I don’t use lemon juice a lot but the last time I needed some for a recipe I saw how many options there were. The same options for lemons will apply to limes. Let’s discuss citrus! Fresh Fresh lemons are going to require the least amount of handling/processing after juicing. The plastic sticker goes in…
Most people have lots of paper bags and other grocery bags right now. Many of us are doing curbside pickup and delivery for daily essentials. You may think you have run out of options to donate and reuse, and are trying not to recycle all of the rest. One of my neighbor’s recently shared about…
Cooking Oil and Grease can be cleaned and reused sometimes. You’ll need to check with your local utility or search for local businesses and options that may collect and recycle the oil. If you live in Austin, you can drop used cooking oil and grease off at the Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center at the…
Anyone else ever order too many bananas?😆🍌 We accidentally ordered bunches instead of a set amount of bananas. What we didn’t plan to eat or freeze I set out and emailed my block and friends for pickup. You can also post food like this on Buy Nothing groups. If I had more time or was…
My favorite R: Repair for a Little Playmate Igloo Cooler I’ve had this cooler since elementary school summer camps. I’m in my 30s so this is a quality product and holds a lot of memories for me. My son started playing with it this spring and he was doing great with it until one day…
Happy Halloween Everyone! I want to share a few ideas for how to handle your pumpkins and gourds after they’re done as decorations. Fresh Pumpkins Pumpkins in good condition (not soupy or moldy) even if they’ve been carved can be donated to the Central Texas Pig Refuge or a similar organization in your area. No…
These homemade popsicles are based on an idea my mom had when my brother and I were little. We’d pour a single serving of yogurt or orange juice into one of the smallest Tupperware cups, freeze, and then chip away at the filling with a grapefruit spoon. It’s a process, it’s cold, and the chipping…
I’ve been using Dropps since January 2020. We’ve been through several delivery cycles and testing. I support and encourage these as a plastic-free option and a scent/fragrance-free option. We use unscented for both products. The dishes are clean and the glass comes out clear. I don’t use a rinse aid or do anything fancy for…
This post is an expansion of my update to Composting Questions and Confusions. Are parchment paper and butcher paper compostable? Great questions especially since so many more people are home baking and cooking right now. For parchment, it depends on the brand. You’ll need to read your box to determine if your parchment is compostable.…
Please know that not all meal delivery insulation may go in the recycling carts. If the material is not traditional, err on the side of caution by keeping it out. Check out the new app Austin Recycles that combines the websites What Do I Do With? and My Collection Schedule. If you’re in Austin, and…