Comments on: creative recycling: repurposing junk

By: boost your savings with a regular no spend day | frugalandthriving.com.au

boost your savings with a regular no spend day | frugalandthriving.com.au — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:03:40 +0000

[...] So finding ways to be entertained without spending money can be a creative challenge. So too can solving everyday problems without spending money. A no spend day can also be an opportunity to explore what’s in the pantry [...]

By: Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog

Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:03:18 +0000

Great ideas here! Thank you so much for the link — I really appreciate it!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:19:25 +0000

Hi Astrid,
The practical voice in my head was saying a towel would be fine, but I’ve gotten into doing some sewing and crafting lately, so a change mat gave me another excuse for something to make.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:16:37 +0000

That sounds like a fun idea – lots of work when you DIY, so 5 months gives plenty of time (and a 1st birthday – is he your first child? It would be exciting!)
I have an olive oil tin sitting around, I’ve been wondering what to do with it. I think I will plant something in it!

By: Astrid

Astrid — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:24:26 +0000

Honestly, after 2 kids, I can say the best change mat is an old thick towel folded to make it thicker and have 2 of them so one can be in the wash. Can be placed on anything, beds, couches, floor. Good on you though for thinking outside of the square when making one. I can’t throw out those plastic bags with zips either

By: Charmaine

Charmaine — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:22:38 +0000

PS: Oh I should mention that no nice books have been harmed in my pursuit of a recycled birthday extravaganza! Only seriously pre-loved books with scribbles, stains & chewed pages that have sadly reached the end of their working life as a book.

By: Charmaine

Charmaine — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:19:04 +0000

I’ve started planning my son’s 1st birthday party (which is about 5 months down the track!) in a recycle/vintage theme. I’m using fabric scraps and pages from Little Golden Books such as the Poky Little Puppy and Scruffy the Tugboat to make festive bunting and goodie bags. I’ll also be making party hats and other decorations from 100%recycled materials. At home, I use all my big olive oil tins – which were bought cheap in bulk (& have beautiful italian/spanish artwork) for decorative containers. They also make funky pot plant holders.