Do you keep ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, napkins from take out?

[queenofthehivemomof5]

So am I the only frugal nut that keeps the extra ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, napkins and other stuff from when they get take out or order delivery pizza?

I have a rubbermaid container in my fridge where I put the leftover condiments and I use them too. I just pulled some red pepper flakes out from ordering Papa Johns pizza and tossed some into the crockpot of beans I am making. And I like the small packets of condiments for when we are traveling or on a picnic.

I put the paper napkins in my car or in my cleaning supplies for washing windows and mirrors or checking the oil or other fluids on my car.

I never take more than needed just so I can take them home, but if I am in the drive thru and they hand me a handful of ketchup or hot sauce I keep it.

Am I the only one? Or is this taking frugal to another level?

[mzbeers]

I do the same thing! Those little packets are really handy for picnics, work, school lunches, and in case you happen to run out of anything at home when you are cooking or what-not.

[434Teresa]

I keep them also..waste not want not LOL but its true..

Some where I am sure there is someone that would love to have all that stuff to use, so why waste it?

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Yeah it pains me to throw them out! We don't eat out a whole lot but those things can add up. The kids like the small packets and can do it themselves when putting ketchup on a hot dog or something.

Papa Johns gives you this garlic butter sauce to put on your pizza (we don't like it on pizza) but it makes good garlic bread!

[Doreen]

We do not keep those packets, but we probably should.

Wouldn't it be great if there was a cookbook that outlined measurements fromt those packets? lol

[TsPlace]

I keep napkins and put them in my car, my husband's car, my son's car (that way I don't have to supply the cars with napkins or tissues).

I keep mayo packets from Chick-fil-a or subway. These are absolutely great for my son. He packs a lunch everyday for work/college and so his sandwiches don't get soaky, I throw a packet of mayo in his lunch cooler (better than sticking the big container of mayo in there. LOL) Same thing with the little salt & pepper packets (I don't save tons but mainly if we are ever at Chick-fil-a (these are great if you have pasta salad, hard boil eggs, etc.... in your lunch).

Sometimes my kids think I'm nuts but they really appreciate it when they need it.

[bugweena]

I keep all that stuff, too. Easier to throw a packet in a lunch box than pour/squeeze some into a container that has to be washed later!

[clp8904]

Yes we have always kept the napkins in our vehicles. I like to take the condiment packets to work. I keep some at my desk and some are in the breakroom for all to share.

[ljthumper20]

Yes, I keep them too. They are very handy for lunches or picnics, especially the mayo packets. The napkins I keep in the cars because we will need them for something.

[everprincess]

We keep them some of them the rest go to the business's break room. Napkins do come in real handy here.