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Nifty Thrifty:  Re-use of milk jugs!  |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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 Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 5:10:38 PM
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I saw this article online, and thought it was really interesting:
http://www.plantea.com/milk-jug.htm
I already knew about using them for protecting plants, but, I never thought of them as a use for trickle waterers, scoops, storage for dog food and cat food, and a host of other things!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 6:53:10 PM
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They are great if you have a group of kids outside. You can fill them with water. Stick a golf tee in and when the need to wash their hands they just pull out the golf tea and wahlah - water to wash hands with.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2010 : 11:48:11 AM
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That's an awesome idea!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 5:14:03 PM
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Thanks for the ideas! 
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 5:23:18 PM
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That was very interesting. Thanks! Some things there that I hadn't thought of!
Sister-chick# 905
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 5:49:39 PM
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Jugs are a good idea when it comes to winter sowing. Holes in the top, bottom, cut in half and fill with potting soil, plant seeds, set outside with the lid on. If it gets hot, remove the lid. We could be starting plants right now--even in the snow. Seeds know when to start germinating.
Betty in Pasco |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 11:33:25 AM
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I'm actually super excited that my DH is finishing off a gallon of milk, just so I can repurpose it! LOL!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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craftbug
True Blue Farmgirl
545 Posts
Patsy
Clarkson
Kentucky
USA
545 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 5:39:40 PM
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That was great reading! I didn't see this tip, though we use it all the time. Take a clean gallon or half gallon jug and fill with water to about a couple inches from the top, then stick in the freezer. When we go camping we put it in the ice chest as a cold pack and when it thaws, we have drinking water. :)
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
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delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 8:03:39 PM
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Great ideas. Can't wait to try some of them.
delicia |
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 11:38:58 AM
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Great stuff thanks! Last year I cut the top 3rd off a milk jug, poked some holes in the bottom and set it over a basil plant I had planted a little too early. When the day heated up I took it off. Worked great!
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
~Thomas Edison~
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mrsamy
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
Amy
Milwaukee
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 10:09:53 AM
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You can use a milk jug as an easter basket. I like to just cut the top half off just below the handle. Then punch with a craft punch for scrapbooking shapes around the perimeter or just make several rows of holes with a hole punch. Leave plain or weave ribbon through the holes. You can hot glue, staple, or sew a strip of the jug on as a handle. or a craft I've seen lots of other kindergarten teachers do...make a bunny basket...here's a link...
http://www.the-best-homemade-gift-ideas.com/gallon-milk-jug.html
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