15 Uses For Leftover Food Scraps
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15 Uses For Leftover Food Scraps
As easy as it can be to throw away items like orange peels and veggie scraps, they actually have a few uses before they get tossed. Check out this list below of 15 food scraps that can be re used and re purposed before being discarded. It’s not only a great way to re use items it can save you some money on the way!
- Citrus Exfoliation Scrub: Orange peels and lemon peels can be used to make a invigorating scrub! Just mix a few peels with items like sea salt or coffee grounds, then apply to skin and scrub! This will help remove dead skin and can make your skin extremely soft!
- Cucumber Bath: Toss some cucumber peels in the tub next time you decide to take a bath! They can help to soothe dry skin.
- Banana Peel Shine: Did you know you can shine your shoes with a banana peel? Rub the peel on the outside of the shoe to get a great shine and buff with a clean cloth
- Avocado Pots: If your short a mini planter, you can use the shell of an avocado. This DIY planters are not only biodegradable but they will help little seedlings get started.
- Eggshell Slug Repellent: Use crushed eggshells in your garden beds to make slugs stay away!
- Lemon Freshener: Boiling lemon peels can make your house smell fresh and clean. Feel free to add vanilla extract, spices or even lime peels to get a stronger scent.
- Flavored Vodka: With different types of fruit peels, you can create your own flavored vodka. Simply add the peel of your choice and let it sit for 5-7 days.
- Orange Stove Cleaner: After you have juiced a orange or lemon, sprinkle some salt on the half and use it to clean the stove. It makes a great cleaner and scrubber to get those stubborn splatters off.
- Jams: Rinds from different citrus fruits such as grapefruit, lemon and orange make great ingredients for jam.
- Veggie Stock: Leftover veggie scraps can make a great base stock for soups and stews. The best part is you can freeze it for use later.
- Croutons: Leftover bread? Might as well make your own croutons and save some money by not buying store bought
- Cantaloupe Face Wash: Next time you cut up a cantaloupe save the rinds. You can use them to wash your face and it will leave you feeling restored and refreshed.
- Melon Juice: Watermelon rinds make for a great juice. Blended with ginger this can make a very healthy drink and give you a boost of energy.
- Serving Bowls: You can create a serving bowl for your next party out of anything from a pumpkin shell to a emptied out watermelon.
- Onion dye: Next Easter boil your eggs with some onions to end up with beautiful orange and yellow dyed eggs.
