What Can I Do With It?

Epsom salts are another one of those products that has an almost infinite number of uses.

Personally, I use Epsom Salts (approximately 2 cups) in my bath water. I sometimes add a few drops of essential oils (whatever I have on hand) for a luxurious spa-quality soak for pennies on the dollar. Here are more homemade spa & bath salt recipes.

Epsom Salts are also heavenly for sore, achy muscles. Just add a few cups of epsom salts to your bath and soak in the warmest water you can enjoy.

What are some of your favorite uses for Epsom Salts?

So, thrifty moms, what do you suggest that I do with an old coffee can?

Right now, I can think of using it for storage for something like buttons or dice … Yeah, I know, not the most creative uses for old coffee cans.

Are there any uses for Coffee Cans that you can think of?

Vaseline is one of those “wonder items” to keep around the house at all times.

My brother-in-law, as a kid, got his head stuck in the banister — and vaseline rubbed all over his ears and head got him free. If it wasn’t for vaseline, he might still be there today.

So, other than freeing kids who get their heads stuck in banisters…
what are some uses for Vaseline?

Does anyone still use 35mm film? Does it still come in those little black film canisters?

I used to store change in them as a kid.
I’ve also used them as a cat toy (put a few dried beans in them so they make noise and roll it in front of your Friskie kitty).

What are some uses for Film Canisters?

I’ve seen a list somewhere of uses for baby wipes. You’d think those things were made with a touch of magic with all their uses.

I do keep some in the car. They came in extremely handy on the side of a highway in Mississippi when my 4 year old got carsick on our way to Texas. I hate to think of what we would have resorted to if we hadn’t had the baby wipes.

So, thrifty and creative moms, other than wiping a baby’s little bottom, what can I do with baby wipes?

Hydrogen Peroxide is one of those things like Vinegar. It has a thousand uses and is incredibly handy. I just can never think of what to do with it.

Help me, frugal moms. What are some uses for hydrogen peroxide?

I’m in the middle of hurricane preparation. Hurricane season is only a few weeks away, so the tree companies are quite busy here.

My yard is currently buried in sawdust. It smells wonderful, like fresh trees, but … are there any uses for sawdust? I’ll probably just rake it to the curb, but I thought I’d ask the creative and frugal moms here, first.

I look forward to hearing what I can do with sawdust.

I’ve heard that Tea Tree Oil has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. I have several friends who swear by it as helping various ailments.

So, those of you who are tea tree oil users… what are some uses for tea tree oil? Don’t just rattle off a bunch of things, actually tell us HOW to use it, please. Inquiring minds want to know … what can I do with tea tree oil?

I’m talking the plain old white vinegar that you get for $1 for one gallon, not the fancy cooking kind that you find in the gourmet shops.

I’ve used vinegar to wipe down my floors and to clean my kitchen counters. But, I’d love to hear from some natural moms who use vinegar around the house regularly.

Help me to get rid of some of my cleaning supplies. What are some uses for Vinegar?

Yesterday, I caught my husband throwing away a basketball. My initial reaction was “STOP! We can do something with that!” Poor man.

I did let him throw it away, but, I still feel like that basketball could have been put to use — somehow.

Is there a way to reuse, repurpose or recyle an old basketball?