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New Uses For Old Things 3

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Time for some more new uses for old things! At our home we upcycle, recycle and reuse whenever possible. One of the fun things about being good to Mother Earth is that there are a lot of other people just like us who are finding new uses for old things too.  I am sharing a couple of the things that we do and a few others that I am sure will inspire you.

I buy the large container of dish washing liquid. I don’t want a big jug on the sink and a much as I like the pretty glass bottles, I am just to clumsy to have them on the kitchen sink.  I use a picnic style condiment squeeze bottle.

 

 

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Sometimes the simplest things make the most sense.   Now on to some more new uses for old things . I like to call these discoveries  “light bulb” moments.

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Make ice packs from sponges. Just wet,  put in zip top bags and freeze .I found this at  Grace Brook. com

freeze sponge for an ice pack

 

 This is such a cute idea. Using cupcake liners to make a bouquet!  Perfect for a party centerpiece too. I found this at Project Nursery.com

 

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I really like this idea  from Real Simple magazine. When you have a get together you can keep your ice from melting into a giant clump by putting it in a colander over a bowl. brilliant!

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This reminded me of another one of my new uses for old things. I use wash basins for parties and picnics. I fill them with ice and cover the ice with plastic wrap then I lay sandwich meats and cheeses on the top. I also fill them with ice and put condiments in the ice filled buckets to stay cold. I found this photo from my Mothers visit.

new uses for old things wash tubs for parties

dollar store wash basin filled with ice will keep your party foods cool-Katherines Corner

 

Last but far from least in the “light bulb moments”  I think this is terrific new use for old thing.  A sugar dispenser to hold twine. I found this at Clover and Violet. Perfect for the twine I sell at my shop Craft Supply Things ( wink).

sugar dispenser for twine

 

 I invite you to leave a comment about ways that you find new uses for old things too. I will add them to the New Uses For Old Things page ♥

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Enjoy the weekend sweet bloggy friends.

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  1. https://tisonly143.blogspot.com says

    September 10, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    I love these ideas here, I don’t do much knitting but I am loving that jar idea , also those ice sponge, don’t know why I havn’t thought about that . nice!
    @tisonlyme143

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  2. Sandra Garth says

    August 21, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    There are so many, “duh” why didn’t I think of that ideas here and I love them! I’m sure this one is floating around somewhere but I use old toothbrushes to clean the light switch plates. We still have lots of the old kind with the ridges. Old toothbrushes are also great for cleaning around the base of faucets.

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  3. Rosey says

    August 20, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    What a smart idea for the picnic bottle for the soap!! I keep the big jug up there and every once in awhile it slips off into my sink when I’m doing up a small round of dishes, lol. That little bottle would fix that!! 🙂

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  4. grammygoodwill says

    August 19, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Great ideas. My favorites are the sponges and the wash tubs and the colander for ice.

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  5. Simple Nature Decor says

    August 18, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    WOW! What a great idea for the sponge ice packs. Great for the cooler when traveling.. thanks for sharing this on Fabulous Friday Hugs Maria

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  6. Tina says

    August 17, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Great stuff here! I adore those cupcake liner flowers…lovely! T.

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  7. Su says

    August 17, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Great ideas! I use one of those squeeze bottles for the Wisk I use to pre-treat the neck of Lorin’s dress shirts. And the bottle is actually 29 years old!! It’s from the hospital when MaKenzie was born; they used it to give her a bath. LOL!! (Never have found another one, there are four little holes in the top and the plastic is extra ‘soft’)
    I also use those plastic shoe boxes in my kitchen to ‘file’ my gravy packets. I stand the pkts up, so the lid won’t work though.
    A new idea I came up with this summer while trying to organize my office/craft room: I used a metal shoe rack, made with just flat shelves, in my closet where the double bar section is. I put a lot of my scrapping supplies on it. It cleared out a ton on clutter in my ‘work’ space!

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  8. Heather Smith {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    August 17, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    Ooooh the colander idea is PERFECT!

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  9. BruCrew Life says

    August 17, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    Such awesome tips!! My favorite is putting ice into the washbasins to hold the condiments, etc! So genus! 😉

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  10. Shelley says

    August 16, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    I use a coffee can to contain my yarn when knitting. I recently saw an idea that had the yarn feeding out of a hole rather than the top, so you can put the lid on the can.

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  11. Karen says

    August 15, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    I fill up old liquid soap bottles, small ones that hang up, from out of a gallon jug, then rinse the jug cut a piece off to make a scoop so the children can use it in the sandbox to make sandcastles. I love the twine idea at the moment I use a shoebox! Your idea sounds better and takes up less space:) Also good bits of old worn towels can be cut up and used as facecloths!:) Just a couple of ideas!

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  12. Mary @Sweetwater Style says

    August 15, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    I am going to do the frozen sponge trick….brilliant! I fill my condiment squeezer with olive oil to put on the grill pans when we grill ahi tuna. It is another great use….I still use the pretty glass bottle for my dishwashing soap…just stubborn!

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  13. Melissa Hopper says

    August 15, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    The cupcake flowers are to cute!

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  14. tumbleweedcontessa says

    August 15, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Such simple, yet clever ideas. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda

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    • Katherines Corner says

      August 18, 2014 at 9:21 PM

      sometimes the simplest things make the most sense my friend.Big Hugs!

      Reply
  15. Janette@culinaryginger says

    August 15, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Some great tips and ideas, thank you for sharing.

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    • Katherines Corner says

      August 18, 2014 at 9:20 PM

      Thank you I am always trying to find new ways to use old things. Hugs!

      Reply
  16. Anna Popescu says

    August 15, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Katie, I love all of these, but my favorite is your very first one, pouring your dishwashing liquid into the condiment jar — because I have been doing the exact same thing for several years! I don’t want to keep a glass container around my sink because of my clumsiness so the plastic condiment jar works perfectly! Have a blessed day!

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    • Katherines Corner says

      August 15, 2014 at 2:14 PM

      Sweet Anna we are two peas in a pod! xo

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  17. thegreatamericanweddingexpo says

    August 15, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Wash basins? Are those from the hospital? Or is this something I have missed in my travels? Where do you find these? Lots of great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Katherines Corner says

      August 15, 2014 at 2:12 PM

      I bought the wash bins ( washing tubs) from our local dollar store. I have used this “new uses for old things” trick for years. Its inexpensive, reusable and they stack together nicely when not in use. Hugs!

      Reply
  18. KizzyDoll says

    August 15, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    The cupcake papers flower idea is so sweet, I like that a lot. I think my girls would love to do that 🙂 Happy weekend doll xx

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    • Katherines Corner says

      August 15, 2014 at 2:14 PM

      So cute aren’t they. What a wonderful centerpiece for a party. xo

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  19. Pam@over50feeling40 says

    August 15, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    I love this series, Katie! Tell us more!

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    • Katherines Corner says

      August 15, 2014 at 2:13 PM

      Thank you my friend. I try and add to the New Uses for Old Things page regularly. xo

      Reply
  20. Janine Huldie says

    August 15, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    I love this and I think my favorite are the sponge ice packs – definitely clever and unique, too! Have a great weekend, Katie 🙂 xoxo!!

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    • Katherines Corner says

      August 15, 2014 at 2:13 PM

      I love the sponge ice packs too. I used to freeze wet facecloths in a bag and use them for the kids when they get over heated or have a headache. xo

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