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MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008

Sock It To Me By Sam Davidson

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Are These Your Socks?

Don't throw away those old socks.
What to do with those old socks?

We can't find any hard data, but we're certain that on average, one sock gets lost every 7.9 loads of laundry. And we're not sure where those socks end up, but we do know there are lots of things you can do with their newly single mates. Operation Happy Sock will turn them into toys for animals at the local shelter. Other organizations will redistribute them to folks in need. And, whether you use it at home as an instant ice pack or a whiteboard eraser, just know that you can save the world, one sock at a time.

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Dorian commented on Monday, March 3, 2008 11:59 a.m.
My dog has eaten more sock toys than I can count. She's a big 167 lb mastiff, so she destroys toys in a matter of seconds. Instead of buying new stuff too often, we stuff a sock with the shredded remains of others..instant fun! And then sometimes I just wear two socks that don't match. Hah!
Gretchen commented on Monday, March 3, 2008 9:16 p.m.
I'm going to do this with our Children's group at church- we'll ask the congregation to bring their unmatched socks and the kids will turn them into dog toys which we will donate to the local animal shelter! The congregation gets to get involved, the kids get to make something useful, and the dogs will love them!!! Thanks for a wonderful idea.

Gretchen in Tennessee
Edie commented on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 7:34 a.m.
I use our clean unmatched socks as cleaning rags! They work great & can be used again & again to dust, wash the car, or scrub tough spots!
LISA commented on Thursday, March 6, 2008 6:10 a.m.
You mean those AREN'T dog toys Im borrowing to wear on my feet???
Amanda commented on Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:43 a.m.
Ooh! Good idea to use them for doggie toys! I usually end up using mine for cleaning too - particularly dusting. I just slip one on my hand and spray some Pledge onto it, and it makes it a very easy chore. Plus, kids like to get involved when it looks like you're having fun. And how could you not have fun with a sock on your hand?!
Extra tip to get the kiddos wanting to help: Let them 'decorate' their own dusting sock with permanent markers (WITH YOUR SUPERVISION of coarse!) As long as it's permanent marker, it won't wear off onto furniture. Or they just become a cheap fun toy for your kids!
christa commented on Friday, May 30, 2008 12:21 p.m.
This one was so cute and fun! I feel bad for all of the animals in the shelters. They are always so scared.

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