Upside Down (Boy, You Turn Me)*

Years ago I remember reading somewhere that the sign of a thrifty household is if there are bottles turned upside down to get every last drop out of them.  Annoyingly, I can't remember if I read this in the wonderful Tightwad Gazette book, or if it was in the long-defunct, but sadly missed, 'Penny-Pincher' newsletter (did anyone else ever subscribe to that?), but the sentiment is certainly true for me.  There are often bottles of salad cream or tomato ketchup upside down in the fridge (irritatingly crashing over every time the door is opened!), or a washing-up liquid bottle teetering on its very small cap next to the sink so that every last drop is drained out.

Today I managed to wring enough shower gel from what seemed to be an empty bottle for the whole shower (it had been turned upside down the last time I showered as I thought there might be a bit more in there), and enough moisturiser for my face from what really did seem to be an empty bottle (also turned upside down last time it was used).  This pleased me perhaps a little too much, and I should probably get out more!!  But, as that annoyingly-misplaced quote also said, you've paid for the whole contents of a bottle, jar, tub etc. so you might as well get all you can out of it, otherwise you're just throwing money away.

*Whenever I spy an upside down bottle or jar I always hear that Diana Ross song in my head - yup, I definitely need to get out more!!

Comments

[sharie]

Hiya, I always do that with bottles too! You have to get your moneys worth :-)
just to let you know I recieved your lovely giveaway yesterday but haven't been able to post as I've been in hospital. My email is also on the blink!
As soon as I am better I will do a post on my blog regarding your lovely gifts.
Thank you so much!! It cheered me up after a nasty time in hospital.

[French Knots]

Yes, I'm an upside down bottle person too!