Pet Toys

To my local reader, I hope you all made it through the snow and ice storm ok. Today is a day to dig out from the storm. If you are one of the lucky ones to have off today because all schools are shut down, I have a fun project the children and grandchildren to make on their day off from school because of all the snow and ice.

How many of you have pets, like cats or dogs? I have a quick fun toy you can make for them with things you should have right at home.

We have a cat at home and she loves this toy.

Things You Wil Need

Old Nylons                                                        Old socks, rags or anything you can think of for stuffing

1.       Take your old nylons and cut off the top. Leaving just the legs and toes for your toy.

2.    

   Take your old socks, rags or any other stuffing and stuff your nylons. Leaving a little space at the top to tie a knot.

3.    

   If you do not want to stuff all of your nylon place knots in different places for your pets to grab onto.

4.     

  I like stuffing a little down by the toe, then placing a knot and then putting more stuffing in before placing more knots.

5.       This way your pets can grab onto any area of their toy they want to.

This fun pet toy can be made from things you have around the house for free. Most pets love to play tug of war with their owners. Think of all the fun your children and grandchildren can have with their pets.

I’m sure by now the kids are tired of digging out from all the snow and ice we just had, so why not do a fun project inside while they are off of school.

Let’s make our pets happy and make a toy for them today! Happy pets make happy children and parents from Suzie Homemaker.

Easy Sock Pouches

What to do with old socks that are getting bad. Don’t throw them away yet. If you have socks with the heels getting thin or holes in them, I have an easy project that the children can help you with. So today I am going to show you what I do with old socks.

I cut off the heels and save the tops. Take the cut-off sock and inside it out and sew up the bottom. You can make these in different sizes and colors. I like to have different colors so I can color code them.  This is my way of knowing where all my remotes are.

I use these sock pouches for glasses, TV remotes, cell phones, soda cans and for my pens in my purse. These pouches are so easy to make and they keep everything clean and safe. With all the remotes you have in your living room I make an extra bag to hold all the sock pouches. Previously I showed you how to make a tie around waist clothes pin bag. I use the same pattern  but make the straps longer so I can tie them around the arm of my couch. This is where I keep all my remotes in the living room so I do not lose them.

Everybody has socks and the do get thin and old, so why not use them for an easy project that the children can help out with. Like I said before I do not like to waste things, so I find ways to reuse them. This is a quick and free way to use old socks. More saving ideas coming soon from Suzie Homemaker.