Wrapping paper, gift bags and other festive ornaments can be expensive at the grocery store or home goods store. Discount stores (e.g., Dollar Tree) are a great alternative for finding less expensive gift wrap and these stores often have a wide selection of designs. For gifts to … [Read more...] about Buy inexpensive wrapping paper
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Stop using (too much) toilet paper
To save money on toilet paper, be conscious of how much you are using. A small amount of paper can go a long way. If you are in the habit of pulling out a long train of toilet tissue, try to remember that each sheet costs money. At the very least, consider switching to low … [Read more...] about Stop using (too much) toilet paper
Switch to paper at the checkout
Paper bags from the checkout can be put to use in the kitchen. Use them to supplement paper towels when draining oily food or wet vegetables. Those paper bags and newspapers are an inexpensive absorbent alternative to stacks of paper towels.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Switch to paper at the checkout
Save convenience goods for inconvenient times
Few daily kitchen tasks should require one-use items like paper towels, paper plates or plasticware. These items go straight into the trash and are a drain on your wallet. Put some hand towels in the kitchen for drying hands. Use a sponge to clean up spills on the countertop and … [Read more...] about Save convenience goods for inconvenient times
Forget paper napkins
Investing in a number of simple cloth napkins can help your budget and the environment over time. Consider your usage, the price of paper napkins and cost of laundry before making the switch. The same applies to facial tissues and handkerchiefs.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Forget paper napkins