Tip of the Week

Here is my tip for the week: I am trying to find ways to save money on my laundry. Between soap, dryer sheets, and the energy it takes to wash and dry all of those loads, it really adds up. So anything to help in this way I am willing to try. I purchased these dryer balls (shown here from Lillian Vernon for $9.98):

They say they help with static, softening clothes and decreasing drying time. I think they do help with decreasing drying time and also with fluffing the clothes. They don't seem to do a whole lot for static cling but what I have been doing is just using 1/2 a dryer sheet and that seems sufficient for the static. I don't use any fabric softener and I have been using my homemade detergent (which I need to post about and will eventually), sometimes I use vinegar in a downy ball for a little extra help in cleaning/sanitizing and that seems to work well.
Give the dryer balls a try and let me know what you think. I actually bought them at Walmart for under $6. A good investment I think.