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- Megan Zehnder
- September 1, 2011
- 1:01 pm
- 92 comments
Have some extra socks lying around not getting much use? Pain reliever, pet toy and hair curler are just some of the alternative roles socks can play. Scroll through for seven creative transformations.
Transformation #1 — Pain Reliever
Stuff some rice in an old sock, put it in the microwave for a minute, and use to soothe an ache. Or lay it on your neck for some extra warmth on a cold night.
Transformation #2 — Hair Curler
Skip the hair-damaging heat and electrical costs of a curling iron and turn instead to a sock! Amazingly, the latter option can create some very pretty curls. This video may … knock your socks off.
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Megan Zehnder
Megan is an editor and producer for Care2's Healthy Living. Her main priorities are to live simply and build meaningful relationships with the people in her life. She loves to write and talk about environmental issues, healthy living, and women's rights. Beyond that, her interests change daily, but eating and cooking vegetarian food is always a favorite.
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92 comments
+ add your ownThanks. I really like that wrist warmer idea.
Thank you
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The sock bun is totally true, woke up with beautiful curls =)
I actually made wrist warmers from a cute pair I had that got worn down, I love ´em
Great ideas, thank you...
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I love the "sock bun".
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Thank you for sharing.
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