If you have a stinky pair of gym shoes you would like to deodorize, try cat litter. Put some fresh litter into a couple of old socks (about a half cup in each), tie the tops, and tuck them inside the offending shoes.
Strawberry Baskets and Containers
DH and I buy a lot of berries in those little basket thingies with holes in them. Does anyone have an idea about what to do with them when they are empty? Thanks.
Everyone likes to bake cookies, children as well as experienced bakers. Recipes will most often guide you through whatever cookie you're making, however these tips might add to a cookie baker's success with every different kind of cookie.
Having 5 young children it seems I am eternally ending up with "onesie" socks. I have been putting them to good use for my little ones by using them as a holder for ice pops and frozen yogurt in plastic sleeves.
Uses for Empty Tic Tac Containers
How can I reuse a Tic Tac container?
Does anyone have a use for old floppy disks? I have many that I don't know what to do with or how to get rid of them. Can they be used in any other way?
I make it a point to shake hands with each person, which gives me time to repeat their name and ask a question that will hopefully relate them to someone I know or where they work for later reference.
I love the way my laundry feels and smells when using fabric softener but I never want to spend the money. So I purchased a plain spray bottle and fabric softener, filled it with fabric softener about 1/3 of the way up and the rest of way with water.
What are some uses for cat and dog pet food bags? I used some pet food and litter bags this week as weed blocking plastic. Do you have any other ideas for using pet food bags?
What is the function of potato water?
I want to know if anyone has instructions on how to make leis and bolo ties with the pop can tabs?
I save all zip lock bags after many uses when I want to send a package I fill those bags with shredded paper put a note in the package and ask the recipient to save and use in the same way.
Use Extra Earrings as Push Pins
Ladies, have you ever lost an earring rendering the other one useless? Try using your old earrings or mis-matched ones as thumb tacks on a bulletin board. Not only does it give a funky eclectic vibe but it also serves a purpose.
Uses for Carpet Scraps and Samples
I just found this cool site where people from 08' and 09' won a contest to use carpeting and padding scraps! These are too cute!
Reusing Styrofoam Food Containers
My local grocer has wonderful soup, we sometimes buy 3 a week. They come in a 2 cup Styrofoam container with plastic lid. I've been recycling them and use as leftover containers. It's the perfect size for too much to throw out but not enough to waste a baggie on.
After a box of cereal is done I save the inner wax bag to reuse as wax paper. I cut it to lay it out flat, to use it to protect the kitchen table when the kids are doing craft projects or using playdoh.
Chutney, preserves, jellies and jams
At a craft fair recently I sampled a pickle (chutney?) called "summer salad" and it was delicious. It looked a lot like salsa, but tasted sweeter and I thought I could detect brown sugar in it, but I'm not sure. I
Name and Slogan for a Commercial Cleaning Business
I am starting a commercial cleaning business and I want to use the name and slogan for "Bubbles." Any ideas?
If I don't already have enough similar pictures as screen savers, I scan the calendar photos onto my computer. Then, this morning, I took them to an elementary school. The lady at the office desk was pleased to take them and thought the teachers and kids would like them.
Uses for Coffee Creamer Containers
I have stared using large coffee cream containers to store rice and other things. The opening makes it easier to pour into measuring cup.
My Frugal Life: Uses for Vinegar
I come from a family of thrifty recyclers. We were recycling and saving money way before it was the "in" thing. Mom and Dad taught us all to find new uses for things. Dad was a great believer in duct tape fixing everything!
Hitting the road with the kids means hours in the car listening to them complain about being bored. Well, never fear the old games we used to play are still around and to top it off you can create some new car fun. Who needs the car video player or hand held games?
Tips for saving money on movie rentals. Post your ideas.
A new use for floppy disc cases. For the most part, floppies are no longer useful. However, their cases can be. I just found these for 10 cents at a thrift shop, and can think of several things to do with them.
