tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post8458621116490866284..comments2023-07-22T03:40:53.311-04:00Comments on The Year of Less: Day 2: Giving Up Paper TowelsKelly Oribinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-68555431284840169432012-09-27T14:11:20.309-04:002012-09-27T14:11:20.309-04:00Hi Ladies...I am new to this blog today actually (...Hi Ladies...I am new to this blog today actually (I've read it backwards so I have now seen the whole thing) but I am inspired to immediately throw most of my stuff out :) Thank you all - especially you Kelly.<br /><br /> At any rate I just thought I'd throw my two cents in here and say I use a turkey baster to drain the grease from my ground meat. It doesn't get grease on the outside of your pan which can then end up smoking on your element when you drain it with the lid. Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-74354469730358650952012-09-12T00:35:02.965-04:002012-09-12T00:35:02.965-04:00Hi. I put my strainer in the sink and pour the gro...Hi. I put my strainer in the sink and pour the ground turkey (we don't use beef) in it. Smash it down with the spatula and the fat drains out. Tip: if also making pasta, use the strainer for that first -easier to clean (just rinse) then do the meat. Very simple and if I have to leave if for a minute to go check on the kids it is just fine to keep dripping for a little while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-1309436580263450452012-09-03T19:34:16.733-04:002012-09-03T19:34:16.733-04:00Oddly, it had never occured to me to use paper tow...Oddly, it had never occured to me to use paper towels for cleaning! I just wanted to reassure you that I have always used fabric clothes and tea towels to clean and clear up with, and have never (touch wood!) spread stomach flu or similar by doing it. We use a clean cloth and tea towel every day for the kitchen, and in the evening, the kitchen sink gets wiped out with the cloth, the cloth is given a good rinse, and then used to wipe down the bathroom sink and take the dust off the loo, window sills etc and then I just chuck it straight in the washing machine so that's it not hanging around. I sure going papertoweless will work for you :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-52450576061767246322012-08-31T14:14:53.288-04:002012-08-31T14:14:53.288-04:00We have minimized our paper towel usage greatly, b...We have minimized our paper towel usage greatly, by using washable towels in their place for years. However, I don't know that I can totally do without them for the "icky" things. Maybe someday... Have you seen the reuable towels you can make and put on a paper towel holder? I have them pinned on my pinterest with the intention of someday making them...cleverpiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17594984726123772131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-33095473708719776142012-08-23T17:32:38.721-04:002012-08-23T17:32:38.721-04:00Love this idea! This is a HUGE one for me and not ...Love this idea! This is a HUGE one for me and not my husband actually lol. He's been on my case about letting go of paper towels because of the cost, waste, and how quickly I go through them. I hate to admit it but I use them for everything and go through a roll within a day or two. It's funny because I use towels to clean up spills already, but I have this weird thing about using a towel over and over again for my hands. After reading this blog, I actually have the inspiration to let go of my phobia and get rid of the waste. It may cost more at first, but I think I'm going to buy a bunch of pretty towels and rather than been upset about using some dingy kitchen towel to clean with, I'll have something pretty to look at (at least at first lol). Just want to say I love this blog. You're a huge inspiration and my husband will be thankful :)Alyssanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-67460226537109552822012-08-22T19:59:38.555-04:002012-08-22T19:59:38.555-04:00Well, I never thought of doing it like that. I su...Well, I never thought of doing it like that. I suppose you see your mom doing something for years, you don't think too much about it. I will have to try it your way. Thanks for taking the time to respond!The Krintz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783032990866728388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-2851332422318284822012-08-21T08:51:15.455-04:002012-08-21T08:51:15.455-04:00Ah, Thanks for the clarification. That's not ...Ah, Thanks for the clarification. That's not something I've ever done. I drain the fat off the beef by holding a pot lid that is smaller than the pan over the beef (to hold the meat on the pan) and then I just pour all the grease out of the pan. Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-43915669662454775282012-08-20T19:18:29.863-04:002012-08-20T19:18:29.863-04:00Haha... *clearer*Haha... *clearer*The Krintz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783032990866728388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-65939624207940407132012-08-20T19:00:52.529-04:002012-08-20T19:00:52.529-04:00Sorry! Yes, when I fry up ground beef to put into...Sorry! Yes, when I fry up ground beef to put into recipes. I usually dab the beef when I finish with the paper towels to sop up the excess grease. I was just wondering how you separated the beef from the oil. Is that any cleared? :-)The Krintz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783032990866728388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-81508928115526700752012-08-20T17:46:33.036-04:002012-08-20T17:46:33.036-04:00I'm so sorry, but i don't understand the q...I'm so sorry, but i don't understand the question! I assume you're talking about ground beef...right? What do you use the paper towel for exactly? Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-53141310733594551392012-08-20T15:43:22.078-04:002012-08-20T15:43:22.078-04:00Hi! I was wondering how you clean up the grease w...Hi! I was wondering how you clean up the grease when you brown your hamburger. I mostly don't use paper towels anymore (I actually hid them so visitors would have to ask before they went for them :-)), but the one things I still use them for is cleaning up that grease. I took your advice on the bacon, and used that method with making my meatballs today, too. It worked great! But, I just can't figure out a fix for is browning hamburger...<br /><br />Love your blogs!The Krintz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783032990866728388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-78498535389634253772012-08-17T10:47:36.899-04:002012-08-17T10:47:36.899-04:00Yes, I use rags and wash them. And a toilet brush...Yes, I use rags and wash them. And a toilet brush for the inside of the toilet,of course. But all of my potty trained children are girls, so maybe our toilet is less gross! Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-45354715447692307582012-08-17T10:22:25.265-04:002012-08-17T10:22:25.265-04:00I just have to ask.... How do you clean your toile...I just have to ask.... How do you clean your toilet. I live with all boys, and they..... Well..... Splatter when they pee. It's gross. Do you use rags and wash them? Andrea brightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-37342357468488825552012-08-14T17:04:34.596-04:002012-08-14T17:04:34.596-04:00Yep, Canadian Tire would be LONG commute for me. ...Yep, Canadian Tire would be LONG commute for me. ;) Thanks for taking the time to respond!starlily79https://www.blogger.com/profile/17963239808122870645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-30770158755114799482012-08-14T14:51:37.281-04:002012-08-14T14:51:37.281-04:00I bought mine at Canadian Tire, which I know isn&#...I bought mine at Canadian Tire, which I know isn't very helpful if you aren't Canadian. Sorry :( I'm sure any big-box store near you will sell something similar!Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-56156414303714819312012-08-14T14:42:52.920-04:002012-08-14T14:42:52.920-04:00Where do you purchase your bar-mop towels? Anothe...Where do you purchase your bar-mop towels? Another reader said Costco has a package for $40, but that's not in my budget for the month. Thanks!starlily79https://www.blogger.com/profile/17963239808122870645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-83524877329709123152012-08-13T23:44:16.294-04:002012-08-13T23:44:16.294-04:00This is a great REmissionary project. :-)
I use ol...This is a great REmissionary project. :-)<br />I use old clothes now for cleaning projects. We get a lot of stuff donated for our clothing giveaway, and things that are too stained, torn, beat up, or that have words/pictures that we consider inappropriate for a Christian group to promote - they all get cut up and used for other purposes. I like that idea you gave about using a cooling rack to do bacon in the oven. Hubby thought it was a great idea too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-65488716894623079012012-08-04T15:47:29.968-04:002012-08-04T15:47:29.968-04:00I've just finished 7 (thanks for the recommend...I've just finished 7 (thanks for the recommendation, Missy!) and loved it! I had downloaded it on my Kindle but bought a paperback version today (wasteful - yes! but I plan to mark it all up - meanwhile, my hubby has started reading the kindle version). <br /><br />It is like Radical, only less radical and more do-able.LibbyPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-11926007356499572632012-08-02T00:42:28.680-04:002012-08-02T00:42:28.680-04:00Found this "unpaper towel" tutorial and ...Found this "unpaper towel" tutorial and thought they were cute....make your own!<br /><br />http://ablossominglife.blogspot.com/2012/07/diy-unpaper-towels-tutorial.html?m=1Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754848728460688911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-64234143816334948752012-07-27T19:31:20.556-04:002012-07-27T19:31:20.556-04:00Costco sells 'Bar Towels' that are great f...Costco sells 'Bar Towels' that are great for cleaning. The package has about 120 towels for $40 - last time we got a set. We got them to help clean up spit-up from our first child. They were great to clean up baby food and now they are used for cleaning. They are great! <br /><br />Also, we have a newer set (from my second child), the kids use it clean their hands or clean up messes they make. It saves us tons of money every day:)Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922374802035318979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-19051282680081218012012-07-25T16:20:16.874-04:002012-07-25T16:20:16.874-04:00I "swish & swipe" my bathroom daily ...I "swish & swipe" my bathroom daily (swipe down the mirror, sink, toilet, then swish the inside the toilet w the brush) so I tend to accumulate them quickly. I also will use old hand towels for spot mopping the floors in between actual moppings. Between all these things I tend to have enough for a small load at the end of the week. I use a 'wet bag' (generally used for cloth diapers) to store them in until washing to eliminate smells. Just toss the wet bag in the wash along w the ragsMelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-78460207618810598602012-07-25T14:13:34.024-04:002012-07-25T14:13:34.024-04:00We have to do this as well. We use paper towels VE...We have to do this as well. We use paper towels VERY rarely as it is, generally going through about 4 rolls in a year, because there are only a few things we still use them for. I don't know what's stopping me from taking that final step and illiminating them completely.Whitneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-12212211307032037512012-07-25T09:36:04.686-04:002012-07-25T09:36:04.686-04:00Hi Missy! So many people have recommended that bo...Hi Missy! So many people have recommended that book to me lately. I am going to have to get my hands on a copy!!Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-67870654037856571012012-07-25T09:31:15.593-04:002012-07-25T09:31:15.593-04:00Umm this sounds great have any of you read the boo...Umm this sounds great have any of you read the book 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker. <br /><br />The things she and her family did for the Lord and the earth really was innovativeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273678541589583214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-64055064044887410912012-07-24T17:54:35.035-04:002012-07-24T17:54:35.035-04:00We have been working on this too! I love the idea ...We have been working on this too! I love the idea of larger towels for bigger spills. I think I have some old towels I can repurpose. We made our own cloth napkins for the kitchen and cloth wipes for diaper changes. The kids had fun helping to make both. http://raisingourfamily.blogspot.ca/2011/03/tuesdays-tips-cloth-napkins.htmlJoyful Mud Puddleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437319240348200047noreply@blogger.com