One Small Step

One Small Step is one simple idea (delivered to you on Fridays here at repurposeful) that can make a big impact on your family, your budget or the environment (or all three!).   About six months ago, I realized that our family was using an obscene amount of paper towels on a daily basis. Between wiping counters and [...]

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Reusing plastic linen/bedsheet cases

Whenever I buy a new comforter, blanket, curtains and the like, I always love the clear plastic zippered case they come packaged in. I’ve always thought to myself, “I could use this for something!” Then, I hang onto the case for a few months (sometimes a year goes by), never use it, rediscover where I [...]

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Aha! recipe: Rotini with Veggies and Hummus Sauce

One of my favorite moments from the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle was when Lois served her weekly “leftover parfait,” which consists of a week’s worth of leftovers in the form of a casserole. That particular week, she changed up the recipe. As Malcolm tells the audience, “It finally happened! The bottom layer is last [...]

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Have a heart: Repurposing for Valentine’s Day

If I listed all of the wonderful handmade, repurposed Valentine’s Day crafts out there, this post would be a mile long. Instead, I thought I’d give you a select few, with promise of more to come in the weeks before 2/14. Enjoy! Handprint Valentine. This would make a sweet keepsake for grandparents; or, if you’re a daycare [...]

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Repurposing will knock your socks off…really!

Photo by Nezemnaya. Some time ago I came across a “household hint” to keep a plastic bag in the laundry room for mismatched socks. At the end of every few weeks, you’re supposed to empty the bag, search for matching pairs and toss the rest. It’s a good tip, but I’m going to make it even better with some suggestions [...]

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Hold onto your holiday cards!

I know, I know, the holidays are over and you’re ready to move on. I couldn’t agree with you more. But if you haven’t already thrown out your stack of holiday cards (ones you received and leftovers from your own stash), keep them for next season. They can be repurposed into new cards, gift tags, [...]

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Welcome

Welcome to repurposeful! This site is an encyclopedia (of sorts) that provides you with ideas (lots and lots of them) on repurposing everyday household items. The credo here is: don’t recycle—repurpose. Don’t get me wrong, recycling is essential. But what if you could take everyday items that you would otherwise recycle, throw out or donate and [...]

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