Wear An Apron

June 24, 2008 > 31 Comments

My tip today is to wear an apron. I almost always wear one in the kitchen while I am cooking or cleaning. In the past, I ruined many nice clothes by splattering food or oil on myself. Now I wear an apron, it protects my clothes and I wash it every few days. Recently, I have started wearing my apron for most of the day. When the kids come and give me really messy hugs, they get the apron and not me. It also helps when we are doing craft projects and cleaning other rooms of the house. I find that many days I am able to hang my pants back up at the end of the day if I have worn an apron. This saves time and money by decreasing laundry.

Here is a picture of my favorite apron. My neighbor gave it to me because she was tired of seeing me in my plain old green apron. This one is from Japan, and I love it.

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31 Responses to “Wear An Apron”

Tina
June 24th, 2008 @ 11:58 am

My mom and grandmom always wore an apron. I really should have had one on yesterday! Would have saved my jeans from oil paint. I love your apron pictured. It is so cheerful.

Stacy
June 24th, 2008 @ 12:19 pm

Well, I tried to post a comment about your apron, but I keep getting the message that it appears to be spam.

I guess I won’t be able to share my thoughts.

Stacy
June 24th, 2008 @ 12:28 pm

I really like your apron. I think it would be fun to do a S&T Friday of just our aprons. My denim apron doesn’t cover all that well. I do have one with a Christmas theme on it that covers much better. It just doesn’t feel right to wear it this time of year.

Kate
June 24th, 2008 @ 12:35 pm

I love aprons too. I need to remember to wear mine every day. Yours is beautiful.

BarbaraLee Malikowski
June 24th, 2008 @ 12:47 pm

Same here. I have the ones from Sam’s. Nice and thick. Look dull but they do the trick.

Dawn
June 24th, 2008 @ 1:11 pm

My grandmothers wore them…and like everything it all comes back!

I’m going to go eBaying next to buy one…I love yours, is it for sale?!

I also love the title of your blog it’s the story of my life as well, but with God’s wonderful care it’s very doable!

Nice post!

Jolene
June 24th, 2008 @ 1:19 pm

HAHAHA! I need to do this! I have ruined several, several clothes by dripping oil or dressing on them! YIKES! I should prolly wear one while I eat as well. LOL

Annie Jones
June 24th, 2008 @ 1:44 pm

I wear aprons most days. I like the butcher style, but in bright colors and patterns, and with at least one pocket.

Laura V.
June 24th, 2008 @ 1:53 pm

I LOVE aprons. I’m pregnant so the belly getting in the way requires one just about all the time these days! But I love wearing them anyway. I love them so much that I make and sell them! My grandma’s always wore them when I was growing up and when I started making them, I decided it would be so much more fun for them to be cute and modern! This is a great kitchen tip!

Shani
June 24th, 2008 @ 1:56 pm

Good Morning!

I wear aprons, too! I love them, and actually find that I get more accomplished in a day because it puts me in the ‘work’ frame of mind.

I love your apron; it’s so cute!

Have a lovely day~
Shani

Robin Sampson
June 24th, 2008 @ 2:17 pm

Cute apron!

Love aprons ’specially the kind like Grandma wore.

My boys tackled our plactics kitchen cabinets.

Sonshine
June 24th, 2008 @ 2:39 pm

I need to get me some aprons!! I don’t have any and I can tell you I get tired of having to spot treat EVERY shirt that I wear!!

Now to find some!!!

Thanks for sharing!

Mary aka Canadagirl
June 24th, 2008 @ 3:37 pm

This is one thing I NEED to invest in. I like the ones like yours that are a full apron. I have some that are fadded but I would love to get a pretty one. Thank you for this GREAT and almost forgotten TWT.

Blessings and ((hugs)) my SSiC
In Him<
-Mary

robin@heartofwisdom.com
June 24th, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
Mrs Pear
June 24th, 2008 @ 3:56 pm

Oh yes, I must get better at this! We are currently 6 months pregnant, and baby is always “getting dirty” and I have been stain treating shirts! The sad thing is, I have beautiful aprons hanging in the kitchen, I just forget to put them on!

Kelsey
June 24th, 2008 @ 4:11 pm

I love aprons!! They are always so fun to wear too!

Nikowa
June 24th, 2008 @ 4:33 pm

Great tip! I have one & never wear it and I really should start!

Your’s is alot nicer than my plain ‘ol burgundy one though!

Edi
June 24th, 2008 @ 5:09 pm

I love aprons and I have a bunch – my problem is remembering to put one on…or remembering but feeling too lazy to get one out. I almost bought a cute vintage one at the thrift store yesterday but then I thought – I’m not even regularly wearing the ones I’ve got!

michelle waters
June 24th, 2008 @ 5:32 pm

Yours is cute! I’m really getting into wearing them too. I will admit, however, that when neighbors stop over or see me on the porch I feel sort of self-conscious… gotta get over that!

Kalisha
June 24th, 2008 @ 8:04 pm

Seeing this has made up my mind! I need and want an apron. I have come across some patterns for a crocheted one, so now it’s official. I will make my very first apron, but in the mean time I probably should go buy one. Where would I get an apron by the way?

Beki
June 24th, 2008 @ 8:08 pm

I think I will start wearing an apron. Know where I can find a nice one??? :-)

Kirstin
June 24th, 2008 @ 8:54 pm

Ha! I need an apron because I’m always spilling something. Right now I have one that belonged to my mom. I’d like to get matching ones for my daughters and I.

Ariel
June 25th, 2008 @ 12:05 am

What a good idea! And what a cute apron!

Michele
June 25th, 2008 @ 1:48 am

I live in my apron throughout the day. I almost feel lost without it!

You’re right- it makes such a difference on the laundry, too! Before I wore an apron, I would spend so much time trying to get stains out of my clothes.

I really need to get another apron or two!
Blessings,
Michele
http://www.frugalgranola.blogspot.com

Amy B
June 25th, 2008 @ 2:52 am

What an adorable apron! I love that, I don’t usually find aprons in my size though. I would have to make them. I have thought about that recently though, because I keep finding stains on my clothes after they have been through the drier! I don’t realize how many greasy fingers touch my shirt throughout the day!

Thanks for the tip.

Amy B

Katie
June 25th, 2008 @ 3:45 am

My 4 year old is to the point where he’ll “scold” me if I’m in the kitchen and not wearing an apron. For shame! :) “MOMMY – you’re not wearing your APRON!!!”

Mavis D
June 25th, 2008 @ 3:58 am

I have a couple of aprons but I hate wearing them because of their style. I have a couple of patterns that I am going to make.

Aprons are good ideas for keeping clean but I think they have another purpose. I think they help me keep my mind on being more “feminine” which is very difficult for me because I have always been a strong willed woman. I am trying to become the woman with a gentle spirit and my apron helps me do that.

Alisa
June 25th, 2008 @ 5:22 pm

I have just become a lover of aprons myself. Especially vintage aprons, they are just so neat. I’m partial to the half apron and unfortunately, that just doesn’t seem to keep me clean! I agree with Mavis, to be more feminine and gentle spirited is why I started wearing it as well. I need all the help I can get to get out of my tomboyishness.

Audra Marie
June 26th, 2008 @ 1:20 pm

Oh – I have a sassy apron I love, but forget to wear it. I’ll have to put a reminder somewhere until aprons become a habit. :)

jodi
June 30th, 2008 @ 11:51 am

cute apron!

laura
July 24th, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

I love my apron. I wear it all the time while I am in the kitchen. My grandmother wore her apron’s all the time and every time I put my on I can feel my grandmother’s love and her arms hugging me.

laura

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