My kindergartner brings home a lot of papers. A lot, I tell ya. Calendars, lunch menu, school work, drawings from friends… you get the picture. It took less than one week of those papers piling up before I realized that about 90% of them would need to be trashed. I’m a Sentimental Sally on many a thing, but I have no problem letting go of the number 3 drawn 15 times.
But pitch all those papers? While I don’t consider myself a front runner in the green scene; that’s just plain wasteful. There has to be a better way. There is a better way!
Keepin' it real; please excuse the dust. I didn't even know that was there until I saw the picture!
Now when I sort through my daughter’s papers I immediately put the unwrinkled, one-sided sheets (they are almost all one sided; would you want to be the teacher trying to get all of the 5 year olds to focus on the same side of the page?!?) into my printer. I use the backside for printing coupons, recipes, and anything else I need a copy of.
Double duty school papers save me money and reduces waste in our home. They give my recipes and coupons character, too!
More frugal tips can be found at Crystal’s blog.
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Good for you, Amy. I love finding little ways to reuse what would ordinarily go to waste!
What a great idea. This is something I could really get behind. Thanks.
That’s a good idea. If only my son’s paper were not totally crushed by the time he made it home. LOL! I usually use the back to write my to-do lists. I like your site:-) Great stuff.
I like that idea. Sentimental and practical all in one!