November 27, 2020
The best part of this extended weekend is that I can have Council Fire so many times. Yes, even in the winter, I have a plan. Have I shown you The Reflector?
Sure, it looks like two pieces of Reflectix duct taped together, because that’s what it is. Laugh if you want, but sitting on my little chair inside that shiny cocoon is delightful! Looking up, you can see the reflected flames.
But when the weather outside is like this:
…… the top of my cocoon is like this!
My hair gets hot. 🙂
Lauren Sommerer is a preschool teacher who likes to build prototypes, grow cats, cook things once, save money, reduce, reuse and recycle.
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November 27, 2020
The best part of this extended weekend is that I can have Council Fire so many times. Yes, even in the winter, I have a plan. Have I shown you The Reflector? Sure, it looks like two pieces of Reflectix duct taped together, because that’s what it is. Laugh if you want, but sitting on […]
November 27, 2020
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. Ours was pretty great. I didn’t get out of my pajamas all day. It was pretty relaxing…… except for the raccoon. I am watching a friend’s cats while they’re out of town, so I got up early for council fire and went to check on the cats first. […]
November 24, 2020
One of my guys has a new saying for an upset tummy: “My breakfast’s coming loose.” Yep.
November 24, 2020
Lloyd fell asleep on the sofa at 7 and I went up to bed at 8, so obviously, things are super-exciting around here. Bonus? I am very well-rested this morning. Happy Tuesday, y’all!
November 22, 2020
Lloyd has been working like made with his Tech Squad at school to get ready for their Tech Sale. It was supposed to be last spring, but ya know…. pandemic. I was on board to help on Saturday, as were Sam and Gracen. It was all COVID-safe. They moved the sale from the commons area […]
November 20, 2020
Last night was my last round of parent-teacher conferences. This year they were via Zoom, which was both awkward and nice. I didn’t have to worry about whether my breath was bad or how much I fidget, so that was a plus. This is in the Concordia classroom. I don’t know – would I choose […]
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I love it! I like the cozy feeling of a fire when it’s cold outside. Yay for Council Fire!
I’d never dream of sitting by a fire when it’s 24.6 degrees outside. With your contraption, it is a real possibility.