The Denver Public Library hopes to rally the city to knit 5,280 warm helmet liners and hats by Jan. 24 for U.S. troops serving abroad. The library’s Fresh City Life program and the Rocky Mountain United Service Organizations will host a knitting marathon at locations all over the city and the state from 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 24. But if you prefer to work alone, just knit as many hats as you can and deliver them to the Fresh City Life office in the Central Library (Level 1, west entrance) by Jan. 24. Call 720-865-1206 to register.
Ergonomically correct snow shoveling
Save time and effort after the next big snowstorm with newly developed advances in shovel making from Ames True Temper. The Penguin combo and pusher models are designed with ergonomic handles roomy enough for gloves or mittens. Other features include an 18-to-24-inch curved blade and a nylon wear strip that extends the life of the blade, preventing gouging of decks and other surfaces. The combo shovel retails for $24.99 at Home Depot, and the pusher is $20.98 at Lowe’s.
Recycle “i-Things” for post-holiday cash
Nextworth.com provides a service that allows consumers to dispose of unused gadgets and get paid the highest cash-back amount. Trade in iPods or iPhones, and receive a certified check in up to 14 days, or cash in at select Circuit City stores for immediate in-store credit or gift card. Products given as trade-ins in any condition will be refurbished and resold by NextWorth in parts or disposed of through a certified recycling partner.
Nestling in a book nook
The Home Girls blog about carving out a corner of your living room or even a closet for a cozy nook designed with reading in mind. One writer shares details about a favorite reading nook in her home, as well as the essentials needed to make the space elegant and functional, in her post at
