Attention people hosting holiday “white elephant” gift exchanges: If you want to have the best event possible, don’t offer the choice of …
Reusing Wrapping Paper, Gift Bags, Boxes and All the Trimmings
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 …