Use up those broken crayons

Candace at Crafty Daisies presents a marvelous way to use up broken crayons while making something much easier for a young scribbler to use. I won't spoil it with my own explanation; go there and read about it.

Less expensive cold frame

For a year or so I've been drooling over greenhouses; but it's just not feasible for us at this point. Not only is a decent greenhouse more expensive than our current budget allows, but it also takes up a lot of space. Cold frames seem like a decent alternative for growing small vegetation into the cold weather, but they're still a bit costy for their purpose, considering their size limitations.

So now, with the cold frame idea in mind, I'm looking for an alternative. Specifically, I'm looking for lidded storage tubs that come in clear plastic. Depending on the size, there are limits to what size plants I can grow, but I can put pots or a seeding system on the overturned lid, and then use the tub, overturned, for a top. I haven't tried it yet, but as soon as I can find the tubs in clear, I'll do it. I'll let you know how it turns out. If you get to it first, let me know!