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A Plastic-Free Way of Life- Be Part Of The Change

Posted on by AVRIL Charles

Do you think it’s possible living a plastic-free life? Here are a few ways to help you take a new approach.

Zero waste living comes with a conscious effort. We live in a world controlled by plastic packaging and changing the lifestyle or habits would take tremendous effort.

The future generation needs to see a plastic-free environment and in order for that to happen, small changes need to be implemented now. Plastic-free comes with an added cost, yet using these products enables you to take a step by step approach towards zero-waste living.

Residing without waste doesn’t suggest you need to stay without life’s luxuries, it’s merely a method of greater awareness of your choices. By saving money on wasteful expenditures you eventually reduce your own environmental footprint, and you would be doing yourself a favour.

Wooden Christmas Tree from One Two Tree Designs
Plastic- Free Living

Here are 10 ways you can go plastic-free

  1. Say no to plastic bags
  2. Shop for environment-friendly products
  3. Buy wooden/ handmade toys for kids
  4. Give up plastic bottled water and carry your own reusable bottle
  5. Shop from your local manufacturers
  6. Shop for plastic-free presents
  7. Encourage a plastic-free Christmas tree
  8. Plan plastic-free birthdays and return gifts
  9. Preserve food without plastic
  10. Use plastic-free cookware

It is equally important for children to get involved and understand the process of plastic-free living and encourage eco-friendly habits as they grow older. This practice starts at home and hence involving them in hands-on activities is a way of teaching them.

Plastic- Free Playhouse Treasure Board in Omri's Room - One Two Tree Designs
Handmade Treasure Board for kids

You can streamline your life by streamlining your shopping list and what you embrace inside your home. You will find that you have more time to do the things that matter as a result.

You will also help solve the flourishing plastic epidemic of our world by refusing to buy items stored in single-use plastic. It really is a great start to living a plastic-free way of life.

Easy as One Two Tree with Mikaela from @mowgliandthebear_

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Mowgliandthebear chats about how she loves her Playhouse Treasure Board

Our Playhouse Treasure Board is one of the most loved items from our collection, and what’s there not to love about it? Beautifully cut into the shape of a modern house, it acts as the perfect blank canvas for your youngin’s imagination to fill.

Despite how sophisticated the finished product looks, you won’t believe how effortless it is to assemble. With just a few slips and slides, the pieces of plywood will easily fit together to become your very own Treasure Board— no power tools required! We love that the simplicity of the assembly not only means that it’ll leave you with heaps of time to decorate your Playhouse Treasure Board to your heart’s content, but it also means that you will be able get your whole family involved for a little fuss-free DIY project!

Playhouse Treasure Board is as easy to fix as one two tree

We caught up with Mikaela, better known as @mowgliandthebear_, to find out how she chose to style her Playhouse Treasure Board.

What stood out about the Playhouse Treasure Board? Why did you think it best suited your family?

I have been looking for a shelf for Omri’s room for some time.  I love the playful and fun nature of the playhouse treasure board.  I particularly love that it can be styled and restyled again and again and change as Omri grows, which is why I chose it over a piece of art.  I can imagine that the board will be a space where he can express his interests; that it may one day hold dinosaurs or diggers. I also am thinking I will create an event calendar with the board for the boys to count down to Christmas.

Playhouse treasure board

 

Tell us about the assembly of the product— was it difficult to do? 

I loved how simple the Treasure Board was to put together. I usually have to wait for my hubby to put things together, but this board required no tools and was almost like a jigsaw.  I was able to put it together myself with Kemba handing me each piece easily.

What did you think about the quality of the product? 

The Playhouse Treasure Board is very good quality, each piece fits together perfectly.  The shelves are stable and each join is neat. It will be a piece that will remain with the boys for their entire childhood.

Playhouse Treasure Board fits in easily with any children's decor

How did you choose where to place the Treasure Board in your children’s bedroom and how to dress it up?

Omri’s room is quite small so there were only two real spots that would work for placing the treasure board. I got my husband to hold the board up in both places, and we finally decided on its location alongside the other shelving as we felt that it really fit that space well.

Decorate your Playhouse Treasure Board with all your little knick knacks

Could you share some styling tips with our readers?

At the moment I have styled the treasure board with wooden toys in natural and muted tones that match with the décor and feel of Omri’s room (A combination of pinch toys, captain cash cacti and love tildy). I prefer simple styles of items with similar tones, and empty space rather than crowding.