Anne van Alkemade
Stories (24/0)
- Top Story - September 2021
Bottle upTop Story - September 2021
The average household generates a lot of waste through packaging, and it worries me that recycling programs are not able to keep up with it all. So, I’m always looking for ways to use packaging, tins, and bottles in craft projects. Why buy art supplies when they’re already right here in our homes?
By Anne van Alkemade3 years ago in Lifehack
Grandma's Clock
What does anyone need to say about the fondness they have for their grandma or the unconditional love a grandparent could bestow on their progeny? Sure, there are some shocking exceptions, but my grandma, who lived next door when I was growing up, represented so many things – most of all she provided a refuge from a troubled and sometimes fearsome father. My dad’s anger at the world is an entirely different story. This one is about how my grandma, gone since I was 16 years old, can hear my daughter bounce.
By Anne van Alkemade3 years ago in Families
Smiles for the Bag Lady
May I share with you an interesting little roller coaster ride I took recently? It was eye opening, disappointing about the state of our world, and made me more determined to try to do better for people who are less fortunate than me, even if only in small ways. One way is to try to inspire people to think.
By Anne van Alkemade3 years ago in Humans
CFT Flowers
One of the things that makes me extremely uncomfortable about being a doting old cat lady is that I indulge my furry friends and feed them the stuff that comes in the tiny, aluminium ring pull tins - which means lots of packaging to throw out. Sure, they're recyclable, but what if I could MAKE something with them? Not only do I have an ongoing supply of art materials, I'm also able to create gorgeous, never-die flowers.
By Anne van Alkemade3 years ago in Lifehack