Ok, so apparently Dustin is pulling out all of the stops in this whole blog-off thingamajig. Today, he talked about Gold Bond and a “special” second use for it. Now, I really don’t want to spend the evening talking about the “crotular” region (I’m stuck at work, watching a computer build and that’s bad enough). So, I’ll just have to talk about second uses for common items.
Real Simple has a feature every month where they talk about “New uses for everyday things.” Honestly, they’re “aha!” uses tend to be kind of lame. As in, “use a toothbrush holder for a flower vase.” Ok, well, I only have one toothbrush holder. And it’s currently holding my toothbrushes. If I’m gonna go out and buy something to hold flowers, I might as well, you know buy an actual vase.
But, there are some cool things that you can do with random stuff that you have lying around the house. Vinegar is great for cleaning things, so is baking soda. But, ummmm, best not to use them at the same time. Unless you’re in sixth grade and using them in model volcano.
My sister Christina tells me that potatoes are good for cleaning bbq grills and that olive oil is an excellent moisturizer. And use coffee filters instead of paper towels when cleaning your windows to avoid streaking. She also said that you can use a tshirt as a pillow case, but that brings back memories of my Dad filling a tshirt with other tshirts and giving it to me to sleep with. Not comfortable, so not comfortable. On that note, you can use a closet as a bedroom if your kids are small enough, but I’m not going there.
What are some other nifty uses for ordinary items?
um I believe you have to write about alternate uses for gold bond. Also, there was an article in the new york times this week or last about living like a college student that you want to read for ideas about second uses for stuff.
I think this could have been your opportunity to talk about tampons.
Hoper, umm, it appears that you’re letting Dustin contol this whole blog-off. One way or another, you need to get the upper hand.
Second uses for stuff? Fill a knee-high stocking with coins, tie a knot in the end, and use it as a defensive weapon if you need to knock someone out.
I think someone once also tried to convince me that old stockings could be used to strain curds or whey or something when making fresh mozarella. I never tried it. Firstly, I have no idea where to purchase or how to make curds or whey or whatever, secondly, I’d rather use real cheesecloth over something that covers feet in cheeseboats.
In a pinch, toothpaste removes tarnish from silver jewelry.