraut, or baking up a fresh batch of...
View ArticleFrom This To That: Crafty Thanksgiving Favors
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Before popping those empty food tins into the recycling bin this Thanksgiving, why not use them to create beautiful holiday gifts for your guests? Let me show...
View ArticleHoliday Craft: Decorating with Repurposed Jars
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer As I was cleaning my fridge one wintry day, I discovered a mass of spoiled olives, jellies, and other suspicious matter in jars. After emptying and cleaning...
View ArticleValentine Craft: Love Is in the Air
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Looking for a really cool Valentine’s Day craft for your friends and family? Or are you still searching for a gift to give to your sweetie pie? Well, look no...
View ArticleEaster Craft: Eggshell Vases
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Easter floral creations don’t need to be boring or expected, right? Let me show you how to transform a few simple eggs into an impressive table centerpiece…...
View ArticleRefresh a Dress with DIY Potato Printing
by guest blogger Julie Malone, assistant buyer at Rodale’s and garden blogger, and Brett Riggle, web merchandiser at Rodale’s It’s coming…slowly…surely… It’s nearly here…warm weather! Every...
View ArticleFourth of July Craft: Sunprint Fireworks Jars
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer If you’re looking for a unique craft project to tackle with your friends and family this Independence Day, look no further! Making sunprints is super easy and so...
View ArticleAutumn Craft: Wild-Foraged Wreath
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer I love creating wreaths for the holidays—especially foraged wreaths. Inspired by nature on a recent afternoon walk, I gathered oak leaves, hydrangea, ferns,...
View Article5 Clever Pumpkin Carving Hacks
by the Rodale’s team Happy Halloween! Before you get to trick-or-treating tonight, prep your doorstep with some fun and festive pumpkins. For inspiration on how to brighten your porch for the night,...
View ArticleHoliday Leaf Ornaments… With a Twist of Bling
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Here in the Northeast this past fall, the foliage on the trees was brilliant, and I really wanted to preserve that autumnal beauty and carry it into the holiday...
View Article3 Clever New Ways to Use Mason Jars This Year
by the Rodale’s content team Mason jars. You can preserve in them. You can store food and dry goods in them. You can create easy meals in them. You can pretty much organize your life with them. But...
View ArticleCrafting Spring in January
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer About this time every year, I long for those fresh-cut garden flowers—the tulips, peonies, and roses come to mind. Those are just a few of my favorites. But here...
View ArticleNatural Egg Dyeing Tips + Maria’s Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe
by the Rodale’s content team What is spring without a basket of beautifully dyed eggs? Dyeing Easter eggs is wholesome fun for the entire family. However, to keep things green and safe, it’s best to...
View ArticleMindfulness Craft Project: Photo Appreciation Week
My mother was an art teacher, so I grew up doing crafts. And the tradition continues in my home. At any one point, if you were to walk into my house when we were unprepared for your visit, there would...
View ArticleHow to Make a Spring Garden Wreath
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Spring is here and what better way to celebrate than to make this unique and elegant garden wreath. To begin, simply gather nature’s gifts of the season and...
View ArticleHow to Make a Garden Hose Doormat
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer As we all prepare for a great season of gardening, I’m sure you’re coming across some gardening tools that have worked all their gardening magic and seen their...
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