The only downside to my 40 gallon bundle of joy is after three years of faithful service the shut off valve on the attached hose broke. I can’t unscrew it and use a regular garden hose with my rain barrel rock because it has a hose instead of a spigot.
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Thursday, June 18, 2015
How to Replace a Rain Barrel Spigot
My rain barrel has been harvesting water for the last three years. I couldn’t be happier with it. Even better my rain barrel keeps a soggy side of my house dry.
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The only downside to my 40 gallon bundle of joy is after three years of faithful service the shut off valve on the attached hose broke. I can’t unscrew it and use a regular garden hose with my rain barrel rock because it has a hose instead of a spigot.
The only downside to my 40 gallon bundle of joy is after three years of faithful service the shut off valve on the attached hose broke. I can’t unscrew it and use a regular garden hose with my rain barrel rock because it has a hose instead of a spigot.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015
25 of the Best Ways to Reuse Old Pill Bottles
Husband and I are relatively healthy people but every once and awhile we get sick enough to require prescription medicine. More often than not the medicine comes comes in a plastic bottle that aren’t always recyclable.
I really hate tossing something like that into the trash and sending it to a landfill to sit on a mountain of garbage for a thousand years.
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I really hate tossing something like that into the trash and sending it to a landfill to sit on a mountain of garbage for a thousand years.
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Sunday, May 31, 2015
How to Make an Easy Cargo Net Car Organizer
I have a bunch of junk in my trunk.
The trunk of my car, people. Not my badonka donk! Although truthfully….oh never mind.
The biggest mess maker is the stash of reusable shopping bags we keep in the car. They slosh out of the big shopping bag that is supposed to contain them and into everything else in the trunk.
The trunk of my car, people. Not my badonka donk! Although truthfully….oh never mind.
The biggest mess maker is the stash of reusable shopping bags we keep in the car. They slosh out of the big shopping bag that is supposed to contain them and into everything else in the trunk.
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The last straw was when the mess hid a container of orange juice that popped out of a grocery bag and it sat in a hot car for several days. I still have nightmares about the stench that followed. So. Evil. Horrible. BAD.
Most car organizers I found are not made for sedans, only SUVs. Besides we don’t want a shopping bag and stuff organizer that doesn’t allow us to fold the back seat down. This is mostly an issue during the summer when I’m hauling color guard equipment back and forth to practice. The flags don’t fit in the trunk unless I fold the seat down.
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Mesh laundry bag - This mesh laundry bag is similar to the one I used
Fabric - I used a fat quarter of fabric
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Hook and loop tape
A canine project manger – Try to find one who doesn’t sleep on the job.
Make it:
1. Remove the drawstring from the laundry bag. I cut the end off with a pair of scissors.
2. Use the scissors to cut a horizontal side open from the closed end of the bag to the open end of the bag.
3. Measure the circumference of the horizontal opening in the laundry bag and add 2 inches to that measurement for a seam allowance.
4. Use this measurement to measure and cut a piece of fabric and interfacing that is that long and 4 inches wide.
5. Fold the rough lengthwise edges of the fabric right side (the pretty part) to wrong side (the back of the fabric) in and iron them into place to make smooth edges to your banding.
6. Fold the banding wrong sides together and iron it into place. This will be the banding for the top of your cargo net trunk organizer.
7. Use the straight pins to pin the banding around the top of the open mesh bag. Use the sewing machine to sew the top and the bottom of the band into place.
I used a zig zag stitch because I forgot to reset my sewing machine back to a straight stitch after a previous project and I figured why not? You can use a straight stitch too.
8. Pin the raw open end of the laundry bag closed. Use the sewing machine to sew the bag closed.
9. Set two grommets (also called eyelets) into the band of the bag using the grommet tool that comes with the grommets. Read my tutorial How to install grommets if your kit doe not come with clear instructions.
10. Sew a piece of the hook side of hook and loop tape to the back side of the fabric band. This will help keep your trunk organizer in place and against the carpeted wall of your car trunk.
11. Attach the magnet hooks to the metal sides of your trunk, hang the cargo net up, and get that organize that junk in your trunk!
This is such an easy way to organize the stuff in our car and make sure it stays put! I made two net car organizers for each side of our trunk. One cargo net keeps our reusable shopping bags organized. The other cargo net keeps our picnic blanket, Frisbee and toys, and car seat covers from sliding all and hiding fetid orange juice containers for days on end.
The net organizers are easy to remove if we need extra room in the trunk for a trip or when I buy something big at the home improvement store.
How do you keep your car organized?
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Would you believe this is what my trunk looks like when it is neat? Sad. I know.
Dollar Store Cargo Net Car Organizer Tutorial
I gave Lisa my idea to hang her shopping bag organizer on the side of the car trunk instead of the back. She came up with using laundry bags because the mesh is small enough to contain the most important thing in our car (besides snacks) my Frisbee and tennis ball for the dog park!
You will need:
Mesh laundry bag - This mesh laundry bag is similar to the one I used
Fabric - I used a fat quarter of fabric
Interfacing
Scissors
Large grommet kit (I used this grommet kit from Dritz)
Iron and Ironing board
Thread
Straight pins
Sewing machine
Magnet hooks (I buy my magnetic hooks here)
Hook and loop tape
A canine project manger – Try to find one who doesn’t sleep on the job.
I am not sleeping on the job! My eyes are open!
Make it:
1. Remove the drawstring from the laundry bag. I cut the end off with a pair of scissors.
2. Use the scissors to cut a horizontal side open from the closed end of the bag to the open end of the bag.
3. Measure the circumference of the horizontal opening in the laundry bag and add 2 inches to that measurement for a seam allowance.
4. Use this measurement to measure and cut a piece of fabric and interfacing that is that long and 4 inches wide.
5. Fold the rough lengthwise edges of the fabric right side (the pretty part) to wrong side (the back of the fabric) in and iron them into place to make smooth edges to your banding.
6. Fold the banding wrong sides together and iron it into place. This will be the banding for the top of your cargo net trunk organizer.
7. Use the straight pins to pin the banding around the top of the open mesh bag. Use the sewing machine to sew the top and the bottom of the band into place.
I used a zig zag stitch because I forgot to reset my sewing machine back to a straight stitch after a previous project and I figured why not? You can use a straight stitch too.
8. Pin the raw open end of the laundry bag closed. Use the sewing machine to sew the bag closed.
You should use a straight stitch to make this seam.
9. Set two grommets (also called eyelets) into the band of the bag using the grommet tool that comes with the grommets. Read my tutorial How to install grommets if your kit doe not come with clear instructions.
10. Sew a piece of the hook side of hook and loop tape to the back side of the fabric band. This will help keep your trunk organizer in place and against the carpeted wall of your car trunk.
Warning: This will not be strong enough to keep the organizer full of stuff attached to the side of your car trunk. Guess how I know? That’s why we need Step 11.
11. Attach the magnet hooks to the metal sides of your trunk, hang the cargo net up, and get that organize that junk in your trunk!
This is such an easy way to organize the stuff in our car and make sure it stays put! I made two net car organizers for each side of our trunk. One cargo net keeps our reusable shopping bags organized. The other cargo net keeps our picnic blanket, Frisbee and toys, and car seat covers from sliding all and hiding fetid orange juice containers for days on end.
Easy organization. Love that!
The net organizers are easy to remove if we need extra room in the trunk for a trip or when I buy something big at the home improvement store.
How do you keep your car organized?
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Friday, May 29, 2015
18 of the Best Father's Day Gifts for Dad!
I never should have asked. I had to stop Husband after he added a box of live ferrets to his long, humorous, and wildly inappropriate list of gifts for the men in our life.
Besides everyone knows a box of ferrets is more of a Christmas gift idea, not a Father's Day gift idea, obviously.
After some quality Pinterest and Internet time, I found some unique Father's Day gift ideas that are a step beyond the World's Greatest Dad coffee mug type of gift.
Not that Dad doesn't deserve a World's Greatest anything gift, mind you. It's just that you can give him a Father's Day mug only once. After that, you need to come up with another awesome gift for the following year.
I created a Father's Day gift guide with my gift suggestions and posted it on my food blog Lazy Budget Chef. Click the link for great ideas and save the box of ferrets for Christmas.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Recycled Kitchen Cabinet and Wood Pallet Workbench
I needed a workbench in the garage. I also wanted one place to store all of my tools in my workshop. I’m low to the ground at 4’11”. It makes more sense to store my tools in my workbench than above the workbench on shelves or peg board.
Originally my plan was to buy matching bathroom cabinets at the Habitat Restore since bathroom base cabinets aren’t as tall as kitchen cabinets. I would finally have a work surface that is at the correct height for my size!
Change of plans. Free is good.
Originally my plan was to buy matching bathroom cabinets at the Habitat Restore since bathroom base cabinets aren’t as tall as kitchen cabinets. I would finally have a work surface that is at the correct height for my size!
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Father in law said there were two mismatched kitchen base cabinets that have been forgotten in his garage for years and offered them to me. Change of plans. Free is good.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015
6 Green and Frugal Things for March (and a Few That Aren’t!)
Sometimes I post a list of little frugal things we do each month on my food blog Lazy Budget Chef and thought I’d do it today on Condo Blues. Some of these things are big, most are small. You don’t have to look to closely to see that most of them are green too!
1. Turned off the heat Saturday when it reached 60 degrees ( F) outside. Husband and I did a little dance thinking we were good to go until Fall.
1. Turned off the heat Saturday when it reached 60 degrees ( F) outside. Husband and I did a little dance thinking we were good to go until Fall.
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Thursday, February 12, 2015
Romantic Pink Rose Centerpiece
Husband likes to surprise me with flowers – often. I’ve gotten decent at arranging flowers by necessity. (I know you feel sorry for me.) A few times, people have asked me to do flowers for them, most recently for Mother and Father-in-Law’s 50th anniversary party.
By luck I bought the flowers for their centerpieces from ProFlowers because they were having a rose sale. That’s when I clued in that ProFlowers sells flowers you can arrange any way you want.
Need a DIY fresh flower Valentine’s Day, wedding, anniversary, or party centerpiece? Keep reading I’ll teach you how I made this one!
By luck I bought the flowers for their centerpieces from ProFlowers because they were having a rose sale. That’s when I clued in that ProFlowers sells flowers you can arrange any way you want.
Need a DIY fresh flower Valentine’s Day, wedding, anniversary, or party centerpiece? Keep reading I’ll teach you how I made this one!
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Dog Coats and Boots for Dogs Who Hate Wearing Clothes
Lacey, our snow warrior princess loves to romp and play in the snow. Her dachshund side goes into overdrive. She investigates every little foot print, crack, or hole in the snow when she goes outside and take care of business.
Being part Cavalier King Charles Spaniel means her natural fur dog coat is longer than a barley there dachshund’s but Lacey doesn't last very long in low winter temperatures, nor should she when the temperatures are so dangerously low.
Girlfriend needs a winter dog coat.
Too bad my dog hates to wear a dog coat.
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Monday, December 29, 2014
My 10 Best DIY Projects of 2014
Wow, 2014 was a great year for Condo Blues! I made a lot of changes behind the scenes to bring you the best projects and content possible. My hard work paid off because more of you have stopped by to my virtual home to say hello.
Let’s look at the 10 most popular posts on Condo Blues in 2014!
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Monday, December 1, 2014
Easy Outdoor Christmas Swag Decor
I want to add vertical live evergreen swags to my outdoor Christmas decorations. I couldn’t find them for sale this early in the season. My source for free evergreen branches (Christmas tree lots) didn’t have any to give either.
I thought I might have to wait until next year to do the project until I found my inspiration. A red and silver jingle bell door knob decoration! I’ll take four please. One to swag and hang on each of my four porch posts.
This tutorial is so ridiculously easy. Lacey could do it if she had thumbs.
I thought I might have to wait until next year to do the project until I found my inspiration. A red and silver jingle bell door knob decoration! I’ll take four please. One to swag and hang on each of my four porch posts.
This tutorial is so ridiculously easy. Lacey could do it if she had thumbs.
How to Make a Vertical Jingle Bell Christmas Swag
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Fearful Dog Behavior Training
One of our favorite ways to socialize a rescue dog with behavioral issues is going to pet rescue events. It is a dog appropriate venue with better behaved dogs, rescue people understand if you ask them to approach your dog in a weird way because you are working on an issue.
They also understand if you have to leave early because your dog is tapped out or has an issue. We learn about new ways to help our dog, support great causes, and it is fun!
The Capital Area Humane Society Halloween Pet Parade is something we look forward to all year. We work up to it by going to smaller dog rescue events throughout the summer. This event can be overwhelming to a dog because there are a lot of people and animals in a small space and costumes are involved.
Some of the people and dog Halloween costumes are clever and amazing. Here are a few of our favorites.
They also understand if you have to leave early because your dog is tapped out or has an issue. We learn about new ways to help our dog, support great causes, and it is fun!
Hey Charlie, do you need help with those bungee cords? I’m feeling a little distracted. Lisa says I should do something to put that energy in a positive direction when I feel this way.
Some of the people and dog Halloween costumes are clever and amazing. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
How to Fix a Hole in Shorts without Sewing!
All of my summer shorts are too big after I met my weight loss goal. It is a nice problem to have.
Fortunately, I had a couple of pairs of pants lurking in the back of my closet that make better shorts than pants. It didn’t take much time or effort to cut and hem the pants into shorts (learn how I make pants into shorts here.) It is a trick my mom used when I blew out a knee on a pair of pants or jeans as a kid. Boom. I got a new pair of shorts.
Green. Cheap. And most importantly, I had the perfect pair of shorts that weren’t too short or too long.
Fortunately, I had a couple of pairs of pants lurking in the back of my closet that make better shorts than pants. It didn’t take much time or effort to cut and hem the pants into shorts (learn how I make pants into shorts here.) It is a trick my mom used when I blew out a knee on a pair of pants or jeans as a kid. Boom. I got a new pair of shorts.
Green. Cheap. And most importantly, I had the perfect pair of shorts that weren’t too short or too long.
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
Vintage Train Toy Box Nightstand
My grandfather made me this train toy box when I was a little girl. As you can see, he made it with a lot of love.
And skill. My grandfather had mad carpentry skills he learned from his father the carpenter.
My train toy box has tremendous sentimental value. It was also the most difficult item to keep and make work in the new guest room/craft room. This is the only place we have room for my toy box. Husband suggested I repaint it to go with the color scheme I first wanted for the room.
I quickly vetoed that idea.
Every ding bump and scratch on my toy box came from two little girls having a good time pushing each other around their playroom in this train.
And skill. My grandfather had mad carpentry skills he learned from his father the carpenter.
My train toy box has tremendous sentimental value. It was also the most difficult item to keep and make work in the new guest room/craft room. This is the only place we have room for my toy box. Husband suggested I repaint it to go with the color scheme I first wanted for the room.
I quickly vetoed that idea.
Every ding bump and scratch on my toy box came from two little girls having a good time pushing each other around their playroom in this train.
This vintage toy box on wheels probably horrifies some kid safety expert because the wheels and vehicle aren’t incased in bubble wrap and the children riding in it didn’t wear safety suits and helmets made from organic feather pillows. Thank goodness we survived!
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
16 Easy DIY Projects for Beginners
I think the best gift you can give someone lacking self confidence is a hammer.
No. Not to make themselves feel better by hitting other people with it, but to use it to build or fix something.
Completing a project is a shot in the arm to the self esteem.
It might have taken me all afternoon, but I held my head a little higher for the rest of the day after completing my first DIY project. Who knew changing a deadbolt door lock can change your world? (Beyond the added security that no one can come in your house uninvited and take your stuff.)
No. Not to make themselves feel better by hitting other people with it, but to use it to build or fix something.
Completing a project is a shot in the arm to the self esteem.
It might have taken me all afternoon, but I held my head a little higher for the rest of the day after completing my first DIY project. Who knew changing a deadbolt door lock can change your world? (Beyond the added security that no one can come in your house uninvited and take your stuff.)
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
12 Natural Gardening Tips for Beginners
Now that I have a house with a yard, I’ve been forced into this gardening thing. Some days I like it. Other days, my fails remind me why I named this blog Condo Blues!
I want to keep our gardening habits as green and eco-friendly as possible because Lacey likes to run into our flower beds even though she knows she shouldn’t. The last thing I want is for her to be covered with or ingest some chemical concoction of unknown origin we put on our plants or in our soil. Frankly, I’m not crazy about Husband and I doing that either.
Husband and I need to rework the front yard a bit after a series of windstorms pelted our bushes and plants. I asked a bunch of blogger friends if they had any green gardening tips that I can learn from and share with you.
I want to keep our gardening habits as green and eco-friendly as possible because Lacey likes to run into our flower beds even though she knows she shouldn’t. The last thing I want is for her to be covered with or ingest some chemical concoction of unknown origin we put on our plants or in our soil. Frankly, I’m not crazy about Husband and I doing that either.
Husband and I need to rework the front yard a bit after a series of windstorms pelted our bushes and plants. I asked a bunch of blogger friends if they had any green gardening tips that I can learn from and share with you.
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
How to Make a Petal Skirt Craft Apron
Spilling food, paint, and random beverages on myself is my superpower. It has been all of my life. Lucky Me!
I ruined more clothes than I should because only until recently did I clue in that aprons protect clothing from spillage and splotches. Smart > me.
I ruined more clothes than I should because only until recently did I clue in that aprons protect clothing from spillage and splotches. Smart > me.
I made this craft apron longer in the front and sides because that's where most of the paint splotches end up on my clothes.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Homemade Non-Toxic Floor Cleaner
The four seasons in Central Ohio are: Winter, Still Winter, Mud, and Blazing Hot.
We are now in the season of Mud, although you might call it Spring where you live.
Lacey loves this season. The weather is warmer and allows us to give our girl the long and frequent walks she so desperately needs to drain her nervous energy. It also allows her to create intricate muddy paw print art installations on the kitchen floor when we come home.
As much as I like to support the arts. I like to support clean kitchen floors more.
We are now in the season of Mud, although you might call it Spring where you live.
Lacey loves this season. The weather is warmer and allows us to give our girl the long and frequent walks she so desperately needs to drain her nervous energy. It also allows her to create intricate muddy paw print art installations on the kitchen floor when we come home.
As much as I like to support the arts. I like to support clean kitchen floors more.
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Friday, January 24, 2014
7 Tips for Shoveling Snow
This winter there’s no business! Like snow business! Like snow business I know!
Hey, I’m just trying to lighten the mood since we we broke snow and cold records this winter. It is warmer in Alaska than it is in the Lower 48 right now. Crazy!
Tonight they predicted we will get more snow. You know what that means.
Shoveling.
And lots of it.
If you can't find a kid wanting to make a quick buck on a snow day, you’ll have to shovel it yourself. If that’s the case, here are some snow removal tips to keep in mind and to prepare you for what lies ahead.
Hey, I’m just trying to lighten the mood since we we broke snow and cold records this winter. It is warmer in Alaska than it is in the Lower 48 right now. Crazy!
Tonight they predicted we will get more snow. You know what that means.
Shoveling.
And lots of it.
If you can't find a kid wanting to make a quick buck on a snow day, you’ll have to shovel it yourself. If that’s the case, here are some snow removal tips to keep in mind and to prepare you for what lies ahead.
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Friday, January 10, 2014
Do You Have a Thermostat War?
Do you have a winter thermostat war in your home?
I recently read a BlogHer post about a woman asking for advice on what to do because her husband keeps the thermostat set at 69 degrees. Here's a partial quote (You can read the entire article here.)
Especially when it came to the comments. They range from suck it up Buttercup to go behind this back and jack the heat to that's abusive! The comprise it to let the wife have her way.
I recently read a BlogHer post about a woman asking for advice on what to do because her husband keeps the thermostat set at 69 degrees. Here's a partial quote (You can read the entire article here.)
"He says 69 degrees is warm enough and that I should just put on a sweater and stop complaining. It's making me really resent him and wonder why he's not concerned about my comfort. What can I do?"Apparently this is a thing.
Especially when it came to the comments. They range from suck it up Buttercup to go behind this back and jack the heat to that's abusive! The comprise it to let the wife have her way.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
How to Make Dog Boots
Poor Lacey. Snow and ice get in between her toes when she goes outside during winter. It hurts so much, my snow dog stomps romping and digging and crumbles into a little ball from the pain.
You try playing in the snow with bare feet. I bet it hurts too.
I scoop her up and carry her home. Often we have to go back outside after Lacey's toes are warm to finish what she didn't get to do outside in the snow. Rinse. Repeat.
As much as I hate putting clothes on dogs for the sake of putting clothes on dogs, I bought Lacey a pair of dog boots for Christmas. I'm all for protective dog clothing if the dog needs it but I still felt like one of those people while in the store buying shoes for my dog.
I didn't feel that way last weekend when I tried to exchange the boots for a size that fit Lacey. All of the pet stores had a run on dog boots to prepare for the Polar Vortex Storm That's Colder Than Antarctica (for real. It is summer in Antarctica and 45 degrees warmer in Iceland (36 F) than in Columbus, Ohio today (-9 F. ) It looks like I am not the only crazy pet parent in Columbus putting boots on my dog. Good to know.
The only thing left in Lacey's size in Store Number Three were a set of disposable dog booties made from recycled plastic bottle fabric. I was less than thrilled with the disposable part, but any port in a storm. I hoped Lacey could wear them several times and see us through the cold snap. No such luck. Lacey's dachshund claws started to poke through the second time out.
Time to make fleece dog booties!
How to Make Fleece Dog Booties
You try playing in the snow with bare feet. I bet it hurts too.
I scoop her up and carry her home. Often we have to go back outside after Lacey's toes are warm to finish what she didn't get to do outside in the snow. Rinse. Repeat.
As much as I hate putting clothes on dogs for the sake of putting clothes on dogs, I bought Lacey a pair of dog boots for Christmas. I'm all for protective dog clothing if the dog needs it but I still felt like one of those people while in the store buying shoes for my dog.
I didn't feel that way last weekend when I tried to exchange the boots for a size that fit Lacey. All of the pet stores had a run on dog boots to prepare for the Polar Vortex Storm That's Colder Than Antarctica (for real. It is summer in Antarctica and 45 degrees warmer in Iceland (36 F) than in Columbus, Ohio today (-9 F. ) It looks like I am not the only crazy pet parent in Columbus putting boots on my dog. Good to know.
Seriously?
The only thing left in Lacey's size in Store Number Three were a set of disposable dog booties made from recycled plastic bottle fabric. I was less than thrilled with the disposable part, but any port in a storm. I hoped Lacey could wear them several times and see us through the cold snap. No such luck. Lacey's dachshund claws started to poke through the second time out.
Time to make fleece dog booties!
How to Make Fleece Dog Booties
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