Use your old socks to make something fun with your child. Have a go at making some sock puppets, a grass head or a pair of hand warmers.

To start, choose a bright, autumnal orange sock. The brighter the color, the more eye-catching your pumpkin will be. You can make a small or large pumpkin, depending on the length of the sock.

Pull the top of the sock over the cup and dump the rice into the sock. Tie the sock right where the rice level ends. Shake or knead the sock to make sure the scent is absorbed into the sock and ...