http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/32-uses-for-rainwater/ Time and Money Saving Tips from Thrifty Mommy Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:07:13 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/32-uses-for-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-13522 Water, Water Everywhere… Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:53:56 +0000 http://www.simplythrifty.com/32-uses-for-rainwater/#comment-13522 [...] Use rainwater to water plants, the car and other items. [...] [...] Use rainwater to water plants, the car and other items. [...]

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/32-uses-for-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-13592 VaxGirl Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:47:36 +0000 http://www.simplythrifty.com/32-uses-for-rainwater/#comment-13592 I think there may have also been some concern about rain water collected from roof gutters. I was all set to install a rain barrel under one of my leaders when I read that depending on the roofing material the water my not be entirely safe for watering vegetables. Flowers and lawns definitely OK, but veggie gardens maybe not. I think there may have also been some concern about rain water collected from roof gutters. I was all set to install a rain barrel under one of my leaders when I read that depending on the roofing material the water my not be entirely safe for watering vegetables. Flowers and lawns definitely OK, but veggie gardens maybe not.

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/32-uses-for-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-13709 ~Dawn Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:44:46 +0000 http://www.simplythrifty.com/32-uses-for-rainwater/#comment-13709 Liz, I agree with you in most situations, however, in an emergancy I can promise you I will be running outside with my mouth open and a glass in my hand. :wink: Liz,
I agree with you in most situations, however, in an emergancy I can promise you I will be running outside with my mouth open and a glass in my hand.

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/32-uses-for-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-13567 Liz Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:01:14 +0000 http://www.simplythrifty.com/32-uses-for-rainwater/#comment-13567 As much as I like most of the ideas, I think using the rainwater as drinking water for pets (or people) is a little much. Rainwater isn't always as pure as expected especially with acid rain becoming more prevalent. As much as I like most of the ideas, I think using the rainwater as drinking water for pets (or people) is a little much. Rainwater isn’t always as pure as expected especially with acid rain becoming more prevalent.

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/32-uses-for-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-13697 Marye Fri, 14 Sep 2007 03:40:22 +0000 http://www.simplythrifty.com/32-uses-for-rainwater/#comment-13697 O.k..there is also technology for full house rainwater catchment systems that could feasibly supply a household with useable water all year long. By doing this there owuld be less runoff and ultimately less flooding and rather than disturbing ground water levels we would be doing good thigns for the environment. Great ideas! O.k..there is also technology for full house rainwater catchment systems that could feasibly supply a household with useable water all year long. By doing this there owuld be less runoff and ultimately less flooding and rather than disturbing ground water levels we would be doing good thigns for the environment.
Great ideas!

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/32-uses-for-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-13699 Pam Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:42:25 +0000 http://www.simplythrifty.com/32-uses-for-rainwater/#comment-13699 When I was a little girl my grandmother would strain rain water she had collected in a metal tub and use it to wash our hair. WOW thanks for reminding me of that sweet memory...Pam, South Bend When I was a little girl my grandmother would strain rain water she had collected in a metal tub and use it to wash our hair. WOW thanks for reminding me of that sweet memory…Pam, South Bend

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