Category Archives: Recycle / Reuse / Reduce
Home Made Star Wars Snowflakes – How Fun
DIY Star Wars Snowflakes by Chaunce Dolan on Friday, December 17th, 2011 Shout out to Matters of Grey for this fun posting that they passed on. See below. To make this a really Cheap Trick, Use old magazine pages or scrap paper … Continue reading
Laura’s Cheap Trick #86
Save & Reuse the Birthday Candles. We just had a birthday in our house and I was reminded of a trick I have been using since I was a child and blew out the candles of my own birthday cake. … Continue reading
Laura’s Cheap Trick #81
Oh Yeah – Save that Wrapping Paper! Yes, I grew up in a family that carefully slit open the tape and took great care to save the wrapping paper and bows. I swear while my grandmother was alive we all … Continue reading
Laura’s Cheap Trick #70
Use the Reusable Shopping Bags. I made a donation to our local public radio station and the thank you presents that arrived in the mail were 2 nylon reusable shopping bags. I have since shopped for these items and have … Continue reading
Laura’s Cheap Trick #69
Make New from Old. As we head into the gift season it is time to prepare yourself for parties, and holiday gift giving that pushed the limits of American gluttony. If you have the opportunity consider purchasing something new from something … Continue reading
Laura’s Cheap Trick #64
Don’t Throw it Away… I’m in party mode in case you haven’t noticed. And we are entering into the party season. One of the items we recently purchased for our party was bottled water. (Cheaper than soda and better for … Continue reading
Laura’s Cheap Trick #61
Take Care of It. Keep your stuff in clean working order. When you are done with the lawn mower, wash it off and wipe it down and put it away. The scissors go back in the drawer. The dishes are … Continue reading
Laura’s Cheap Trick #50
Replacing an Old Hot Water Heater? Consider Buying an On-Demand Heater. You still may have to wait for water to flush through the pipes before the warmth hits your shower but you will no longer be heating water in a … Continue reading
Laura’s Cheap Trick #49
Turn off the Water! When brushing your teeth turn off the water in between spitting and rinsing. You can save up to 3 gallons of water per brushing. Even if it’s not a money thing..It is most definitely a consider … Continue reading
Laura’s Cheap Trick #42
Going Out turn It Off. Plain and simple turn off your lights when you leave a room. Nothing grates on my nerves more than a house lit up and glowing. I can see the dollars flying out the roof.
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