Old pantyhose can be used for stuffing for homemade stuffed toys, dolls, etc. The elastic waistband can be cut off and used to hold your waistbasket/trash can liners in place (no need to buy those expensive bags with the elastic tops!) When I was in Girl Scouts and we went camping, we used to put a bar of soap in the t...more

I hang onto half-dollar coins. When I have enough to roll up in those paper coin holders ($10.00) I deposit it into my savings account.

I also buy my popcorn at a local bulk food store run by some Amish people. They have different types of popcorn (white kernel, yellow kernel, etc.) and depending on the type and the size bag you buy (the larger the bag, the less per pound it costs) you can get a lot of popcorn for the money. I got a bag that was a litt...more

I have a Stir Crazy popper, which I love. It says to use only oil, but I have used a bit of butter with the oil, and sometimes a few dashes of hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco) with the oil. The popper has a non-stick surface, so it cleans up well. My very favorite seasoning is a little bit of Molly McButter and a season...more