Things to Do with Tennis Balls

Used tennis balls are like pennies. They were once valued but are usually discarded. Once tennis balls go flat then they can’t really be used for tennis anymore. They can, however, be used for many other things. So whether you have tennis balls of your own or want to rescue some free tennis balls and put them to good use, you should be able to benefit from the following ideas. You can reuse tennis balls: In the dryer to prevent washed pillows from becoming lumpy and to fluffy up towels, comforters and down coats. In your home to move heavy … Continue reading

A Poll of Favorite Frugal Blogs from 2007

There is a vast difference in what those that seek out frugal ideas are looking for. Some people want ideas to save money long term, some immediate and some are looking for ways to simply cut costs and live a more simple and frugal lifestyle. Several weeks ago, I contacted some frugal friends (17 to be exact) of mine. Some have frugal blogs, some are my real life friends and still others responded to my e-mail plea. I asked them to go back through 2007 (January through October) and figure out what their very favorite articles were for each month. … Continue reading

Frugal Finds for the Cat in Your Life

Many people seem to think that cats are the easy pet and that they just lay around all day and don’t do much. While that is true in many cases and I can certainly relate, our cat loves to play and will do it all day (with a few catnaps for good measure) if she has enough things to do. However, I hate purchasing all the expensive toys on the market, so I was sure, just sure there was a way to keep her amused without the expense. I was right. Dangles Cats love things that dangle. They will bat … Continue reading

Frugal Finds for Fido

With our extravagant purchase of a new puppy, and the fact that it was a less than frugal purchase, we had to really figure out ways to cut corners. Not that we don’t already, but putting such a large purchase on the credit card was simply not taken likely. So there are a few things we have done and I thought I’d share them. New puppies are usually a lot like newborns. And as such, cannot play with the larger toys that are available on the market. One of the best tips my mother gave me, and she’s not even … Continue reading

Great Frugal Uses for Tennis Balls

Most families have tennis balls somewhere around the home. And if they don’t, consider this. Tennis balls are seriously inexpensive, and make great toys for kids and pets alike. But in addition to pets and children, tennis balls are useful for many different purposes around the home too. For Pets One of my favorite uses for tennis balls is for dogs to chase and cats to bat around the house. They are a cheap toy that can provide hours of entertainment for your pets. For Humans Children can use them to play catch, or any other game that requires a … Continue reading

Reuse Review: Common Household Items

Do you have something on your list to buy the next time you head to the mart store, or home improvement store? Well, get ready to cross it off of your list, because you probably already have something right in your home that will do the job. I really enjoy this review of common household items because it shows how creative people can be with what they already own. And, reusing common household items can save a lot of money, of course. You’ll be surprised at how much you can do with what you already have. So, relax and enjoy … Continue reading