Don't Toss It Yet

Before you throw something away, take another look. You might be getting ready to throw money in the trash.

That old shirt could become a cleaning rag. An unused container might have another use. A piece of furniture might need a small repair instead of a trip to the dump.

Food is another big one. Before tossing leftover bits and pieces, see if you can use them in a soup, casserole, smoothie, or another meal. However, never use anything after 4 or 5 days in the refrigerator, or beyond its “Use by” date. 

You don't have to find a use for everything. Just get in the habit of asking, ‘Can I use this?

Your Savings Grace Assignment:

Find one thing you were about to throw away and find another use for it instead.

If reusing or repairing something keeps you from buying a $15 replacement, that's $15 you get to keep.

Did you save something that was on its way to the trash? Please share your story with us.