tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post508132142352855719..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Making the bed - REVISITEDUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5048269285658170792012-11-05T21:33:39.674+10:002012-11-05T21:33:39.674+10:00an unmade bed has always been one of my pet peeves...an unmade bed has always been one of my pet peeves! the only time I leave my bed unmade is on laundry day when I will be stripping it later. Of course,once the sheets are in the washing machine, I'm remaking the bed with fresh sheets!<br />PS...I love your quilt! I will be making one of my own very soon!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09509754388583159590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34256366161157085662012-09-18T15:44:27.356+10:002012-09-18T15:44:27.356+10:00I am truly delighted to read this webpage posts wh...I am truly delighted to read this webpage posts which <br />carries plenty of useful information, thanks for providing these kinds of data.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.prescription-swimming-goggles.info/anti-fog-goggles.html" title="Anti Fog Goggles<br /><br />Anti Fog Goggles" rel="nofollow">Anti Fog Goggles</a><br /><i>Take a look at my webpage</i> ; <b><a href="http://www.prescription-swimming-goggles.info/anti-fog-goggles.html" rel="nofollow">Anti Fog Goggles</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14143923123609010502012-07-01T14:09:26.014+10:002012-07-01T14:09:26.014+10:00I agree, Rhonda...there's nothing like falling...I agree, Rhonda...there's nothing like falling into crisp, clean sheets and a homemade quilt! Making the bed is one task that I never skip!Dianne @ My Southern Hearthttp://www.mysouthernheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36608566753379575872012-06-30T18:36:59.804+10:002012-06-30T18:36:59.804+10:00This is a great post, Rhonda - I enjoyed it just a...This is a great post, Rhonda - I enjoyed it just as much "second time around"! I always make the bed properly, but I tend, in the summer, to leave it to air most of the day to get it as fresh as possible after a hot, sweaty night. I change the sheets once a week, and line dry except when the weather is wet. Starched pillow cases are a must for me, too. Our sheets are cotton, but I hate fitted ones, as we have a deep mattress, and they never fit properly! I like light colours (white or cream) or very dark blue, with lighter pillowcases.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80641430762505921972012-06-29T05:44:51.930+10:002012-06-29T05:44:51.930+10:00Rhonda, I have always thought this was your best p...Rhonda, I have always thought this was your best post EVER. I sure have trouble finding bottom sheets that fit the mattress tight - a must for me. Thank you for bringing up this post again. Pat/TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70190898853172165762012-06-29T04:01:17.626+10:002012-06-29T04:01:17.626+10:00Wow what a gorgeous quilt.Wow what a gorgeous quilt.Curvywitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352226602384896843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2779947187596995432012-06-28T23:07:46.268+10:002012-06-28T23:07:46.268+10:00I always feel my day has a better start when I mak...I always feel my day has a better start when I make my bed. I seem to be more productive during the day also.Katididshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568618127371786808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75956525608177868612012-06-28T22:08:29.163+10:002012-06-28T22:08:29.163+10:00I thought everyone made their bed every day. Is th...I thought everyone made their bed every day. Is this an Oz thing to not make your bed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50494807739526728762012-06-28T22:03:14.966+10:002012-06-28T22:03:14.966+10:00One of life's pleasures is to hop into a clean...One of life's pleasures is to hop into a clean, sheeted bed and I also change our sheets once a week. I feel very untidy if my bed or the children's beds are not made in the morning and once we are all up I will air the beds while breakfast is being eaten and open up all the windows, even on the coldest of days and let the air in to clear out the night stuffiness and then make the beds. It gives me a sense of order to the house before I tackle getting the kids dressed and then cleaning up the breakfast dishes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88109507624101904942012-06-28T21:40:40.369+10:002012-06-28T21:40:40.369+10:00I tottaly love a fresh clean bed and the smell of ...I tottaly love a fresh clean bed and the smell of clean sheetsupcyclingladyhttp://upcyclingandsustainability.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91665520787724631802012-06-28T20:53:46.139+10:002012-06-28T20:53:46.139+10:00A good post and so true, nothing is nicer or more ...A good post and so true, nothing is nicer or more refreshing than climbing into a bed with fresh sheets that have not long since been on the line.<br /><br />I simply use a duvet inside a cover as our top layer, as neither of us like loose sheets to entangle us as we sleep, the duvet goes out for a day on the line whenever possible, you can't always do it in Winter, although a good day out in the frost is brilliant at killing off any dust mites that might be there.<br /><br />Each day the bed is left unmade but folded back to allow the mattress to breathe with the window open, and then after lunch it is tidied, shaken and made afresh ready for night time and that blissful moment when you sink back into it, sleep is never far away these days, living simply uses energy and helps you sleep.<br /><br />Sue xx<br />Our New Life in the CountrySuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50778562581068330782012-06-28T20:41:02.571+10:002012-06-28T20:41:02.571+10:00Each night, as I lay down in my bed, for some reas...Each night, as I lay down in my bed, for some reason I always think to myself or sometimes say out loud 'hello bed, it's me'. I don't sleep well if my blankets/sheets are twisted or not tucked in at the bottom.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826354433338717185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68106924174593045922012-06-28T19:14:46.830+10:002012-06-28T19:14:46.830+10:00I love my bed.
I have always had to make my bed f...I love my bed. <br />I have always had to make my bed from a young age and now I'm in my own house I still do! At the moment with the cold nights here in Melbourne I have actually taken one of my woollen blankets (from the opshop of course!) as an underlay as well as one in my winter set of blankets. Has changed my life! Well, my sleep at least :DVola13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52933716392533951962012-06-28T19:02:20.014+10:002012-06-28T19:02:20.014+10:00I loved this post the first time I read it, and it...I loved this post the first time I read it, and it didn't disappoint the second time, either! My bed is my sanctuary, I feel ruffled all day if it isn't made in the morning. I like to turn the covers down over the be foot for a good hour or so before I do actually make it, it gets rid of all the stinky man smell! Lol <br /><br />Did you know giraffes only sleep for a few seconds (about 20) at a time? Just micro sleeps, and they can happen any time. The keeper was feeding one at the zoo and it just zoned out for a sec, so that's how I learnt. Crazy!The Accidental Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903019781422765851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45063669357735114702012-06-28T15:00:25.475+10:002012-06-28T15:00:25.475+10:00Lizzy, by hook or by crook eh. It doesn't matt...Lizzy, by hook or by crook eh. It doesn't matter how we get them, as long as we get them. I hope your daughter embraces what she's discovered and tells her friends about it. Thanks for letting me know. It's put a smile on my face.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18961424309022907992012-06-28T15:00:11.306+10:002012-06-28T15:00:11.306+10:00So glad to hear there is someone else who understa...So glad to hear there is someone else who understands the importance of making a bed properly. My five year old currently gets very cross with me for stripping the bed down to get her to make it from scratch but I've been explaining it is important she do it properly. <br />I clearly remember a teacher I had once telling us about the Zen monks who start their day with a meditative exercise that is just folding up their blanket. They do it over and over until they get it just perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41141586746712457292012-06-28T14:55:08.548+10:002012-06-28T14:55:08.548+10:00Hello Rhonda
This does not in any way related to t...Hello Rhonda<br />This does not in any way related to today's post but just had to tell you this. My daughter was visiting for a few days and while I was at work she found your Down to Earth book which I keep in a special red and white striped book bag in the sunroom. She actually read, digested and approved of all your simple and frugal ways! I have been trying to teach her this for years to no avail. So, thank you for converting her. Something I could not do!<br />I suppose I have now lost my book and will have to get another one but I am so delighted!<br />Thanks!!!Lizzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15454011126777070772012-06-28T12:17:22.987+10:002012-06-28T12:17:22.987+10:00There are few things worse than an unmade bed, I t...There are few things worse than an unmade bed, I think. I always shake out the bedding when I change the sheets, and put the pillows in the dryer for a while, but I never thought of hanging them on the line!<br /><br />Your quilt is beautiful, and I admire your sister's embroidery skills.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503930255842185609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57522392166957158422012-06-28T11:58:36.392+10:002012-06-28T11:58:36.392+10:00Talk about serendipity: I'm typing this on my ...Talk about serendipity: I'm typing this on my half day off work while the Flanders and Swann song about Bed (in which they sing the praises of hot water bottles, etc.) plays in the background =) Actually my partner is by far the better bed-maker; I have to admit that when I try, it's less about tucking in the sheets and more about yanking them up and rushing out the door. Then again, I work 9-5 and he didn't until recently.<br /><br />Our compromise? FITTED sheets! Oh, they are a nine-to-fiver's best friend; so easy to use, and ours have kept their elastic for a long time.<br /><br />Love,<br />AmeliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7750853453859847232012-06-28T09:49:36.675+10:002012-06-28T09:49:36.675+10:00Ahhhhhh I am so with you on this. I changed our sh...Ahhhhhh I am so with you on this. I changed our sheets yesterday. I normally rotate the sheets with the spare set in the linen cupboard but things got away from me yesterday and I popped the freshly washed sheets back on the bed after their air dry on the line.<br />I slept so soundly last night. As you have said that first night after washing the sheets is THE BEST sleep you'll ever have.<br />I like to pull my quilt and top sheet back to air the bottom sheet for an hour or so before I make it. <br />During that time I pop on the computer, get breakfast for everyone, dress the kids and make their beds.<br />I love to pull everything nice and tight, give the sheets and bit of a brush down with my hands and make it all new again. Brian doesn't see the need for all that so on the days that he happens to make the bed I do it anyways before I get into it at night :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61754375368077721472012-06-28T09:49:33.851+10:002012-06-28T09:49:33.851+10:00Day'DAY,
It is great to make your bed, I like...Day'DAY,<br /><br />It is great to make your bed, I like to wash my sheets on a hot sunny day and make the bed in early arvo when the sheets are still warm and later when you hop into bed they are still slightly warm and the sun smell is wonderful.<br /><br />I made a 4 poster bed once and it was great to make my bed everyday as you are looking after what you make. I have some 100 year old shed support timber, slightly termite eaten(looks fantastic when varnished up, brings out the natural colour of the bush) and am looking forward to making my wife and I a new bed and also learning to make our own quilt.<br /><br />Have a Great day,<br />Matt <br />"Glenhew"Glenhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820029310392019557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30988476390840765462012-06-28T09:38:22.689+10:002012-06-28T09:38:22.689+10:00What a great post. I have restarted making my bed ...What a great post. I have restarted making my bed and yes oh yes I love crawling into line dried sheets.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031688737964746427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18548825362509440792012-06-28T08:54:38.548+10:002012-06-28T08:54:38.548+10:00Ah, bed! Rhonda,you are so right on this one. Our ...Ah, bed! Rhonda,you are so right on this one. Our quality of sleep affects almost every function in our body, including hormonal balance and immunity. <br />My bed has gone unmade this week due to too much on my plate - but I'm going to strip and remake it right now and remember how much that effort wil pay me back with health and comfort.<br />Have a beautiful day everyone, MadeleineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32586421367701556122012-06-28T08:50:05.341+10:002012-06-28T08:50:05.341+10:00This is funny in a way because I had never thought...This is funny in a way because I had never thought about it. But interesting (as always!) because before my husband and I lived together, his bed would always be unmade. I was appalled and didn't know why. Maybe for the reasons you suggest.<br /><br />I don't tuck in every day, though. My feet always get hot in the night and I wake myself up if I have to pull the sheets and blankets out. Oh, we all have our quirks, don't we?<br /><br />And one final note, we splashed out on a really expensive mattress - which we thought was the same as our daughter had - and it's been terrible. We feel a bit down about it.<br /><br />Hope Hanno is doing well. Take care of yourselves (the carer and cared for - sometimes it's just as exhausting being the carer!)<br /><br />ElizaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2560921103887642862012-06-28T08:25:11.764+10:002012-06-28T08:25:11.764+10:00I started making my bed all because of you and thi...I started making my bed all because of you and this post, Rhonda. I'd never go back now. Thanks again!BLD in MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497511995276601468noreply@blogger.com