Monthly Archives: February 2009

Soap Sliver Hand Wash

Recycle soap bar slivers by tossing them into a pump bottle to keep beside your kitchen or bathroom sink. It doesn’t matter if the bottle is empty or has soap in it. Add water and shake or just let it sit for a few hours to produce new hand soap or extend your existing hand soap.

New Life for Deli Containers

The plastic bags that deli luncheon meats and cheeses come in and the hard plastic containers that other deli items come in can be re-used to pack your lunch the next day.

Note: since the plastic baggies contained perishable products take care to re-use them immediately (don’t store them outside of the fridge) and toss them after re-using one time.  You can however wash the hard plastic containers to re-use them more than once.

New Wardrobe (priceless) – Cost ($0)

When my budget is stretched one of the first things I cut out is buying new clothes. I have however found a way to fill my closet with a whole new wardrobe without spending a dime! Read more …

Easy Window Valances

A shawl or scarf can easily be repurposed as a valance. Simply drape over a curtain rod and pin into place. This way when you’re ready to wear the shawl or scarf again it won’t be ruined. Read more …

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