Solutions

Have you ever wondered what random things you can do with random items. Well, here's a few ideas from Real Simple's January 2009 magazine.

Rubber Bands

1. Open jars with ease.
2. Decorate Easter eggs.
3. Bring order to your dishwasher.
4. Wrap a gift (in place of ribbon).

Toothpicks

1. Label meat.
2. Find the end of the roll.
3. Glue beads and sequins.
4. Sew a button better.
5. Press a gadget's reset button.

Salt

1. Clean up a cracked egg.
2. Dust a wreath.
3. Remove tea stains.
4. Shine brass and copper.

Post-it Notes

1. Clean a keyboard.
2. Navigate the roads.
3. Mark containers.
4. File away.
5. Play tic-tac-toe.

Felt Circles

1. Secure slinky garments.
2. Anchor a cutting board.
3. Prevent tabletop scratches.
4. Keep your kitchen quiet.
5. Protect the walls.

Clear Nail Polish

1. Keep an eyeglass screw in place.
2. Secure buttons.
3. Avoid rust stains in the bathroom.
4. Seal an envelope.
5. Extend the life of jewelry.

There you go. For more info on the tips, just google.

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