Lakeland, Florida has two "pool halls". Sure, there are many more businesses who have a pool table or two, but if you are looking for a place where you can almost be guaranteed a table, you have two to choose from. Which one is better? As a Lakelander for over 20 years now, and a patron of both, I thought my insight and experiences might be helpful for anyone trying to decide which one to go to. Read Full Story

Check out this bird house I made using an old bird-house shaped napkin holder and an expired license plate. I found the napkin holder on Freecycle, and the SPCA gave me their old vehicle license plates to use in a craft project, since they know of my thrifty-crafty style. I put the two together, added some popsicle sticks to fill in the side openings and voila!...A beautiful bird house the SPCA will hang on their property so they can shelter birds! Read Full Story

Michelle Kauffman has the best idea for re-using towels and t-shirts. She makes comfy bath rugs out of them! Check out her video for a fast and easy step-by-step. Towel Rug Read Full Story

This may seem like a strange request, but here goes:The SPCA of Lakeland, Florida began as a small venture, with pets being adopted from the Lake Miriam Plaza on South Florida Avenue in 1979. It wasn't until 1990 that the current shelter land was donated and the shelter was built in 1991.The SPCA is celebrating their 30th birthday this year. I would like to commemorate the event with some old Read Full Story

Scratching your head about what to do with all those coffee containers you've been saving? Did you have a good reason to save all those scrap pieces of fabric, but never saw the project come to life? Are you doing your best to help keep items out of the landfill, only to find you don't have the space for them anymore? Here's your answer!Join one or both of two Yahoo Groups;Freecycle or ReUseItThey're sites dedicated to keeping items out of the landfill. All items are free, so you have to act... Read Full Story

Do you cut out all those General Mills Box Tops for Educationand Campbell's Labels for Education?No? Why not? It only takes a moment to tear the upc off the box or label and store in a designated area in your kitchen. Why would you want to do such a thing if you're not already doing so? Our schools NEED them! General Mills gives 10 cents for every box top and Campbell's gives points used to Read Full Story

I was visiting the orphaned pets at the SPCA a few days ago and met Lucky, an Akita/Alaskan Husky mix. I immediately fell in love with him because while growing up on a farm in Michigan, we had two gorgeous full-blood Japanese Akitas. I also felt very upset that a dog like this has been stranded in FLORIDA. In case you don't know about Akitas/Huskies, they don't belong in a tropical climate due Read Full Story

I followed an ad for recycled clothing on one of my favorite eco-sites, Urban Branches and I found this amazing purse:I already have matching belts, so I'm sure this will be my next obsession! You can check out all of the recycled items on Coke's eco-apparel. Read Full Story

If you live in Lakeland or Polk County, you know all about the SPCA of Lakeland. You know they shelter and care for stray and surrendered animals on Brannen Rd (the road at Sonny's BBQ on South Florida Avenue) . BUT... Did you know you can also find them at:BLOGTwitterWebsiteFacebookI hope you'll visit their blog and leave a comment or two. They need the visitors to help promote the site. If you Read Full Story

If you haven't been to Crowder Brothers Ace Hardware store at Southgate Shopping Center in a while, you need to go. I was there yesterday to ask if they would hang an SPCA fundraiser flyer. While I waited, I browsed through the bird feeder section. They have such an amazing assortment, I was impressed. They have gorgeous bird feeders, bird baths, and lawn decorations. My mom has been wanting a Read Full Story