bits and bobs: A random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and things
I don’t think you’re ever too old for gingerbread houses… Even when they’re made out of wood. If only our backyard was larger… I think I’d try and convince the HH to build one of these.
Spray painted hydrangeas. Now that’s something you don’t see every day.
I took this picture outside of a butcher shop in Stow-on-the-Wold in September and thought it was interesting. You would never see a tub of bits in a bin outside the door in the US.
Or this. 1,000 KG = 2,200 pounds ÷ 13 people = 169 pounds per person.
13 people in this space? Yikes!
Do you have a ruggable carpet? Did I already ask you this? I really like this design but I’ve never bought a washable rug before.
Bored Panda is pretty much the biggest rabbit hole on the planet earth. But if you get cabin fever in this winter and have a bunch of extra toilet paper rolls handy, #4 might help keep you sane.
Christmas is less than a week away. How is that even possible? This is another year that has whizzed on by. Maybe it’s just me. Maybe I’m just slowing down, but it seems more and more that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done.
Seriously, it’s weird. And a little unsettling. Are you feeling this too?
Carry On,
~Mavis
P.S. What is your favorite coconut scented product? I need to know. I have my reasons.
Kimberly Vassar says
I have a ruggable in my living room. I have had it for 4 years and never washed it. I simply vacuum it. I love the look of it. I have a friend who has washed hers and it turned out just fine.
Kathleen Paje says
hair products
Mavis Butterfield says
I LOVE coconut scented shampoo!
Mel says
We had Ruggables for about 8 years and really liked them. One did develop a small hole, but you couldn’t see it, and that was maybe due to a tiny washer. We eventually had to get rid of them because we had an elderly dog who couldn’t tell the difference between them and puppy pads anymore, so I couldn’t wash them every day or store all the pieces, but I plan to get them again at some point.
Christie says
Dr. Teal’s coconut lotion. Smells like the beach but not overwhelming.
Brianna says
Oh the costumes….I almost spit out my coffee on #9. Thanks for the entertainment today.
For coconut products…..I love Hawaiian Airlines hand soap and the 1st class body products. It is nostalgic for me.
Lana says
When we were taking Lamaze for our second baby the entire class squashed into the elevator and the thing would not go up. So it stopped and the door opened and there stood an elderly gentleman looking at all our PG bellies and told us we had overloaded it. We all just about fell down laughing during which time the doors closed and we punched the button again. Sadly the doors opened to the same now smirking man and half of us had to get out and wait for another trip. That baby is 42 now and we still laugh about it.
Hawaiian Tropic is the favorite coconut scent of this old lady who grew up on Florida and spent many a day at Daytona beach.
Samantha says
We have had ruggables for 4 years. I love them! With pets, I pull them up frequently to wash. They have held up wonderfully and still look great!
JoAnn Moran says
I want to hear about the coconut recommendations too. Also wanted to weigh in that time is speeding up exponentially and this year went by in a blip. I find it unsettling too. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas.
suzanne says
My sister has a ruggable and two of the corners refuse to lay flat. I don’t think it’s been washed often as it’s just the two of them. It’s in her mudroom on exposed aggregate if that makes a difference. I buy those very inexpensive Loloi type printed rugs. Two 10 year old boxers and an 19 year old cat and they hold up extremely well to frequent mishaps. I spot clean them and hose/wash them down outside in summer. They’re dry within a few hours. You have to not mind the distressed look though and get a good pad as they’re very thin.
I like my coconut in a Pina colada .
Mama Cook says
Love our Ruggables…easy to wash with kiddos and pets! We had one that took a beating at the entry door of our old house. It would look as good as new after every washing!
Two caveats: A really powerful vacuum will suck them up, so we actually switched to a shark cordless.
The edges will roll after washing if you aren’t purposeful to keep them flat during drying. It is possible to iron them flat again or use carpet tape.