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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
 Posted - May 27 2009 : 08:28:01 AM
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I am trying to remember to use reusable bags and more cloth towels than paper etc. What are some other things that will save money, be green, and are free. I am getting caught up in the material world again. I think I'm gonna limit my tv. Thanks again! :)
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/
http://ligonierliving.blogspot.com/
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 09:53:55 AM
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Take a walk instead of watching TV, even if only for a half hour. You benefit and the earth does at the same time.
Madelynne
johnandmadelynne.blogspot.com |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 11:40:03 PM
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use a clothes line instead of a dryer----gets you outside.
Also fill empty plastic milk containers filled with rain to water your plants and flowers
Change your lightbulbs to the ones that saves $$$$$
cut down your shower time---save some water
reuse reuse reuse til its worn out.
Big on Green Beverly |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2009 : 03:15:55 AM
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This may seem like a no brainer but we use cloth napkins all the time
And for groceries, in addition to cloth bags, I also use one of those huge insulated bags. It holds a ton and reduces the number of trips in and out to the vehicle when I get home |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2009 : 06:19:11 AM
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I love cloth napkins, they are one of life's simple pleasures for me and much better than using the paper ones for the enviro.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2009 : 07:26:02 AM
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We also use cloth napkins and love them :)
~I save my milk jugs and use them for storing Iced Tea, Homemade Gatorade for my husband and Meadow Tea.
~I try to find a way to re-purpose items before getting rid of them.
~I am limiting trips to the Thrift Store (I am so missing this, but it saves on me cluttering)
~I also recycle paper. When I get junk mail, if the sheet is blank on one side I cut the pages in half or quarters and then stack and staple together to use as a note pad or memo pad. I can't stand just throwing it away unless it's completely written on :)
~Any old clothes I have which may be torn (not in good enough condition to wear or donate) I am saving the fabric from to make yoyos and perhaps one day a scrap quilt.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Edited by - Calicogirl on May 28 2009 07:27:26 AM |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2009 : 07:59:48 AM
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I just like to like make a list of things and that's the best way I get organized :-p I already have Christmas present ideas that I want to make. I TRULY think I'm jumping into the homemade present way of things. :-D
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/
http://ligonierliving.blogspot.com/
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2009 : 08:20:26 AM
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AH yes that was another wonder for me.....clothes that are pretty good but stained or just not what I would donate or sell.....I don't know if I'd use all the squares or if anyone would buy them or trade... I hate throwing material of any sort away and we have enough rags for now.
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/
http://ligonierliving.blogspot.com/
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2009 : 7:34:19 PM
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I don't know if you are wanting to keep the old towels and rags for your own use but I know that there are rescues out there for dogs, cats, horses and even small animals like ferrets, chinchilla's hamsters etc that can use stained or towels with ragged edges. I also use a clothes line even though I have to hide it from my housing association. I have used old blankets for the batting in quilts and today I used an old CD to stabilize the bottom of a tote bag I am crocheting for the crochet merit badge. I only use my dishwasher once a day and use old jars to store food in the fridge rather than plastic containers.
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sharikrsna
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Shari
Carthage
Illinois
USA
185 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2009 : 07:54:25 AM
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| I LOVE going back to the old ways! My washer is outside, we wash with cold water for most stuff, and line dry. The washer drains under an old tree so the water goes right back to our groundwater supply. All of our gray water returns to us! The only drawback is that cloudy days take forever to dry the laundry. |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2009 : 08:25:12 AM
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Wow, Shari...you go, girl!
I've stopped buying (except for necessities like food, tp, soap, etc.). The less I buy, the less will have to go into a landfill when I'm done with it...not to mention saving money! We've also done away with paper towels (I do miss them, though).
Jessie Mae
Farmgirl Sisterhood #134 |
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