Alternative Uses for Coffee Filters?What are various uses of coffee filters?
Cleaning with Vinegar?What is the cleaning mixture for vinegar and water?
Uses For Shoe Boxes?I have about 10 empty shoe boxes. I know that organizations use them to send to our war fighters. Please help me find a good use for my boxes.
Uses for Coffee Grounds?What is the best use for used coffee grounds?
Name for New Daycare?I am starting a daycare and would like suggestions for names. My name is Jenny.
Uses for Old Towels?If you have old towels that are stained or have holes in them, you can use them to protect your counter tops from spills, as tub mats, or as throw rugs in front of your doors.
Uses For Wallpaper?I have some discontinued wall covering books and I would like to use the book of design pages to decorate bookshelves, etc. The problem is, I don't know how to get the pins or screws that hold all of the sample wall covering designs together.
Making a Good Hamburger?What are the procedures for making a burger?
Freezer Meals - Tips and Recipes?Does anyone know what recipes and/or foods can be frozen?
Removing Lint from Clothing?My cleaning lady washed some sheets that had some Kleenex with them. I believe it shredded and when I used the washing machine to wash a dark load, the Kleenex got all over the clothes. Two black pair of women's pants are now impossible to get clean.
Strawberry Baskets and Containers?DH and I buy a lot of berries in those little basket thingies with holes in them. Does anyone have an idea about what to do with them when they are empty? Thanks.
Uses for Empty Tic Tac Containers?How can I reuse a Tic Tac container?
Uses for Potato Water?What is the function of potato water?
Crafts Using Pop Can Tabs?I want to know if anyone has instructions on how to make leis and bolo ties with the pop can tabs?
Name and Slogan for a Commercial Cleaning Business?I am starting a commercial cleaning business and I want to use the name and slogan for "Bubbles." Any ideas?
Uses for Overripe Bananas?How can I use over ripe bananas?
Uses for Little Pieces of Soap?What can I do with old slivers of bars of soap?
Uses for Plastic Coffee Containers?I hate throwing containers away, but what else can I do with all the blue plastic Maxwell House and red Folgers coffee containers, besides hiding craft supplies in them?
Uses for Pringles Cans?My husband loves Pringles. I would like to put these empty cans to good uses. Any ideas?
Uses for Egg Cartons?Does anyone have any suggestions on using empty Styrofoam egg cartons?
Uses for One Shoe?I am looking for uses for one shoe.
Uses for Old Coffee Cups?I like like to find some other uses for coffee cups.
Craft Uses for Paper Towel Rolls?Does anyone have any crafty uses for toilet paper or paper towel rolls (that are empty?)
Crafts Made With Wine Corks?Uses for wine corks?
Using It All - Prescription Containers?Has anybody figured out a use for those blue cases that some prescriptions come in?
Organizing Papers?How do you organize and maintain places and systems for mail, receipts, and paper work?
Cheap Meals?I am looking for cheap meals please. With the economy the way it is, and my husband and I both on a Pension I'm having a bit of struggle to be inventive and frugal as well.
Locked Your Car Keys In The Car?My Jeep Grand Cherokee has locked itself automatically with the keys in the car. I don't have a spare key (it's a long story).
Saving Money on Batteries?Tips for saving money on batteries. One very common tip is to store batteries in the refrigerator or freezer to make them last longer. Both Energizer and Duracell claim this has no impact on battery life.
Uses for Oatmeal Containers?I have a lot of round oatmeal boxes. Any ideas of what I could make or use them for? Thanks
Recycling Birthday and Greeting Cards?Any suggestions for recycling old birthday and greeting cards?
Uses for old computers and equipment?Hello Frugal Friends, I've got a question for you. I bought a new computer last year, and now I want to know what to do with my old one. It's become a eye sore in my computer room. How do I go about disposing it properly? Thanks for all the help.
Uses for Liquid Laundry Detergent Caps?The question this morning about laundry powder scoops got me to thinking about the amount of plastic in my house.
Uses for Laundry Soap Scoops?Looking for ideas to use those plastic laundry scoops from powered detergent. Any ideas?
Use for Crystal Light Canisters?I am on Nutrisystem and using Crystal Light like it is going out of style. Any ideas on what to do with the containers? They are a nice weight with a lid and other then storing little things in I just can't think of something else to do with them.
Advice For Making Clothes From Duct Tape?How do you make duct tape clothes?
Uses for Old Socks?Does any one know any great crafts to do with old worn out socks?
Uses for Old T-Shirts?What do you do with old T-shirts?
Uses for Cat Litter?Does anyone have any ideas for the cat litter that doesn't clump? I bought a large bag by accident. What else can it be used for other than absorbing spills? I have no car.
Uses for Cat Litter Buckets?Does anybody have any ideas on what to do with the 35 lb. buckets cat litter comes in besides the obvious storage containers. I have given a lot away but hate to throw them out.
Uses for Glass Pot Cover?I am looking for ideas of what can be done with a glass pot cover. it is about 9" in diameter and has a plastic round handle in its center. Long ago I had to get rid of the pot (the Teflon was all scratched). But the lid is perfectly good. It does not fit any other pots.
Uses For Water From Boiled Eggs?Ideas to recycle the water from boiling eggs from our ThriftyFun community.
Uses for Used Tea Bags?I'm finding that I'm going through a lot of tea bags lately, and as good as it is to throw them in for composting, I was wondering if anyone here knows of any other uses?
Uses for Coffee Mugs?It seems easy to collect a lot of coffee mugs without even trying. What are some creative uses for coffee mugs? Here are ideas from the ThriftyFun community.
Uses for Napkin Rings?Are there any other uses for napkin rings? I received 12 pewter ones many years ago as a wedding gift, and I have never used them.
Ideas for Using Cellophane Holiday Bags?I saw a very creative idea for using the cellophane holiday bags you buy in a package at the Dollar Store, and promptly forgot it! These bags are see-thru with easter eggs, hearts, etc. printed on them for holidays. Of course, they're great for candy, but what more innovative ideas do you have?
Uses for Small Boxes?Does any one have ideas of what to do with small boxes? I hate to throw them out.
Crafts Using Formal Dresses?Crafts Using Formal Dresses. Does anyone know of a craft using those beautiful cocktail dresses and formals that you see at all garage sales, that nobody will buy and wear?
Uses for Shower Curtain Rings?Uses for Shower Curtain Rings. I received new shower curtain hooks and am wondering what I could do with my old plastic clips.
Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar?I would like to have a list for the uses of apple cider vinegar?
Uses for Old Guitar Strings?Do you have an ideas to reuse old, worn out guitar strings?
Other Uses for a Spice Rack?I have a spice rack that I don't use. Can someone please give me an idea as to what i can use the wooden cabinet for? I also still have all the spice bottles. any ideas on what I could use the cabinet for? It has 2 drawers on the bottom and three tiers of shelves.
Uses for an Electric Tortilla Press?I recently found my old electric tortilla press in a cabinet. I made corn tortillas. It was a waste of time (unless you would like to share a recipe because these were tasteless and made with Maseca Instant Corn Maseca Mix). I am thinking it can be used for something else. Any suggestions?
Craft Ideas Using Clorox and Lysol Wipe Containers?Does anyone have any craft ideas for cleaning wipe containers (such as Clorox, Lysol)? I use a lot of them and would like to be able to use the containers for something?
Uses for Empty Babywipe Containers?Here are some ideas for reusing babywipe containers.
Saving Money on Printer Paper?Tips for saving money on printer paper.
Uses for Fragrant Powder?I have a number of boxes of fragrant body powder. I hate to give them away. What can I do with them, other than use them for body powder?
Creative Uses for Buttons?Buttons make great wall decorations or plates in doll houses. You can string them together to make a button bracelet. Substitute them for lost game pieces or use them as poker chips.
Uses for Newspaper?If you have home delivery, papers can really pile up fast. What are your tips for recycling unwanted newspapers?
Smoothie Recipes?I would like some recipes for smoothies.
Uses for Lampshades?I have recently acquired some old lampshades (mostly the bigger sizes). I am looking for cool ways/ideas to use these! I would like to make some sort of funky outdoor lighting with them. All suggestions welcome.
Uses For Shower Curtains?What are some of the different ways people have found to use shower curtains. Other than the obvious!
Uses for Yogurt Containers?I'm looking for interesting uses for everyday objects like yogurt containers.
Reusing Paper?How do you reuse paper? Please state the kind of paper you are reusing.
Uses for Oven Mitts?Tips for using oven mitts outside of the kitchen.
Uses for an Old Crib?I have the crib my father used when he was a baby and do not wish to give it away (it is probably no longer considered safe for a baby today anyway). It is about 3.5 feet high, is on wheels, is 3.5 feet long and 2.5 feet wide. The sides are not moveable.
Thrift Store Shopping Tips?Tips for getting the most out of thrift store shopping. Post your ideas.
Eliminating Musty Smells From a Room?Tips and ideas for eliminating musty smells. Post your ideas.
Reusing AOL CDs & Computer Disks?We all have lots of old floppy disks and cds around thanks to AOL and CD Burners. Do you have any good uses for them?
Uses for Extra Photos?Ideas for using photos (extras or duplicates) that you don't plan on saving. Post your ideas.
Uses For Campbell's Select Microwave Bowls?I bought one of the Campbell's Select "Savory Lentil Soup" in the microwavable bowl. It does say on the label not to re-use the container. It is a sturdy container with a dandy sturdy cover and it is a shame to have to just throw away the whole thing after one use.
Uses for Concentrated Juice Lids?Uses for the metal lids that come off concentrated juice containers. Post your ideas.
Saving on Toilet Paper?Ok, this may sound kinda weird but, what do you do to save on toilet paper? What is the best buy on it and how do you avoid overusing it? TIA
Uses for Sawdust and Wood Chips?Tips for using sawdust and wood chips. Post your ideas.
Ideas for Clothespins?What do you use clothes pins for other than hanging clothes
on a clothes line?
Recycling Plastic Lids?Tips for reusing plastic lids. Post your ideas.
Uses for Paper Towel Rolls?Tips for reusing empty paper towel rolls. Post your ideas.
Organizing Your Upright Freezer?Ideas for organizing an upright freezer. Post your ideas.
Uses for Plastic Deli Platters?Ideas for reusing the large plastic platters you get from Delis. Post your ideas.
Saving Money on Homeschooling Supplies?Tips for saving money on homeschooling books and supplies. Post your ideas.
Uses for Big Plastic Tubs?I have a stash of items that I need ideas of how to use them rather than throwing them away. What can I do with those big plastic tubs with rope handles?
Saving Money Going To The Movies?Money saving tips for going to the movies. Post your ideas.
Arthritis Tips?Tips for dealing with arthritis pain. Post your ideas.
Passed Over For a Job, Need Ideas To Cheer Hubby Up?Hey everybody, my poor husband is so exhausted from working 2 jobs lately. He works full-time at Coca-Cola (5:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm) and then goes straight to work at Home Depot and works til' closing there. I need to think of something really nice to do for him today before he gets home... to cheer him up. He works his tail off and deserves a reward. My mind is blank.
Frugal and Environmentally Friendly?As I look for ways to save money, I often discover that while trying to save money and live a frugal life, I also end up doing things in an environmentally friendly way.
New Ideas For Church Fundraising?Anybody have any new ideas for fundraising? I need some fresh ideas for a small Catholic school in need of funds.
Pre-schooler Craft Projects?I'm just looking for bright and fun crafts I can make with a four year old without doing the whole project for him. Also I'm looking for projects that don't have small or toxic parts so the one year old can be involved.
Saving Money On Tights?Buying Tights for school uniforms is just far too expensive, especially when your teacher's are far too strict! for example my Headmistress told me to throw away and not wear these tights to school again, just because of one small ladder!
Uses for Potato Masher?Ideas for using a potato masher, other than mashing potatoes. Post your ideas.
Uses For Tortilla Chips?Have some tortilla chips that are a little stale or some crumbs left in the bottom the bags? Here are some ideas for using those chips.
Uses for Club Soda?Ideas for using club soda. Post your ideas.
Tips for Swallowing Pills?Swallowing pills can be hard for some people. Here are some tips to help. Post your ideas.
Organizing Dirty Laundry?Tips for organizing dirty clothes. Post your ideas.
Uses For Unwanted Books?Tips for recycling or using unwanted books. Post your ideas.
Using It Up - Beauty Items?Tips for using the last little bit of beauty items and cosmetics. Post your ideas.
Alternative Uses for Hair Conditioner?Uses for hair conditioner, other than using in your hair. Post your ideas.
Uses For Plastic Air Mattresses?Reusing plastic air mattresses for something other than a mattress. Post your ideas.
Frugal Planter Ideas?Ideas for inexpensive planters. Post your ideas.
Saving Money on Music?Tips for saving money on music (CDs, Tapes, etc.). Post your ideas.
Links about catalogs and samples?Thanks for all the wonderful tips I see. Does anyone know any good links that have good reasonable catalog offers? Free Samples links?
Frugal Weight Loss?Hello, I am looking for some frugal tips, recipes or strategies to lose a little weight. What foods should I avoid, what foods should I eat instead?
Uses for Junk Mail?Ideas for using junk mail in a productive way. Post your ideas!
February Best Buys?The best buys, food and other products, available during the month of February. Post your ideas.
Uses For Belts?Tips for using clothng belts for something other than keeping your pants up. Post your ideas.
Uses for Old Tablecloths?Ideas for using old tablecloths that are stained or you no longer want to use on a table. Post your ideas.
Natural Headache Cures?Natural cures for headaches. Post your ideas.
Creative Uses for Empty CD Jewel Cases?Looking for creative uses for empty CD jewel cases. We have lots of them! Please post your ideas.
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Cleaning Out The Refrigerator?Tips for cleaning out the fridge. Post your ideas.
Selling at Garage Sales?Tips from our readers for throwing a garage sale. Post your ideas!
Uses for Perfume Advertisements?Tips for using the perfume ads that come with many magazines. Post your ideas.
Polishing Shoes?Tips and ideas about polishing shoes. Post your ideas.
What to Do with a Huge Roll of Paper?I got a huge roll of paper from my aunt for Christmas but I don't know what to use it for. Any ideas? Kristi
Saving Money Printer Ink Cartridges?Tips and advice for saving money on ink cartridges for your printer. Post your ideas.
Uses for Vinyl Wallpaper?Tips for using vinyl wallpaper for something other than wallpaper. Post your ideas.
Uses for Bread Bags?Ideas for reusing bread bags. Post your ideas...
Uses For Old Spice After Shave Bottles?Does anyone have any ideas on what to do with empty Old Spice aftershave bottles? I hate to throw them away.
Uses for Paper Clips?Tips for using paper clips for something other than organizing paper. Post your ideas.
Uses For Leftover Candy Canes?Tips for using candy canes that are leftover from Christmas. Post your ideas.
Uses for Aluminum Pie Pans?I have a ton of aluminum pie pans. I never want to throw them away. I know I can recycle them and use them for baking, does anyone know any other uses for these pans?
Saving Money on Candles?Tips for saving money on candles.
Uses for Decorative Banks?Creative ideas for using "piggy" banks, other than just filling them with money. Post your ideas.
Uses for Frisbees?Tips and ideas for using frisbees, other than throwing them. Post your ideas.
Uses for Old Boots?Tips and ideas for using old boots, other than wearing on your feet. Post your ideas.
Christmas Card Tips?Christmas card tips and ideas. Post your ideas.
Uses for Cardboard Wrapping Paper Rolls?Uses for those cardboard rolls that you get with wrapping paper. Post your ideas.
Where's Erma Bombeck When We Need Her? Uses For Unmatched Socks.I am the proud owner of a large trash bag of widowed and orphaned socks--all colors, all sizes. Although Erma Bombeck would have known where to search for the mates, we've lost her and are on our own.
