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muffin tin as ice cube tray

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muffin tin used as ice tray

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contact lens case as travel spice holder

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contact lens case as spice holder

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pack amounts of salt

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citrus peel as brown sugar softener

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citrus peel used tokeep brown sugar moist

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avoid rock-hard brown sugar and preserve the moisture by dropping a three -long orange peel into the bag

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flat iron as ribbon smoother

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get the kinks out of wrinkled wrapping ribbons that were tied around your birthday presents

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button as earring holder

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slide an old case over a fan's blade then pull the fabric back

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rubbing alcohol as hairspray remover

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rubbing alcohol used to lift hair spray residue

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newspaper as food deodorizer

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newspaper in a food container

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baby wipe as yarn holder

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baby wipe as yarn holder

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don't let your yarn get crossed. use an em baby wipes container to keep yarn clean and tangle-free

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nail polish as button securer

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nail polish as button securer

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apply a coat of clear polish to the center of a button to keep the thread from coming loose

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cornstarch as makeup protector

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cornstarch as makeup protector

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make breaking shoes in less of a pain. rub clear-gel deodorant on spots prone to blistering before you step out in a stiff new pair

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bundt pan as vertical roaster

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bundt pan

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make jazzy invitations. jot down party details on the shiny side and mail the cd out in a cushioned

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cereal as drawer organizer

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cereal drawer organizer

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ketchup as batter dispenser

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salt as iron cleaner

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salt as iron cleaner

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eliminate sticky residue from an iron. run the iron over paper sprinkled

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ice cube tray as sunburn soother

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ice tray used to hold aloe

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freeze of aloe vera

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tea as bug bite soother

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tea

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ice cube tray as sundae bar

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ice cube tray as sundae bar

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set up a self-serve sundae bar and let guests dish out cherries

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lollipops as cocktail stirrers

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lollipop in cocktail

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sort cookie cutting boards

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vase as toilet paper storage

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rolls of toilet paper stored in tall vase

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nail polish as key coder

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nail polish and color-coded keys

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differentiate your keys by color-coding them

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dishwasher bag

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remove obstinate soap buildup from glass shower doors by sprinkling 3 drops of water onto a used fabric-softener and scrubbing

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spaghetti as candle-lighter

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muffin tin as cooling rack

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pie on an upside-down muffin tin

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increase your baking capacity by using an upside-down pan as an extra cooling rack. the space between the molds lets the cool air flow freely

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salt as drain cleaner

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salt as drain cleaner

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get a slow-moving drain flowing again and pour a solution of of salt

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lemon as cutting board cleaner

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toilet paper roll as cord holder

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extension cord stored in toilet paper roll

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contain extra extension cords by wrapping the length of 1 around your hand then sliding the thing inside the

juice glass with rubber bands

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sugar dispenser as kitchen twine holder

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sugar dispenser as kitchen twine holder

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keep kitchen twine from tangling and jamming your drawers by using a sugar dispenser as a spool. simply place the twine in the jar and thread through the open hole

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flat iron as touch-up iron

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straightening iron and dress shirt

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foil-covered door protected against paint

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rubber bands wrapped around the ends of hangers

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soap case as camera carrier

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camera in soap case

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protect your picture taker from getting knocked around in your carry-on by placing it in a plastic travel soap case

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tissue as plastic bag holder

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tissue filled

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dispense plastic grocery bags

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shower cap as shoe bag

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shoes in a clear plastic shower cap

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sand-covered shoes from mingling neatly clothes in your suitcase

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drink carrier as condiment kit

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six-pack used as a condiment holder

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cart condiments to a backyard barbecue. slot flatware

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colander as ice bucket

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orange colander holding ice

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make ice cubes last longer at your next cocktail party: put them in a colander set into a bowl. as they melt

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eye case as manicure kit

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manicure kit in a case

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muffin tin as ice cube tray

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contact lens case as travel spice holder

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citrus peel as brown sugar softener

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flat iron as ribbon smoother

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button as earring holder

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rubbing alcohol as hairspray remover

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newspaper as food deodorizer

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baby wipe as yarn holder

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nail polish as button securer

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cornstarch as makeup protector

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bundt pan as vertical roaster

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cereal as drawer organizer

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salt as iron cleaner

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ice cube tray as sunburn soother

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tea as bug bite soother

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ice cube tray as sundae bar

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lollipops as cocktail stirrers

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vase as toilet paper storage

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nail polish as key coder

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spaghetti as candle-lighter

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muffin tin as cooling rack

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salt as drain cleaner

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lemon as cutting board cleaner

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toilet paper roll as cord holder

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sugar dispenser as kitchen twine holder

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flat iron as touch-up iron

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soap case as camera carrier

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tissue as plastic bag holder

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shower cap as shoe bag

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drink carrier as condiment kit

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colander as ice bucket

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learn the basics of how to use personal pronouns effectively

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entertaining

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father's day

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pillowcase as ceiling fan duster

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stuff a balled-up of newspaper into a plastic container that has developed a funk

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deodorant as blister preventer

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lifesavers as birthday-candle holders

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laundry as dishwashing aid

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storybook pages as placemats

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dryer as scum buster

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dryer used to remove soap scum

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accordion folder as a glove compartment organizer

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earrings as pushpins

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earrings as pushpins on a bulletin board

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binder clip as a wallet

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binder clip as a key chain and money holder

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rubber bands as strap securers

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keep your camisoles and sundresses from slipping off their hangers by wrapping a band around each end of a hanger

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