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Cornstarch as Finishing Powder (If you run out of your pressed or loose powder cornstarch works well and is translucent.)
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Kazoo as Bubble Machine
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Heather McKinney I thought that is what their original purpose was for. That and annoying your parents endlessly.
JAM Media Who knew!?
Lori Wright Yes, I always came in my bubble sets along with the pipe and wand. :)
Cupcake Liner as Drip Catcher
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Debbe Smith my Mom always used to punch the stick through the wrapper!
TV Remote as Hiding Place
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Karen Grundy Added incentive to find it?
Candi R Now you have a place to hide your secret stash, in your husbands favorite thing in the house. Unfortunately, he will find it when he can't turn the channel and he takes the back off to replace the batterites that arent there, what a nice surprise he will find, money for his football pool! NO NEW SHOES FOR YOU! Hide your stash in the laundry room, no man or thei
Candi R *thief will go in THERE
Linda Hofschire unfortunately burglars know about this. we were burglarized and all of our remotes were opened.
Mary Alice Ethridge So when my dog burys it in the backyard my cash is gone for good? No thanks... :-)
Soda Bottle as Water Saver
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Michelle Merrick noted on the sand
Sydney Giannell We use a brick
Betsy Patel After a while bricks can began to break apart and become a problem...this bottle idea would be better overall.
Sharon Brown Three or four bricks work well also.
K. G. Strange place to store your soda.
Berry Basket as Bathroom Storage
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Jessica Dum Wedding Coordination Cute idea!
Hall of Fame: Baby Powder as Dry Shampoo
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Donna Yarborough The Talc and Fragrance are toxic. I use Acure's Dry Shampoo. You can check it out here: http://www.acureorganics.co...
Keli Young cornstarch is the same thing w/o talc and frag. just fyi if that is important to you!
Lexie Townsend I use this. I take a small kabuki brush and put the baby powder on it. Then I just spread over the spots that are greasy. THen I just brush out and I"m ready to go, love it and much cheaper than buying actual dry shampoos.
Heather Braxton ummmmmmmmm why not just wash your hair?
Kristy Cook If you work 12 hour shifts several days in a row, (and cannot shampoo EVERY day) this idea comes in handy so that you can just wear a ponytail. Dry shampoo is good too though.
Deodorant as Blister Prevention
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Gina Carlisle I do this all the time! Thought it was crazy when my mom suggested it, but it makes walking around in heels for 8 hours a day SO much easier!
Rosa Brohm Do you really put deodorant on shoe or do you put on the spot that blisters? How much?
Cali Scheffer-Waege chapstick works great too! I will rub plain old chapstick right on the heel of my foot when I know my shoes might cause blisters...works like a charm!
Elle H Go to the link and read the caption.
Sandra Martinez-Diaz good to know.
Bundt Pan as Vertical Roaster
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Cindy Ford Brilliant! Why didn't I think of that . . . like last night when I dirtied a big roaster!
Mollie E But if there's one thing a bundt pan is, it's a pain to wash, right? I'd rather wash a bigger rectangular pan...
Sallie Tardy Mitzell I've done this-so easy and so good. Just be sure to
Sallie Tardy Mitzell Put a flat jelly roll pan underneath the bundt pan
Bohemian Drum better yet, cover the inside of the pan & the hole often in the middle with foil, for quicker cleanup
Ribbon as Umbrella Tie
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Sandra Rios *Agrees with Heather, Sarah, and Pamela
Georgia Gutierrez Really ladies... I beg to differ, "It's Real Simple" hence the name. I don't believe every idea has to be so wondrous and one that everyone hasn't thought of yet. I think they did GREAT here. It really goes with who they are doesn't it. It's a "Real Simple" idea... And a GREAT use of leftover scrap ribbon.
Jessica Ng What's wrong with the umbrella tie that is already attached to your umbrella?
Kim Bonner Sometimes they break?
Kristy Castillo Cute!
CD as Party Invitation
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Amanda Brinkley Pre party warm up the crowd music!!! Oh this could so make a party crowd overjoyed easily like they manage to do on Ellen everyday! Wow!
Binder Clip as Linens Organizer
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Renee Pickett I gotta agree w/ Catherine - if I'm going to bother having nice flat linens, the pressure marks from the clips would bug me...
Angela Cleeton Me too - prefer mine flat with no wrinkles. A plastic sleeve from an A4 folder would group them just as well, keep them clean, and they could lie flat.
Alesa Cirello-Gudmundson me too! I'd have to iron the clip marks from them before I use them!
Mary Schultz I agree ladies...couldn't do it! I save the little plastic zipper bags that pillow cases come in and store my napkins in them :)
Mo Coombs You could always pad the clips appropriately, say with nice thick flannel squares?
Rubber Band as Earring Backing
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Rachel Otto Check out this great idea @Kathy Gabriel
Nancy Hahn I have done this and it works well!
Debbie Meisenzahl Cut off pencil eraser works well too.
Cindy Cook Now why didn't I think of that!
Sheryl Boone You can also use a pencil eraser.
Cereal Box as Drawer Organizer
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Misti England Velveeta cheese boxes are good for this too.
Krystal Murphy I use box ends as organizers for the loose granola bars, crackers and other small muchies in the pantry
OregonLive .com Also, tea boxes.
Debbie Meisenzahl Also good for transporting cupcakes. Make as deep as you need and cover w wrap.
Aluminum Foil as Wrinkle Remover
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Gillian Williams I have to try this.
Judy Evans Must try this. I hate to iron.
Patricia H. Bell Good idea and no pressing marks.
Gail Milian does it work?
Yvonne Rosales How does it work? Why?
Dryer Sheet as Drawer Sachet
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Sloan R You should use lavender sachets instead. Much better for you.
Jenette Kwong They contain VOC and are regulated by air resource board ... At least in CA
Terrea Vees As long as you're not chewing on them, I think you're ok. ;)
Sheila Streicher Just say no to dryer sheets!
Deanna Rasch Now I want to empty an entire box of Bounce on my bed and roll around in it.
Cake Stand as Counter Organizer
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Sherry Green Natural Touch Organization Solutions yea, put some cake on it and I will set it on my counter
Jenny (Jeanette) Reams McCrum These comments are cracking me up! I sooo relate! Lol
Kaity Black I'd rather use a cake stand as a cake stand.
Cinda Schamber Ha ha! I have serving tray that I try to keep all the crap contained! But end up cleaning it up every week or so to keep manageable
Janice Moulton It works better for me to keep the counters and hang organizers on the walls.
Towel Rod as Cleaning Supply Holder
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Furnishly Brilliantly beautiful! I'm designing my new apartment and will definitely use this idea!
Ketchup Bottle as Pancake Batter Dispenser
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Laura Voegtle Boeker The dollar store has empty ketchup and mustard bottles or clear vinegar bottles you could use. No flavor issues!
Rona Foster i do this, with squeezable jam bottles
Kathryn Lagden Will unused batter keep a few days in this you think?
Brenda Singh use a squeezable condiment bottle to make any shape pancakes you want...mickey mouse ect...saw that on Nurse Jackie...lol
Jen Dawley but you still have to get the batter in there...
Salt as Iron Cleaner
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Angie Fischer With ice, also works great for coffee pots!
Jennifer Ahlskog Who uses an iron :)
Fara Levine @Ari Levine perfect for you
Donna Bradbury-Duffy what do you do with the salt, because mine does need cleaning
Angie Fischer Just add salt and ice cubes, then swirl! Easy peasy :)
Raisin as Champagne Restorer
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Rachel Lompado @Jennifer Doss Have you ever heard of this?
Ice Cream Cones as Cupcake Holders
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Cindy Wilson Be careful, they get soft on the bottom really fast.
Erin Caron I just did these yesterday for my daughter's birthday at school!
Gwendolyn Guevara That would be so disappointing for me as I would be expecting ice cream. :)
Aloe in an Ice Cube Tray as Sunburn Soother
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Mary Schultz Great idea! And a pretty good chuckle reading thrrough the comments :)
Suzanne Rosenhammer Wait, you're supposed to lick the metal tray, right?
Stephanie Jo Haha Great idea!! and these comments are hilarious! I actually thought the one girl was serious LOL!
Elizabeth Christopher Hahahaha, well it does say 'Ice Cube Tray' as the Sunburn Soother
Real Simple That description was a bit misleading, wasn't it? It is aloe as the sunburn soother.
Tea Bag as Bug Bite Soother
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Bead Booty Also great for soothing #allergy eyes.
crystal also good for stopping the bleeding after wisdom tooth extraction
Diane Glaspie Cline Very warm Tea bags also can help sooth tooth ache
Debbie Gurley We use OraGel to soothe/numb bug bites.
Ice Cube Tray as Sundae Bar
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Stacie Sonnakolb @Melissa Wanklyn here's a cute idea for your playgroup idea!
Jane Garnett (Jacaranda Designs) Love this idea for a kids summer party.
Jeanette Invegas Think I might need CUP CAKE size tray!! just a little bigger! lol ♥
One Rusty Nail This is such a great idea!
Deborah @ Teach Preschool Yum! And fun!
Popcorn as Packing Material
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Ida Dahlberg This is how I packed cookies to my boyfriend who was in Korea with the Military in the 60's. Before bubble wrap.
Jaimie Franchi This is so, so smart, and SO much better than styrofoam. If you have an air popper, like we do, it's perfect.
Ivete Miller If I receive a package like this I may eat the popcorn. LOL!
Real Simple Great idea @Stacy Lane!
Laura Trevino Solis @Ivete Miller me, too!! Lol
Napkin Holder as Bill Organizer
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Lee van Loggerenberg For a more traditional look you can use a silver toast rack
Laura Richards This is nice if you have actual paper bills. Save some trees, and do it online and paperless. Just a suggestion.
Address Labels as Bookplates
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Terrea Vees LOL I did this many years ago to all of my books. Great way to use up all those ones that come in the mail!
Real Simple @Terrea Vees Exactly!
Melissa Hardy I've also labeled dvd and cd cases with these
Alyssa Peake Cool idea, but I love my personalized bookplate stamp.
Patricia Nutritia IF you add "Return Postage Guaranteed" you will increase your chances of recovering a cherished tome.
Jewel Case as Recipe Card Holder
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WallPops Wall Decals Great idea!
Peggy McCallum I've got a bunch of these. Any other repurposing ideas?
Donna Jumper Placecards for a dinner party or small photos is another great use
Nagisa Wakatsuki photo frame is what i thought, too.
Jeanette Invegas We used these cases for calendars ... each month slipped into the display. ♥
Lollipops as Cocktail Stirrers
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charleston chick ummmm I like this idea
Susan Leipziger Diet Pepsi is gross
Susan Leipziger (and bad for you)
Phyllis Kratz Great idea
Contact Lens Case as Pill Storage
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Roxanna Kassam Kara Also great for: storing Vaseline as lip balm, putting shampoo on one side/conditioner on the other for overnight trips
Christine Ray Cute idea, but it wouldn't hold all the pills I have to take.
Kristina Plattner I have a pink one for me, and a blue one for my husband!
Real Simple @Roxanna Kassam Kara, definitely! There are plenty of ways to use one of these when you travel.
Yvonne Rosales I have a million extra of these! I'm gonna do it!
Desk Organizer as Cupboard Divider
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Amy Lauer I use mine for pot lids & hot playes
Diane Thedford-Milligan Now that is a "neat" idea (no pun intended!)!
Real Simple Another great idea, @Amy Lauer!
Jeanette Invegas I like this idea...I'm using spring rods between shelves to hold my trays and bake sheets. It works too.
Vase as Toilet Paper Storage
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Emily Boyle I do this - guests never have to ask where the extra toilet paper is. :)
Jane Hooper Great idea! you could decorate the outside of it as well! gives me some idea's for my bathroom!!! xxx
Cheryl Goldsborough My mom made some from TWO coffee cans - wrap with material & make lid from top. Just wrap it & put a knob thing on the top/lid. Works awesome. Mine is a few years old - but does a great job - time for a little more glue on the material seams though
Bambi Jones I have one in our guest bath. This vase can be purchased at Target.
Scentiments Now everyone will know where the toilet paper is!
Laundry Bag as Dishwashing Aid
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Linda Slimm Works great for cleaning Legos too
Jackie Witkowski Good Idea, Linda!!! :)
Stacey Van Seggern also great for bath toys!
Kara Ugarte I used these to wash legos
Real Simple Brilliant idea for Legos! @Linda Slimm & @Kara Ugarte
Nail Polish as Key Coder
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Brittany VanMaele I would seal it with mod podge dimensional magic to help with chipping
Patti McLean I seal it with a clear polish.
Leah VanderBoegh I used Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails on my key and in 3months, it has yet to chip at all.
Ideas Woman AKA Gayle but then I need to remember all the colours
Dawn Christensen @Amber Tackett boy did I think unwere clever! Lol
Coat Rack as Jewelry Holder
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Shelly Weidner i use one of those expandable wall racks---works great
Michele Brantley I use a tie rack
christy block I also use a tie rack hung in my closet- it works perfectly!
Real Simple @Michele Brantley & @christy block The tie rack is a great idea!
Laminated Storybook Pages as Placemats
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Traci Joseph Looks like you Jess.
Shannon Cribbs color photocopied and not torn out of books, I hope.
Real Simple @Shannon Cribbs you can do color copies, or books with broken/damaged bindings that aren't readable anymore.
Megan Greve Love this idea.
Marlon Satchell A great idea for my friends with kids! @Angie @Laura Stanton @Laurie Arch @Jennifer Schival-Laub!
Electrical Tape as Tennis Racket Cushion
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Kim Oaks Electrical tape is full of lead.
Dina Fisher I can't imagine this would make a good grip. It would get slippery.
Jennifer Boyd Nope. This wouldn't be a good grip or under grip at all.
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Amber It also makes a decent substitute for dry shampoo!
Steph Renaud Not recommended for acne prone skin though... it can cause breakouts as bacteria feeds on the cornstarch. ;) Those w/out that problem, this will work amazingly, but remember to use a light hand and blend blend blend! :)
Mich Lueken I have oily skin and I tried this several weeks ago. This is the best 'powder' Ive ever had and Ive tried ALL of the best brands.