I was thinking of posting this tip, when another reader asked the very question, so here goes: Save the containers that grocery and consumable items come in and repurpose them!
Here are a few examples:
When you wash a lidded container, even though you dry it, before you store it, place a paper towel in it, then close the lid. This will absorb excess moisture until you are ready to use it,and will also prevent rust on metal canning jar lids stored on their jars.
By Gloria Hayes from Darien, GA
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Any time if my mother would buy sherbet ice cream, she would usually keep the containers to clean out first and use the containers for anything.
I have a habit of re-using containers from food and drink items. This morning my visiting son yelled to me that the coffee creamer had gone bad. I knew immediately what had happened.
I poured a can of pineapple into a plastic tub and realized I didn't have a lid. Then I went to get one with a lid, and found out it didn't have one either.
Save your plastic containers from store bought items to reuse at home. My husband uses butter bowls to take soups, spaghetti, etc.
I like to recycle things and I have found that the containers for coffee creamers are great for elbow macaroni.
My favorite use out of these containers are when I share food with family or friends. Instead of putting the food to transport in a Tupperware and collecting the Tupperware back, this works better because my family/friend does not have to give these containers back.
Years ago, liquid laundry detergents came out with the wonderful cap. You all know the one; it's not only a measuring device but it fits inside and doesn't allow a drip on the outside.
I use margarine and cottage cheese containers for storing food in the fridge. To ID which one is actually the margarine or cottage cheese, I put a rubber band around that one. It not only IDs it, but helps to grip the container especially if you have small children.
If you have a sleeve of crackers that you want to transport whole, slip them in a Pringles or Stax can.
I used a 35.3 oz. Nestle Coffee-mate container to apply water proofing sealer to our deck. The container is comfortable to hold and it made the job much easier.
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
What can plastic frosting containers be used for?
By Judy
I use them to give my cat a bit of tuna. I don't like to mix it in his dry cat food and I pick it up as soon as he's done.
One use is for small amounts of leftovers. Carry a serving of soup or pasta or breakable treats like chips, crackers, or cookies in your school/work lunch.
Since they stack well, fill with beads or other craft supplies.
Give small food gifts such as fudge squares or cookies in them.
