VapoRub?

I spent many a night in my lifetime with night time coughs. I wish I knew this then!  I am saving this little tip that was shared on Facebook to my blog here as a reminder in case I ever get that bad of a cough at night again!  (Or even during the day... why not cuddle up in the recliner with some VapoRub socks on? right?)

Some people have used Vicks Vapo rub for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body parts in between. But one usage is getting a lot of attention lately because studies show that it works 100% of the time. Although scientists discovered this remedy, they are not sure how or why it works, but it does. And it works every time. To stop night time coughing, you put Vicks Vapo rub generously on the bottom of both feet at bedtime, then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and will stay suppressed for up to 8 hours of relief. Studies show that it is more effective in children than some of the strongest prescription cough medicines on the market today. In addition, it has a soothing and comforting effect that brings on a sound and peaceful sleep. 

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I am usually quite skeptical of any such advice. But I was desperate once. My mom told me about this trick. I tried it, and it worked. Maybe coincidence, but I would try it again if needed.

Sock Bed for Kitty

 



 By: Berta Gilholm
There is a a way to recycle all those old fluffy worn out socks, the ones with a hole in the toe!  Make a sock bed to fit a cat or small dog. Your pet will love it!




Materials:

• 4 pair of worn out fluffy socks (any color)
• 1 yard + 2” of solid color felt (to match the main color used in socks)
• Quilting thread to match
• Thin quilt batting & cotton stuffing

Tools:

• Sewing machine
• Scissors
• Straight pins
• Ruler

Instructions:

1. Cut 2 - 18” circles out of the felt (can make larger for larger pets).
    
2. Cut 1 – 17 ¾ “circle out of quilt batting.
    
3. Stack the circles, felt on top, quilt batting in middle, felt on bottom. Sew a seam stitch around circumference of circles ¼” from the outer edge. Set aside.
    
4. Lay each sock flat and cut 1 ½” off the toe* end. Leave the heel on, it helps curve the circle. Turn the socks inside-out, seam one cuff to the other lower foot area together mixing colors for a design, until all are joined and you have a long tube. Leave the end of the tube open for stuffing.
    
5. Pin the tube to the edge of the felt circles about ¼ “ inside the circumference all the way around and sew the sock tube to the felt circles using quilting thread for a sturdy seam. Stuff the open end of the sock tube until solid and puffing up for a pillow for your pet. Sew the stuffing seam together and put in your pet. Your reward: Purrs or Wags!

*Toe End Sachets – fill the toe with dried rose, lavender, or magnolia petals wrapped inside a thin piece of batting and sew the open area together. Throw these in your drawers.