40 Clever Ways to Reuse/Repurpose Everyday Items

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  • @LorisBenedict
    @LorisBenedict 2 місяці тому +9

    This is great. The world has become a "throwaway" society.
    Reuse, repurpose, recycle, saves money and the environment. ❤

    • @kouponinggg9006
      @kouponinggg9006 Місяць тому

      Thank you for the new ideas to add to recycling ❤🎉❤

  • @vickipatterson5930
    @vickipatterson5930 Місяць тому +13

    I watch these kinds of videos all the time, but many of them aren't giving any new or even useful ideas. Your ideas were clever, useful, and NEW. A lot of them I haven't seen before! Thank you!

  • @joycewillliams6989
    @joycewillliams6989 4 місяці тому +145

    Are you sure you didn't grow up in the depression. Everyone of your ideas are so cost conscious and creative they seem like something my grandmother would have done. Your ideas are so creative that they cut through all the blah blah from video creators saying the same thing. Thank you for sharing all of your ideas. Loved them all.

  • @nomomaga7866
    @nomomaga7866 4 місяці тому +24

    Great presentation, clear, concise with no blather or annoying music... and you didn't say HACK. I just subscribed!

  • @katherinerichardson1767
    @katherinerichardson1767 4 місяці тому +6

    I love the idea of reusing the plastic bags to make a mat. Thanks for sharing!

  • @lesliepatrick2612
    @lesliepatrick2612 2 місяці тому +10

    I use cereal box liners, cut up to separate pancakes, burgers & sliced cheese to freeze if I buy bulk

  • @houghchrst1
    @houghchrst1 3 місяці тому +6

    girl I can't remember the last time I watched a repurposing/crafting video and said "whaaaaat" in surprise so many times. Your ingenuity is great, they are very simple, practical, easy, and use things that almost everyone has on hand. I also love that you don't dilly-dally, you get right to the point. I am subscribing.

  • @vashtibandy1614
    @vashtibandy1614 Місяць тому +2

    Brilliant! TY! Especially 5:03 with the yarn bottle! This is a GAME CHANGER for me! TY so much!!!

  • @louiseeiffel1014
    @louiseeiffel1014 4 місяці тому +19

    So many ideas! I especially liked the suggestion of binder clips on a hanger to keep tops from sliding off and the one about cutting down a plastic water bottle to hold a wet umbrella. Thanks so much.

  • @susannefri6862
    @susannefri6862 4 місяці тому +6

    Thanks! some of those tips I hadn't ever thought of. A great way to save garbage and the environment!

  • @CarolDawson-io7id
    @CarolDawson-io7id Місяць тому +4

    Thank you so much for sharing these ideas. Every time I have an empty container or bag or anything I always wonder what to do with it instead of throwing it away. You have given things to do that I could not think of. I am sharing your video with others. I will make sure my family sees this video and maybe they will no longer think I am a pack rat or hoarder.

    • @frugalcreativeliving
      @frugalcreativeliving  Місяць тому +1

      LOL!😄 I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for commenting!

  • @christinaschrider1783
    @christinaschrider1783 26 днів тому +6

    I think my favorite was the water bottle umbrella holder! That was awesome!

  • @rhodawatkins4516
    @rhodawatkins4516 27 днів тому +5

    I live pretty frugally, so I usually know a lot of these frugal internet hacks already, but you really think outside the box, or even come up with new ways to use the box. I especially liked the charging station made out of the old shower rack. Way to go! Thank you for all these good ideas.

  • @cassiemeyer1164
    @cassiemeyer1164 2 місяці тому +4

    You’re such a beautiful, bright, and creative lady!!! Thank you for your channel 😊

  • @lakeemcclain9096
    @lakeemcclain9096 3 місяці тому +7

    This is one of the best ( if not the best) reuse repurpose videos I’ve seen in my life

    • @frugalcreativeliving
      @frugalcreativeliving  3 місяці тому +2

      Wow! Thanks! 😁

    • @lakeemcclain9096
      @lakeemcclain9096 3 місяці тому +2

      @@frugalcreativeliving you’re welcome! Keep doing what you’re doing because this is great for the world we live in right now. Less is best, ( when it comes to financial spending for me anyway 😂)

  • @ChickenLizard-o4t
    @ChickenLizard-o4t 3 місяці тому +3

    I've had these beautiful old hankerchiefs lying around for years not wanting to get rid of them. i made the tissue holder with one of them and it's so cool! Thank you for your tips!

  • @stefs3460
    @stefs3460 4 місяці тому +9

    I really liked the binder clip hanger for tank tops, the tuna can watering guide, the handkerchief purse tissue holder and the dry erase calendar.

  • @roxanneanderson5784
    @roxanneanderson5784 4 місяці тому +4

    I like the fact that you don't have to go buy anything special. You already buy those things good for the environment. Good way to repurpose! I love the video

  • @soniafrontera6040
    @soniafrontera6040 4 місяці тому +4

    You are a blessing in these expensive times. ❤

  • @pilotrtc
    @pilotrtc 4 місяці тому +4

    All Brilliant! 40 tips in 8 minutes is my kind of video! So worth the time.

  • @shinehchun8862
    @shinehchun8862 3 місяці тому +6

    Appreciate your straight to the point style of useful nuance tidbits packed into snippets. AWESOME 👏

  • @nitamccall9289
    @nitamccall9289 4 місяці тому +5

    Umbrella ☂️ holder….. love ❤️ it….. will definitely try….. thanks for sharing!

  • @Justkisha
    @Justkisha 3 місяці тому +6

    T-shirt bag and dollar tree shower caddy awesome idea in the umbrella water bottle thing

  • @cfitz4397
    @cfitz4397 Місяць тому +3

    1:30 mark - small tissue box for desktop trash is very smart idea! Thank you, it saved me time while working and time on cleanup. 😀
    Okay, I'm back to add several more of your ideas to my LIKE list. 😊

  • @SusanDaschner
    @SusanDaschner 4 місяці тому +4

    Literally in only two minutes here and im already planning on using some of your awesome repurposed ideas! Thanks for sharing your creativity.

  • @barbaravoneitzen7367
    @barbaravoneitzen7367 4 місяці тому +4

    You know lots of creative ideas I never heard about. Thanks

  • @amberrawlings3636
    @amberrawlings3636 4 місяці тому +3

    I love finding new people with new ideas!!

  • @SageGypsy
    @SageGypsy 4 місяці тому +3

    You had me at cardboard picture frame, finished product looked like the frame came from a store! Good Job!!

  • @pamelasmith514
    @pamelasmith514 4 місяці тому +3

    Love the crinkle toy use!

  • @mccolk
    @mccolk 4 місяці тому +3

    You are a genius!

  • @nikoletahanakova8573
    @nikoletahanakova8573 17 днів тому +5

    Great ideas. I use egg cartons to store christmas decorations. I have small christmas balls that fit perfectly in them.
    Also boxes from TicTac are perfect for bobby pins.

  • @marydogface
    @marydogface 4 місяці тому +4

    Recycle and reuse. Great moto.

  • @CHaze1769
    @CHaze1769 3 місяці тому +6

    Seriously i watch these kind of videos all the time and your ideas are refreshingly new and useful! 🖤

  • @PamAlexa-q8k
    @PamAlexa-q8k 4 місяці тому +8

    Such simple and smart ideas

  • @lanamichaylira8727
    @lanamichaylira8727 4 місяці тому +2

    I love the umbrella idea! I got straps piling up. & now I can repurpose them 🖒

  • @sabrinawhite8599
    @sabrinawhite8599 3 місяці тому +5

    Necessity is the mother of creativity(invention)

  • @mariestark392
    @mariestark392 4 місяці тому +5

    I am obsessed with re- use….im 74 yrs been re-user my whole life. Bravo!

    • @cathycalrow9111
      @cathycalrow9111 4 місяці тому +1

      We seventy
      somethings are post war born from parents that lived through WW2 with rationing and shortages. My grandparents would talk about the depression, which was not as bad in the UK as USA from what I understand but was bad for them because they were poor. So saving resources and money is just part of our lives. Thank you for a great video.

  • @tiredandretired
    @tiredandretired 10 днів тому +2

    You are my hero! I'm waiting to get into senior housing and love the idea of using an old frame, putting a kitchen saying on it, then hang the appropriate utensil on it. How creative! You spark creativity in others. I see you crochet too. Will have to look thru old videos of yours.

  • @marionschu8372
    @marionschu8372 3 місяці тому +6

    What a fun to see you organize all those things with empty cans and packing like i do. Here are my ideas for you: 1. painting the cans of chickpeas, peas ecc and using them for pencils, sissors, make up tubes and mascara, kajal ecc. 2. I use the plastic packing of minzed meat in my freezer to organize. I use the chewing gum plastic cans for those things you have put in the egg carton. Greetings from Cologne in Germany

  • @Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnsh
    @Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnsh 4 місяці тому +3

    All great ideas thank you

  • @kathleendonnelly6077
    @kathleendonnelly6077 4 місяці тому +3

    Just came upon this video. Wow - you have the most fabulous ideas!

  • @daijaijames9202
    @daijaijames9202 4 місяці тому +4

    So many great and useful ideas! Thank you!

  • @lanachristensen7531
    @lanachristensen7531 Місяць тому +4

    Best video I have seen on reusing items. thanks!

  • @AquilaRose6430
    @AquilaRose6430 2 місяці тому +5

    Lots of great ideas here. We're drowning in waste, the land fills are full. Reduce, reuse!

  • @dianebergschneider4028
    @dianebergschneider4028 3 місяці тому +3

    Great ideas...and, many I have and continue to use...hate waste!

  • @annarodriguez9868
    @annarodriguez9868 3 місяці тому +4

    Perfect examples of what it means to reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle!

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 4 місяці тому +3

    These are some brilliant new ideas Thankyou.

  • @jlm17533
    @jlm17533 3 місяці тому +5

    So many GREAT ideas !! Thanks for sharing !

  • @zyxw2000
    @zyxw2000 2 місяці тому +4

    At last, some practical and easy tips, not requiring special tools.

  • @cynthia57169
    @cynthia57169 4 місяці тому +2

    That sent me running for a hair clip to put on the kitchen towel. Great tip. Thank you. Have an excellent day!

  • @rosemaryaugustine130
    @rosemaryaugustine130 4 місяці тому +3

    I travel a lot, and in my toiletries bag I use the contact lens cases for my face wash, moisturizer and yes Vaseline and Vicks… best idea for purse or carry on bags. Thanks so much!

  • @thegigglingowl
    @thegigglingowl 4 місяці тому +2

    Many clever ideas, and I appreciate that they are quick and easy. I don't have hours to craft or the patience or talent to do many of the things I have seen in other content. Well presented, too!

  • @Maryann-wc9vo
    @Maryann-wc9vo 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for the video, lots of good ideas I haven't seen before.

  • @cathys949
    @cathys949 3 місяці тому +4

    I use empty cereal box liner bags for shaking chicken in flour for oven fried chicken. They don't break! They are also good to open up flat and use in a tortilla press. I even bought contact lens cases to use for pill bottles in my purse, and to keep by my chair in the TV room.

  • @jojojes1352
    @jojojes1352 2 місяці тому +2

    I love the wet umbrella 'bag' idea! ☔

  • @bluelips14
    @bluelips14 3 місяці тому +3

    Most of this i have never seen before, incredible,!!!!

  • @mcmike446
    @mcmike446 3 місяці тому +4

    Oh my goodness, my Auntie used cereal box cardboard for lists, back in the 70s so it's a classic. And darn it, I just bought some dohickies to keep my dish towels from falling to the floor! Hair clips would have been so much cheaper. I've got a cereal box just right for my cutlery draw and I'll be saving my cookie trays now too. Thank you for the video, I really enjoyed these tips.

  • @valkyrie1066
    @valkyrie1066 2 місяці тому +3

    Every little bit helps. I like the way you think!

  • @indhuskitchenandvlogs
    @indhuskitchenandvlogs 4 місяці тому +4

    😍Very innovative ideas, to reuse cardboard and plastic waste in everyday life.👌🏻

  • @GradKat
    @GradKat Місяць тому +3

    Great ideas! My New Year’s resolution for 2025 is to be more vigilant about recycling and reusing, so tips like these are very useful.

  • @KenCollinsworth-e8t
    @KenCollinsworth-e8t 23 дні тому +5

    I really like your channel! You get alot of tips said straight up and to the point. Thank you.😊

  • @Anne_Myriam_
    @Anne_Myriam_ 4 місяці тому +2

    The water bottle for the plants are so cute and creative . Thank you again 🤗

  • @neeraatkins6091
    @neeraatkins6091 4 місяці тому +3

    That was awesome thank you for sharing

  • @Smooshes786
    @Smooshes786 4 місяці тому +4

    You offered a really interesting and useful video! Thank you!

  • @Rita_60
    @Rita_60 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for these ideas. I like many of them and will give it a try.

  • @betsyhood1548
    @betsyhood1548 Місяць тому +2

    I remember at my grandparents' they always used the dividers from tea bag boxes to use for grocery lists.

  • @cls85
    @cls85 4 місяці тому +3

    Absolutely WONDERFUL ideas!!! Thank you so much for sharing all this! : )

  • @caterinacetrangolo9191
    @caterinacetrangolo9191 4 місяці тому +3

    So many great ideas thank you.

  • @marlenewebster7095
    @marlenewebster7095 4 місяці тому +2

    I can’t believe I didn’t think of these! Thank you!

  • @DianeWaite-l4x
    @DianeWaite-l4x 4 місяці тому +2

    Great ideas I sure wish I could think of them like you do

  • @ladyej3635
    @ladyej3635 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow, some awesome ideas 💡. Thank you for sharing this information with us 👍🏾

  • @criseastman6503
    @criseastman6503 Місяць тому +3

    The yarn bottle is great . Make sure you sand the hole so that it doesn't snag your yarn!

    • @frugalcreativeliving
      @frugalcreativeliving  22 дні тому

      Absolutely! You want to make it large enough and cut off the jagged edges. Thanks!

  • @hobocampmama4905
    @hobocampmama4905 4 місяці тому +3

    This is the second video of yours I have watched and you just have such great, simple ideas!! Thank you so much for sharing. I am starting to look at things, especially plastics in a new light- like if i HAVE to have this in my house, how can I utilize ?! Thanks so much!!

    • @frugalcreativeliving
      @frugalcreativeliving  4 місяці тому

      You're welcome! And thanks for commenting!

    • @kayo5291
      @kayo5291 4 місяці тому

      Yes! I love finding ways to use plastics so they don't end up in the landfill/ocean. Gives me a tickle 😊

  • @PassingThrough-p3l
    @PassingThrough-p3l 4 місяці тому +3

    Nice tips that I hadn't thought of.

  • @AlfieGutierrez
    @AlfieGutierrez 3 місяці тому +3

    Umbrella holder is a great idea

  • @AngelaKiser
    @AngelaKiser 3 місяці тому +5

    I'm almost 60, I've lived a hard life, and now at my age of experience in life I've became very stingy with my compliments because I choose to save my compliments for only those I feel deserve them most and I do this whether it is a cook , quilter, dog walker, or whatever including someone sharing tips to be more frugal ❤ I enjoyed this video. I've subscribed, and you are lovely. You show more than a lovely smiling face as you also have brilliant ideas. Thank you.

    • @frugalcreativeliving
      @frugalcreativeliving  3 місяці тому +4

      Wow! Thank you so much! The compliment is greatly appreciated! 😊

    • @donnathomas202
      @donnathomas202 3 місяці тому +4

      If you add alcohol to the soap in the babywipe bags you can Make disinfectant wopes

  • @evelynpelkey1393
    @evelynpelkey1393 4 місяці тому +3

    You have some really great ideas!

  • @mariagar5758
    @mariagar5758 4 місяці тому +2

    😊 wonderful ideas! We all need to start reusing and thrifting. Thanks for sharing enjoy your weekend 🎉

  • @teammeteamus.8315
    @teammeteamus.8315 4 місяці тому +1

    I was really impressed with the inside bag of cereal boxes. Thank you!

    • @frugalcreativeliving
      @frugalcreativeliving  4 місяці тому

      They really do come in handy!

    • @cathycalrow9111
      @cathycalrow9111 4 місяці тому

      My mother washed out cereal bags to use as sandwich bags when we went on picnics. There was no cling film in those days and tin foil was considered too expensive.

  • @pattyskillman8376
    @pattyskillman8376 4 місяці тому +2

    I love how u just got to the point of theses ideas good ideas. Thanks…

  • @ms.krueger2660
    @ms.krueger2660 3 місяці тому +4

    I use any scrap paper for shopping list.
    I cut off the clear part of any bills (no writing on it) for shopping lists.
    Shred the rest.
    I Keep old socks and cut up old t-shirts for dusting.
    Use a big pill bottle lid to put my meds in that I have to take with my breakfast.
    Lids can be used for bug poison and put in corner of cabinets.
    Empty cans I use for tools and put under sink.
    Use empty coffee cans to store items in and label. Stack in cabinet.
    Also empty Tide pods containers for storage.
    My husband uses all kinds of empty bottles, cans etc for tools and nuts, bolts and nails etc.
    I cut off old jeans pant legs, sew up one end and my husband puts tools in them snd puts them in his big tool box on back of truck.
    Have also made bags with a draw string for stuff like a hair cutter and accessories.
    Love these type of videos.
    My Mom used to reuse a lot of stuff.
    I don’t like the idea of using cardboard for a grocery list. Can’t put it in your pocket.😳

  • @KathyS-q7h
    @KathyS-q7h Місяць тому +4

    I use pretty saucers for a heat proof spoon rest

  • @joyce9523
    @joyce9523 4 місяці тому +2

    Kool ,,,Ilike a lot of these ideas,,The water bottle made for the umbrella ☔ love that,Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @LottieSue
    @LottieSue 3 місяці тому +4

    Brilliant ideas. I do have a question though. what method do you use to secure the plastic bag mat?

    • @frugalcreativeliving
      @frugalcreativeliving  3 місяці тому

      Good question! I tuck the ends and hold them in place with double stick tape I got from Dollar Tree.

  • @zyxw2000
    @zyxw2000 2 місяці тому +6

    I re-use envelopes from my bills, using them for grocery lists.

    • @frugalcreativeliving
      @frugalcreativeliving  2 місяці тому

      My grandmother always did that!

    • @zyxw2000
      @zyxw2000 2 місяці тому

      @@frugalcreativeliving I might be the same age that your grandmother was.

    • @lauramitchell6725
      @lauramitchell6725 Місяць тому +1

      Especially great to put the coupons inside for that list!🙌🏻

  • @melissab4434
    @melissab4434 4 місяці тому +4

    Wow! Pray your channel grows super fast as you have such a way about your presentation and the content is so inspiring and informative.
    May God bless you and you family.
    You have blessed me so much ❤
    Love from the UK

    • @frugalcreativeliving
      @frugalcreativeliving  4 місяці тому +2

      WOW! This comment gave me chills! Thank you so much!☺️

    • @melissab4434
      @melissab4434 4 місяці тому +2

      You are so welcome lovely lady 🌸

  • @buckeyedav1
    @buckeyedav1 4 місяці тому +2

    Great ideas.. I just bought a rechargeable flash light yesterday and was wondering how to store the small charging cord and the pill bottle idea sounds perfect for putting it in and labeling it what it goes to. Anna In Ohio

    • @frugalcreativeliving
      @frugalcreativeliving  4 місяці тому

      Glad I could help!

    • @LaManteca76
      @LaManteca76 4 місяці тому

      Yes! I loved the idea of putting charging cords in a pill bottle. ❤

  • @doradee7280
    @doradee7280 4 місяці тому +3

    Awesome and creative ideas! Love that your videos are straight to the point!

  • @paula5935
    @paula5935 3 місяці тому +3

    I loved your video. Kept my attention all the way through. Great suggestion mostly every hack you showed can be done with stuff I already have.

  • @larryblackmon2341
    @larryblackmon2341 9 днів тому +3

    These are some great ones. And they look good too. Top self🎉🎉

  • @gigitrinidad921
    @gigitrinidad921 4 місяці тому +3

    Very COOL repurposing ideas! I loved them all…Bless You! 🫶😇

  • @pamelamcclam2915
    @pamelamcclam2915 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for these tips, some of them I already do.

  • @leslieclayton547
    @leslieclayton547 2 місяці тому +1

    I love your ideas, I used an old calendar in a dollar tree frame making a collage from a serenity calendar.

  • @mrss4328
    @mrss4328 4 місяці тому +2

    These were very good tips and I have not seen them before!

  • @ruthjames715
    @ruthjames715 4 місяці тому +7

    My favourite was placing your yarn in a plastic jar. My puppy Sasha loves yarn and completely wrecks. Ruth down under

  • @Anne_Myriam_
    @Anne_Myriam_ 4 місяці тому +3

    The cereal box is a great idea but I don’t understand how some cereal box just stink so bad now . But then again , this is such a great tips . I love all of your videos . I always take notes while watching them . Stay blessed darling 🤗🙏🏾

  • @sharon3017
    @sharon3017 4 місяці тому +3

    Love your ideas, thanks again

  • @cherylb5680
    @cherylb5680 4 місяці тому +2

    Lots of great ideas, will definitely be trying!

  • @katielee9354
    @katielee9354 4 місяці тому +6

    l love yr channel. .l love reycling too. l was going to throw out an over stretched winter jumper last year ( to big to now wear ) in a lovely burnt orange colour, then noticed it was 'seamed; and not 'overlocked' so was able to unpick and unravel the wool. So all during the yr, while watching tv, l was able to make an Autumn colour granny sq throw, a water bottle cover, a few Autumn colour coasters for my pot plants and a pr of fingerless gloves, all free , for this Fall/Winter. l now look to see that any jumpers/cardigans l buy from thrift shops are' seamed' so l can unravel when garment has worn out/stretched , to make next year winter items.

  • @sherylcrawford8201
    @sherylcrawford8201 4 місяці тому +3

    I love your ideas. So resourceful. Thanks for sharing.