1. Via Facebook, I was pointed to this free pattern for making a microwavable buckwheat pillow. This is exactly what I need for our cold-sensitive cat, so I’m making it in a cat-sized rectangle. I’ll probably substitute catnip for the lavender and make it out of the same soft fabric that makes the Snuggie his blankie of choice.

2. Barbara Sher’s popular book Wishcraft is free to read online. Read and (re)discover what you want.

3. Online
thesaurus and
dictionaries help you find the right word.

4. Keep kids busy over the summer building their reading skills at Starfall.

5. Plan and design your virtual garden before you start digging in real dirt. (Requires Shockwave plugin)