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Even More Uses for Clothespins

You must think I am obsessed with clothespins. After all, I just recently talked to you about New Uses for Clothespins and More Uses for Clothespins. But you see, it is just that I have found so many frugal ways of using the little things around the house, that I wanted to share. I don’t want you to go out and waste money on things when you can find a perfectly good and frugal solution that does what you need it to do. In those earlier articles, I covered how clothespins can help you create your own skirt and pants … Continue reading →

More Uses for Clothespins

Clothespins are one of those things you find in life that are really useful. In a pinch (pun intended) they can be used to hold or repair or fix or hang almost any simple thing around your home. As I mentioned in an earlier article, New Uses for Clothespins, clothespins are so cheap and long lasting, that it makes perfect frugal sense to use them in place of other expensive gadgets, gizmos and doodads. In that earlier article, I also mentioned how clothespins made good skirt or pants hangers and notepad holders for grocery lists. Now here are many more … Continue reading →

New Uses for Clothespins

Well, this new house is finally starting to come together. Tom is back to work, and Andrew started at his new school, which so far, he absolutely loves. He comes home with a happy face after school. The weather has turned a bit colder this week, but I am looking forward to getting a clothes line hung in the back in some inconspicuous place, so I can hang our laundry. I have my clothes pins all ready to go. In fact, in my excitement, I probably have more clothespins than I will actually use. So, of course I was inspired … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Chip Clips or Note Holders

Are you always looking for a chip clip, a jumbo paper clip, or another magnet to secure something to the fridge? If so, you’ll like these ideas. They are quick and easy and your kids will have a good time decorating and personalizing clips for every need. Items You will Need: Wooden clothespins (spring loaded “clip” style) Craft paint Paintbrush Glue Beads or other accessories Stencils Permanent marker Magnets Instructions: Cover your work surface with newspaper, wax paper, or plastic grocery bags (wax paper is really good when using glue). Lay out the clothespins and begin painting them. You can … Continue reading →