Friday, January 25, 2013

Frugal Friday: The Tightwad Gazette

I've been slightly lacking in postings for Frugal Friday lately. So here's a few simple quotes from "The Complete Tightwad Gazette" by Amy Dacyczyn. Hope ya'll enjoy!

There are multiple ideas about re-purposing items. Some of my favorites:

"A soda bottle...Make a drip catcher for a cooler that has a spout near the bottom. Cut bottle diagonally. Then cut a horizontal slot in bottle to fit over the vertical spout." Page 636

"A milk jug...Cut off and discard bottom third. Use as a microwave splatter shield." Page 637

"Old T-shirts...Cut into long strip 2 inches wide. Stretch this so that it curls to make a cord. Crochet into hot mats, doormats, and even baskets. Use colored shirts to create designs." also Page 637

"Plastic bags of all types...Collect in burlap bag and use as an archery target. Plastic bags will stop the arrow, but allow it to be removed easily." also Page 637

"Broccoli rubber bands...Use for a jar or bottle opener. Place band on lid and twist." Page 638

"Bubble wrap...Those who spend their days on their feet can use sections for insole cushioning. Lasts about six hours and doesn't pop when walking." also Page 638

In the beginning of the book, Mrs. Dacyczyn answers this question: "How do you pronounce your name? It's pronounced "decision," as in, "I made a decision to marry a guy of Ukrainian ancestry." Page 7. LOL. I just love that. She is so funny, and you wouldn't expect that in a book with this title. I also love how she refers to herself as "The Frugal Zealot."

If you don't already have this book, I strongly urge you to buy it. In the very least, check it out of the library for a while.

While writing this article, I tried to find the soda bottle dip catcher thing from Pinterest because I remembered seeing a photo of it. I was unable to find it, but I did find a million other uses for soda bottles. So if you have something in abundance (soda bottles, soup cans, baby food jars), consider searching for a re-purposing option on the web. You might be surprised at what you'll find.

Feel free to leave your own ideas for re-purposing in the comments section. We'd all love some more great ideas.



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