Repurpose and Stretch a Buck!

One of the viewers who entered our Ways to Save Gold Medalist contest was Nancy Wiley.  She not only sews clothing for her grandchildren and other kids, she does it using her castaway clothing that is still in good condition.   Most people don’t know how to sew these days but  Nancy inspired me to search for other repurposing ideas that not only save money, they save space in Landfills too!

Other Ways to Repurpose Household Items:

Crumble eggshells and coffee grounds and spread around garden plants to fertilize soil and ward off pests.

Cut up infant receiving blankets and old diapers and use in place of paper towels.  Old towels also work for this , or you can donate them to your local animal shelter or Veterinary office.

Child’s  artwork makes great wrapping paper.

Unwanted costume jewelry can be used for Holiday ornaments or kids’ crafts.  (Anything can be used for kids’ crafts!)

 Repurpose Kids’ clothing into Doll Clothes

Repurpose Barbie Doll  Clothes into scraps on home made greeting cards

Use an empty tissue box to stuff old grocery bags.  (Better yet, stop bringing bags home from the store, use recyclable ones!)

Store sneakers in empty laundry detergent boxes to keep them fresh smelling.

Don’t throw away hair conditione you don’t like, instead use it as shaving lotion.

Save chicken carcasses, onions, celery and vegetable scraps in the freezer and make Stock in the Slow Cooker once a month.   Just cover with water and simmer 8 hours.

For more repurposing tips go to recycylethis.com.uk