Reusing wrapping paper, gift bags, etc. has been on my mind lately as my immediate family celebrates all its birthdays within six …
Senior Pets– So Much Love
I had never considered adopting a senior pet until it just “happened.” We were thinking of getting a second dog, another hypoallergenic …
It’s the Great Pumpkin Waste, Charlie Brown! How to Reuse Every Bit of a Real Pumpkin
Fresh, whole pumpkins have been everywhere this month—on doorsteps, in massive displays at botanical gardens and festivals, decorating buildings—but what happens to …
‘Tis the Season for Reuse Clothing: DIY Fall Fun with Thrift Store Threads and Closet Castoffs
Fall may be all about leaves, pumpkins, caramel apples and football, but I also see it as a heyday for reuse clothing– …
Untrash Playlist: Dusty Springfield
Since this blog is about reuse and new life of not just things, but also people, (and places, and animals as well), …
Four Ways to Reuse Eyewear
Got any unused eyeglasses and/or sunglasses stashed away in drawers or lying around taking up space? Here are some ways to give …
A Look at Eco-friendly “Easy Baking”
In the heat of summer, is anyone out there baking anything? I have been doing a lot lately, as I’ve been having …
Reuse Retailer Review: Uptown Cheapskate
So glad to see the rise of reuse clothing retailers that has taken place over the last 10 years– when I first …
The “Dirt” on Soap
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, “washing hands” is a task that’s gotten a lot more popular over the last 18 months, and …