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What Do You Reuse to Save a Buck?

Submitted by: Tip Hero  03/17/2009 9:12 PM
 
Many TipHeroes have shared ways that they reuse and/or repurpose items to save money and resources, a return to the 'waste not, want not' attitude of generations past.

What do you reuse to save money?

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I chuckled when I read Zig's tip about making fabric tissues. We had those when I was growing up; they were called handkerchiefs! :)

I have done much the same thing, however, with a slight twist. I cut up old 100% cotton T-shirts into manageable sizes and keep in my bathroom cabinet. I remove my makeup with oil or cold cream before I wash my face, and the "face cloths" are perfect for wiping off the mess. They can be tossed in the washer with towels etc and re-used many times. Don't use polyester or cotton/poly blends as they are not as absorbant and not as soft.
 
Posted by anonymous on March 21, 2009 1:30 PM
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I save the water from my dehumidifier and use it to water my plants, inside and outside of my house. Saves money on my water bill.
 
Posted by Debra Brungart on March 21, 2009 2:24 PM
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Another use for those soap chips, and old wash clothes or towels too frayed to use. I learned this from my very frugal grandmother. Save the soap chips. Take an old washcloth, dish towel, piece of towel, whatever and cut into a long rectangle, roughly, 5 or 6 inches by 12 to 18 inches. Fold over almost in half, leaving about four extra inches. stitch up each side. Then fold over the extra and stitch it down the sides, overlapping the extra with the pouch part. sort of like an envelope, but leave enough of the overlap open to put soap in. Put soap chips in and use to wash hands, or soap up with in the shower.
 
Posted by Debbie on March 21, 2009 10:00 PM
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I keep all the return envelopes I receive in the mail from junk mail or the like. I then use the envelopes to send money, notes, permission slips, etc. to school with my kids. I also put the coupons I will be using at the store in them for quick retrieval.
 
Posted by vickie on March 21, 2009 11:28 PM
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how can you recycle fishing net bouys?
 
Posted by bird on March 22, 2009 7:53 AM
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When I make a pot of coffee I usually use 3 scoops
of ground coffee. Rather than throw the used ground out when finished, I add just two scoops of fresh grounds to the old grounds for a second pot of coffee.....saves a scoop and still tastes good
 
Posted by shirley on March 22, 2009 1:52 PM
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We fill our plastic juice containers with water and freeze them. The frozen jugs work great to use as ice in coolers during road trips or soccer games and eliminates the messy watery run off from ice cubes. Once the ice inside the jugs begins to melt, we use to ice cold water to refill our personal water bottles or wash our hands on the road of after the game.
 
Posted by Meg on March 22, 2009 6:35 PM
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Read all and I still have a few to add:

1) Don't toss the pickle juice - just add shelled hard-boiled eggs to it for your own "pickled eggs". If it's picked jalepeno peppers add anything you like "hot" like thinly sliced carrots or other veggies like cauliflower or celery you see in "Hot Mixes" on the pickle aisle.

2) Use the heavy plastic liner from cereals and other processed packaged foods as your splatter-proof cover for your plate in the microwave. Can be washed and used again and again - saves paper towels and plastic wrap!

3) Use the plastic cylinder containers that pop-up baby wipes and other wipes come in for cleaning/soaking paint brushes. Some paint brush handles fit snuggly in the opening at top so that the brush does not have to touch bottom and have the bristles bent.

4) Also use the above plastic cylinder and square baby-wipe containers to organize small toys, games and other items with lots of small pieces. Label them since most are not see-thru.

5) Read several ideas for using those small soap chips and slivers but I've adapted an idea from my years of camping. Use the leg of a pair of ladies pantyhose and place the slivers in it and tie a lose knot at top - unknot to add more slivers. Keep on the sink or in the tub. (While camping we used this method with a new or larger bar of soap and tied the nylon stocking to a tree or pole next to our wash basin at the camp site - kept the soap from ending up on the ground.)

Keep the ideas coming!
 
Posted by aggievic on March 22, 2009 6:39 PM
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I use dryer balls in my dryer instead of dryer sheets. I got two for about $10 at BedBath&Beyond, and they work great! I use cloth diapers and the balls don't leave a film on the diapers like dryer sheets do. I use them with all my clothes now, too. They also cut down on drying time, which saves electricity. I haven't bought dryer sheets for over a year.
 
Posted by Kristina on March 23, 2009 1:16 AM
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I hang my clothes outside to dry when it's warm. Otherwise, I hang them on hangers on a rod I installed in my laundry room above the washer. That makes it un-necessary for us to own a dryer or buy dryer sheets. I soften the clothes by using vinegar in the rinse cycle. This does away with chemical softeners altogether and removes the soap residue on the clothes making them cleaner. It also keeps the machine clean and the acid helps keep the drain pipes clear.

I also clean most everything with baking soda and vinegar instead of buying expensive and toxic cleaners. You can find many recipes for these cleaners on the web.

Doing just these 2 things helps keep money in my pocket and harmful toxins out of our waste system.
 
Posted by Patricia on March 24, 2009 5:08 PM
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I protect my septic system from excess toilet paper and extra flushes. (When it's yellow, let it mellow, if it's brown, flush it down.)The paper is not flushed if only used for urine. I keep a closed trash basket near the toilet and empty it every day. Surprising how little is used when you don't flush it away.
 
Posted by palindrome on March 25, 2009 9:32 PM
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I make bookmarks out of old greeting cards.
 
Posted by T on March 26, 2009 8:24 PM
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i use the boxes that checks come in for organizers in desk drawers. i use one for my stapler, one for stamps and address labels, etc.

frame calender photos and arrange on walls

i also buy all my frames from thrift stores and garage sales. i only buy ones in good shape, i spray paint them and voila! new frame.

be creative, i used two small cocktail trays, painted them and then glued a picture in the center and decorated around it. (my picture was a trip to the shore, i put the picture of the kids at the shore in the center and surrounded it with shells my kids collected)this is something my kids will always have to remind them of their vacation.

line crispers with newspaper (cover with paper towels). your vegies will last longer because the newspaper absorbs moisture. replace periodically.

save old buttons, paper and toliet rolls, toothpaste caps,magazines, newspapers etc for crafts (if your kids are all grown up, donate to local boy and girl clubs) also laundry caps and small cans(ie:tuna and cat food-cleaned out well) are great for paint, and each kid can have their own set of paints.
 
Posted by adell on March 26, 2009 10:21 PM
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I have never actually done this, but I think it would work. When you have an old calendar with pretty pictures, use each page to wrap a small gift, such as a small cardboard jewelry box. If the paper is too stiff, it might not work, but if the paper is thin, it should.

Use the plastic top from a coffee can or can of nuts or margarine tub under flower pots to prevent water from wetting your window sills.

Cut up old Christmas cards (the pretty parts) into small squares to use as gift tags.
 
Posted by Thrifty Gal on April 02, 2009 8:57 PM
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being an artist i am always looking for ways to be thrifty. i re-use everything! i cut up plastic water and milk jugs to use as painting pallets for my oils and acrylic paints. i haven't had to buy a paint pallet for years. there are also mini designs in that plastic which can be used as a pattern for pressing fimo clays.
 
Posted by cheriz on April 13, 2009 10:02 PM
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Old dryer sheets are great for removing soap scum from glass sinks and shower doors. I reuse them for months.

I also buy a plastic bottle of water once in a while and then reuse the bottle by refilling it with filtered water for weeks. You can even put it in the dishwasher along with the sports sip tops.
 
Posted by Skybeing on April 29, 2009 3:01 PM
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I reuse wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbons etc that are in good shape. I also use brown paper grocery bags to wrap gifts and let the kids decorate them with stickers, artwork etc.

For more ideas on this subject check out my article:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4919114_green-wrapping-gifts-recycled-materials.html
 
Posted by bestmommy on May 21, 2009 4:23 PM
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I use dryer sheets to get rid of baked on goo off of a casserole dish, pot etc. Soak it in warm water for a little while and it wipes clean. They are also good for dusting. I also use newspapers to dry out all, but especially, my children's shoes. It may take 4 or 5 times of wadding up paper,but you will have dry shoes by morning.
 
Posted by Ashley on October 13, 2009 8:23 PM
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I liked all these tips except for one...if it's yellow, let it mellow??? Urine smells bad, how can anyone want that scent in their home?
 
Posted by anonymous on October 15, 2009 10:05 PM
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when i use my dryer,which is not very often,i put dry towels in with the wet towels and the load drys much faster.drying t-shirts,socks etc..put in dry ones to absorb moisture.it really does cut down on drying time.
 
Posted by nang on October 16, 2009 1:32 AM
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I have those new silicone baking pans and muffin pans. Love them, BUT...they stain and I can't get the stains out. Anyone have any ideas?
 
Posted by Sharon on October 16, 2009 8:33 AM
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The plastic bags grapes are packed in are great for storing cabbages or heads of lettuce--gives just the right moisture level and the leaves do not get loose and make a mess in the vegetable bin.
 
Posted by anonymous on December 05, 2009 12:58 AM
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I use cooled-down water from steaming vegetables to water my house plants--it's full of nutrients.
 
Posted by Cheryl on December 31, 2009 2:06 PM
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I save any kind of bag that comes in packaged food--like the plastic liner in cereal boxes and bags you put produce in from the store, etc...as well as plastic grocery bags themselves, to clean out my litter boxes. Anything that doesn't have a hole in it I consider using it one last time for scooping, rather than just tossing it into the garbage alone. I also use plastic grocery bags as garbage can liners in the bathrooms.
 
Posted by Cheryl on December 31, 2009 2:13 PM
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I made cloth napkins and am making napkins, paper towels and tissues for my family next year for Christmas. That way I can test how they hold up and also make them detergent for the washer. I will let them choose a gift card or freedom from buying these products.
 
Posted by Shirley on December 31, 2009 2:17 PM
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i purchased a soda maker and make my own pop. no more deposits or bottle returns. the unit cost 80.00 and came with an assortment of flavors to try. the co2 tank makes about 500 drinks. you can have it refilled for under three dollars at any place that refills paint ball co2 cartridges.i have a good water filtering system and am confident using tap water for my pop. the unit came with three bottle which i find adequate but additionals can be purchased on line (www.sodastream.com)along with other supplies if you do not have a store in your area that sells them. a bottle of mix cost 4.00 and makes the equivalent of 33 12 ounce cans of pop. i take a bottle to work with me daily plus making fresh for home use daily. it paid for it's self really fast and this family of 5 is never out of pop now! we love it,love it,love it.
 
Posted by anonymous on January 02, 2010 6:17 PM
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Regarding Susan H's comment that "Plastic water bottles should never be reused," it appears that reusing #1 plastic bottles is safe as long as you wash and dry them to get rid of bacteria:
http://walking.about.com/od/fluids/f/reusingbottles.htm
http://www.plasticsinfo.org/s_plasticsinfo/sec_level2_faq.asp?CID=705&DID=2839 .
 
Posted by haverwench on January 03, 2010 10:54 AM
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I only went down one page and feel like I just read a wonderful book.

Great ideas.

I never, ever throw away jars. In fact, if I see a bunch in a recycling bin, I'll get them.
They are essential in my craft room and office to store everything from buttons to paperclips to beads and glitter.

I have switched to any cleaning product that is made with a microfiber cloth. I save close to a $1,000 a year on papertowel. (All my table tops are glass, so I do a lot of glass cleaning.)

If you want to get magazines, get a subscription. They make their money from advertisers, and the more people subscribing the more they make. The subscriptions offered are as low as .50 a copy ($12 for 2 years) instead of the $3.29 at the store.

Old socks, shirts and towels can be cut into strips and used to stuff pillows.

I am currently taking apart a really sparkly dress from the 80s (wow, I bet I had a perm when I wore that). It was covered in 4 colors of beads, sequince and the most beautiful gold glass beads I have ever seen. Separating and using in other projects or selling on Ebay.
 
Posted by louisaC on January 07, 2010 3:05 PM
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When I retired, I taught myself how to make bras and underpants from recycled tee shirts. The savings is significant. Plain cotton is best for underpants. Just cut up a pair of your old ones for the pattern. Use the shirts with a high spandex content to make a leisure or sports-type bra. All you have to buy is a little elastic. With clothes on, nobody's the wiser, but I make quite an impression in the changing room at the swimming pool!
 
Posted by Syn on January 14, 2010 1:34 PM
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I vacuum the furnace filters. If I can see light through them....they're good. Got last years filters in now and figures I'm saving over $40 in two years. I'll buy new for next year ...they look ratty after a couple years.
 
Posted by Lee on January 14, 2010 5:15 PM
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I love the pickle juice use from aggievic! When I have to buy organic lettuces I save the plastic containers to store lettuces I grow in season.
 
Posted by Lynn on January 14, 2010 7:57 PM
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Once I have my morning pot of coffee brewed I put it into a carafe that I purchased at the local thrift store to keep it warm. Saves on electicity and doesn't "cook" the coffee beyond it's peak flavor. And, like Shirley, I add additional grounds to those I used for the previous pot; tastes great and stretches my coffee supply.
 
Posted by anonymous on January 14, 2010 8:12 PM
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1)Aluminum foil can be saved and reused again and again. The key is to use it properly and to recognize that when it's had it, it's had it and throw it away.

2)My husband and I don't like flat sheets so when I buy sheets I make the flat sheet into a curtain; instant color coordination!

3)I don't know if this one was mentioned, but my grandmother used old envelopes to write out to do lists and shopping lists. I type my to-do list on the computer, but instead of printing it I turn on the computer when I need to see it. I know it uses electricity, but I loose the lists otherwise.

4)When you change your oil use old cardboard boxes that have been flattened out to catch any oil drips or spills. This will make them ineligible for recycling, but it saves your driveway.

5)I have to add one more thing, it's not about reuse it's more about using the things that you already have. When your bored or you feel like buying something new look at the things that you already have.

If you want to buy a new book: look at the books that you have yet to read (or visit the library!)

If you want to buy new clothes: clean out your closet and try to make "new" outfits from the clothes that you have.

If you want to redecorate: rearrange your furniture, take out the decorations from the last time you redecorated and see what will work with what you have. Rearrange the pictures on the wall. Move around lamps.

If you want to go out to eat, or buy groceries for that matter: look in your pantry and see what is about to expire.

Want some gourmet coffee or other beverage? Chances are you have something in your pantry that will satisfy your yen just as well.

Want to start a new hobby? What about that last hobby, or the one before that one? Why not finish those projects first?
 
Posted by Sarah on January 15, 2010 10:31 AM
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I buy and sell alot on ebay, and even tho the post office provides free shipping boxes for priority mail packages, most of my customers prefer parcel post or first class as it is cheaper. Since I mostly sell clothing and small items, I re-use my empty grocery item boxes such as cereal, pudding cups, instant oatmeal, 12 packs of pop, hot cocoa mix, etc. to ship my items in. I take the box apart at the seam, refold it inside out, and I have a nice clean surface to put a name and address. Some of your name brand boxes of cereal have ads printed on the inside, but I always buy store brands and they are ad free inside. On the rare occasion that I do have to wrap a box, I re-use paper grocery bags. I have gotten quite a few positive feedback comments on my packaging.
 
Posted by Robyn on January 15, 2010 2:20 PM
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I recycle holey socks by cutting a slit down the heel side so they lay flat. Can either use and wash over and over, or use as a throw away rag for grease, painting, cat puke, etc. I think I'll expand on a previous poster's use of old t-shirts that she cut into pieces for makeup removal by using the all-cotton socks for the same purpose (only mine, not my husband's disgusting ones!!).
 
Posted by anonymous on January 16, 2010 2:03 PM
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This is really a tip about saving time, which could be viewed as saving money if you put a value on your time! I bought myself a good quality mini exercise "bike" that takes up very little space and can be used while sitting on almost any chair. I use it while talking on the phone, while on the computer, while watching a TV show or movie, etc. I may not get my daily exercise squeezed in otherwise! I sold my huge regular exercise bike and saved on space in my house too!

I had been using a new tea bag every time I wanted a cup, and I drink a lot of tea. My husband was always after me to reuse the tea bags. I tried, I really did, but they just tasted awful if the bag had already dried out. I thought about getting a tea pot, but then I remembered I got this expensive teflon coated saucepan with a nice glass/silver lid for little or nothing when I did kitchen parties. I didn't like it for cooking so it was just taking up space in my cupboard. It has the little pour/drip edge that makes it easy to pour liquids. I fill with about 3-4 cups of water, when it's hot I swish around one teabag till it's the color I want it, toss the bag, and pour into my cup. Each time I want another cup of tea, I reheat a cup in the microwave. The pan looks really nice, so I don't mind having it continually sit on the stovetop.
 
Posted by anonymous on January 16, 2010 2:30 PM
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Although most of these tips are common sense to frugal minded people, I was thinking about it this morning when I was packing up a gift package to send to a friend who lives out of state.
We order my son's medical supplies through
the mail, so today I re-used one of the boxes, the bubble wrap and the ice pack which is normally included inside.
Packing material costs add up, but I've been able to utilize these things, especially around the holidays and when sending care packages to my son at college. The boxes are always new and in so many different sizes!
As I said, it's common sense to re-use these things, but thought I'd share anyway since I was so pleased that I didn't have to spend time and money to go out and purchase these items.

 
Posted by Trish on January 16, 2010 5:03 PM
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Plastic bags and rolls of plastic for the seal a meal machines are very pricey. My solution - wrap meat in cheap plastic wrap before putting in the sealing bag. Keeps the bag clean and it can be reused afterwards.
 
Posted by Dale on January 17, 2010 1:11 PM
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Great tip.
My neighbor just gave his old seal a meal.
thanks
 
Posted by Rinchen on January 18, 2010 7:08 PM
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Hello!

First, I re-use my cooking oil when I fry. It will last a couple of rotations, then you will need to discard since it will start to "break down".

I "cure" my soap! This is AMAZING! I've had bar soap last typically 3 moths sometime up to 6 months by purchasing a bulk supply at the grocery store on sale, then I will open all of the box tops (set them under my sink or in a closet) so that they are exposed to air, and this will dry them out causing them to last longer. Bonus it makes your closet smell wonderful! NOTE the longer they "cure"the longer they last!

I only buy meat on sale! I almost always can get meat for .99 cents a pound! This includes chicken half breast with the rib meat (sometimes .97 a pound). I can buy typically 5 breast for $4 to $5! I then roast a "flat of chicken every week with the skin on (keeps it moist and flavorfull) and then just easily de-bone chicken and pull the skin off and shred or cube etc! VOILA boneless skinless breast for a FRACTION of the price.

Beef chuck roast or pork butt roasts @ .99 and you can cube it our self for stews, shred for crock pot pulled pork, chili verde or cook whole pot roast.

I use my crock pot for the large tougher cuts, make average meat DELICIOUS and only costs .10 and hour on low to operate! My pressure cooker can also take those tougher cuts and make the meat tender like butter! and this cuts down on time!

I can actually get away with washing my hair every other day, this of course saves on shampoo and conditioner.

Im not very good at making laundry soap and cleaners, however I've made the change to buy powdered detergent to save money over the liquid!

I use the foaming hand soap dispensers, this uses a watered down soap any ways, and you really do use less!

I use a thrift/consignment store to sell all my old clothing and "brickerbrack". I can then use credit when something sells to buy new clothes or I can take a check.

If I need new, Kohls has spectacular sales, and the clearance rack typically has items that when coupled with the sale, you can get shirts, pants and dresses fro thrift store prices. I once purchased a beautiful church shirt for $6.


My Mom tells me that my greatgranny used to say:
USE IT UP
WEAR IT OUT
MAKE IT DO
OR DO WITH OUT!


Romans 1:16
 
Posted by Lisa on January 21, 2010 12:59 PM
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I make my own laundry soap, it works great.
I am looking for a great dish soap recipe please share I save a ton with this laundry soap recipe and it does take dirt out of clothing. We have a lawn maintenance business
One bar of grated soap (2cups)
One box of washing soda
One box of Borax makes many loads
One 5 gal bucket with lid boiling water whala
 
Posted by pam on February 02, 2010 9:47 AM
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For those of you the reuse the plastic grocery bags -- if one has a hole in it, don't toss it -- just keep a tape dispenser in your kitchen drawer and tape over it! It will work fine!!

WHY THROW IT OUT JUST BECAUSE OF A TINY HOLE?!?!

It takes forever for those bags to decompose in the landfills!

Please be conscience of our future generations!!
 
Posted by Frugal Father on February 04, 2010 6:00 PM
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I don't use plastic grocery bags at all. I take my own cloth bags and I use lingere bags for produce bags. Just put in the produce, and zip it up. They wash wonderful in the washing machine and I don't have plastic bags to do something with.

We do not use papertowels either. When I fry foods I put it in my stainless collander with a bowl under it. The oil drains right off the fries, chicken, whatever. My husband refuses to let me hang out clothes, he hates them hung out. Sooooo, ( and don't tell him) I hang the clothes on hangers in the laundry room for 20-30 minutes and then run them thru the dryer. They are just barely damp when I put them in. Saves hours of time on the dryer.

To store leftovers in the fridge I use glass jars. It's easy to see what's in them and no plastic. We juice alot of fruits and veggies for smoothies and snack juices. I take all the pulp from the juicer and dehydrate it in the dehydrator the whirl it in the blender and use the veggie powder to add to soups and other things, the kids never know. I use the fruit powder in bread, cakes, ect.
 
Posted by Melissa on February 06, 2010 11:28 PM
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i have thoroughly enjoyed reading these ideas... i will put several into use... sarah from 15 jan, i really like your ideas... let's use what we have before we buy more!
 
Posted by ed on February 22, 2010 9:30 PM
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Please see Snopes/Urban Legends for reusing water bottles http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/plasticbottles.asp.

The main problem is that people don't clean them properly and then you get bacteria, it's not the plastic.

Just adding to some of the above ideas - I keep large heavy bag that toilet paper rolls come in in the bathroom closet to hold all the various recycle-able items (cardboard, plastic, etc.). When it's full, I take it to the recycle bins.

Baking soda makes the best cleaner! Coffee cups stained from tea, top of the stove, sinks, etc. come clean easily with baking soda - it works just as well after being in the fridge or freezer for months.

For Chef4u - what we did to compensate for poorly place outlets and not being able to easily unplug certain items when not in use, is to buy a power strip and put it into a convenient spot and then just flip the power switch on the power strip when the items are not in use.

Going along with the canister vac tip above, we are lucky enough to have an air compressor in our garage. We have an adapter tip that we use to blow dust off of most filters that we have to extend the life. An exception is the furnace filters. I'm sure we could do those too, but because they are so helpful to get good filters for allergies, we just haven't tried those. I'm sure a person could use "canned air" in much the same manner.

We saved a ketchup bottle and now buy the large plastic jugs of ketchup from Sam's Club and just refill the smaller bottle as necessary. The big jug doesn't go bad in the refrigerator and we use a funnel to pour into the smaller bottle easily (pour in and walk away as it slowly drips in and just keep repeating till full; support the smaller bottle in a larger container surrounded by a towel or whatever so it doesn't tip over while filling!).
 
Posted by anonymous on February 27, 2010 12:49 PM
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I have some tips.
Read the book 5$ dinner mom she teaches how to buy groceries cheap and gives recipes to cook inexpensively.

I cut the SOS pad in 3rds to make them go further. If they rust, so what, I just toss them and have 2/3 more unused.

I have small children who forget to turn off their electric blankets, so the blankets are on a timer (like for lamps) and can only be on during the night. Also I you put a down comforter on top of the blanket, you only need a lower setting.

I use plastic bins for the grocery store, I usually forget the bags and leave them in the car, so now I tell the bagger to put the food back in the cart un bagged, when I get to the car, I sort the food into the bins how I want it, (upstairs, downstairs, deepfreeze, pantry). Way easy to put away at home.

This summer I painted the childrens rooms, we had lots of old paint that others have given us, we had a great time figuring out how to use the different colors, (we had brown, green, tan, 3 different blues, yellow, so we did a beach theme, with palm trees and sand and ocean) Also, paint is VERY cheap in the oops section of the hardware store and you can have fun mixing colors.







 
Posted by Lara on March 04, 2010 9:02 PM
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I hate bottled water, my housemate loves it.
I reuse the cut-down bottles to transplant spring produce out of flats. Any extra transplants can be sold in the cut-down bottle.

When painting, I cut a water bottle or 2-liter pop bottle in half, fill the bottom with either paint thinner or water, depending on whether I use latex or oil paint. At the end of the day, I stick the handle up inside the bottle half's neck, put the brush end inside the solvent, and reunite the top and bottom. Keeps the brush reusable.

I reuse pastry clamshells to start plants from seed. Protects the seeds from drying out before they germinate, and protects the seedlings.

Of course, padded mailing envelopes from eBay purchases get used for eBay sales. Bubble wrap goes on windows for insulator.
 
Posted by anonymous on March 05, 2010 10:21 AM
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I would like to see more tips on saving money other than a direct deposit. and also ways to keep the money in the bank and not spend it 2 days later. thanks hope
 
Posted by anonymous on March 05, 2010 12:58 PM
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How I am saving money this month is by not shopping anywhere else but the grocery store. No meals at a restaurant either. I do allow myself a cheap coffee whenever I feel like it. Don't look at sale flyers either. Hope I can stick with it next month too.
 
Posted by anonymous on March 06, 2010 9:30 PM
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Lara:

When at the grocery store if you put the items on the belt as you would like them bagged 99% of the time they will wind up organized how you see fit.
I take a beat up laundry basket and wedge it in the carriage (if I know I need more than a few bags). Then it goes from orgainzed piles on the belt to organized bags to my laundry basket. It saves time moving the bags to the car, return the carriage, back to the car. Now I park the carriage in the return, hoist the basket out and into the car then home. One Shot!
 
Posted by Joe on March 07, 2010 9:58 AM
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