Showing posts with label Double Duty Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Double Duty Tips. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Make it work with Shower Curtain Rods
Today's make it work is with Shower Curtain Rods! You can use shower curtain rods to:
* Dry Clothes
Hang a shower curtain rod in your laundry room to hang clothes on to try and prevent wrinkling.
* Puppet Stage
Hang a shower curtain rod half way down a hallway wall and cover with a sheet/blanket for an instant puppet show stage!
Backdrop for pictures
Hang a shower curtain rod and drape some pretty fabric over it to use as a background for taking pictures!
Monday, January 14, 2013
I'm BACK!
Adalee is now 3.5 months old and finally sleeping a little more at night! So I'm back!
I hope to get back into the swing of things quickly and will get working on more Take Ten Tuesday posts and Make it Work Wednesday posts! Again, if you have any suggestions for either of these topics, please send them my way!
We're currently one month away from being completely DEBT FREE! Our next goal is to save up as much money as possible, as quickly as possible, and purchase our first home 100% with cash! So I'll be talking more about how we plan to accomplish that soon!
Anything else you'd like to read about, let me know!!!
I hope to get back into the swing of things quickly and will get working on more Take Ten Tuesday posts and Make it Work Wednesday posts! Again, if you have any suggestions for either of these topics, please send them my way!
We're currently one month away from being completely DEBT FREE! Our next goal is to save up as much money as possible, as quickly as possible, and purchase our first home 100% with cash! So I'll be talking more about how we plan to accomplish that soon!
Anything else you'd like to read about, let me know!!!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Taking a Break
No, not from blogging in general. I'm taking a break from Take 10 Tuesday's and Make it Work Wednesday's. It's simply too much for this Mama to handle right now. They will be back…I'm just not sure when!
If you have any idea for a Take 10 list or Make it Work Double Duty tips, feel free to send them my way! I'll be sure to link the credit back to your blog/website!
If you have any idea for a Take 10 list or Make it Work Double Duty tips, feel free to send them my way! I'll be sure to link the credit back to your blog/website!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Make it Work with Q-Tips
Today's Make it Work is with Q-Tips
*Painting
- Dip q-tips into paint and dab onto medium for fun art projects!
*Medicine Application
- Use q-tips to apply anti-bacterial creams to cuts, etc.
*Cleanse Pierced Ears
- Use q-tips to cleanse pierced ears! Works for new & old piercings.
*Spot Cleaning
- Dip q-tips into the cleaning solution of your choosing and clean in small spaces, such as the vent above the microwave.
*Umbilical cord care
- Use a q-tip to keep the umbilical cord area clean & dry.
*Painting
- Dip q-tips into paint and dab onto medium for fun art projects!
*Medicine Application
- Use q-tips to apply anti-bacterial creams to cuts, etc.
*Cleanse Pierced Ears
- Use q-tips to cleanse pierced ears! Works for new & old piercings.
*Spot Cleaning
- Dip q-tips into the cleaning solution of your choosing and clean in small spaces, such as the vent above the microwave.
*Umbilical cord care
- Use a q-tip to keep the umbilical cord area clean & dry.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Make it work with Hair Binders
Today's Make it Work is with Hair Binders/pony holders! The obvious use of holding hair back is not the only way to use these elastic rings! You can also use Hair Binders to:
Wrangle Writing Utensils
Wrap a hair binder around pens, pencils, colored pencils, crayons, high-liters, etc to keep them all wrangled together!
Expand Pants
Loop a hair binder through the button hole and wrap around the button on jeans that are a little tight to expand their life!
Accessorize
Wrap cute hair binders around your wrists as bracelets as accessories!
Tie Dye
Use Hair Binders to create Tie Dye shirts, onesies, blankets, etc.
Napkin Rings
Use funky or classy Hair Binders as napkin rings!
Chip Closure
Tie a Hair Binder around chip bags to keep them sealed and fresh!
Racerback
Loop a Hair Binder through a regular bra to create a racerback bra!
Your Turn! What are your double duty tips for Hair Binders?!?
Wrangle Writing Utensils
Wrap a hair binder around pens, pencils, colored pencils, crayons, high-liters, etc to keep them all wrangled together!
Expand Pants
Loop a hair binder through the button hole and wrap around the button on jeans that are a little tight to expand their life!
Accessorize
Wrap cute hair binders around your wrists as bracelets as accessories!
Tie Dye
Use Hair Binders to create Tie Dye shirts, onesies, blankets, etc.
Napkin Rings
Use funky or classy Hair Binders as napkin rings!
Chip Closure
Tie a Hair Binder around chip bags to keep them sealed and fresh!
Racerback
Loop a Hair Binder through a regular bra to create a racerback bra!
Your Turn! What are your double duty tips for Hair Binders?!?
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Make it Work with Cinnamon
Today's Make it Work is with Cinnamon! We all know and love cinnamon used in baking. Did you know that there are quite a few other ways to use this little gem of a spice? You can also use Cinnamon to:
Repel Ants
Sprinkle powdered Cinnamon around entry points for ants and they'll be less likely to enter your home!
Kill Mosquitos
Add powdered Cinnamon to water and mix in a spray bottle. Spritz on Mosquitos and watch them vanish!
Freshen Rooms
Boil Cinnamon in water, Add to potpourri, or Mix with water to spray around Rooms for an instant Air Freshner! You can also glue cinnamon sticks to candle jars and the warmth will spread the cinnamon scent throughout the room!
Moth Free Closets
Mix broken Cinnamon sticks with Cloves and Black Peppercorn. Fill any satchel, tie shut & hang in your closet for a yummy smelling Moth Repellant!
Mouthwash
Mix Vodka and powdered Cinnamon, allow it to set for 2 weeks and you've got a home made mouthwash!
Your Turn: What are YOUR double duty tips for Cinnamon?
Repel Ants
Sprinkle powdered Cinnamon around entry points for ants and they'll be less likely to enter your home!
Kill Mosquitos
Add powdered Cinnamon to water and mix in a spray bottle. Spritz on Mosquitos and watch them vanish!
Freshen Rooms
Boil Cinnamon in water, Add to potpourri, or Mix with water to spray around Rooms for an instant Air Freshner! You can also glue cinnamon sticks to candle jars and the warmth will spread the cinnamon scent throughout the room!
Moth Free Closets
Mix broken Cinnamon sticks with Cloves and Black Peppercorn. Fill any satchel, tie shut & hang in your closet for a yummy smelling Moth Repellant!
Mouthwash
Mix Vodka and powdered Cinnamon, allow it to set for 2 weeks and you've got a home made mouthwash!
Your Turn: What are YOUR double duty tips for Cinnamon?
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Make it Work with Newspaper
Today's Make it Work is with Newspaper! We read it for the stories, weather or coupons but did you know that there are plenty of other ways to re-use your newspapers? You can also use Newspapers to:
*Move
Wrap valuables in newspaper to prevent them from breaking during shipping.
*Arts
Make collages, paper mache, etc out of newspapers.
*Weed Barrier
Put newspapers down under mulch in your garden to prevent weeds from growing.
*Fire Starters
Roll up a piece of newspaper to use as a fire starter.
*Gifty
Shred newspaper to use in gift bags!
*Boots
Put a roll of newspapers inside boots to keep them upright!
*Window Washer
Use newspaper and your window washing spray to get clean windows vs using a roll of paper towels!
Your turn! What are your Double Duty tips for Newspapers?!?
*Move
Wrap valuables in newspaper to prevent them from breaking during shipping.
*Arts
Make collages, paper mache, etc out of newspapers.
*Weed Barrier
Put newspapers down under mulch in your garden to prevent weeds from growing.
*Fire Starters
Roll up a piece of newspaper to use as a fire starter.
*Gifty
Shred newspaper to use in gift bags!
*Boots
Put a roll of newspapers inside boots to keep them upright!
*Window Washer
Use newspaper and your window washing spray to get clean windows vs using a roll of paper towels!
Your turn! What are your Double Duty tips for Newspapers?!?
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Make it Work with a Lazy Susan
Today's Make it Work are with Lazy Susan's! Most often Lazy Susan's are used on a dining room table to hold common dining items such as butter, salt & pepper and napkins. You can also use Lazy Susan's to:
*Organize a Fridge
Store condiments, sauces, etc on a Lazy Susan so you can easily see what you have and reach each item.
*Organize a Pantry
Store oils, jars, etc on a Lazy Susan in your pantry to allow easy access to each item!
*Organize Crafts
Place Glues, Glitter, Paints, etc on a Lazy Susan to make it easy to grab whatever product you need during craft time!
*Store Pots/Pans
Add a Lazy Susan to your cupboards to make it easy to get at each pot/pan, even the ones far in the back!
*Store Medicines
Hold Medications on a Lazy Susan in a cabinet/cupoboard to easily see what you have/are running low on!
Your Turn! What's your Double Duty Tip for using a Lazy Susan?!?
*Organize a Fridge
Store condiments, sauces, etc on a Lazy Susan so you can easily see what you have and reach each item.
*Organize a Pantry
Store oils, jars, etc on a Lazy Susan in your pantry to allow easy access to each item!
*Organize Crafts
Place Glues, Glitter, Paints, etc on a Lazy Susan to make it easy to grab whatever product you need during craft time!
*Store Pots/Pans
Add a Lazy Susan to your cupboards to make it easy to get at each pot/pan, even the ones far in the back!
*Store Medicines
Hold Medications on a Lazy Susan in a cabinet/cupoboard to easily see what you have/are running low on!
Your Turn! What's your Double Duty Tip for using a Lazy Susan?!?
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Make it work with Shoe Organizer's
Today's Make it Work is with Shoe Organizer's! Plastic, over-the-door, shoe organizer's are great for storing shoes in small spaces! You can also use Shoe Organizers to:
*Store Barbies/Dolls
Hang up a shoe organizer within reach of your kiddo's and store Barbies in each slot! You can also store Barbie's clothes, shoes, etc!
*Untangle Cords
Roll up your extra charging, camera, phone, etc cords and slip into each slot! You can label each space to make finding your necessary cord easier!
*Container Garden
Fill each space with a little soil and some seeds and you've got a perfect herb, container garden!
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*Car Storage
Use a shoe organizer in the car to hold flashlights, emergency snacks, toys, and any other miscellaneous supplies!
*Cleaning Supplies
Hang up in a closet and store cleaning supplies in each space. You can organize the supplies by room to make finding the correct bottle, container, etc easier!
*Corral Hair Supplies
Put hair binders, clips, headbands, etc into each pocket to keep them corralled in one location!
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*Crafty
Store scissors, crayons, glue sticks, etc in each slot to keep arts & crafts supplies neatly organized and in easy view!
*Snack Attack
Fill each slot with snacks, spice packets, etc to keep your pantry organized!
Your Turn: What's your favorite Double Duty Tip for Shoe Organizer's?!?
*Store Barbies/Dolls
Hang up a shoe organizer within reach of your kiddo's and store Barbies in each slot! You can also store Barbie's clothes, shoes, etc!
*Untangle Cords
Roll up your extra charging, camera, phone, etc cords and slip into each slot! You can label each space to make finding your necessary cord easier!
*Container Garden
Fill each space with a little soil and some seeds and you've got a perfect herb, container garden!
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*Car Storage
Use a shoe organizer in the car to hold flashlights, emergency snacks, toys, and any other miscellaneous supplies!
*Cleaning Supplies
Hang up in a closet and store cleaning supplies in each space. You can organize the supplies by room to make finding the correct bottle, container, etc easier!
*Corral Hair Supplies
Put hair binders, clips, headbands, etc into each pocket to keep them corralled in one location!
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*Crafty
Store scissors, crayons, glue sticks, etc in each slot to keep arts & crafts supplies neatly organized and in easy view!
*Snack Attack
Fill each slot with snacks, spice packets, etc to keep your pantry organized!
Your Turn: What's your favorite Double Duty Tip for Shoe Organizer's?!?
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Make it Work with Baking Soda - 2
Today's Make it Work is a continuation of Baking Soda! If you missed last week's Make it Work with Baking Soda you can check it out HERE. You can also use Baking Soda to:
*Clean Cat Box
Sprinkle Baking Soda onto the bottom of your litter box before putting down the litter to prevent odors!
*Sneaky
Sprinkle some Baking Soda into shoes to prevent odor's! Just use a little and let it sit a while!
*Put out the Fire
You can use Baking Soda to put out small grease fires. Turn off the stove (if it's safe to do so) and pour Baking Soda directly onto the flames. You should always keep a current fire extinguisher within easy reach also!
*Camping
You can use Baking Soda for many things while camping! Wash Dishes/Pots, Hands, Hair, Bodies and even your Teeth with a mixture of Baking Soda and Water!
*Deodorant
Run out of Deodorant? Don't want to pay so much for Deodorant? Simply rub some Baking Soda on your arm pits for a quick deodorizer!
*Carpet Cleaner
Sprinkle a good amount of Baking Soda onto your carpets and rugs, let it set overnight and then simply vacuum it up! It will leave your carpet AND vacuum smelling much better!
What's your Favorite Double Duty Tip for Baking Soda?!?
Remember you can check out the first list of Make it Work with Baking Soda HERE!
*Clean Cat Box
Sprinkle Baking Soda onto the bottom of your litter box before putting down the litter to prevent odors!
*Sneaky
Sprinkle some Baking Soda into shoes to prevent odor's! Just use a little and let it sit a while!
*Put out the Fire
You can use Baking Soda to put out small grease fires. Turn off the stove (if it's safe to do so) and pour Baking Soda directly onto the flames. You should always keep a current fire extinguisher within easy reach also!
*Camping
You can use Baking Soda for many things while camping! Wash Dishes/Pots, Hands, Hair, Bodies and even your Teeth with a mixture of Baking Soda and Water!
*Deodorant
Run out of Deodorant? Don't want to pay so much for Deodorant? Simply rub some Baking Soda on your arm pits for a quick deodorizer!
*Carpet Cleaner
Sprinkle a good amount of Baking Soda onto your carpets and rugs, let it set overnight and then simply vacuum it up! It will leave your carpet AND vacuum smelling much better!
What's your Favorite Double Duty Tip for Baking Soda?!?
Remember you can check out the first list of Make it Work with Baking Soda HERE!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Make it Work with Baking Soda
Today's Make it Work is with Baking Soda! On top of using it for baking and keeping your fridge stink free, you can also use Baking Soda quite a few other ways! You can use Baking Soda to:
*Facial Scrub
Mix 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part Water and rub onto your face, arms, legs, anywhere you want smoother skin! Baking Soda makes a great, gentle & inexpensive exfoliant!
*Take out the Sting
Apply a paste of Baking Soda and Water to insect bites or stings to help calm the itch or pain! Allow the paste to dry fully.
*Soothe
Mix some Baking Soda into your bath to help rejuvenate and soften your skin. We give our children Baking Soda baths whenever they get diaper rashes and it clears them up quickly!
*Foot Spa
Along with using Marbles you can mix some Baking Soda into a tub or large bowl for a great Foot Spa!
*Shine that Oven
Sprinkle some Baking Soda into the bottom of your Oven, spray it with a bit of water and let that soak overnight. Come morning, you'll be able to gently scrub the gunk right out! And it will no longer smell! Rinse well!
*Clean Cloth Diapers
Dissolve 1/2 cup Baking Soda into 2 quarts warm Water and soak the cloth diapers. Throw into wash like usual and they should be smell and stain free!
*Tame the smell
Pour Baking Soda down bath tub, shower, or sink drains/garbage disposals while running the Water to remove smells!
There are a TON MORE uses for Baking Soda which will be continued NEXT TUESDAY so be sure to check back!
*Facial Scrub
Mix 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part Water and rub onto your face, arms, legs, anywhere you want smoother skin! Baking Soda makes a great, gentle & inexpensive exfoliant!
*Take out the Sting
Apply a paste of Baking Soda and Water to insect bites or stings to help calm the itch or pain! Allow the paste to dry fully.
*Soothe
Mix some Baking Soda into your bath to help rejuvenate and soften your skin. We give our children Baking Soda baths whenever they get diaper rashes and it clears them up quickly!
*Foot Spa
Along with using Marbles you can mix some Baking Soda into a tub or large bowl for a great Foot Spa!
*Shine that Oven
Sprinkle some Baking Soda into the bottom of your Oven, spray it with a bit of water and let that soak overnight. Come morning, you'll be able to gently scrub the gunk right out! And it will no longer smell! Rinse well!
*Clean Cloth Diapers
Dissolve 1/2 cup Baking Soda into 2 quarts warm Water and soak the cloth diapers. Throw into wash like usual and they should be smell and stain free!
*Tame the smell
Pour Baking Soda down bath tub, shower, or sink drains/garbage disposals while running the Water to remove smells!
There are a TON MORE uses for Baking Soda which will be continued NEXT TUESDAY so be sure to check back!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Make it Work with Marbles!
Today's Make it Work is with Marbles! Beyond the obvious games you can play with Marbles there are quite a few other things you can do with them! You can use Marbles to:
*Foot Spa
Put some Marbles in a large bowl or tub, fill with hot water and/or essential oils and you've got your own foot spa! Roll your feet on top of the marbles for a massage!
*Painting
Drop Marbles into paint and then roll them around on paper! Fun artwork the kids will love to create!
*Vase Base
Fill the bottom of a vase/planter with Marbles to hold up flowers/bamboo/small plants/etc! Looks great and keeps the flowers standing upright!
*Fish Fun
Put Marbles in the bottom of a fish bowl/aquarium to give a fun flashy look to the tank! Plus, Marbles are typically cheaper than beads specifically made for tanks!
*Frame it
Glue Marbles onto a basic frame for a flash of color!
*Sparkle
Glue Marbles onto any dish, bowl, glass, etc to use as a candle holder. The candle light will make the Marbles sparkle!
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What's your Double Duty Tip for Marbles?!?
*Foot Spa
Put some Marbles in a large bowl or tub, fill with hot water and/or essential oils and you've got your own foot spa! Roll your feet on top of the marbles for a massage!
*Painting
Drop Marbles into paint and then roll them around on paper! Fun artwork the kids will love to create!
*Vase Base
Fill the bottom of a vase/planter with Marbles to hold up flowers/bamboo/small plants/etc! Looks great and keeps the flowers standing upright!
*Fish Fun
Put Marbles in the bottom of a fish bowl/aquarium to give a fun flashy look to the tank! Plus, Marbles are typically cheaper than beads specifically made for tanks!
*Frame it
Glue Marbles onto a basic frame for a flash of color!
*Sparkle
Glue Marbles onto any dish, bowl, glass, etc to use as a candle holder. The candle light will make the Marbles sparkle!
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What's your Double Duty Tip for Marbles?!?
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Make it Work with Tinfoil!
Today's Make it Work is with Tin foil! We all know you use tin foil for cooking but did you know there are quite a few other uses for it as well? You can use tin foil to:
*Shape a Cake Pan
Simply form two lawyers or double thickness tin foil into whatever shape, number, design you wish to have the cake look like. Place the tin foil into a baking dish, fill with batter, bake as directed and enjoy!
*Catch the Mess
Wrap a little bit of tin foil on the bottom of an ice cream cone to prevent the ice cream from spilling out of the bottom!
*Sharpen
Fold a piece of tin foil a few times and start cutting through it. This will sharpen your scissors!
*Mulch it up
Cut up some tin foil to mix in with your mulch to keep bugs from eating up your garden veggies!
*Funnels
Roll up some tin foil in the shape of a funnel for a quick way to refill your oil, water plants, etc.
*Wet Paintbrush
Cover a wet paintbrush with tin foil to keep the paint moist for a few hours/days.
What are some of your favorite ways to use tin foil?!?
*Shape a Cake Pan
Simply form two lawyers or double thickness tin foil into whatever shape, number, design you wish to have the cake look like. Place the tin foil into a baking dish, fill with batter, bake as directed and enjoy!
*Catch the Mess
Wrap a little bit of tin foil on the bottom of an ice cream cone to prevent the ice cream from spilling out of the bottom!
*Sharpen
Fold a piece of tin foil a few times and start cutting through it. This will sharpen your scissors!
*Mulch it up
Cut up some tin foil to mix in with your mulch to keep bugs from eating up your garden veggies!
*Funnels
Roll up some tin foil in the shape of a funnel for a quick way to refill your oil, water plants, etc.
*Wet Paintbrush
Cover a wet paintbrush with tin foil to keep the paint moist for a few hours/days.
What are some of your favorite ways to use tin foil?!?
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Make it Work with Ice Cube Trays
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Today's Make it Work is with Ice Cube Trays! Aside from freezing water to make ice cubes for keeping drinks cold you can use Ice Cube Trays a few other ways as well! You can use Ice Cube Trays to:
*Freeze Berries
Place fresh, sliced up strawberries, raspberries, oranges, etc into the ice cube trays. You can either fill with water to make fruit ice cubes or simply freeze the berries by themselves. You can also fill with any flavor juice for using in party drinks to avoid getting the watered down taste when the ice melts.
*Store Jewelry
Store your earring, rings, bracelets, etc in the trays to keep them organized and out of the way!
*Beading
Fill with beads to keep them organized and prevent them from spilling all over when working with them!
*Painting
Fill each cube spot with a different color paint! Simply wash it out when you're done!
What do you use Ice Cube Trays for, aside from making ice cubes?
Today's Make it Work is with Ice Cube Trays! Aside from freezing water to make ice cubes for keeping drinks cold you can use Ice Cube Trays a few other ways as well! You can use Ice Cube Trays to:
*Freeze Berries
Place fresh, sliced up strawberries, raspberries, oranges, etc into the ice cube trays. You can either fill with water to make fruit ice cubes or simply freeze the berries by themselves. You can also fill with any flavor juice for using in party drinks to avoid getting the watered down taste when the ice melts.
*Store Jewelry
Store your earring, rings, bracelets, etc in the trays to keep them organized and out of the way!
*Beading
Fill with beads to keep them organized and prevent them from spilling all over when working with them!
*Painting
Fill each cube spot with a different color paint! Simply wash it out when you're done!
What do you use Ice Cube Trays for, aside from making ice cubes?
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Make it Work with Baby Food Jars
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Today's Make it Work is with Baby Food Jars! Baby food jars can be reused in so many ways, don't just toss them out once baby is done eating! You can use baby food jars to:
*Store it
Store anything small enough to fit inside. Examples:
~Buttons
~Nails
~Push Pins
~Glitter
~Arts & Crafts Supplies
~Mints
~etc
*Homemade Baby Food
I saved all the baby food jars from when my oldest ate store bought baby food, 3 years ago, washed them out, and now use them to store the baby food I make at home. I've used them for two children now and will use them for this Baby's food as well.
*Sand Art
I found some art sand and the kids created sand art using the baby food jars. Once the had their sand in the jars I superglued the lids on and now we have pretty sand art!
*Spice Jars
Remove the original label, or just cover over it with a new label, and fill it with your spices. Cheaper than any real spice container and they have wide openings which makes it easier to get a measuring spoon in and out!
*Magnetized
You can hang a magnetic strip in your office, craft closet, kitchen, etc. Fill your baby food job and hang it up! Keeps things off the table/countertop and neatly organized!
What are your favorite ways to Make it Work with Baby Food Jars?
Today's Make it Work is with Baby Food Jars! Baby food jars can be reused in so many ways, don't just toss them out once baby is done eating! You can use baby food jars to:
*Store it
Store anything small enough to fit inside. Examples:
~Buttons
~Nails
~Push Pins
~Glitter
~Arts & Crafts Supplies
~Mints
~etc
*Homemade Baby Food
I saved all the baby food jars from when my oldest ate store bought baby food, 3 years ago, washed them out, and now use them to store the baby food I make at home. I've used them for two children now and will use them for this Baby's food as well.
*Sand Art
I found some art sand and the kids created sand art using the baby food jars. Once the had their sand in the jars I superglued the lids on and now we have pretty sand art!
*Spice Jars
Remove the original label, or just cover over it with a new label, and fill it with your spices. Cheaper than any real spice container and they have wide openings which makes it easier to get a measuring spoon in and out!
*Magnetized
You can hang a magnetic strip in your office, craft closet, kitchen, etc. Fill your baby food job and hang it up! Keeps things off the table/countertop and neatly organized!
What are your favorite ways to Make it Work with Baby Food Jars?
Monday, July 16, 2012
Make it Work with Chalk Board Paint!
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Today's Make it Work is Chalk Board Paint! Chalk Board Paint can be used for more than just a child's art surface. You can use Chalk Board Paint to:
*Make an Outdoor Art Surface
Paint a piece of plywood with chalk board paint, attach it to a fence or lean it up against a tree or the house, hang a bucket of chalk and let the kids go to town "chalking"! The rain will wash it off so they get a clean board or you can was it off with the garden hose.
*Lists
Paint cupboard doors, inside or out, pantry or closet doors, even walls to use for lists. You can write meals plans, shopping lists, to-do lists, etc.
*Calendars
Paint any surface, as large or small as you'd like, draw in calendar lines and you can change the dates and events each month with just a wet wipe!
*Table Tops
Paint tables to make scenery for train tracks, lego's or even dolls.
*Serving Tray's
Paint a plain serving tray with chalk board paint and use it to label cheese's, crackers, meats, etc.
*Glasses
Paint it on glasses to use as a label to keep track of each person's glass. Provide a piece of chalk for guests or family members to write their name's on! No more mixing up glasses.
*Labels
Paint a little chalk board paint on boxes, bins, baskets, etc to label what's inside! Cheap, won't fall off and can change the contents just by wiping the label clean and rewriting the contents.
Do you have any additional uses for chalk board paint? Please share with us below!
Today's Make it Work is Chalk Board Paint! Chalk Board Paint can be used for more than just a child's art surface. You can use Chalk Board Paint to:
*Make an Outdoor Art Surface
Paint a piece of plywood with chalk board paint, attach it to a fence or lean it up against a tree or the house, hang a bucket of chalk and let the kids go to town "chalking"! The rain will wash it off so they get a clean board or you can was it off with the garden hose.
*Lists
Paint cupboard doors, inside or out, pantry or closet doors, even walls to use for lists. You can write meals plans, shopping lists, to-do lists, etc.
*Calendars
Paint any surface, as large or small as you'd like, draw in calendar lines and you can change the dates and events each month with just a wet wipe!
*Table Tops
Paint tables to make scenery for train tracks, lego's or even dolls.
*Serving Tray's
Paint a plain serving tray with chalk board paint and use it to label cheese's, crackers, meats, etc.
*Glasses
Paint it on glasses to use as a label to keep track of each person's glass. Provide a piece of chalk for guests or family members to write their name's on! No more mixing up glasses.
*Labels
Paint a little chalk board paint on boxes, bins, baskets, etc to label what's inside! Cheap, won't fall off and can change the contents just by wiping the label clean and rewriting the contents.
Do you have any additional uses for chalk board paint? Please share with us below!
Make it Work with Cucumbers!
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Today's Make it Work is Cucumbers! Cucumbers are healthy, delicious and useful for more than just snacking! You can use Cucumbers to:
*Clean Artwork off Walls
Use the skin of a cucumber to remove marks on walls. Simply rub the outside skin of the cucumber over the artwork and it will slowly wipe away.
*Remove Grime
Cut open a cucumber and rub the slices onto shower heads, faucets and handles to remove the grime!
*Prevent Foggy Mirrors
Wipe the skins of a cucumber onto your mirrors and you won't have to worry about them fogging up during your showers!
*Relax
Cut slices off a cucumber and place on your eyes. Rest for a few minutes and remove the cucumber. You'll feel surprisingly refreshed and relaxed!
How do you use cucumber's in your home?
Today's Make it Work is Cucumbers! Cucumbers are healthy, delicious and useful for more than just snacking! You can use Cucumbers to:
*Clean Artwork off Walls
Use the skin of a cucumber to remove marks on walls. Simply rub the outside skin of the cucumber over the artwork and it will slowly wipe away.
*Remove Grime
Cut open a cucumber and rub the slices onto shower heads, faucets and handles to remove the grime!
*Prevent Foggy Mirrors
Wipe the skins of a cucumber onto your mirrors and you won't have to worry about them fogging up during your showers!
*Relax
Cut slices off a cucumber and place on your eyes. Rest for a few minutes and remove the cucumber. You'll feel surprisingly refreshed and relaxed!
How do you use cucumber's in your home?
Make it Work with Toothpaste!
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Today's Make it Work is Toothpaste! Toothpaste is surprisingly useful for much more than just making your pearly white's clean! You can use toothpaste to:
*Clear up Acne
Applying a small dab of toothpaste on your blemish before bed will help greatly reduce the size of the zit overnight! I'm not sure why or how this works but I've dealt with acne for years and it does work!!
*Fix a Scratch
Rub a small amount of toothpaste over any scratches on CD's or DVD's using a soft cloth and you'll most likely be able to use the CD or DVD again. This works well for smaller scratches vs deep ones.
*Hang Pictures
Apply a dab of toothpaste onto the nail hole's on a picture frame. Press against the wall where you want to hang it. Voila, you've got perfect marks to drill or nail in. Once the hole is made, simply wipe away any excess toothpaste!
*Whiten Finger Nails
Gently scrub your finger nails with toothpaste and a toothbrush for a whiter and more shiny appearance!
*Remove Marks on Walls
Rub a little toothpaste over crayon marks on walls, using a damp cloth, and you'll watch the marks disappear!
*Defog Goggles
Rub some toothpaste onto the lenses of your goggles, rinse aways the excess and never worry about fogged up goggles again! So much cheaper than goggle anti-fog gels!
What do you use toothpaste for, besides brushing your teeth?
Today's Make it Work is Toothpaste! Toothpaste is surprisingly useful for much more than just making your pearly white's clean! You can use toothpaste to:
*Clear up Acne
Applying a small dab of toothpaste on your blemish before bed will help greatly reduce the size of the zit overnight! I'm not sure why or how this works but I've dealt with acne for years and it does work!!
*Fix a Scratch
Rub a small amount of toothpaste over any scratches on CD's or DVD's using a soft cloth and you'll most likely be able to use the CD or DVD again. This works well for smaller scratches vs deep ones.
*Hang Pictures
Apply a dab of toothpaste onto the nail hole's on a picture frame. Press against the wall where you want to hang it. Voila, you've got perfect marks to drill or nail in. Once the hole is made, simply wipe away any excess toothpaste!
*Whiten Finger Nails
Gently scrub your finger nails with toothpaste and a toothbrush for a whiter and more shiny appearance!
*Remove Marks on Walls
Rub a little toothpaste over crayon marks on walls, using a damp cloth, and you'll watch the marks disappear!
*Defog Goggles
Rub some toothpaste onto the lenses of your goggles, rinse aways the excess and never worry about fogged up goggles again! So much cheaper than goggle anti-fog gels!
What do you use toothpaste for, besides brushing your teeth?
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