Use it up!

[funnyvalentine]

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oh, i have beads everywhere, and whenever i get the jones for something new, i make something,,,,,

[Cheetahwoman7]

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I use up most of the shampoo and body wash samples I get by putting them in my "permanent" bottles. For me, most shampoo is the same, so it doesn't matter if it gets mixed up. I take the small sample bottles and dump them into my giant pump bottle, add a bit of water, and shake it all up. Works fine for those shampoo samples and body wash samples that seem to multiply so quickly. I don't have a permanent bottle for conditioner...yet.

For the little flat plastic/paper/foil packages of shampoo and conditioner, I use them when I travel. If I leave one behind, no worries.

[jodi]

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Great thread! I too am guilty of having things stashed and forgotten...just found a biscuit mix that expired in 2003 when I was cleaning out the cupboards today for our camping trip. Oops!
We definitely are coming up with some creative ways to use the produce from our garden. We usually have 2-3 veggies at every meal. I don't like to see anything go to waste. But I am very guilty of letting things linger in the pantry and freezer for FAR too long.
Hmmm...maybe I will try to join in this challenge when I get back from camping next week. I can certainly think of some scrapbooking supplies that would give me great pleasure to use up. And now that I think of it, there is just too much ice cream taking up space in the freezer too

[TinyFish]

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Pearl,

Don't feel like you have to use up all the lotion this week! I meant it as more a general challenge to get things out and start using them up. I'm sure not going to use up 7 bars of soap any time soon. I'd wash away my enthusiasm.

-TinyFish

[PRICEPLUS]

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Use it up. Wear it out. Make due. Do without. Being organized really helps when you are trying to use what you have first.

[kealina]

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Pearl,

Don't feel like you have to use up all the lotion this week! I meant it as more a general challenge to get things out and start using them up. I'm sure not going to use up 7 bars of soap any time soon. I'd wash away my enthusiasm.

-TinyFish

lol.. you think 7 is bad... i just checked our hall closet and we have just over 20 bars of soap for just 3 people... we're never gonna be done... and that isn't even counting the shower gels...
i've also got tones of lotion pearl so you're not the only one... i do like lotion and do need to keep my skin moisterized (skin problems including eczema) but even then it can take forever to use up a bottle... plus people seem to always give them to me... i have face lotion, eye cream, body lotion, hand lotion and foot lotion... sheesh... my mom has really good skin and really believes in taking care of herself and is always giving me some...

as for food we always try to make sure we are using it up as we hate throwing out food... DH and i both try our best to make sure we use up our perishables before we look further for food...

[lynclarke]

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I am an opportunistic buyer so I ALWAYS have a ridiculous amount of something stashed away. For instance, I found caphalon kitchen utensils once on clearance for about a dollar a piece. (regular value $6 per item) I think there were 7 or 8 pieces per set- I bought 4 or 5 sets. I have given 3 sets away as shower gifts or wedding gifts. Cost to me $8 for an expensive looking gift. I also stash things like cereal, flour, cleaning supplies, and a pantry which could support the local food bank. On a weekly basis, I only buy things like milk, fruit and veggies, and GREAT deals. We could eat for a minimum of 4 months out of my freezer (thank you foodsaver) and pantry. It might get a little boring but we could do it. lynclarke

[TinyFish]

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Kealina, you and I are gonna be the squeaky-cleanest savers on the board. Pearl will be the most lubricated, soon she will be having people carding her when she goes to buy things at the store.

When I worked as a domestic servant at a convent, I wanted to have a t-shirt that said 'cleanliness is next to godliness'.

[PrincessPerky]

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foil packets irritate me, I can't use one whole packet (ok I could) so I have to store it and it falls over and makes a mess, and it is all icky..gross

anyway I put hte foil conditioner in my spray conditioner bottle add some water shake and use it for leave in (with the curly heads in my house we need that!)

I take the foil shampoo and make playdough very nice smeleling playdough, washes off easy too .

[nanamom]

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i am using up my pantry and freezer supplies because we are about to go on a trip to see kids and grandkids. The "craft cupboard" has been slowly (too slowly) dwindling down for a couple months. I have carted such items as a large container of corks, wooden spools, beads, and other "little" things I am sure I could use someday. DS playgroup is reaping the benefit but I am determined to NOT carry it to the next house. i'm trying to use up the yarn I have accumulated over the years by making Christmas presents for loved ones. We are downsizing a myriad of things including books, toys, knick knacks and just plain stuff so we can get a smaller moving van. I don't even plan on moving my living room rugs. I figure I paid about 10 dollars for them and it would be cheaper to replace them if the next place isn't carpeted than pay for the gasoline to haul them. My husband and I often play a "if you could only take 5 things, what would they be" game. So far we agree on most of the things.

[Great to be Debt Free]

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Pork tenderloins -- I love to rub it with garllic and spritz on some I Can't believe it's not butter spray and then bake it. Served with sweet corn and appleasuce, it's really yumy.

I also like it marinated in Fat Free Italian dressing. Tenderloins are leans and tasty. Great for a Weight Watchers lifestyle.

Today I'll cook a large one, cut in half with each half being the above flavors. Then I'll slice it up and portion it so DH can stock the freezer in his apartment and have lo sodium freezer meals for after work.

[Ima saver]

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We don't eat much at home. If we have too many leftovers, there are always 2 hungry dogs to eat it. Plus I take left over stale bread, corn on the cob and throw it out in the yard. We have lots of critters being on a creek and something always eats it.

[crazyBMB]

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I am always trying to use up the last of something. My family tends to to open up a new package, bottle or roll of some thing before its empty. Drives me nuts!
I get back at them by having leftover night and/or putting out the six rolls of partially used TP. They seem to get the picture.

[Ima saver]

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My husband bugs me about chips. He will never take the opened bag, but always the new bag that is not opened!

[rob62521]

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My husband bugs me about chips. He will never take the opened bag, but always the new bag that is not opened!

My husband is the same way! Plus, if we do get Chex Mix in the bag, he will eat everything except the pretzels and then seal the bag and put it back. Imagine my disappointment when I thought I would have some Chex mix!