tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post6936268379743780380..comments2024-03-28T14:59:09.013-05:00Comments on PRACTICAL PARSIMONY: Chip Clips? Buy them no more!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-2706015448976688682010-12-21T08:03:47.756-06:002010-12-21T08:03:47.756-06:00Wendy, finishing off anything chocolate is my solu...Wendy, finishing off anything chocolate is my solution! That way, I am not tempted any longer...lol.<br /><br />Barb, I have about ten seed packets all held with one clothespin. Otherwise, it is paperclips for me, too. I never thought of using a clothespin for holding back a curtain. Good idea.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-53421754801914452010-12-20T01:54:43.498-06:002010-12-20T01:54:43.498-06:00Yep,we also use pegs.(clothes pins) If the bag wil...Yep,we also use pegs.(clothes pins) If the bag will be around for a few days than I put the contents into a jar but for short term storage the peg works.<br />I use paperclips on seed packets.<br />I also use pegs to hold the curtain back.<br /><br />Barb.Barb.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11383714327462070532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-23540254443573319292010-12-19T16:49:32.626-06:002010-12-19T16:49:32.626-06:00I just eat the whole bag. Problem solved, lol. N...I just eat the whole bag. Problem solved, lol. No, seriously, I just fold the top over. They really don't last long enough around here to go stale. I will have to remember the clothespins for crackers and such though. Thanks Linda!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11557512606416161272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-72590559193031286652010-12-19T16:04:34.467-06:002010-12-19T16:04:34.467-06:00Thanks!Oh, I would not discard or suggest you disc...Thanks!Oh, I would not discard or suggest you discard something so innocuous just because of this post. Not buying them in the future would be the mark of appropriate use of money and natural resources. The reuse of the clip from the pant hanger was a stroke of genius! Some day, I may actually decorate all the clothes pins for the line and the indoor "chip clip" substitutes. Sure,I will...lol.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-5957681400986540812010-12-19T15:55:21.160-06:002010-12-19T15:55:21.160-06:00Hubby bought the plastic chip clips on clearance. ...Hubby bought the plastic chip clips on clearance. We've had them for years. So, that's what we use. However, I like your idea! Very thrifty and cute! :-)Simply Bonkers!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16852554568592885521noreply@blogger.com