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    Old 06-27-2011, 11:34 AM
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    I like to recycle things when I can and hubby used to object. However, he takes Insulin twice a day and they are the perfect size to store the used needles. Once it is full, he can safely dispose of the used needles. I'm sure you and others will find hundreds of other uses.
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    Old 06-27-2011, 11:34 AM
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    what about a spare key container or for keeping sunglasses from scratching?

    ooh, you know what else?
    you could cover the outside w/ fabric & make pretty little flower vases.....or who knows what-----toothbrush holders, pencil/pen holders.......yada yada yada..........
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    Old 06-27-2011, 11:59 AM
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    I keep one by my sewing machine to hold my sewing glasses. Have been thinking of a way to line it with something soft but it doesn't really need a liner. All these suggestions are good and would be useful. Thanks.
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    Old 06-27-2011, 12:27 PM
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    the labels peel off to leave a plain container you can mark what is in it or get fancy and decorate the outside. the cystal light conatiner are like that too but more oval.I use them to store my rotary cutters in. i put in a quilted piece if material inside. also good for my little scissors or a small sewing kit if i take a project with me. and of course the ideas that they have mentioned are good.
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    Old 06-27-2011, 01:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by moonwork42029
    Leftovers will store easier in the frig and not take up so much room...can store them on the door. (If these are plastic)

    Freeze them with water or juice to have "big blocks" that won't melt so fast when you put them in a pitcher.

    Cover them with pretty fabric (elastic at top) and put potpourri in them.

    Store tea bags...those flimsy boxes will be gone then
    All great ideas!
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    Old 06-27-2011, 02:41 PM
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    Cereal!!! My kids keep leaving the boxes open or chips the bags never keep them fresh!!!
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    Old 06-27-2011, 04:23 PM
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    we saved some and used them for flowers from our garden when we share. no waste or worry about returning the vase.
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    Old 06-27-2011, 05:45 PM
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    I HAVE THOSE ALSO AND MINE ARE CLEAR. I KEEP NEEDLES, AND PAPERCLIPS, OR BOBBINS IN THEM. THEY ARE NEAT
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    Originally Posted by salsalady
    Junec, do you have a container of this now? want to buy some but was wondering if it had aspertame in it?( articial sugar). my husband can't have that kind of sugar. gets side effects from it. i am disable so cant get to store to check it out. thanls for advice. lorene
    I looked at the container I have and yes it does have aspartame in it.

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    Old 06-27-2011, 07:07 PM
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    I would cut them to different heights and glue them together. Put it on my sewing table and put rulers, pens, markers, and all kinds of sewing things in it.
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