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Paper Towel Tally Sheet – Reduce Paper Towel Usage

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In a recent post I gave tips for how to reduce your usage of paper towels. I’ve begun to think about this topic more since I am definitely a person who overuses them. I’ve learned that many people get by just fine in their kitchens without paper towels, ever. They use real towels and other items to get the job done.

So I got an idea for how to regulate my paper towel use and encourage myself to think twice before tearing off a sheet. It’s called “The Paper Towel Tally.” It’s a PDF printout that you can post on your kitchen cabinet or another place near your roll of paper towel. Every time you tear off a sheet, you have to mark a line under the reason. Check it out below (and download the PDF version here).

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How to Save Money on Paper Towels

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Confession: I am a habitual hand washer. Yes, I admit it. I wash my hands at least 15-20 times per day—especially when I’m cooking or cleaning the kitchen. And because of this, I use a whole lot of paper towels. I could go through a whole roll of towels in a day if I spend enough time in the kitchen. This can become a very expensive habit being that a multi-pack of paper towels at BJs or Costco costs well over $20.

So I decided it was time to figure out how to save money on paper towels. Here is a simple 9-point plan to reduce your usage of paper towels.

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4 Simple Tips to Save Money on a Tight Budget

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Many Americans today live above and beyond their means. Learning how to save money is a can be a challenging lesson to learn. You have to ask yourself why you need the latest tech gadget, biggest sports utility vehicle (SUV) and the latest high-end fashion accessories – especially when it puts you in debt. Instead, investigate ways to save money on a tight budget!

Maintain the Vehicle You Have

This is the usual course of action for the average American consumer: pay monthly for an auto loan for five to seven years only to then purchase another automobile, pay for another five to seven years and basically continue a never ending cycle of payments. If you’re paying for a $15,000 car with an average car loan length of 60 months (five years) with about 7 percent interest, you’re giving up about $18,000 during that period of time, which includes interest. Instead of committing to plunking down another $18,000, maintain the vehicle you’ve already paid for instead.

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