Sand Jars
We did these last year for a fall fest and we used small plastic creamer bottles. Make sure they are the clear ones, they sold quickly!
Cardboard Tubes for Tongs
I use tie wraps and wrap around the tongs works wonders and takes up no extra space.
Plastic Lid Storage Dilemma?
I use a basket to keep all tops in. You can leave on the counter put it in a cabinet or even hang from the bottom of your cabinet if it has a handle.
Easy to Remember Password
An old phone number or address of a parent or friend or one you no longer have. It works for me and as we age they say we remember the old things and not newer ones.