At Least 10 Uses for Pill Bottles
For a very short time, pharmacies would reuse your old bottle. But no more. I'm not quite sure why, but such is our disposable society. Here are ideas of how to use those bottles before hitting the recycle bin...
From SeedsofKnowledge.com
I don't put candy or snacks in the pill bottles. Cut pieces of masking tape to place around the bottle or lengthwise and write the contents on this.
Store thumb tacks, paperclips, toothpicks, small nails and picture hangers-basically anything loose that never seems to have a place.
Store spices and dried herbs (remember to keep them away from heat sources like the heater or oven).
Use bottles for mayonnaise, ketchup or mustard for lunches or picnics. Always label the bottles with stickers or self-stick labels.
Great storage for nails, screws, nuts and bolts. The larger pill bottles will fit even larger items. This is a fun surprise for Dad on Father's Day. Have the kids decorate the bottles and sort through all the odds and ends around the garage and house!
Fishing organization: they work great for hooks, lures, bobbers---any of the small loose items.
Craft supplies: sequins, wiggle eyes, needles, tiny ribbon roses, straight pins, safety pins, and beads.
Use them for mixing paint when you need custom colors, and keep it on hand til your sure the project is completed.
Kits: The larger pill bottles work great for little first aid kits or sewing kits.
Camping organization: matches, salt, pepper or another spices you'll need for grilling. Use them for shampoo, conditioner, dish soap etc. (This is the first place mine are going!)
Gardening uses: seed storage, fertilizer stakes, plant markers (the long bottles will hold larger markers)
Shakers (rattle): Fill the bottles with beans or other noisy items. Wrap paper around the bottle and tape well. Let the kid's decorate the bottle (you can even do this before you glue the paper to the bottle). The tops can be painted or you can attach a fun sticker. These were favorites of my kids, and because they were childproof, I didn't have to worry about them taking the shaker apart!
One of our subscribers Mara, also suggests donating them to your pet's vet. "Our vet said this helps him keep costs down as he has to purchase them.", said Mara.
From ThriftyFun.com
Post By Bonnie (Guest Post) (08/13/2007)
I use them for storing q-tips in them, because normally the q-tip box opens then they go all over the floor. this way I just take one out and the others stay in.
Post by matjat (19) (08/13/2007)
Get Well Bottle
Instructions were to take as needed and unlimited re-fills. Then I stuck the label on the bottle and filled it with M&Ms. I did a similiar one for a friend who was having surgery. She is diabetic so instead of M&Ms I filled her pill bottle with sugar free jelly beans
Post by gurth (105) (08/12/2007)
You could use them to keep coins in for parking. I have a Roberson's Spice bottle with R2 coins in the cubby of my car. This means that I always have small change available for parking/newspapers/car guards/whatever.
From SeedsofKnowledge.com
I don't put candy or snacks in the pill bottles. Cut pieces of masking tape to place around the bottle or lengthwise and write the contents on this.
Store thumb tacks, paperclips, toothpicks, small nails and picture hangers-basically anything loose that never seems to have a place.
Store spices and dried herbs (remember to keep them away from heat sources like the heater or oven).
Use bottles for mayonnaise, ketchup or mustard for lunches or picnics. Always label the bottles with stickers or self-stick labels.
Great storage for nails, screws, nuts and bolts. The larger pill bottles will fit even larger items. This is a fun surprise for Dad on Father's Day. Have the kids decorate the bottles and sort through all the odds and ends around the garage and house!
Fishing organization: they work great for hooks, lures, bobbers---any of the small loose items.
Craft supplies: sequins, wiggle eyes, needles, tiny ribbon roses, straight pins, safety pins, and beads.
Use them for mixing paint when you need custom colors, and keep it on hand til your sure the project is completed.
Kits: The larger pill bottles work great for little first aid kits or sewing kits.
Camping organization: matches, salt, pepper or another spices you'll need for grilling. Use them for shampoo, conditioner, dish soap etc. (This is the first place mine are going!)
Gardening uses: seed storage, fertilizer stakes, plant markers (the long bottles will hold larger markers)
Shakers (rattle): Fill the bottles with beans or other noisy items. Wrap paper around the bottle and tape well. Let the kid's decorate the bottle (you can even do this before you glue the paper to the bottle). The tops can be painted or you can attach a fun sticker. These were favorites of my kids, and because they were childproof, I didn't have to worry about them taking the shaker apart!
One of our subscribers Mara, also suggests donating them to your pet's vet. "Our vet said this helps him keep costs down as he has to purchase them.", said Mara.
From ThriftyFun.com
Post By Bonnie (Guest Post) (08/13/2007)
I use them for storing q-tips in them, because normally the q-tip box opens then they go all over the floor. this way I just take one out and the others stay in.
Post by matjat (19) (08/13/2007)
Get Well Bottle
Instructions were to take as needed and unlimited re-fills. Then I stuck the label on the bottle and filled it with M&Ms. I did a similiar one for a friend who was having surgery. She is diabetic so instead of M&Ms I filled her pill bottle with sugar free jelly beans
Post by gurth (105) (08/12/2007)
You could use them to keep coins in for parking. I have a Roberson's Spice bottle with R2 coins in the cubby of my car. This means that I always have small change available for parking/newspapers/car guards/whatever.
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