Here is a GROWING list of ways to save money, re-use, re-duce, re-cycle... Take or leave the ideas for yourself... Do you see anything you do at home or that you would like to try?!
1. Pack lunches - use re-usable containers, thermos and lunch bag.
2. Cut dryer sheets into 1/4s. They are just as effective when smaller in size. Use one per load.
3. Make homemade granola or granola bars.
4. Use a price book to keep track of best prices (there is a pattern to grocery prices...quite i interesting).
5. Buy in bulk.
6. Make your own envelopes from recycled paper. (Turn buisness envelopes inside out and re-glue!)
7. Make quilts from scraps of materials.
8. Re-use baggies and other plastic bags.
9. Use bread bags as freezer bags (double them up).
10. Make your own bread crumbs, croutons, pancake syrup, apple sauce, special seasonings, salad dressing, mayonaise, soup stock ...
11. Buy clothes on super-sale (and/or second hand stores), one season ahead
12. Buy classic clothing that can be used from year to year (will not go out of style).
13. Make your own cleaning products.
14. Dry disposible razors each time used or grease them with petroleum jelly: makes them last longer.
15. Use electric razor.
16. Borrow books from the library instead of buying them.
17. Use the free Internet at the library instead of paying for the service at home.
18. Use aloevera (directly from the plant) for burn treatment.
19. Cut paper towel roll in half to extend its life.
20. Don't use paper towels!! Use rags!
21. Use mason jars as vases, to store dry foods, office supplies...
22. Make double, triple batches of muffins, Christmas gifts, canned foods... (saves time)
23. Re-use wrapping paper, use alternative wrap.
24. Cut wrapping into strips to make ribbons and bows.
25. Make your own pot holders from blue jeans.
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