Monthly Archives: July 2010

Garden Hose Re-Do 2

Here is another way to use an old garden hose. Saw blade cover. Cut the hose to the length of the saw or blade. Then cut down the middle. Place the blade in the middle and now the blade is … Continue reading

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Garden Hose Re-Do 1

It seems like every summer we have to buy a new garden hose. As a result, we are left with the old hose, which usually leaks and has holes in it. Well, we came up with a few uses for … Continue reading

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Popsicle Sticks to Plant Labeler

Summer+Popsicles=Popsicle sticks. Once the popsicles are gone, what to do with the sticks? Use them to mark your plants in your garden. They are easy to stick in the ground and will hold up through rain. We just wrote the … Continue reading

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Soda Canister to Rain Barrell

As we approach mid summer, city made is dreaming of the plump tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, zesty zucchini and the aroma of fresh basil all growing in the garden. Since we are spending so much time outdoors and in a garden, … Continue reading

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Tupperware to Travel Tic-Tac-Toe

Here is another idea to keep the kids busy while traveling.  Start with an ordinary plastic container.  Cut out the game board and pieces using craft foam and…that’s it.  Tic-tac-toe is just one possibility for a travel game. Leave us … Continue reading

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Ice Cream Bucket to Travel Tote

If you have children and plan on traveling by car this sumer, we have a suggestion for you. Ice cream bucket to travel tote. We had a gallon ice cream bucket. We filled it with car friendly craft items (crayons, … Continue reading

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Bubble Container to Travel Size Bottle

Bubbles make a great party favor for any kid but what do you do with the bubble container when it is empty?  Put shampoo, lotion, or shower gel in it while you travel.  These are just as convenient as those … Continue reading

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Newspaper Bag to Shoe Travel Bag

Here’s another handy travel tip. Newspaper bags to shoe travel bags. There are plenty of shoe travel bags out there. But, if you want to reuse something you can use newspaper bags. They are the perfect size and your shoes … Continue reading

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Yogurt Container to Tie Caddy

If you happen to be traveling for business reasons, there are a number of expensive devices that will help keep clothes as nice as possible in a suitcase. But we say, why spend money when you can reuse something! Yogurt … Continue reading

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Place Mats to Hide-It Purse

No need to worry about losing your money or having it picked out of your pocket while you travel. We present the hide-it purse. We had some old place mats that we have been having fun turning into all kinds … Continue reading

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