I have to come to terms with the fact that I’m turning into my mother. Growing up, my mom always saved EVERYTHING. I have memories of having to open my birthday presents ever so carefully so that she could save and reuse the wrapping paper! This is evidently a hereditary thing, because I can also remember my grandmother washing and reusing plastic bags and tin foil.
Which brings it around to me... I recently found myself looking at a lightly used plastic bag and thinking, “I could totally reuse this.” And I did! And I’ve done it many, many times since then. Other things I save for reuse are tissue paper (for gifts, just like my mom!), gift bags, grocery bags, loose screws and nails. And why?! It’s not like any of these things are terribly expensive and can’t be replaced! And I find it slightly odd that I will be frugal in this area, and yet splurge on a pair of heels. Maybe that’s why I do it - to have a few extra dollars to pay for those shoes!!
Which brings it around to me... I recently found myself looking at a lightly used plastic bag and thinking, “I could totally reuse this.” And I did! And I’ve done it many, many times since then. Other things I save for reuse are tissue paper (for gifts, just like my mom!), gift bags, grocery bags, loose screws and nails. And why?! It’s not like any of these things are terribly expensive and can’t be replaced! And I find it slightly odd that I will be frugal in this area, and yet splurge on a pair of heels. Maybe that’s why I do it - to have a few extra dollars to pay for those shoes!!
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