Preparing for winter III

SpikyHedgehog

When DS2 was still in the cot bed, well the bed bit of it, I bought single sheets & just gave them extra tucking in space. His bed now is shorter than standard, but not so much that the fitted sheets don't work.

Confuzzled

darkrev wrote: »

Can anyone suggest a free pattern for slipper boots ? i recon my extra pillow cases would make lovely boots but i've never tried to make em and i fancy the challenge, thanks

i don't have a pattern for any but my old pair fell to bits and i noticed the soles seemed to be some sort of underlay material like for carpet so if you have any spare about the house that could be an idea for what to fill them with

Fruball

Today, my clever 6yr old DD picked up a quilted pillow protector that was on the sofa, and popped her legs inside, pulled it up and is using it as a mini sleeping bag for snuggling up watching tv!

Would be better for smaller kiddies as they could pull it right up

Uniscots97

annie123 wrote: »

I have 2 pairs comfy flat shoes, 2 pairs sandals, 3 pairs of work wear court shoes, 2 smart work wear boots, 1 trainers, 1 hiking boots used in snow and ice, oh and a pair of silly slippers that are toasty
And hubby thinks I have a lot :rotfl:

I have a shoe wheel (google it, they're fab) and shoe organiser and shoes/boots and now one pair of trainers thrown in on top for good measure

Uniscots97

darkrev wrote: »

Can anyone suggest a free pattern for slipper boots ? i recon my extra pillow cases would make lovely boots but i've never tried to make em and i fancy the challenge, thanks

Does this help?


http://sewing.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=sewing&cdn=hobbies&tm=77&gps=176_8_1107_526&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=0&bts=0&st=33&zu=http%3A//www.marthastewart.com/good-things/felt-slippers

sammy_kaye18

unixgirluk wrote: »

I have a shoe wheel (google it, they're fab) and shoe organiser and shoes/boots and now one pair of trainers thrown in on top for good measure

That could solve so many of my shoe storage issues.........thank you xxxx

rumblytum

unixgirluk wrote: »

I have a shoe wheel (google it, they're fab) and shoe organiser and shoes/boots and now one pair of trainers thrown in on top for good measure

Ohhhh nooooo I've just googled a shoe wheel......

darkrev

i still havent found the idea i'm after yet online but i found this. how to make lovely comfy boots from the sleeves of an old jumper and some flat shoes! thought they looked warm so i've shared, see what you think x

http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Sweater-Boots/

mcjordi

anyone on here freeze milk? if so how do i do it? just whack it in the freezer?
i use semi skimmed if it helps

prepareathome

You can freeze semi skimmed and skimmed milk, yes just whack it in the freezer but make sure there is a bit of space in the container as frozen it takes up a bit more space - I free 4 pt plastic cartons and as they are never filled right to the top they are fine. Just leave them in fridge or on side to defrost - they take up to a day so you need to plan ahead if you know you are going to have to use them - then just give them a really good shake as they look weird when defrosted but quite safe to use. if you forget to shake ( yes done that) it means milk seems watery as fat is all in one place rather than mixed through but again quite safe to drink.

Just don't freeze full fat as it contains to much fat to freezer safely so is more likely to go off even in the freezer