I don't like to think of myself as cheap. Who does? I do however have a really hard time throwing out and replacing certain things. It pains me to spend money on something that I may not truly need. I think of it as being money-wise. I'm all for the waste not, want not way of life especially when it comes to items in the kitchen.
I don't know if it is a Latino thing or not, but I just can't stand the thought of wasting food. I'd rather put something in the fridge and pretend that I'm going to eat it later even when I know I'm not, than just tossing it to begin with because my mamá does not throw food away. But there are certain times when it is not wise to hold on to what you have. The wise choice both financially and when it comes to health sometimes requires that you toss items in your kitchen that are past their prime.
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So by all means, if you want to extend the life of that press and seal bag by washing it and drying it inside out a few times, go ahead, I won't judge. However, here are five kitchen items that you should toss and feel no guilt about. Getting rid of these things doesn't mean you're being wasteful, it means you are being wise.
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