Almost Free Boredom Busters
Photo printers also have cardboard tubes that can be covered with pretty paper - add a bottom and it becomes pencil storage etc'. All different sizes' also where ever they do Lamination of papers etc - left over plastic can be used for see through decorations...
Milk Jug Lights
I use for halloween and Valentines Day etc paint them first and use battery operated tea lights Here in Australia we use for ANZAC/ memorial days decorated with painted poppies etc
First Time Gardener Guide
Decided not to plant things in rows - now I mix the seeds that are compatible at the same time of the year. I have had more success and less bugs, also some plants use others as companions/growing sticks
More Trashy Treasures: Upcycling Plastic...
Many years ago - and I mean about 28 years ago. I arm knitted plastic yarn into a cover to put over the hills hoist for shade for the kids baby pool Worked well.
Donate Plastic Bottle Caps
In Australia there is a place in Canberra (and other cities) that recycle them and make prosthetic limbs. Google that and see if there is anything near you.
Stretching My Meager Dollars
I live in Australia.. during winter it gets chilly in the house' we have a lap blanket or a hoodie/oodie for nights' food - we cook a little more if we have the ingredients and have fridge nights where we choose our own left overs. We try and grow our own veges...
Blueberries for Artwork
I saw a recipe, use a melon ball thingy and take out the middle of a banana, fill with blue berries and wrap in puff pastry cook in oven or air fryer until pastry is puffed serve.
Upcycled Soda Bottle as Hanging Planter
I also use these for water containers for my rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens. It can be used for certains grains as the mice cant get to it... thanks I will try this too maybe strawberries?
My Retired Tea Towels
I buy tea towels from all the countries I have visited and sew them into large picnic table cloths... makes a great conversation starter...
Chicken Cooling Station
Will uses this and also freezing treats in containers for them to peck at - works great for bunnies and guinea pigs too.
Indoor Canning Jar Herb Garden
This is fabulous and very achievable for my disabled clients to see a herb grow Thanks.
