Ant Bethany

Friday Covet 02/05/10

Oh my goodness I found the most amazing slippers on this very green Etsy shop, called Little Friend.

This colder weather has me looking for toddler slippers.

Most folks are only making baby slippers. My Sweet Pea is small footed and has a narrow foot. She is 4 and only wears a size 7. So finding a little slipper for her has been a chore. Did I mention she refuses to wear socks?  So chilly so cold.. Her piggers need to be covered. I am ordering these babies this week. How CUTE are they? Little Friend makes slipper for 5-6 yr olds.

Please look at this Etsy shop and drool with me. I love the creative monsters and the kitties  and toadstools are too cute. I may have to get more than one pair! So reasonably priced. Little Friend offers custom orders too. Her slippers are made from recycled wool sweaters and leather from jackets. Very green and very swank. :)

I am thrilled to add this green Etsian to my favs!

Bed Warmers DIY

I was recently asked about my bed warmers. Since the cold snap, they have become part of our nightly ritual. I really believe the lavender and the fragrant Jasmine rice calms my toddler. Aromatherapy on the cheap! My son rides his bicycle to school and we put one of the little ones shown in the pic below in each of his pants pockets and he said they kept his legs warm. This is a great idea for the pockets of walkers too to keep fingers and hands warm.

I use rice bags with a 1/8c or less of Lavender buds. White rice, Brown rice, or Jasmine rice (or you can use plain rice too) I used Jasmine rice because it has a nice aroma. I used the large square one pictured with brown rice without Lavender and it worked just as well with very little scent.

 

I had squares of flannel that I had lying around.. About 5X5 squares.. I edged them with my sewing machine, to prevent fraying, which in turn prevents seams from opening up and rice in your bed or pocket.