Cheap hair conditioner (accidentally bought on a grab and not look moment at the store) makes the BEST shave gel. No razor burn, no knicks, and super smooth skin.
An old toothbrush (properly disinfected in the dishwasher, so that you don't get eye cooties) is a great brow brush/ eyelash groomer.
The lid off an ice cream bucket is a great substitute for a cutting board for cutting smaller items like fruit or cheese.
Clothes pins are great for closing the tops of chip, cookie, bread, etc. bags. They keep a tight seal and stay in place!
A metal bundt cake pan is great for freezing ice rings for parties. Freeze extra punch or water into ice rings. To use just set the pan in warm water (just enough to go up the sides, not over the top) for a few minutes to release the ice ring.
These are just a few of my favorite way to reuse everyday household items.
What are some of your favorite ways to substitute and reuse items around your house ( I do love, love, LOVE handy ideas)?
Oh, and just so this post isn't totally pictureless, here is the picture of my daughter's Sweet Sixteen cupcake tree. You will be happy to know the stand was constructed out of scrap glass, and thrift store candy dishes. The cupcakes were baked with love (and sugar)!
