Amy Y. Conry Davis is a writer who specializes in green living, sustainability, and travel. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego. Durable, stylish, and easy to make yourself, ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. A few years ago, my mom started giving me sparkly, crocheted pads in funny shapes like pinafores and ...