tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post3685216866866034101..comments2023-10-26T02:34:06.381-07:00Comments on Keeping It Simply Thrifty: A Frugal Tip or What do You Think?Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03541501002713133313noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-70999479940708371672013-04-12T01:39:33.438-07:002013-04-12T01:39:33.438-07:00We do not get charity people knocking our door, bu...We do not get charity people knocking our door, but we do get on average 2 visits from Jehovah Witnesses per month. Last time I found The Chap talking to them. They asked "well what do you love?" He answered "Well my parents, my car and my girlfriend". Good to know where I sit!! lolAbigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541501002713133313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-64021222183722825372013-04-12T01:37:27.200-07:002013-04-12T01:37:27.200-07:00It is just getting ridiculous, & I did wonder ...It is just getting ridiculous, & I did wonder if we were alone getting so many. Apparently not from the responses I have received. I got home to another 2 last night.Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541501002713133313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-6181896108214984362013-04-12T01:36:05.892-07:002013-04-12T01:36:05.892-07:00Ihave a friend who "knits" bags from old...Ihave a friend who "knits" bags from old carrier bags and always wanted to learn how to do it. You are so clever! <br />Thanks for the comments about Belle, I just love her and her sister! xAbigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541501002713133313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-38816291199504716602013-04-11T16:45:58.282-07:002013-04-11T16:45:58.282-07:00I seen that prog about the fake charity bags too. ...I seen that prog about the fake charity bags too. We do not get these so much but what we do get is the charity people coming around in the evenings when they know people who are working during the day will be home, they buzz all the buzzers until someone lets them in to the building. They appear to be trying to get you to sign up for a monthly direct debit payment to said charity. I understand they are working on a commission basis thats why they appear so pushy but it just puts me off supporting these charities with that kind of behaviour.Maryhttp://hoosewifey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-4100780746808914972013-04-11T10:00:36.239-07:002013-04-11T10:00:36.239-07:00I do exactly the same, as does my Mum. I make a mo...I do exactly the same, as does my Mum. I make a monthly donation to a charity close to my heart( quite literally as they helped me when I was diagnosed with the heart condition) and donate unwanted items to local charity shops. The bags are like unsolicited mail. I don't ask for them to be put through my door, and as Dc says, many of them are from clothes collectors who donate a fraction of what they make. I had 4 put through last week!Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-62444565660951075112013-04-11T08:53:28.187-07:002013-04-11T08:53:28.187-07:00Offended? Not at all! I have the same problem. ...Offended? Not at all! I have the same problem. I did start using them to make plastic "yarn" to crochet into shopping bags but RSI put a stop to that. I refuse to feel guilty. If I take somethng to a charity shop, I turn one of these bags inside out and use it. If they won't pick them up (not economic to do so) why should we feel bad about it? If it was one a month, maybe I would be able to put something out. Most of my clothes are too washed out for resale when they are finished with and I cut them up for rags. I do use some bags for rubbish. There hundreds of charities and so we have to choose where we donate money or goods. They often only want clothes; most of what I have that is fit for resale is household items. And picture of beautiful cat....please give her a tummy tickle from me!Attilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916442932314835859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-35832670567953360942013-04-11T07:36:43.868-07:002013-04-11T07:36:43.868-07:00A textile collection is a great idea. Every 6 mont...A textile collection is a great idea. Every 6 months or so the girls in our office bring in unwanted beauty items e.g bottles of fake tans used once or the eyeshadow / bag freebies they give away with make up purchases. <br />We then have a big dip in and you can take as much or as little as you want. We all love it as you feel you get everything for free!Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541501002713133313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-52681271364385257472013-04-11T07:34:26.028-07:002013-04-11T07:34:26.028-07:00I did watch a documentary about these bags a whle ...I did watch a documentary about these bags a whle ago and it stated some were even faked by gangs.<br />When I do donate I always take in my goods and they can then claim gift aid too. Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541501002713133313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-77941902711876991462013-04-11T07:31:38.490-07:002013-04-11T07:31:38.490-07:00That is the perfect way of putting it - I could no...That is the perfect way of putting it - I could not physically fill the bags as fast as they come through the door!. <br />Good to know I am not alone! Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541501002713133313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-87604267939679025102013-04-11T05:53:01.473-07:002013-04-11T05:53:01.473-07:00Tough luck if you upset anyone. They need to read ...Tough luck if you upset anyone. They need to read them carefully. I have never filled them because I read the bag. On average they give £50 per tonne of clothing to the charity. Yet, they get up to £500 per tonne. Which charity are we helping here other than the people collecting. Other than my moan, I am with you on this one also!Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-59624474135830038272013-04-11T05:10:35.174-07:002013-04-11T05:10:35.174-07:00Hi I am pretty much with you on this one. I use th...Hi I am pretty much with you on this one. I use them as my big bin bags. I donate to charity lots of times & in different ways. I couldn't fill the bags fast enough as what they come through the door!. I prefer to take my stuff physically in to the charity shop when I have a few things to donate. Good post to cover too x Mrs No Spendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00337709498652650114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731270666774779720.post-79803921046888360072013-04-11T03:47:29.938-07:002013-04-11T03:47:29.938-07:00I agree with you Abigail, I found 2 charity bags o...I agree with you Abigail, I found 2 charity bags on my door mat this morning, both will be used for recycling. I donate everything that is suitable to my local charity shop. There is never very much as I upcycle as much as possible. I do go through my cupboards as and when they look overfull and try to lose a few things each time. We do a textile collection regularly at work for worn out stuff, this is sold on to raise money for the Air Ambulance, so no bags needed.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.com