Comments on: The Tale of the MacGyvered Christmas Gift http://www.touchwoodproject.com/the-tale-of-the-macgyvered-christmas-gift/ Empowering you to make the world better. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:52:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: The Touchwood Project » Super easy felt insoles for deliciously warm feet http://www.touchwoodproject.com/the-tale-of-the-macgyvered-christmas-gift/comment-page-1/#comment-2966 The Touchwood Project » Super easy felt insoles for deliciously warm feet Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:11:39 +0000 http://www.touchwoodproject.com/?p=716#comment-2966 [...] of breakfast porridge because I’m so excited about how warm, comfortable and easy my latest MacGyvered project is, and I had to share it with you while I’m still riding high from all your fantastic [...] [...] of breakfast porridge because I’m so excited about how warm, comfortable and easy my latest MacGyvered project is, and I had to share it with you while I’m still riding high from all your fantastic [...]

]]> By: How to stay warm this winter without spending money « Play2survive’s Weblog http://www.touchwoodproject.com/the-tale-of-the-macgyvered-christmas-gift/comment-page-1/#comment-2599 How to stay warm this winter without spending money « Play2survive’s Weblog Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:34:46 +0000 http://www.touchwoodproject.com/?p=716#comment-2599 [...] money and carbon going shopping. Instead, I’m off into the garage, the shed and the attic to find what I need, MacGyver style. This is what I [...] [...] money and carbon going shopping. Instead, I’m off into the garage, the shed and the attic to find what I need, MacGyver style. This is what I [...]

]]> By: The Touchwood Project » Frugal and green, saving without spending: Cardboard insulation http://www.touchwoodproject.com/the-tale-of-the-macgyvered-christmas-gift/comment-page-1/#comment-2597 The Touchwood Project » Frugal and green, saving without spending: Cardboard insulation Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:01:48 +0000 http://www.touchwoodproject.com/?p=716#comment-2597 [...] Instead, I’m off into the garage, the shed and the attic to find what I need, MacGyver style. [...] [...] Instead, I’m off into the garage, the shed and the attic to find what I need, MacGyver style. [...]

]]> By: Kerrilee http://www.touchwoodproject.com/the-tale-of-the-macgyvered-christmas-gift/comment-page-1/#comment-2595 Kerrilee Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:01:26 +0000 http://www.touchwoodproject.com/?p=716#comment-2595 When we were living in Harlem, it was a sweltering summer, and we didn't have air conditioning, so we left the windows open for a breeze. There were no screens on the windows, so before long there were flies everywhere. Believe it or not, I checked 4 different stores and nobody had a flyswatter. Thus the Flyswatter 3000 was born. It worked wonderfully, and when it started to get gross (ew, flyguts), I just changed the paper bag. Easy peasy solution for a fly-free summer. When we were living in Harlem, it was a sweltering summer, and we didn’t have air conditioning, so we left the windows open for a breeze. There were no screens on the windows, so before long there were flies everywhere. Believe it or not, I checked 4 different stores and nobody had a flyswatter.

Thus the Flyswatter 3000 was born. It worked wonderfully, and when it started to get gross (ew, flyguts), I just changed the paper bag. Easy peasy solution for a fly-free summer.

]]> By: rachel http://www.touchwoodproject.com/the-tale-of-the-macgyvered-christmas-gift/comment-page-1/#comment-2594 rachel Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:25:24 +0000 http://www.touchwoodproject.com/?p=716#comment-2594 A hula hoop? Fantastic! I gotta see pictures of this. The last time I tried to do it, I couldn't believe how hard it was. Like hanging upside down or crossing the monkey bars using just your arms. So I'm completely impressed. A hula hoop? Fantastic! I gotta see pictures of this. The last time I tried to do it, I couldn’t believe how hard it was. Like hanging upside down or crossing the monkey bars using just your arms. So I’m completely impressed.

]]> By: Ben http://www.touchwoodproject.com/the-tale-of-the-macgyvered-christmas-gift/comment-page-1/#comment-2593 Ben Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:02:51 +0000 http://www.touchwoodproject.com/?p=716#comment-2593 What would MacGyver do? Save the day.... lol. Great post and I hope your presents are a hit! What would MacGyver do? Save the day…. lol. Great post and I hope your presents are a hit!

]]> By: Darcy Prince http://www.touchwoodproject.com/the-tale-of-the-macgyvered-christmas-gift/comment-page-1/#comment-2592 Darcy Prince Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:53:27 +0000 http://www.touchwoodproject.com/?p=716#comment-2592 Hey, don't forget you've also got a mess o' Koolaid from when we visited so you can have colored yarn (quick zap in the microwave with some vinegar), too, if you've got more cream in the stash and want a color or a pretty variegated. Has to be wool or another protein-based fiber, but super easy and quick. My newest DIY item (well, Andy DIH) was a hula hoop. I just went the easy route and bought supplies at Lowe's but still saved over buying one pre-made plus no shipping plus more immediate gratification. YouTube/library videos should last me a ways up the learning curve, too. Fun exercise that I can do to loud dance-y music. Yay! Hey, don’t forget you’ve also got a mess o’ Koolaid from when we visited so you can have colored yarn (quick zap in the microwave with some vinegar), too, if you’ve got more cream in the stash and want a color or a pretty variegated. Has to be wool or another protein-based fiber, but super easy and quick.

My newest DIY item (well, Andy DIH) was a hula hoop. I just went the easy route and bought supplies at Lowe’s but still saved over buying one pre-made plus no shipping plus more immediate gratification. YouTube/library videos should last me a ways up the learning curve, too. Fun exercise that I can do to loud dance-y music. Yay!

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