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Versatile uses for ice cube trays
People may have the habit of throwing away ice cube trays after a few uses. However, there are many uses for ice cube trays besides freezing water. Below are some of the uses of them.
• Ice cube trays are great for organizing office or sewing supplies. All of those little compartments are wonderful for buttons, stamps, paper clips, et cetera. 
• You can save a tonne of money by making your own baby food. Just cook veggies, meat, et cetera and run it through the food processor with a bit of water. Place the baby food into ice cube trays and freeze. After the food is frozen, pop it out of the tray and freeze it in a gallon sized zipper bag. Pull out one or two cubes at a time and microwave for a quick, inexpensive meal for the baby.
• Ice cube trays are great for storing loose change.
• Use ice cube trays as paint trays for craft projects. Children especially love using these trays as the little compartments keep the paint from mixing together.
• Start flowers, vegetables or herbs in old ice cube trays. Just make sure you poke a hole in the bottom of each compartment for drainage.
How to reuse plastic cups
We all have those cheap plastic cups at our houses which are no longer usable. If you have decided to retire your plastic cups, you might instinctively think of throwing them away, but that’s not an ultimate solution. Instead, consider reusing plastic cups for a variety of non-beverage uses.
- Hold toothbrushes in bathroom.
- Collect loose change in it.
- Use a colorful cup as a pen holder on your desk.
- Start growing flowers and other plants in plastic cups.
- Arrange cut flowers in a cup instead of vase.
- When painting your home, use a cup to hold a small amount of paint to make painting trim easier.
- Use a cup to measure and scoop pet food from a bag.
- When bathing your pet, use a cup to help rinse away shampoo.
- Use a cup in the refrigerator or cupboard to hold extra package of condiments like ketchup and plum sauce.
