I didn't realize Canadagirl was not hosting a Tightwad Tuesday today, but I'll go ahead with what I had planned to share anyway.

Did you know that today is EARTH DAY?  What does that have to do with saving money you ask?  It's simple ... recycle and reuse!

It's amazing at the countless ways you can cut co$t$ by using things around your home in different ways.

** Tuna cans - These can become a biscuit cutter, a small cat food bowl, or an outdoor bird feeder.

** Glass jars from mayo, jelly, etc. - These are great for storing dried herbs, dried beans, popcorn, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, etc.  They are also great for catching butterflies, grasshoppers, and a variety of other outdoor creatures so you can study them (be sure to poke holes in the lids!).

** Small plastic containers like sour cream and yogurt containers - These can be used to scoop cat or dog food at meal time, holding water or paint for little artists, storing leftovers, etc.

** Half-gallon milk cartons - Turn these into outdoor bird feeders or fill them with soil and use them for starting seeds indoors.

** Toothbrushes - Use these for pretreating laundry stains or as an alternative paintbrush.

These are just a few ideas ... I bet you can think of many, many more!