Go back to basics with cardboard projects for your kids

We all know that a large cardboard box will entertain a child for hours (maybe even over several days), but beyond that, there are tons of projects than can be created from a simple cardboard box.     Clipboard. Cut a piece of cardboard to 9″x12″, attach a large binder clip to the top and [...]

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Repurpose a tennis ball or two

Since spring is upon us and summer is just around the corner, many of you may be dusting off tennis rackets and digging up tennis balls. And in doing so, you’ll probably find a few tennis balls that have lost their bounce. Don’t despair… and don’t throw them away! Check out these clever ideas for repurposing [...]

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Fave 5 links: 4.25.09

  Learn how to green up your Swiffering routine.   {Cheap Like Me}   Teach your children how to have fun with bugs with a few of these fun and educational activities.   {Eco Child’s Play}   Think going green is tough? Not with these 40 tips for going green at home.   {Simple Mom}   Design a [...]

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In celebration of Earth Day, don’t repurpose — REDUCE!

Happy Earth Day! As you might know, I’m all about repurposing. But today, dear readers, I implore you to think about ways that you can reduce your waste. By reducing the amount of waste you consume in the first place, you’ll make leaps and bounds toward reducing litter in our environment and preventing clogged landfills. [...]

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And the winner of the Junk Mail Gems giveaway is…

Heidi V!       Thank you to everyone for participating and a big thanks to Gretchen at Junk Mail Gems for sponsoring the giveaway!

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Repurposing home decor

  Every few months, I find a particular area in my house that I become bored with or annoyed with. I feel the urgent need to change it up, dress it up or fix it up. Problem is, we’re almost always on a tight budget, and well, I’m also just a wee bit cheap. So, [...]

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One Small Step: The kiddie pool

Despite the high today of only 70 degrees, I jumped the gun and brought out our kiddie pool. Since my boys are now exhausted and asleep, I can positively say that it was worth it! Without a doubt, the kiddie pool is a beloved summer pasttime — it’s cheap, simple and enduring entertainment (we were [...]

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Product Spotlight & GIVEAWAY: Junk Mail Gems

I’ve written a few articles on repurposing junk mail, but Gretchen at Junk Mail Gems takes it one step further. Like the rest of us, Gretchen was fed up with the mountains of credit card offers and advertising circulars piled in her mail box and home. But instead of getting angry, she got creative and turned junk [...]

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10 ways to repurpose laundry detergent containers

First, be sure to thoroughly clean out your detergent container.   1. Hand washing station. For the spigot-style containers, use in your garden, bring along on camping trips or keep in the back of your car to wash off dirty hands.   2. Store stuff. With either a regular detergent container or a large spigot-style [...]

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Excuse me while I catch up — some links for you to peruse

In light of a my crazy, whirlwind Easter weekend and finishing my tax preparation, I’m providing links to a few other great bloggers who actually had the time to post today:   How to make homemade bubbles by Make and Takes.   11 cheap or free entertainment ideas for kids (many of which involve repurposing!) [...]

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