What is the cheapest thing you do?
#251
I would like to know how all of you thrify quilters cut corners on your quilting fabric. Do you just buy what you need at the time or do you have those huge store-like collections that I have seen on here?
#254
Something I do that I haven't seen mentioned is that I keep a gallon-sized toy bucket in the kitchen sink. When I wash my hands or scrub potatoes or rinse off dishes for the dishwasher or whatever I do that would have sent almost-clean water down the drain, I do over the bucket. When the bucket is full (like 10 times a day) I throw the water out the front door into the flower garden. You'd be surprised how much usable water goes down the drain.
#257
Originally Posted by dljennings
Originally Posted by mmonroe
I re-use paper. Can't stand to throw it away. You know, the "goofs" that you do with your printer. I stick the paper back in and use the other side. Also use it for scratch paper.
Crazy, I know.
Crazy, I know.
That sounds great - you could also use the tear-offs for packing material when you need to ship something. OR you could donate to a pet store - they use that kind of stuff for gerbils and hamsters. This was a great idea to post. I've enjoyed reading everyone's ideas. I'm still thinking about making my own laundry detergent.....
also, bring all the printed pages we don't need home for the grandkids to color on.. they love to unfold the paper all the way down the hallway & color for hours to fill it up... cheap & QUIET entertainment!
#258
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Originally Posted by mmonroe
Originally Posted by needles3thread
I'd like the recipe for making my own laundry detergent.
Please pm me so I won't miss it. thanks much
Please pm me so I won't miss it. thanks much
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