Household hints & tips to save money

[Brumington]

All of these tips are fantastic. I am a fan of wrapping celery in alfoil but actually had no idea that the same could be done with broccoli and lettuce.  Thank you!

[Cuilidh]

Protecting cookbooks in the kitchen - this is another tip from my new favourite site - lifehacker.com.au

I don't think we've had this one before -

The next time you want to use your recipe book in the kitchen without messing it up, you can use a common kitchen item: plastic wrap.

Place your cookbook on the counter, cover it with plastic wrap, and you’re good to go. If your recipe requires you to turn a page, you could open it up to the page you want and first wrap that page up. Then, holding that page up, wrap the rest of the book. You’ll be able to move the page while your book stays protected.

The One Pot Chef’s original hack in the video above involves using a plastic bag, such as a Ziploc, but that makes turning pages a little difficult. Plus, your magazine needs to fit into it. However, a Ziploc could be perfect to protect your iPad or other tablet while still being able to read recipes in it (and use the touch screen).

[Cuilidh]

I have found more ideas to add to this thread.  Some are really ingenious, some simple, some not so wonderful ... all interesting though.

See this link and I hope there is something there that you can use.

[Cornish Cream]

Some nice tips there Marina.

[astarra]

Thanks for sharing that link Marina, some very practicl tips there.   

[Wonder]

Some great tips Marina, thanks for the link.

[judydawn]

Great to see hints with pictures, never would have thought of many of those.  Thanks Marina.

[cookie1]

Thanks for those. Most are very helpful, now I just have to remember them.

[CreamPuff63]

I have pre-measured 7g of yeast and marked it on the side of a little measure I keep in my dried yeast container. 1 sachet = 7g
Not a big tip but I like it 

[mab19]

Thanks for the link.  Some interesting ideas there.

[cookie1]

Great idea CP.

[Halex]

Cool idea CP

[Cuilidh]

What a good idea, CP.  Thanks.

[mcmich]

Great idea CP.

[Wonder]

Great idea CP, I can never remember if a packet is 7g or 10g