Cardboard egg cartons are not only a good shape for starting off seeds, they are also compost friendly. If you eat eggs they also work out as a free, and you can always ask family and friends to save their egg cartons for you. Simply fill each hole with compost, sow your seeds, and keepContinue reading “Growing Seedlings in Egg Cartons”
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Using Colouring Sheets as Gift Wrap
Whether you use your children’s colouring pages or your own, more intricate, adult colouring books, the pretty sheets make beautiful gift wrap. I think this is a very frugal as you get to repurpose your artwork, and it can also be recycled after use. I enjoy colouring the abstract designs and feel this makes theContinue reading “Using Colouring Sheets as Gift Wrap”
Innovative Upcycle Ideas
Does anyone else get sucked down the Pinterest black hole? I love to explore the different content and find new ways to be frugal. My latest obsession is to discover innovative upcycle ideas. In this post, I will share some of the ideas I have found with links to the original posts for you toContinue reading “Innovative Upcycle Ideas”
5 Ways to Repurpose Cereal Boxes
Cereal boxes have many more uses than just packaging for your favourite cereals. Here are some of my favourite repurposing ideas to make the most out of those cardboard boxes: Paperwork Storage Did you know you can turn a cereal box into one of those fancy paperwork holders/stands? Copy the design above for the desiredContinue reading “5 Ways to Repurpose Cereal Boxes”
Cereal Box Gift Bags
If you are in a pinch or simply want to learn a useful way to repurpose cereal boxes, then this is the DIY project for you. I especially love this project because you can wrap the box in anything from newspaper to wall paper, and they are incredibly sturdy, so it can be reused againContinue reading “Cereal Box Gift Bags”
5 Uses for Toilet Roll Tubes
We all use toilet paper, right? … Right? Thankfully, the inner, cardboard tubes can be recycled, but there are some other ways for you to repurpose them first! First things first, if you are worried about hygiene, I want to tell you a quick way to sterilise your toilet roll tubes before use. Pop yourContinue reading “5 Uses for Toilet Roll Tubes”
Repurposing Plastic Milk Bottles
With two children, we go through a lot of milk in our house. Thankfully, milk bottles can be recycled, but why not get a little more use out of them first? Here are my top repurposing ideas for milk bottles: Watering Can Simply pierce some holes in the lid and you have a simple wateringContinue reading “Repurposing Plastic Milk Bottles”
D.I.Y Gift Ideas Using Magazines
Are you looking for ways to create inexpensive, personal gifts for friends and loved ones? Have you thought about upcycling old magazines? I’m here to show you the beautiful presents you can create from magazines. *Links to original sources and images included. Rolled Paper frame Doodle Craft Blog have a wonderful tutorial to create aContinue reading “D.I.Y Gift Ideas Using Magazines”
15 Frugal Uses for Baby Food Jars
In my opinion, there’s nothing better than finding new uses for things that would either be tossed in the bin or recycled. Not only does it give the item a new lease of life, it also saves you a lot of money. I have an eleven month old son, and we get through two glassContinue reading “15 Frugal Uses for Baby Food Jars”
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