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There are so  many ways to stay warm this winter and spring, and finally, I’ve given myself the green light to go ahead with a sewing machine (I’ve had one for a long time, but just never got the chance to use it these last couple of years).

Some great ideas that I’ve nicked from family and friends include:

The outdoor blanket: Buy a cheap plastic table-cover from your neighbourhood dollar store. Ensure it’s sturdy enough to weather some wear and tear. Next, invest in a few inexpensive fleece blankets. You can buy a single large one, or if you feel creative, invest in a few smaller sized ones to create a patchwork effect. Sew them ontop of the plastic cover and you have a great blanket for use outdoors. It works well on grass, sand and even damp ground.

Kids duvets: Kids bedding can be quite expensive and so when we moved my kids from a single to larger beds, I had no idea what to do with their single ‘themed’ bedding. My husband had a brilliant idea. We cut an adult queen size duvet in half. Next he sewed the bed-sheet and cover sheet (princess themed for my daughter and a train theme for my son) into duvet covers. The spare section was turned into an extra pillowcase.  So now, each kid has their own themed pillow and duvet cover and it’s in a size that’s perfect for them.

The scarf blanket: If you’ve ever received woolen scarves as gifts and don’t know what to do with them; here’s an idea. Lay out 3-4 scarves, depending on their size, side by side. Sew them together for an instant, colourful, warm blanket.

How do you keep warm this winter?

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