![]() Don’t despair: Try out a few of these ideas, and spring will be here before you know it. If the weather has you housebound, in other words, there are lots of creative ways to keep winter’s chill at bay. And if you happen to be a quilter, of course, you already know that the thrift store is a treasure trove of interesting fabrics and patterns. Pet parents, be forewarned: Many of these stuffed snakes will also be irresistible to dogs and cats. Bonus: In the hot, humid summer months that will be here eventually, you can use the same item as a bed cooler by throwing it in the refrigerator.įor those in older homes, Good Housekeeping offers 20 ideas for making “adorable” draft stoppers to place under doors. If you don’t have any sewing skills beyond a square knot, you can get a few yards of fleece fabric and make this no-sew blanket to hide under for a night of Netflix and warmth.Īnother-slightly more complicated-idea from the Making Our Sustainable Life blog is to take old linens and sew dry grains inside to make a microwavable bed warmer. Old sweaters can also serve as the source material for handwarmers, vase holders and stocking caps, according to Design Bump. The do-it-yourself blog Ecouterre suggests turning sweaters into slipper-socks with just a few stitches, that old pullover will keep your pinky toes protected from drafty floors. When it comes to warmth, old sweaters can provide a source of warm cloth that helps keep other parts of the body comfy. Many secondhand goods are supplied by generous donations to from families like yours, and repurposing the items sold there helps fund programs that support the nation’s veterans. ![]() Visit the local thrift store for inspiration and raw materials. But you can continue to make your home a cozy place during the darkest, dreariest months of the year by letting your creativity run wild. ![]() Many people spend a lot of time getting creative ahead of the holidays, crafting wreaths, ornaments and other items that brighten the home for entertaining. It’s time to hole up and prepare to cope with the worst that winter has to offer. That reading solution looks like a better decision all the time.The holidays are now a memory, and everything has finally been put away - hopefully, following some “editing” that keeps the volume of your stuff in check and your shelves and closets clean and clutter-free. This is the first time she has picked up a chapter book to read on her own. This is our fabulously fabulous baby sitter on her way to prom. Great photos of the items, cute polka dot box, and see what I got for summer for $50!! You can get $10 off your first order by clicking here.ĥ. Thred Up is an online thrift store which allows you to shop and search by size, type, color, etc. Totally got distracted when the mail came. The first chapter of that one will really grab you!Ĥ. On the Kindle app I have Holy Is the Day: Living in the Gift of the Present going. Instead of our normal dinner out, we are meeting for a breakfast and mom’s nature study. My classical mom’s group is reading this for our book selection this month. Also new in the mail is Keeping a Nature Journal. So, what are you reading? I just got The Innocence of Father Brown in the mail from Ignatius Press at Sarah’s recommendation. Then you can click over here and enter to win your very own copy of the Homeschool Planner Expansion Pack and grab a coupon code.ģ. ![]() We would love to have you join us on Monday. ![]() Don’t forget Mystie and I are chatting about homeschool planning next week on our Simplified Organization Hangout. Have a blessed celebration of Easter with your family. The blog will be quiet for most of the next week for Holy Week. ![]()
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