Milk Jugs

We've found additional uses for styrofoam and plastic bread bags, so how about the plastic gallon milk jugs? Of course, these are recyclable, but why not get additional usage out of them before sending them on their way? The obvious reuse for them is to store water or mix juices or kool aid in them. Here are some additional ideas for use (some from the very helpful friends and family on FB!):

1. cut diagonally and use for a scoop - dog food, cat food, cat litter, clean the ashes from a fireplace, etc.

2. small garden tool

3. bird feeder

4. cut off the top and use instead of a cup when bathing young children

5. funnel for adding oil to the car

6. for the crafty - make musical instruments for children

Of course, we should try to reuse all of it, so how about the plastic cap?

1. everyone agreed they would use them for game pieces

2. use them for crafts - use for small amounts of glue or paint, or mix paint in them

3. a little craftier - glue pictures on them and punch a hole/string them for ornaments

4. cat toys

5. paste numbers/letters on them and make a learning game for young kids (those old enough to not try to swallow them!)

Talk about some creative reasoning! I would say there is pratically nothing that can't be reused at least once in some way or another. Start looking at things from an 'out of the box' perspective and bring more creativity into your lives while saving money!