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Make Something!

Make an Ottoman

Materials Needed

  • milk crate
  • fabric
  • foam insert (cut to fit crate)
  • plywood (cut to fit crate)
  • (2) 2″ wood pieces (cut to fit crate)
  • glue
  • staple gun + staples
  • sanding block
  • drill + bit
  • screws
  • spray paint
  • spray adhesive

Prep Crate(if using metal milk crate)

The first step is to prep the milk crate or the soon-to-be base of the ottoman. The age and patina of the crate will determine the amount of elbow grease needed. Remove any unwanted paint or rust with a sanding block. Once the surface is smooth, add a pop of color with spray paint.

Nothing says cozy like a plush ottoman. Coffee tables are great and all, but an ottoman can be a footrest, a chair and, with the addition of a tray, it does all the work of a coffee table. But before draining your savings on one, consider making your own for under $100.

Materials Needed

  • heat-treated pallet
  • (4) wooden candlesticks
  • drill + 1/4″ bit
  • (4) 1/4″ lag bolts
  • wrench
  • 4″ foam
  • spray adhesive
  • batting
  • stapler
  • fabric

Attach some legs


To begin, flip the pallet over. Ensure the pallet you are using is marked “HT” for “heat-treated.” This verifies it is safe for indoor use. Drill a 1/4-inch hole in each of the four corners, equidistant from the edges. Run small lag bolts through the holes, and secure the candlestick legs after drilling corresponding holes in them.

Secure the Foam

Once the legs have been tightly fastened, flip the frame upright and place a piece of foam cut to the size of the pallet on top. Coat the surface of the foam and pallet with spray adhesive and set the foam piece on the pallet.


Fasten Batting and Fabric


Once the adhesive has dried, cover the foam with a large piece of batting and flip the ottoman back over. Fold the batting around, and staple it to the bottom of the pallet no more than two inches apart. Repeat this step with the fabric, making sure to fold the corners neatly and tightly while stapling to ensure a beautiful final product.https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/diy-pallet-ottoman

Word of The Day Challenge Accepted

TOXIC

talesfromthemindofkristianWord of the Day February 6, 2019

The Word of the Day is Toxic

Write a Poem, story or anecdote, inspired by this word.

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Toxic, By MwsR

You say you care

But I fail to see it

I know you are struggling

But it is not my fault

I did not create your corner of your little world

You did

But yet, I am here having to pay.

I wish you could see how it feels to be me

Living with you and your TOXIC ways.

I will resign to follow far behind.

Just to give myself some sense of mind.

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Ways to lose stubborn belly fat

  1. V-Ups

V-Ups exercises to lose belly fatBegin by laying flat on the floor or mat and slowly raise the arms to meet the knees, forming a V.

Tighten your abdominal muscles, and rely on your core strength to keep you balanced in this position. Hold for as long as possible.

Repeat this move as many times as you can for one minute.

  1. Bicycles

bicycle belly fat exercise

This is the #1 rated abs exercise for effectiveness in the world!

The only thing to watch out for is that you move too quickly throughout the movement. Go SLOWLY, and emphasize each rep.

Start with 3 sets of 35 repetitions on each leg. Work up towards 50 on each side.

  1. Russian Twists

lose belly fat with russian twist exerciseThe biggest mistake people make with this exercise is not keeping their backs flat.  Keep your back as straight as possible, and try not to hunch over.

Practice in front of a mirror if you aren’t sure.

Keep that back straight, and press your chest out. If this feels too “easy,” try holding a 5-10 lb weight in your hands.

Exercise: Start with 3 sets for 20 repetitions total (move slowly).

    1.  Toe Touch Crunches

toe touch crunches to lose weightThis exercise should be felt in your lower and upper abs.

Hold your feet in the air with your lower back firmly against the mat. Remember that throughout this entire exercise, your lower back should stay on that mat. Reach up and try to touch those toes (it’s okay if you can’t, just go as high as you can), and come back down for one.

Repeat this move as many times as you can for one minute.

  1. Supermans

superman exercise for weight lossBack fat is about as sexy as a pair of bright yellow crocks… So don’t neglect it, because it’s a part of your core.

Raise your arms and legs as high as you can at the same time for 30 seconds.  If that is relatively easy for you, go up to 1 minute for each rep.

Exercise: Start with 4 sets for 10 repetitions total.

  1. Jumping Planks

lose belly fat with jumping planks exercise

Start in the regular plank position, and simply jump your legs out to the sides while holding your feet together.

Keep alternating legs right, legs back, and legs left. Make sure to keep your abdomen tight and engaged throughout this exercise.

Repeat this move as many times as you can for one minute.

  1. Toe Touch Variation

 

toe touch exercise to lose belly fat

Start by laying flat on the floor.

Reach one arm up as you also raise the opposite leg up at the same time.

Keep the other knee propped up for support, and keep your abdominal muscles engaged.

Repeat this move as many times as you can for one minute.

  1. Classic Crunches

crunches can help you lose belly fat fast

I think we all know how to do a crunch… Make sure you tighten your abdominal muscles as you lift up.

Focus more on engaging your core rather than rushing this exercise to do as many as possible.

A slower crunch done properly is more effective than throwing yourself up as quickly as possible.

Repeat this move as many times as you can for one minute.


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