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New Uses for Washcloths

Do you use wash cloths? If you have a bunch that are just sitting there, why not turn them into something useful? This morning, I decided to do a little spring cleaning of our linen closet. One thing that struck me was the amount of wash cloths that we have. There were probably 20 or more of them. Now, having a lot of washcloths could be a good thing if you use them, since it is recommended that you only use a washcloth once and then launder it. But, the fact remains that we seldom use wash cloths. I can … Continue reading →

New Uses for Old Towels

Old towels are one of those things that I just never want to part with. I mean, what is more useful than a towel, right? However, if your towels are like some of mine, starting to fray at the ends, you might want to make them useful in a different way. Sure you could turn them into rags to wash the car, but there is so much more you can do with old towels. Here are some great ideas for reusing those old towels to stretch out the value of your older towels. Repair: Simply sew a running stitch above … Continue reading →

Still More Amazing Uses for Baking Soda

A few days ago, I wrote a great article on More Amazing Uses for Baking Soda. In addition, awhile back two terrific articles were posted – Frugal Uses for Baking Soda, which was a follow up to Marily’s article on Baking Soda: Another Versatile Product for your home. Three articles written about one product, certainly gives me reason to shout out about it! Baking soda is truly the miracle household item. With dozens upon dozens of various uses around the home, it’s a must have! In addition to those that we have mentioned in the previous articles, here are a … Continue reading →

How to Use Less Over Time

Being able to reduce the use of something will make it last longer, whether it is a television or a bottle of shampoo. Do enough of using less, and you can save a significant amount of money over your lifetime. The monthly or yearly cost savings is also nothing to sneeze about. For normal household items that you use up, challenge yourself to make these things last longer. Use less of them each time you use them and make sure that you use up all of your products. Here are some practical examples: Use half of your laundry detergent, shampoo, … Continue reading →

DIY Chew Toy

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My brother’s two dogs are super chewers. We often have a hard time finding toys that will survive for more than a few minutes around their powerful jaws! Recently, I wondered if I could make a toy that would stand up to a power chewer. In theory, it isn’t hard to make a dog toy. Just take the fabric of your choosing, sew it into a simple shape like a rectangle or circle, stuff it with cotton batting, and close the hole. Easy, right? But when you’re dealing with power chewers, you have to be even more crafty. You need … Continue reading →

75 Things You Can Do to Save Money (2)

We are counting out 75 different things that you can do to be frugal and save money. Which ones are your favorites? If you missed the first part of this topic, click here: 75 Things You Can Do to Save Money. 42. Carpool. 43. Telecommute if you can or find a way to work from home. 44. Practice gas saving driving, such as keeping a steady pace under 55 mph. 45. Get rid of your gym membership and exercise outside or in your home. 46. Pay bills online. 47. Rent equipment with your neighbors and split the cost, such as … Continue reading →

6 Ways to Reduce Our Use of Paper Products

Paper products, such as paper towels, paper plates, paper napkins, baby wipes and even printer paper are certainly convenient in today’s world. But, let’s face it, these products aren’t very frugal. We have come to believe that many of these products are a necessary part of our household, but are they really? Reduce the use of your paper products, and you’ll reduce the amount of money that you spend. Here are 10 ways that we can reduce our use of paper products. 1. Purchase inexpensive dish towels or cut up old towels and use those in place of paper towels. … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: April 14th Through April 20th

The week in review is a great way to catch up on all of the great frugal articles that we feature each week, here all in one place. You’ll learn how to conserve your resources, saving, and sometimes even making, money. Be sure to read every blog post to stretch your dollar as far as it can go! April 14th Frugal Living Week in Review: April 7th Through April 13th This past week it has been all about maximizing your savings and keeping as much of your hard earned money working for you. Check out these great articles for the … Continue reading →

Frugal Sewing Tips

Sewing your own garments and linens can definitely save you a lot of cash. But did you know that there are tips to make the most of your sewing to save pennies more? Here are some frugal sewing tips that I have collected. For sewing patterns, save the liners from cereal boxes. They make nice, sturdy sewing patterns that can be used over and over again without tearing. You can fold the patterns for storage, too. And, you can’t beat the fact that the liners are free for the taking. Turn existing items into new ones. There are so many … Continue reading →

Trying to Stay Healthy? Watch Those Toothbrushes and Towels!

Trying to keep a family healthy–especially during the cold and dreary winter months or “cold and flu season” can be incredibly daunting. You may be making sure the dishes are clean, everyone’s washing their hands, and disinfecting the toys, but is there anything else to be done? It can be especially challenging when one person in the family gets sick and you’re trying to keep the germs from hopping from person to person and making everyone ill! Look for places where family members may come in contact with each other’s germs–toothbrushes nestled next to each other by the bathroom sink … Continue reading →