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Uses for Bread Bags

January 30, 2014

I have come over time to use more and more the bread bags that come into my home. They are very versatile and very freezer friendly.

When I purchase bulk meats, I use bread bags to separate it into serving sizes before freezing, pierogies too. I will put a meal size amount into the bag, tie a knot, then put in the next serving. If its a tender cut or freezer sensitive I will double-bag the package. When I need a section, I cut out the portion needed under the knot, leaving the next section still sealed closed.

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The bags work with most everything even liquids. I have only had to buy freezer baggies once last year and I still haven't used them all, plus I don't feel like I am throwing my money away when I need to throw out a bag. Look around at the other bags that come into your house and I am sure they can all be put to another use.

 
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May 10, 2012

I save all the bags from loaves of bread because they can be used in so many ways. Any chicken bones we have go into a bread bag that I toss into the freezer until I'm ready to pressure cook them for our dog.

 
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April 20, 2010

Being a farmer and rancher's wife, we are always looking for ways to save. In the summer months, the men are in the fields a lot, and take their lunch.

 
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February 12, 2012

I use an empty Kleenex box, stand it up on end next to the inside wall of a cupboard, and put all my bread bags, bun bags, etc. that I want to save in it. I reuse them when I make bread or bake buns.

 
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April 22, 2008

Never toss those bags when you've finished a loaf of bread. They are great for storing home baked goods either to freeze or store in your cupboard - saves on using and washing your plastic containers - less time spent and water used.

 
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August 3, 2017

Use a clean empty bread bag to store paper towels in your car. The towels stay clean and can't unroll.

 
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May 31, 2012

If you have a pup to clean up after when you go for your walks, save those bread bags to use for that chore. They are free, thick, nice and long, and kind of like a "glove" and they work great!

 
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May 28, 2013

I save my empty bread wrappers/bags. They are air tight and very useful. I wrap cheeses, sandwiches, and lunchmeat, with what would usually be thrown out.

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I start with one bag and stuff the other empty bags inside of the one "first" bag.

 
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September 13, 2007

This is not destined to save gobs of money, but every saving money tip helps. I have a big family and a husband who requires sandwiches every day for work, therefore we go through bread bags FAST!

 
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January 20, 2005

Ideas for reusing bread bags. Post your ideas below.

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November 13, 20040 found this helpful

I reuse bread bags for scooping cat litter. Just tie the end in a knot and toss into trash can - no smell!

By Diana

 
November 13, 20040 found this helpful

I knew a woman years ago who would cut them into strips and then crochet the strips into scatter rugs for the kitchen or laundry room.

 
November 13, 20040 found this helpful

"shake-n-bake" bags, freezer bags for meat, storage bag for homemade baked goods, dirty diaper disposal bags, storage for grocery bags, trash bag for car travel, cast cover for showering, cover feet before putting on boots that aren't waterproof... I never seem to run out of uses!

 
By Tracy in Watauga, TX (Guest Post)
November 16, 20040 found this helpful

Make 2 baggies for cat poop out of one bread sack: Tie off the bread sack tightly with the twist tie about half way down so that the two halves are almost even, the closed end being a little bit longer. Cut the bread sack on the closed end near the twist tie. There should be just enough room to store the poop and tie it in a knot just before tossing it.

 
November 18, 20040 found this helpful

Bread bags also work great for little kids in their winter boots. Just slip over their socks (or shoes if they have overshoes) and boots slip off and on quite easily.

 

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January 20, 20050 found this helpful

Rip a bread sack down one side, leaving the bottom intact. Cup the end around a bowl, wrap the rest across the top of the bowl, and tuck the end under when placing it in the refrigerator. It works quite well.

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Aunt Sharon from Texas

 
February 3, 20050 found this helpful

How about a lunch bag? A bag to pick berries?
Bring seashells home from the seashore?
A place to put wet swimming trunks
How about a place for dirty underswears and socks in your suitcase
In your car A place to put those used oil bottles that are scattered all over your trunk.

 
By jen (Guest Post)
February 10, 20050 found this helpful

i make a fresh loaf of bread and use the bread bag as a container.

 
February 11, 20050 found this helpful

Cover small plants from frost
Wet seed trays put bread bag around them set where sunlight is available. Your seeds will come up quicker.
use bread bags as gloves to pick up stuff like dead birds that hit you find on your property and put them in another bread bag or you can just pick up Doggie dew with a new bag every time

 
By Glinda (Guest Post)
February 8, 20060 found this helpful

When I was younger, I would cut bottom out of bread bag, and in bad winters, cover my legs with them. (use loose rubber bands to hold up.) (you can cover them with leg warmers. And I also used alot of bread bags in my younger days in my diaper bags, for dirty diapers, soiled clothes, or shoes.

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Now that I'm older I use them for freezer jobs, I freeze bagels and muffins in them for quick breakfasts. And I have also used them for a "quicky" rubber glove. Many uses too numerous to tell all.....

 
By Renee (Guest Post)
February 9, 20060 found this helpful

I re-use bread bags to mix the dry ingredients for cookies or breading for meats. No bowls, No mess.

 
February 9, 20060 found this helpful

I use bread bags for "stinky' disposable diapers. I have a child care in my home and can't run out to the garbage can with each one so i drop the offensive diaper in a bread bag or grocery bag twist it a couple of times, wrap it back on itself and then tie and throw in the diaper pail with the wet ones.

 
February 10, 20060 found this helpful

If you use them for sandwich bags, always be sure the label with the ink, is on the outside of the package. I have heard that the ink could have some lead, which we know can be dangerous if ingested.

 
By Natalie (Guest Post)
November 18, 20060 found this helpful

My Grandma used to make rugs out of Bread Sacks. She died when I was 12. I would really love to learn how to do this. She used a Wooden Crochet Needle.

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Does anyone know how to do this? Biker babe 1055 @aol.com Cram address all together. Thanks

 
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