Cheapo Groovo

Trash into Treasure. Why do so few do this?

Cheapo Bird Feeder

Spread your peanut butter on a toilet paper roll. 

Roll it in birdseed

Hang it on a tree branch.  

Use an old rake to organize outdoor tools #reuse #recycle

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Free Food - The Easiest Way to Become Frugal

• Start you own garden indoors or out
• Barter with neighbors who have large gardens
• Take up hunting/fishing
• Spend some time on this site (the freebies require you to sign up or take surveys)
• Work at a hall that hosts weddings and funerals - or get friendly with someone who does – take home salads, leftover chicken, etc.
• Go to the grocery store and take advantage of free food demonstrations since they usually give samples
• Take up Freeganism
• Edible plants, berries, dandelions from non-fertilized grass, and mushrooms

http://ezinearticles.com/?Edible-Wild-Plants-For-Backpackers&id=37616
http://theforagerpress.com/fieldguide/guide.htm
http://www.backcountryrangers.com/plants_index.html
http://www.self-reliance.net/wff.html

 

Commuting Cost Calculator

Put a Cost of Commuting by Car calculator on your site!

How to Knot Your Own Earth Friendly Bathroom Mat #eco #green

 

Cheapo Coffee Grounds

Dry coffee grounds can be used as deodorizers – put some in a paper bag, punch a few holes in it, and put in a musty closet or basement.

The most unbelievable use for coffee grounds is to combine a little with olive oil and use it as an exfoliating scrub.

Ways To Reuse Old Newspapers

• Wet newspapers placed around plants and covered in dirt will keep weeds from growing.
• Ripen tomatoes more quickly by wrapping them in newspaper and storing them in a dark cabinet – this is a useful tip if you need to pick tomatoes early to protect them from frost.
• Place several sheets of wet newspaper onto the grill after you put the fire out, and close the lid. The dampness will create enough steam so that the grease will easily scrub off in an hour or so.

Frugal Pantyhose Tips

• Put the waistband around your garbage can to keep the bags from slipping
• Make a dehumidifier by stuffing charcoal in them and hanging in a damp area
• Make hair scrunchies
• Use to tie up tomato vines
• Because yellow onions spoil more quickly when they’re close together, hang them in separate legs of pantyhose, tying knots in between each onion.
• Bank robber Halloween costume
• Sell on Ebay to make money

Recycle Cans and Earn Some Extra Cash!

Your local municipality is earning at least 55 cents/lb. Then they increase your property taxes, water bill, sewer fees, waste collection, etc. Why not keep the money for yourself?