Hi, Frugalrican (great name, BTW)! Totally agree with you on the list. Isn't there something satisfying about scratching off the task? Thanks for the comment!
Thanks. These are great suggestions. #5 seems to be a foreign concept in some ways and some choose not to follow that route, but it can teach kids to appreciate and take care of things. #6 helps us learn early to think of others.
I re-use those smaller plastic bags like produce or bread bags for kitty litter. Also, as much as I usually bring my own bags to the store, you still wind up with some which I use for kitchen and bathroom trash can liners.
I keep any plastic container with a lid (margarine, yogurt, cream cheese), clean them, and mostly use them to give leftovers to guests after they came for dinner. One of my sisters was notorious for never bringing me back my tupperware containers so now I just give her leftovers in a yogurt tub or whatever, and she can recycle it.
Once in a while, if I buy a bottled drink that comes in a plastic bottle, I would rinse out the bottle and fill it up and put it in the freezer to use as an ice pack in the summer for the cooler when going camping or to use as a 'cold bottle' to cool me down in my non-air conditioned apartment.
I often crumple newspaper and put it in my shoes, boots etc so that it absorbs the humidity and smell.
I usually keep a box of baking soda in my fridge; after its been 6 months or so I like to replace it but I don't throw it out. I will then use the 'used' baking soda for cleaning things, unclogging drains etc.
Any 8.5 by 11 paper that still has a blank side gets cut in quarters and is stapled in a bunch for a make shift note pad, great for reminders and lists. I also keep any envelope that comes with bills and what not and use them when I need an envelope. If it had an address pre written on it, I'll just stick an address label on top.
I had fleece pajamas rip beyond repair, so I cut them into squares and they make great dusting cloth.
Peanut butter glass jars make great kids' piggy banks!
dont vent your dryer outside, put a nylon stocking over the exhast, and you would be suprised for all the heat that would put in your house, weve done it for over 30 years now.
I never throw out the plastic bags that your dry cleaning comes in. I reuse them for trash liners as well. you can tie of the top end, turn it inside out and you have a trash bag that's as strong as the ones you buy form the stores.
This is a great post. I am especially partial to #6 and helping people less fortunate. We take several opportunities throughout the year to give back. I think it is also valuable to assist your children in learning the dangers of giving handouts.
On his blog, blog maverick, Mark Cuban wrote a great article on kids making money. It's worth the read. http://blogmaverick.com/2012/02/29/making-money-as-a-student/
Anything from holiday or birthday gifts. The boxes, gift bags, tissue, cards, ribbon, bows, etc. I cut them up and use them for scrapbooking and art projects or just re-use them. I haven't had to purchase wrapping stuff or craft paper in years.
I am not a drinker, so I definitely wouldn't spend $35 on a drink. This instant gratification comes from immaturity and a lack of self discipline. We live in a society where people want what they want now, regardless if they can afford it or not. Come on, we're adults here. Grow up!
We make it a family thing to get it filed away by end of feb. so there is plenty of time to replenish savings or plan to do some projects for the house..This year its for savings...
common(??) reuses:
newspaper plastic delivery bags and delivery "rubber bands:
if the bag is in good condition, reuse as a "poop scoop"when walking the family pet.... place arm totally in bag, grasp feces, strip the bag off your arm bagging the mess in the process, then a quick rubber band tie to secure all and bag goes into the nearest dumpster/garbage can. YOU never actually touched the mess and the neighbors appreciate its removal.
Amazon is also a great source for Mac products. I was really surprised to see how many people resell their barely used brand new Macs for less than the Apple store
No I don't your calculating on a family who do not work. I have just been made redundant I have a house a partner who works I am entitled to £67 a week will not eve cover the groceries!
or just turn to http://documentary.net
Not yet.
Dryer Sheets -- Somewhere (maybe here) I read about sticking one in the vacuum cleaner to freshen as you vacuum. It works.
Hi, Frugalrican (great name, BTW)! Totally agree with you on the list. Isn't there something satisfying about scratching off the task? Thanks for the comment!
Instead of buying disposable swim diapers and reusing them Just buy a cloth swim diaper.
Thanks. These are great suggestions. #5 seems to be a foreign concept in some ways and some choose not to follow that route, but it can teach kids to appreciate and take care of things. #6 helps us learn early to think of others.
Man, I'd hate to see what your solution is to storing all this crap in your house.
I re-use those smaller plastic bags like produce or bread bags for kitty litter. Also, as much as I usually bring my own bags to the store, you still wind up with some which I use for kitchen and bathroom trash can liners.
I keep any plastic container with a lid (margarine, yogurt, cream cheese), clean them, and mostly use them to give leftovers to guests after they came for dinner. One of my sisters was notorious for never bringing me back my tupperware containers so now I just give her leftovers in a yogurt tub or whatever, and she can recycle it.
Once in a while, if I buy a bottled drink that comes in a plastic bottle, I would rinse out the bottle and fill it up and put it in the freezer to use as an ice pack in the summer for the cooler when going camping or to use as a 'cold bottle' to cool me down in my non-air conditioned apartment.
I often crumple newspaper and put it in my shoes, boots etc so that it absorbs the humidity and smell.
I usually keep a box of baking soda in my fridge; after its been 6 months or so I like to replace it but I don't throw it out. I will then use the 'used' baking soda for cleaning things, unclogging drains etc.
Any 8.5 by 11 paper that still has a blank side gets cut in quarters and is stapled in a bunch for a make shift note pad, great for reminders and lists. I also keep any envelope that comes with bills and what not and use them when I need an envelope. If it had an address pre written on it, I'll just stick an address label on top.
I had fleece pajamas rip beyond repair, so I cut them into squares and they make great dusting cloth.
Peanut butter glass jars make great kids' piggy banks!
dont vent your dryer outside, put a nylon stocking over the exhast, and you would be suprised for all the heat that would put in your house, weve done it for over 30 years now.
I never throw out the plastic bags that your dry cleaning comes in. I reuse them for trash liners as well. you can tie of the top end, turn it inside out and you have a trash bag that's as strong as the ones you buy form the stores.
This is a great post. I am especially partial to #6 and helping people less fortunate. We take several opportunities throughout the year to give back. I think it is also valuable to assist your children in learning the dangers of giving handouts.
On his blog, blog maverick, Mark Cuban wrote a great article on kids making money. It's worth the read. http://blogmaverick.com/2012/02/29/making-money-as-a-student/
Anything from holiday or birthday gifts. The boxes, gift bags, tissue, cards, ribbon, bows, etc. I cut them up and use them for scrapbooking and art projects or just re-use them. I haven't had to purchase wrapping stuff or craft paper in years.
I am not a drinker, so I definitely wouldn't spend $35 on a drink. This instant gratification comes from immaturity and a lack of self discipline. We live in a society where people want what they want now, regardless if they can afford it or not. Come on, we're adults here. Grow up!
I filed mine at the end of February using TurboTax. Refunds received already from both Federal and State.
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We make it a family thing to get it filed away by end of feb. so there is plenty of time to replenish savings or plan to do some projects for the house..This year its for savings...
common(??) reuses:
newspaper plastic delivery bags and delivery "rubber bands:
if the bag is in good condition, reuse as a "poop scoop"when walking the family pet.... place arm totally in bag, grasp feces, strip the bag off your arm bagging the mess in the process, then a quick rubber band tie to secure all and bag goes into the nearest dumpster/garbage can. YOU never actually touched the mess and the neighbors appreciate its removal.
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Haven't filed yet. No refund this year, so I'll file in the next week or so.
If you put in half a cup of white vinegar during the rinse cycle, your clothes come out fresh, clean, and static-free.
Amazon is also a great source for Mac products. I was really surprised to see how many people resell their barely used brand new Macs for less than the Apple store
I filed my state, since I got a few bucks back, but I owe Federal this year and am waiting until I have the cash onhand pay it, to file that one.
You are welcome!
No I don't your calculating on a family who do not work. I have just been made redundant I have a house a partner who works I am entitled to £67 a week will not eve cover the groceries!
I'm jealous of your wood stove. My parents have one, and even though I'm in sunny Southern California now, I miss it sometimes.