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We all lose socks sometimes, so you’ll love learning about how to use that one unmatched sock!

It&rsquo;s one of the most common issues that everyone has with doing laundry - losing a single sock.&nbsp; While it can almost be comical to consider just how many socks disappear in your washer and dryer, it&rsquo;s not so funny when you&rsquo;re left with just one sock in a particular style, color, or pattern.
Many people will hold onto that one sock for far too long, hoping that eventually, their laundry appliances will spit out its match.&nbsp; After you&rsquo;ve accepted the loss of a sock, it&rsquo;s easier to just throw your now-single one away - contributing to the approximate <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=how+much+clothing+do+americans+throw+away+each+year&amp;rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS796US796&amp;oq=how+much+clothing+do+americans+throw+away+each+year&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30j0i390l4.8711j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">81 lbs of clothing</a> that each American sends to landfills in a year.
Celebrate Lost Sock Memorial Day (May 9th) by trying these several ways that you can make your single sock work for you before retiring it to the garbage can.&nbsp;
<h2>Turn It Into a Heating and Cooling Pack </h2>
<a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/rice-and-beans-gm506908844-84466665"><img alt="Image of white rice and pinto beans next to each other." src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/pattersons-single-sock-1.jpg" title="Pattersons Home Appliances" width="700" /></a>
This is a great way to take an abandoned sock and make it useful again!
Fill the sock with uncooked rice or beans (steer clear of the quick-cooking or instant versions).
Tie the sock up or sew up the edge of it.
And voila!&nbsp;
To use your new heating/cooling pack, place it in your microwave for up to one minute or in your freezer for 2 - 3 hours.
<h2>Create Your Own Sachet</h2>
<img alt="Various bowls of flowers and herbs sitting on a wooden table." src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/pattersons-single-sock-2.jpg" title="Pattersons Home Appliances" width="700" />
Fill your single sock up with a variety of dried flowers, dried herbs, and even a few drops of your favorite essential oils. Tie it up at the top or sew it, and you&rsquo;ve got a delicious-smelling sachet!
You can use your sachet in your dresser drawers, shoes, and even hang it in your car as a natural air freshener.
Love the scent you created?&nbsp; Toss your sachet in with your next load of drying clothes to liven up your laundry!
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<h2>Make New Toys for Your Children - or Your Pets!</h2>
<img alt="Cute, small white and brown dog with a sock toy in its mouth. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/pattersons-single-sock-3.jpg" title="Pattersons Home Appliances" width="700" />
Socks can become sock puppets, catnip balls, or even be braided together to create a rope toy for your pup!
All it takes is a little creativity to make a fun new toy for your kids or your furry friends!
<h2>Use a Single Sock as a Cleaning Rag</h2>
&nbsp;<img alt="A man wiping down the interior of a car with a wash rag. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/pattersons-single-sock-4.jpg" title="Pattersons Home Appliances" width="700" />
Individual socks make for a great rag or cleaning cloth!
Use it to give your car a wash, wipe down, or shine-up!
Need some cleaning help around the house?&nbsp; You can put a sock on a broom head to dust those hard-reach areas, slip it on like a glove and dust every nook and cranny, and even use it as a replacement for your Swiffer mop!
<h2>Have Some Fun with These Sock-Based Crafts</h2>
<img alt="A woman with scissors making arts and crafts with reused socks. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/pattersons-single-sock-5.jpg" title="Pattersons Home Appliance" width="700" />
Whether you want a new door decoration or would like something soft and fuzzy to hold your coffee cup, check out these crafts based on using individual socks!
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.instructables.com/Sock-Wreath/" target="_blank">Sock Wreath for Wall and Door Decor&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://diyeverywhere.com/2019/04/03/how-to-make-a-mug-cozy-from-a-sock/" target="_blank">Sock Mug Cozy&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.grosgrainfab.com/2013/05/mismatched-socks-sew-sock-snake.html?m=1" target="_blank">Sock Snake Toy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://gardentherapy.ca/draft-stoppers-how-to-make-diy-door-socks/" target="_blank">Sock Draft Stopper&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.evermine.com/blog/baby-sock-coin-purse/" target="_blank">Sock Coin Purse&nbsp;</a></li>
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Celebrate Lost Sock Memorial Day This Monday with These 5 Ways to Reuse Single Socks

Check out these recipes for kid-favorite crafts that are easy to make, and provide hours of summer fun ...

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The kids spend all year looking forward to summer, but 9 times out of 10, once school gets out, all they want to do is sit around on their phones, the same way they do during the school year. Summer should be about fun and family time, and what brings the family together better than crafts?
Hands-on creativity is a great way to keep the kids thoughtful and engaged while school is out for summer, plus it gives you plenty of bonding time with the young ones. These recipes for kid-favorite crafts are easy to make, and provide hours of summer fun!
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<a href="https://www.iheartnaptime.net/play-dough-recipe/">Homemade Playdough</a>
Sure, you could go out and just buy Playdough for the kids. But where&rsquo;s the fun in that? Making your own at home saves money and makes for a fun-filled summer afternoon. Plus, you can mix your own colors and even add in glitter and essential oils for some extra fun!
<img src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/2019/iStock-1129150522.jpg?w=700" />
No matter what shade your little ones need for that dragon sculpture, you&rsquo;ll have the right color on hand when you make your own Playdough. All it takes is a few simple ingredients and a powerful stove to get the job done!
Pro-tip: electric and induction cooktops are especially good for this job, since spills can be easily wiped up before they turn into a big, doughy mess.
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuQKJgJvcOo">Refrigerator Slime</a>
Remember when homemade slime was all the rage? Glittery, goopy, foamy, or fluffy &ndash; however you like your slime, there&rsquo;s a recipe to make the perfect one right at home. So bring back the trend with these fun slime recipes!
<img src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/2019/iStock-967735430 _1_.jpg?w=700" />
These recipes don&rsquo;t use any glue either, so they&rsquo;re safer for the kids to play with and don&rsquo;t leave quite so much of a mess. They do require some patience though, as each recipe has to spend anywhere from 12 hours to 4 days in the fridge to set. The results are tons of fun, and they make for a fun science experiment too, as some recipes tend to be more successful than others. The kids will be as excited about making the slime as they&rsquo;ll be about playing with it!
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<a href="https://www.curbly.com/make-diy-shrinky-dinks">DIY Shrinky Dinks</a>
Remember shrinky dinks? It turns out, the defining craft of the 90&rsquo;s is super easy to make, and you don&rsquo;t even have to buy a special kit to do it!
A plastic takeout container (unused, please), scissors, markers, aluminum foil, and an oven are all you need to make adorable miniature charms for keychains, necklaces, suncatchers, and more! Just cut out the top and bottom of the container to make flat, plastic sheets and let the kids have fun drawing colorful shapes or even their favorite cartoon characters. A few minutes in the oven and poof! Summer memories instantly immortalized.
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Make the most of your summer and encourage the kids to do the same! These DIY crafts will help get your creative juices flowing and keep the temptation to indulge in lazy summer afternoons in front of a screen far away. And if you need new appliances to help out with all your summer crafting sessions, you know who to call! Our associates make summer fun their personal mission, so come on by to find all the appliances you need to make the season one to remember.

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