Here are some other money saving tips for using common household items in new ways. Enjoy and please comment and share your own tips with us!
Coffee Filters
- Use as prep "bowls' for cut veggies and dry ingredients while baking. They are easy to clean because you just toss when done!
- Use as a lint-free cleaning cloth when wiping down static-prone electronics.
- Put in the bottom of small flower pots to help slow drainage.
- Place filters between fragile plates and bowls to help prevent chipping. This also works great for non-stick cookware.
- To be "green", make sure to use previously recycled filters and unbleached if possible.
Dental Floss (unflavored)
- Use to cut soft cheeses into neat disks.
- It is great for vines and leaning plants. Use to tie the stalks or vines to a trellis or pole.
- Slice a cake in half by pulling a piece of floss through the middle for a clean cut.
- Floss can be used as a thread substitute in a pinch, ie. buttons.
Other Neat Tips
- Use a paper towel stand to store rolls of masking/duck tape and ribbon for a wrapping station.
- Use the shreds of paper from your home office paper shredder as gift packaging stuffing instead of buying tissue paper.
- Coffee mugs make great utensil holders for open cupboards or while hosting a party so people are not rummaging through your drawers.
- Dry spaghetti noodles make great candle and fireplace lighters. Their length helps to keep your fingers away from the flame.
- Have old small baby spoons leftover from your child? Use them as cocktail serving utensils which are perfect for dips, toppings, and nuts.
- Instead of using toothpicks at your next party, buy skinny pretzel sticks. Not only are they disposable but also delicious.
- Freeze berries in ice cube trays instead of water which can water down drinks.
- Looking for a bright or new shower curtain? Hang two extra large beach towels. Can change out as often as you want to switch up the feel of your bathroom.
- When you are done with those cinnamon scented pine cones for the holidays place them in your empty window flower boxes for a nice decoration until planting season comes again.
- Place a few hooks, or replace your cabinet knobs with hooks, in your bathroom. Hang your shirt and pants up while you shower and the steam will naturally de-wrinkle your clothes.
- Toothbrush holders make great simple flower holders for a nice way to bring some freshness to your bathroom.
- Inflate plastic sandwich and freezer bags with air and use as packing cushioning when shipping or storing items.
- Lint rollers also make great lamp shade dusters.
- Use napkin holders as bill organizer in your office. (I have done this for years and love it, so simple)
- A file rack can be used as a holder for your cookie sheets and cutting boards.
- Cant find your rolling pin? Place the dough between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a wine bottle.
- Empty water bottles make great boot supports. Place in boots to help keep them upright and keep their shape.
Enjoy!
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