My husband tells me that he could eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich everyday for lunch. As much as I admire his dedication to being easy and frugal, I just can’t do that. So, I started making two extra servings at dinner time so that both he and I would have lunch for...
Monthly Archives: March 2010
Make your own Salad Dressing
Spring has arrived! Time to sit outside and soak in the sun while you can. This is my favorite time of year to pack a picnic and walk the neighborhood to find a new spot to eat and enjoy the scenery and smell of spring. I wanted to share a few of my favorite...
Spotlight: Planet Green
If you are looking for a one stop shop for being “green” Planet Green (http://planetgreen.discovery.com/) is the site for you. It seems too focus on the many ways an individual can become more green. There are “How to go Green” guides for being green with your computer, coffee and tea, at work, and a...
How To Reuse Jeans to Make a Purse.
I love a good pair of jeans. Sometimes it is time to say good-bye and move on. I got this pair of jeans at my local Goodwill Store for $1 so I could show you how to reuse a pair of jeans to make a purse. This is one of my favorite things to...
Quick Tip: Use Tupperware instead of plastic bags.
I am a wannabe neat freak and love containers and labeling. I was getting tired of using a plastic sandwich bag each time to hold something I would use up in two days (like an onion). So, I went and bought myself a box full of Tupperware of various sizes and designated-with a sharpie-certain...
How to Build Your Own Compost Bin.
Well, daylight savings has come and gone once again and spring is just around the corner. In my mind, that means fresh herbs and flowers in our backyard garden! My husband does about 95% of the gardening and I do the watching and cooking with what comes from the garden. He spent this last...
Creative REuse Artist: Nancy Judd, Recycle Runway
Wow! THIS IS AWESOME! Nancy Judd makes couture clothing with recycled materials! My favorites are the “Recycled Cowgirl” that is made from phone books, “Fan Mail Dress” made from junk mail, and the “Pop Can Couture,” made from, you guessed it, pop cans! photos from http://www.recyclerunway.com/index.htm Thank you Nancy. For your craft, your creativity...
How to Reuse Playing Cards to Make a Purse.
This tutorial has been a long and drawn out process, but it is finally here. After several miserable failures I have made my own version of a playing card purse! It is not that functional, but it sure is cute! I think it will go great by my front door as a mail bag...
10 Ways to Reuse a Banana Peel.
Wow, I thought I was some cool reuser when I started adding my banana peels to the compost bin. Apparently there are way cooler folks out there doing some extraordinary things with their leftovers. I have compiled my favorite 10 re-uses for a banana peel below. 10 ReUses for a Banana Peel: Make a...
Quick Tip: Wear clothes more than once!
A really easy way to save money on your laundry bill is to wear clothes more than once. I wear my Pajamas, exercise clothes, jeans, and sweaters at least three times before I throw them into the hamper. I may be more motivated than others because I hate doing laundry, but let’s just focus...
How to REUSE a pillowcase to make a miniskirt PDF Tutorial
Turn an old pillowcase into a new sexy one of a kind mini skirt! PDF Tutorial only $6.00
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