Build Your Own At-Home Mailing System!
Build Your Own At-Home Mailing System!
As the school year comes to a close, the excitement of summer vacation approaches. But with this excitement comes the added task of entertaining the kiddos while they’re out of school. Yes, the summer is filled with sunshine and outdoor activities, but on the occasional surprise rainy day, you’re left scrambling.
Worry no more! This fun, affordable activity is the perfect way to stretch your kiddos’ imaginations with minimum mess and minimum effort!
What You’ll Need
String (and lots of it)*
Paper clips or clothespins
Paper
Pens, pencils and anything in between
Let’s Get Crafting!
Step One: Measure It Out!
Choose which two rooms you’d like your mail system to run between. Next, identify a point in the room that you can anchor your string to—a bed post or a doorknob typically work well for this. Measure the distance from Point A and Point B and double it and add three inches of excess. Measure and cut this length of your string.
Step Two: Tie It Up!
Wrap your string around your anchor points and tie it in a tight knot. This should form one giant circle of yarn. Test out the pulley system. Once you’re certain the string will move around the two anchor points, cut off the excess string.
Step Three: Send It Off!
Write notes, draw pictures, doodle out a game of hangman. Get creative! Using either a paperclip or a clothespin, attach your message to the top string. Pull the bottom string until you feel the string catch. Your message will easily arrive at your companion’s door!
*Your string should be sturdy and able to withhold the friction of being pulled between two anchor points. Yarn and fishing line are going to be your best bet.
How to up the cozy factor in your home?
Looking for a home so cozy you almost want to cuddle with it? The following design elements can create a comforting, warm space that you will never want to leave.
Warm colors. Add warm colors to your walls, accents, linens window hangings and more to create a cozy vibe inside. Deep orange, rusty reds, buttery yellows and soft off-white colors can all add a “stay at home” vibe to your space.
Plush textures. From fleecy blankets thrown over every chair, to faux-fur pillows and rugs, having textures you want to lounge on will seriously up the cozy factor in your living space.
Soft lighting. Nothing derails a cozy home faster than harsh lighting. Add dimmers to your overheads and add ample accent lights on the walls and tables for a soft, warm glow.
Well-designed storage.
Clutter is the antithesis of a cuddly space. From properly organized closets to sneaky storage spaces (like under your sofa seats or ottoman), having a place to stow away your belongings that aren’t being used will create a sleek vibe.
Extra lounge areas.
Move past the living room set for lounge spaces. An oversized sofa, a sweet day bed, a hammock, big cushy floor pillows—all of these lounge areas can up the cozy ante in your home.