Review of EconoGreen’s Trash Bags

Not long ago, Amelia from Jig-A-Loo sent me an email asking if I could like to review their newest product, EconcoGreen Plastic trash bags for this blog. I was sent a nice selection of trash bags – large kitchen bags, tall kitchen bags, and lawn and leaf bags. Of course, I haven’t had a chance to use the lawn and leaf bags, but we did use the large and tall kitchen bags. They looked just like the regular trash bags we use and, as the letter Amelia sent me said, they were “strong, tough, and flexible.” What makes these bags … Continue reading

After the Party

It’s amazing how quickly things become a mess once the party begins. After enjoying yourself for a few hours, you can’t believe how long it will take to clean up from all the fun. While you may try to keep things neat throughout the party, you’ll still have plenty to do when the last guest leaves. Try these tips to make clean up quicker and easier: First, collect all food and beverages and put away any leftovers. Put away items that need to be refrigerated first, to avoid waste. Then, pick up all glasses, dishes, utensils, silverware, and serving pieces … Continue reading

Ode to the Plastic Grocery Bag

One of the easiest ways to save money is to recycle or reuse items. There are so many different types of items that we all use on a regular basis, that we forget have other uses. Recently while cleaning up the kitchen, I noticed that I had probably over 100 of those plastic grocery bags that you get from everywhere including discount chains. While there are standard uses, such as carrying items in them and getting your groceries home, there are also many other ways to use these bags. Trash Use these bags to line bathroom trash cans. They are … Continue reading