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  • janeym8
    janeym8 Posts: 529 Forumite
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    i use an old mug to store all the pens and pencils in on top of an note pad block i was given as a pressie.
    old coffee jars take up a shelf in cupboard filled with porridge,lentils,flour,stock cubes etc.
    one of the kids old brightly coloured plastic 4 shelf unit now holds me extra fruit and veggies.
    an old pasta dish doubles as me fruit bowl-good coz its so big.


    janey xxx
    LIFE IS FOR LIVING-I`VE LEARNT THAT THE HARD WAY
  • janeym8 wrote:
    i use an old mug to store all the pens and pencils in on top of an note pad block i was given as a pressie.
    old coffee jars take up a shelf in cupboard filled with porridge,lentils,flour,stock cubes etc.
    one of the kids old brightly coloured plastic 4 shelf unit now holds me extra fruit and veggies.
    an old pasta dish doubles as me fruit bowl-good coz its so big.


    janey xxx

    recently broke my fruit bowl, but have a large pasta dish thats rarely used, thats a great idea. sick of it rolling all over worktop.
    £2 saver club 30th sept 198 £2 coins = £396(£350 banked)
  • Beamish
    Beamish Posts: 284 Forumite
    If your washing Machine has finally died and needs to go to Washing Machine Heaven, dismantle the glass front and it can be used as a large mixing/fruit bowl, I use mine all the time!

    I am still using the under shopping basket from the childrens old silver cross pushchair as a veg rack, it must be 25 years old by now.

    Please dont throw away any old bedding as anyone who has a dog would really appreciate it, I'm always looking for bedding for my 2 Labs.

    I use anything that has space underneath it as storage for old pictures, mirrors and bits of carpets, just in case I need them!

    Lastly, I use a old carrier bag for the Winter gloves, scarves and hats and put them under the stairs ready for the following winters use.

    Beem
    Please pull my nightie down when you have finished
  • tiff
    tiff Posts: 6,608 Forumite
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    Beamish wrote:
    If your washing Machine has finally died and needs to go to Washing Machine Heaven, dismantle the glass front and it can be used as a large mixing/fruit bowl, I use mine all the time!

    I am still using the under shopping basket from the childrens old silver cross pushchair as a veg rack, it must be 25 years old by now.

    Please dont throw away any old bedding as anyone who has a dog would really appreciate it, I'm always looking for bedding for my 2 Labs.

    I use anything that has space underneath it as storage for old pictures, mirrors and bits of carpets, just in case I need them!

    Lastly, I use a old carrier bag for the Winter gloves, scarves and hats and put them under the stairs ready for the following winters use.

    Beem

    Why didnt I think of the bedding for my dog! I have an old duvet heading for the tip, didnt think of using it for my dogs bed.

    I usually get old blankets from the charity shop for £1 for my dogs bed, he sheds a lot of hair so I dont wash them just replace them when needed. Each blanket can be cut up into halves or quarters whatever you need.
    “A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” - Dave Ramsey
  • Beamish
    Beamish Posts: 284 Forumite
    tiff wrote:
    Why didnt I think of the bedding for my dog! I have an old duvet heading for the tip, didnt think of using it for my dogs bed.

    I usually get old blankets from the charity shop for £1 for my dogs bed, he sheds a lot of hair so I dont wash them just replace them when needed. Each blanket can be cut up into halves or quarters whatever you need.


    Tiff..he will love it, I'm using my old double duvet for Sam (he's full of Arthritis bless him) and he is so comfy on it, I turn it around now and again as it gets covered in molting fur, once it has had its day it will be thrown out, luckily my friend has got another one in reserve for me:T

    Beem
    Please pull my nightie down when you have finished
  • Plastic dust bins for garden storage. Things like logs, sawdust for the guineapigs,BBQ stuff, Small garden pots and odds and ends. I use a beermaking bucket for dried dog food and a sweet tin for cat biscuits. On the odd occassion that I buy dried mash, I keep the tub for other dried foods. I also keep tubs from milk powder and cover them with wrapping paper. I use my curtain poles to hang up my just ironed shirts(rare event) and the shower rail to hang up anything I want to dry naturally on a wet day-especialy woolen jumpers to keep a good shape.
    Annual Grocery budget 2018 is £1500 pa £125 calendar month £28.84 pw for 3 adults
  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Old tissue boxes for lipsticks, nail varnish etc

    You just move the box when cleaning.

    Ice cream tubes for small items
    An average day in my life:hello: :eek::mad: :coffee::coffee::coffee::T :o :rotfl: :rotfl: :p :eek::mad: :beer:
    I am no expert in property but have lived in many types of homes, in many locations and can only talk from experience.
  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
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    I use Ferrer Rocher chocolate trays to store my jewellery. Each wee gold cup holds a pair of earrings, a ring or a necklace. They trays stack up in a drawer too, all nice and tidy.

    loving the chocs too
    I use them to store my crystals
    An average day in my life:hello: :eek::mad: :coffee::coffee::coffee::T :o :rotfl: :rotfl: :p :eek::mad: :beer:
    I am no expert in property but have lived in many types of homes, in many locations and can only talk from experience.
  • soba
    soba Posts: 2,191 Forumite
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    Got a plastic vegetable rack form Argos in the cupboard under the draining board to keep cleaning things in.
    Slightly OT but when we were little, me and my sisters got some stacking, bright orange plastic veg racks that Santa had made into bunk beds for our Teeny Tiny Tears, complete with blankets and pillows.
    I've never forgotten.....
  • soba wrote:
    Slightly OT but when we were little, me and my sisters got some stacking, bright orange plastic veg racks that Santa had made into bunk beds for our Teeny Tiny Tears, complete with blankets and pillows.
    I've never forgotten.....

    and i'll bet they were played with lots!!! my dd and her cousin made a house out of a large empty box one xmas, (two maybe 3 years ago) and its still gets played with now. and to think of all the oney we spend on kids at xmas when they are just as happy with a box (well to a certain age anyways!!!)
    £2 saver club 30th sept 198 £2 coins = £396(£350 banked)
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