Lutein for Children
Lutein belongs to the group of carotenoids. These are pigments found in particularly large quantities in fruits and vegetables and cannot be produced by the human body itself.
Christmas time is craft time! Get creative with your children, make your own decorations for the festive table or Christmas tree and protect nature in the process. Because homemade Christmas decorations made from sustainable materials not only offer the opportunity to make the festive season more personal, but also raise awareness for a healthy, environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Crafting also teaches children how to use resources responsibly and encourages their creativity – a win-win situation! Especially at Christmas time, when a lot revolves around consumption and large amounts of packaging waste are produced, it makes sense to rethink things. Besides the environment, the health of our children is our top priority. By using natural materials, we avoid harmful substances and reduce potential allergens in the home. At the same time, crafting strengthens fine motor skills and gives children a sense of achievement that gives them self-confidence. Good reasons for sustainable Christmas decorations – here are some creative craft ideas!
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Balls are sure to hang on every tree – how about natural, homemade tree decorations? It’s worth looking for craft materials in the kitchen: Dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks are a classic that not only decorates the tree, but also smells wonderful. Cut fresh oranges into thin slices together and leave them to dry on a baking tray in the oven at a low temperature. Children can pierce the dried slices with a string and combine them with cinnamon sticks or small wooden beads. This decoration looks beautiful and is completely compostable. Heart-shaped gingerbread cookies on a string also look great on the tree and can be eaten sooner or later.
A walk in the fresh air not only strengthens the immune system, but also provides great craft materials. Collected pine cones, small twigs or acorns can be painted, glued on or left plain. Add a piece of string and they become beautiful, rustic tree decorations. These materials are also ideal for a wreath or arrangement.
How about poinsettias made from twigs? Collect thin branches or twigs on your next walk. Cut them to the same length and let your children shape them into stars that you tie together with natural fiber ribbons or jute twine. These rustic stars look great on the Christmas tree or as window decorations.
Empty, cleaned jam or pickle jars can be transformed into atmospheric candle holders. Clean the jars and let the children decorate them with materials such as jute ribbon, small fir branches or dried berries. For a soft, wintry glow, you can line the jar with some baking paper. You can create a warm atmosphere with a tea light or LED candle, the latter is also suitable for the children’s room.
If you have old scraps of fabric or discarded items of clothing, you can sew small bags from them and use them later as gift wrapping. Children can paint the fabrics or decorate them with stencils, beads and ribbons, and the bags can be closed with a ribbon. This saves a lot of packaging and money and gives the gifts more personality.
We wish you happy crafting and a peaceful Christmas season!
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Lutein belongs to the group of carotenoids. These are pigments found in particularly large quantities in fruits and vegetables and cannot be produced by the human body itself.