Category Archives: Repurposing and Recycling
Searching for Spring Break Activities? Try Egg Carton Crafts!
While looking for something fun to do outdoors this Spring, I decided to recycle an egg carton into a fun craft and nature activity for my preschooler. Egg carton crafts are simple and frugal, and you probably already have one … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Craft: Recycled Valentine’s Treat Jars
Reuse glass or plastic jars, making them into easy Valentine’s Day treat holders! I used a plastic peanut butter jar and two glass baby food jars to make these fun and easy treat jars for Valentine’s Day. I decorated my … Continue reading
Creative Uses for Plastic Newspaper Bags
Creative re-purposing and recycling what you have is a cornerstone of frugal living. If you subscribe to the daily paper and it comes in a plastic bag, how do you re-use it? We’ve got some creative uses for plastic newspaper … Continue reading
A More Creative Way to Reuse Dryer Sheets: Dryer Sheet Flower Hair Accessories
If you’re looking for ways to reuse dryer sheets to save money and hassle at home, this isn’t it. Kim shared several tips on reusing dryer sheets around the house, but this is a little more creative. My fantastically clever … Continue reading
Christmas Leftovers: M&Ms Tip
If you see bags of red and green Christmas M&Ms on clearance while you’re out shopping, don’t pass them up. Simply sort the red ones from the green ones, and you’ll have special holiday-colored M&Ms for Valentine’s Day as well … Continue reading
Consider Giving “Recycled” Gifts During the Holidays
Contrary to popular belief, giving gently used items as gifts doesn’t have to be tacky. Sometimes, it can result in a deeply personal gift that comes with big impact and a small price tag. Plus, whenever you purchase a used … Continue reading
Another Use For: Dryer Sheets
Over the years we’ve collected tips on all sorts of other ways to use dryer sheets. They not only keep your clothes static-free and smelling fresh, they have all sorts of other alternate uses as well. Among them: If you … Continue reading
DIY: Homemade Liquid Soap
Have you ever wondered what you can do with slivers of leftover soap or the tiny bars you grab out of hotel rooms? Here’s an idea that will help you prevent waste and use every bit of soap easily and … Continue reading
Don’t Throw Away the Pickle Juice! Repurposing Leftovers
Don’t throw away the pickle juice! In this video, I show viewers how to re-use and repurpose some common leftovers you’d normally throw away. Plus, I’ll show you some cute things you can do with leftover food packaging. These tips … Continue reading
Repurposing and Recycling: Greeting Cards to Gift Tags
Don’t throw away the old greeting cards you receive in the mail. Instead, repurpose them to create attractive gift cards you can attach to any gift for a new recipient. You’re not only recycling, you’re saving money too! More great … Continue reading
