[Staceyy]

I cut dryer sheets in half and facial cleansing cloths in half and sometimes in fourths. I use half the recommended amount of detergent and dishwashing liquid. I use my paper towels twice, I wash and reuse plastic bags and aluminum foil. I use half the amount of toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner; I leave my new soap bars out to dry. I buy name brand mouth wash and add one third water and one third peroxide. I water whole milk with half water to make 2% milk. I use both sides of my printer paper. I save plastic containers so I don't have to rely on plastic wrap and aluminum foil too much. I practice "Once A Week Cooking" so I don't have to waste my time and enegy or keep washing pots and pans each night nor keep lighting my gas stove each night to cook. I simply reheat in the microwave. I save my pickle juice and add sliced cucumbers to make new pickles (they must sit in the juice for at least a week). I stretch soda pop by alternating each days soda use with a day of drinking water. I stetch my water use by taking military showers.