Bigger is better when it comes to balls - Cotton Balls that is

I have been using, for what seems like forever, small sized cotton balls.  Normally I use the triple size cotton balls, which is about the size of a walnut (with shell) whereas the small sized ones are the size of a grape.  Though that doesn't sound like much of a difference, let me assure you that it is.  I did NOT purchase these small sized cotton balls as they drive me nuts.  They are hard to use and to small to be practical for much of anything.

My college age daughter, obviously not knowing there was a difference, picked up a bag of the small sized balls at the local drug store.  After using them once, she realized the errors in her ways.  So she brings them home and me, being one not to waste things, decides that I will use them up.  Heaven forbid I throw away a perfectly good (though admittedly not very useful) $1.29 bag of cotton balls.

I have a small clear container on my bathroom counter which holds cotton balls and q-tips.  I refill the container roughly every week.  You would think the cotton balls would be all gone after 2 months...but NO....the bag is still half full.  I think they are multiplying in my linen closet, which is really pissing me off.  I just want to be done with these ridiculously small sized cotton balls.

Seriously, they are worthless.  It takes 2 or 3 for each eye when removing mascara.  The balls are small, but when they get wet, they are even smaller.  I might as well just crumple one measly square of toilet paper up in a ball for the same effect.  When removing nail polish, it takes at least two per finger.

I've decided to say F#&? it and screw frugality.  Next time I go to Rite Aid I am buying a bag of triple sized cotton balls.  As for the remainder of the bag - maybe I'll dump the cotton balls in the yard for the birds to use as bedding for their nests.  But oh wait, they are bleached cotton balls, and will most likely cause harm to the birds and the environment.  Maybe I can give them to good will?  But would anyone want them?  I don't think so!  They are heading for the garage.

RIP you absolutely worthless bag o' balls.