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I LOVE junk mail!

bmj191
bmj191 Posts: 75 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Along with all my old documents, receipts, sensitive paperwork. They've all been pulped into ball shapes and dried, ready to use as fuel for our open fire.

Did the last of it this afternoon while the conservatory is still hot enough to dry them. Had a little help from the kids this time, was a little messy!:D

I love that it was free!

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  • materialgirl
    materialgirl Posts: 56 Forumite
    wow! That sounds such an amazing thing to make for our open fire this winter. :j
    Is it just paper & water that you use?
    :female: Debt-free Wannabe :T Experienced Canine BARF feeder. :grinheart Spaniel Owner :happyhear
  • bmj191
    bmj191 Posts: 75 Forumite
    Yep!

    I put all the papers in a washing up bowl on the side, and poured boiling water over, plus a teeny drop of washing up liquid.

    Have a stir every time you walk past.

    I'm not sure whether they'll burn like coal or kindling yet! :D
  • ginnyknit
    ginnyknit Posts: 3,718 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thats brilliant - making the most of total rubbish and the satisfaction of burning it all for free heat!
    Clearing the junk to travel light
    Saving every single penny.
    I will get my caravan
  • bmj191
    bmj191 Posts: 75 Forumite
    Exactly! I'm now welcoming all the piles of paperwork that need sorting lol!
  • Candy53
    Candy53 Posts: 2,548 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    What a great money saving idea! Wish I could send you all our junk mail. Get loads of it.

    Candy
    What goes around, comes around.
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