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All the Paper
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on September 19, 2009
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I am hoping that a very organized mom or a combination of mom's can help me out. I have a daughter in elementary school and a son in preschool. The amount of paper w...
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- You sound very overwhelmed. Let's try to keep it simple. Make sure every year you buy a good size calendar for the wall with large boxes for each date so you can write...
- Here's what I do. I have 1 cabinet in my home that is mine (my husband has a whole office, but that is for another time). When the papers come home they are sorted rig...
- D., Get a flylady calendar. You may think this silly but check it out on flylady.net She has the best tools for many things. Barbara
Craft Paper
Asked by B. from Minneapolis
on October 21, 2006
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My two and a half year old daughter loves to write and draw. Does anyone know where I can buy cheap paper? I am looking for recycled "doodle" sheets or pads. I would a...
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- I've seen large rolls of paper at IKEA for a decent price, upstairs in the children's area--I don't know about dustless chalk though.
- I bought a huge roll of butcher wrap (white paper) at Costco-maybe 2 years ago, and I still have it. I can't remember if it was 10 or 15-but it lasts forever-I have ev...
- Sometimes you can go to a newspaper printing company and they will either sell or provide for free rolls of paper. I know my mom did this when we were younger...not c...
I HATE Linty Toilet Paper!!!! Who's with Me?!?
Asked by R.J. from Seattle
on November 7, 2012
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Aieee!
Hate. Hate. Hate.
Seriously. Who designs the stuff? A misogynist for sure!
((My mum tossed me a package the other day -Costco-, I thought "Awesome! ...
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- My inlaws buy toilet paper that I swear is recycled from old sandpaper. :)
- We get tp from Family Dollar, Strong and Soft brand. This was after hubby tried I don't know how many brands to avoid lintyness!
- I only use Scott soft. It doesn't lint up and it doesn't clip up toilets. That's a win win in my book!
How Do You Feel About Recycled Gifts for Kids from Santa?
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on November 23, 2009
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Have you ever given your kids hand me down gifts from Santa? I'm asking becuase my husband and I bought a really good outdoor house for our children (used for 2 years ...
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- Good Morning C., I personally think it is a Great Idea.. You could repaint the house (if its wood) and make it your own. Put some big Red bows on it and Wala it's re...
- I personally have done this for the past two Christmas's and will be doing it again this year... I personally feel it is more about the giving than what the gift is, ...
- Oh trust me your kids will love that - if its a bit tattered and torn just say the elves lived in it and decided to give it to them because they were so good. Kids don...
Shower Game Using Gift Wrap Paper?
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on November 25, 2012
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I'm throwing a shower for a friend who is very eco-minded. She asked that we not do any games that involve lots of waste, like toilet paper, etc. I've heard some peo...
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- Maybe you could ask guests to bring the gifts in reusable bags? They sell them at Babies R Us and most other stores, too - often far cheaper than a roll of wrapping pa...
- I usually tend to put gifts in a basket that can be used again and hold together by tying with curling ribbon, in this case I would use cloth ribbon that could be reus...
- What about asking everyone to reuse a gift bag they've received? From any gift occasion - should get you some wacky birthday, anniversary, Christmas, and assorted fu...
Need Advice on Preventing Paper Clutter
Asked by M.G. from Omaha
on February 20, 2008
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I am determined to become more organized and keep my house looking neat as much as possible. I feel that my biggest problem is paper clutter. I try to go through my ...
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- When I get mail I sort almost daily. Inserts from bills w/o my name or personal info goes into the recycling. Junk mail with name & other info goes in the shredder(whe...
- Hi Nicole My pesonal system is to have 3 drawer cart on top of the filing cabinet (just because it works best in my house like that)then label school work Misc and b...
- What helps me is the "touch only once" rule. When I get the mail everyday, I open in the kitchen, and everything that can be recycled (envelopes, generic paper, etc.) ...
Recycling
Asked by C.S. from Columbia
on November 20, 2008
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Does anyone know if photographs can be recycled just like regular paper? I am scrapbooking my photos and throwing out any that aren't "worthy", and just wondered if I...
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- Hi there, I don't see why you couldn't recycle it, but like somebody else said, I would check with your R Company first. Also, and this is just paranoid me, but I alw...
- I do not believe that photos can be recycled with regular paper. Too many chemicals? The paper I got from Waste Mgmt for recycling says "Do not include: food contami...
- I'm not 100% sure but I would bet you can. All of our junk mail is recyclable and it is from so many different types of paper. I would imagine paper is paper, it isnt ...
What "Green" Lifestyle Changes Have You Made for the Better?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 8, 2008
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I was wondering what "green" changes other moms have made to positively impact the environment. For example, I have been making a real effort into recycling and am AM...
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- We started to go green when my daughter came home from k. and told us she must take care of the earth and had a pledge to say and ideas from school. The biggest thing ...
- Hiya--I am just finding the time to check old emails, and wanted to see what others said re: your post...like you, I am sorry to see so few responses... I can't add...
- Just a quick few... -extended nursing -www.paperbackswap.com -those energy saving lightbulbs -I only go to local farmer's markets -reuse bags at the grocery I k...
RECYCLING HELP Near NW Houston
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on June 5, 2008
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Hello Everyone, I have been trying to become a GREEN MOM! I want to do my part in recycling, but I haven't not been able to find some where to take my water bottles a...
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- You should check with your water board committe. We did the same thing and we got free recycling for our whole community. Also walmart usually has plastic bag recycle ...
- We also use the recycling center off Kirby/59/Westpark. And we have used the one at Westpark/Chimney Rock. We recycle paper, all cans (aluminum and bi-metal, food ...
- I take my stuff once a week to a big recycling place off 59 and Kirby. It is right behind Chick Fil A. I forget the name of the street. It takes everything except pla...
Fabric Recycling?
Asked by M.S. from Minneapolis
on April 19, 2012
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Hi, all. This may seem like a strange question, but I know someone in another country who uses recycled t-shirts to make hand-made paper, so that's why I am wondering...
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- for jeans there is a company that uses old jeans and turns them into 'green' home insulation. Cant remember the name or if they take direct donations or what, but thou...
- Do you have a Freecycle group in your area? Sometimes people who need fabric for projects will ask for certain fabrics, or you can make an offer post and see if anyon...
- That sounds like a cool thing. I would be curious to find out too. I use old torn clothes to make new things like clothes for my kids or doll clothes or little bags.
