We all have them, the weird things that are in the house that we save and get over run with or we simply toss because we see them as not useful. Well, if you look at things just ever so slightly askew....you might find some great uses for 'useless' stuff.
But, before I list and try to explain them.....If you would like a visual aide (I learn better by doing and seeing than reading!) then follow this link to this certain playlist on my youtube channel
Quick Tips for saving time and money!
Here is a mini-breakdown of a few. I'm not sure I've hit all the points, and there are 15 videos....so you may want to watch them anyway!
Using Aluminum Foil to the Max
- Wash it and reuse it. Multiple times it can be washed and reused. We often have our 'final' use of aluminum foil for raw meat (that is first wrapped in wax paper) THEN and only THEN after being used several other times do we toss it in the trash.
Organize on a Dime
- Finding lids to your pots and pans can cause delay and waste time. Those 'organizers' cost way too much. Just two thumb tacks and some 1/2 inch elastic across your cabinet door gives a great place for these to store for easy access.
How to reuse a plastic ziplock bag
- If it hasn't had raw meat in it (again, it's our last time of re-using it, like aluminum foil) then wash it and air dry it. Just turn wrong-side out and wash with soapy water, rinse and hang to dry.
Freezer Soup
- Keep a large glass container in the freezer for loading up all the small veggies and potatoes that are left over. Then thaw and add to soup or pot-pies. Don't freeze meats with it so you can have more choices when you're making the meal. Also don't freeze rice or pasta with it as they go in at the end of cooking time.
Save the burnt toast
- This is hard to explain, but unless you've burnt it through and through (which would likely mean you had a fire) you can scrap off the top layer of toast on both sides and have a perfectly good piece of toast.Reuse Mesh Produce Bags - You can make them into wonderful, easily washable kitchen scrubbies. No sewing and no hassle
There are about five more of these types of 'odd-ball-brain-activity' ideas at the above link - I just couldn't think of how to put them into words.
Just try to look at things a little differently and ask...."What can I do with this that will save me money?" ...before you head for the trash can!
Happy Inventing!!
Best Blessings,
Donna Miller
Donna Miller is an author, teacher and entrepreneur. Her favorite roles are that of wife and mother to three home-school graduates. The Millers own and operate
Millers Grain House which offers Organic and Chemical-free Whole Grains, Bosch Mixers, the NutriMill, instructional tutorials, recipes and more.
