I am always looking for ways to save money, and be greener! I'm sure there are countless ways to reuse soap dispensers, however, I came up with 12 easy ways to get more use out of them long after the soap is gone. Tip: Make sure that you thoroughly clean them before reusing. Just because it was filled with soap before, doesn't mean it's safe for edible items, or that it will not compromise other things you choose to put in it. 1. Flower Vase Soap dispensers come in different shapes, colors, and sizes. While the opening is not large, it's enough to put in one, two, or three flowers--and it doesn't matter whether they're real flowers or not, they'll add color and prettiness to any home decor. 2. Condiments Wash out old soap dispensers thoroughly, and they can be used for condiments like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise. They don't take a lot of room in the fridge, and they are easy to pack for camping trips and picnics. 3. Hand Lotion It pumps out soap; it can pump out hand … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Reuse Old Socks
I am convinced that washing machines eat socks--or, there are little elves that steal them some time between going in the wash, and before they come out of the dryer!! It may not be the complete pair that goes, however, there is often at least one sock missing out of every load of laundry I wash. I am certain that I am not alone! So, when this unexplained phenomenon happens to you, don't get mad--get even! Take charge, and make it your mission to get creative, and make good use of your Lone Rangers! Or, less dramatic, just do it for fun! Either way, I hope you find these 20 ideas for old socks useful! Below are 20 fun ways to you can reuse old and newly separated socks: 1. Hand Puppet You will have to dig into your craft box and find eyes, yarn, buttons, felt or whatever you can find around your home to make a sock puppet. It would be interesting to see what kids can come up with designing their hand puppet. 2. Make an Animal Sock How about a monkey sock? You can find … [Read more...]
22 Ways to Re-Use Newspaper
If you're still a newspaper subscriber, what do you do with it after you have read it? Do you recycle it, or do you find some other use for it? Whether you are a green mom, or just someone who would like to make use of things you no longer need, these ideas are a fabulous way to make the most of the money you spent on your newspaper! 22 great ways to re-use newspaper 1. Since newspaper is biodegradable, it can be used in your garden. It's good for your compost box. Rip the newspaper in one inch strips and add other materials in your compost box such as leaves, grass clippings, coffee grounds, vegetable peels, etc. 2. Make a newspaper pot or newspaper cup for your seedlings or young plants. Once they are large enough, you can transport the newspaper pot/cup onto the garden. You can easily make your own pot using a small jar. I used a 250ml glass jar. Make sure the newspaper is long enough to wrap around the jar about two and half times. Make sure there is excess paper to tuck … [Read more...]
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