Everyone has pill bottles at home, but why do you let them accumulate? Worse yet, why do you throw them away? These tiny bottles are waterproof and child-resistant, and their bright orange color makes them easy to find. Are you starting to see where we’re going with this?
These little bottles can be used in dozens of ways to organize your life, or at least make it a little easier. After reading this list, you’ll wish you’d tried these tips and tricks sooner! Check it out and let us know what you think.
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1. Jewelry Stand
This is a great tip for travelers because it keeps your jewelry in one place—instead of lugging it around in your bag—and it’ll always be easy to find in its orange bottle.
2. Shower Bottles
Why buy those tiny containers for shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel when you can just fill up an old pill bottle? It’s free, safe, and easy to use. 3. Make a Portable Sewing Kit
If you’re the type of person who’s always snagging things or losing a button, this is for you. Fill a pill bottle with thread, maybe an extra button, and always have a few needles. If the (unfortunate) opportunity arises, you’ll be prepared!
4. Hide a Key
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Need a good hiding place? Instead of forcing yourself to find one, glue a rock to an old pill jar and place it in your garden or flowerpot. This hiding place will definitely go unnoticed by burglars.
5. Survival Kit
No, we’re not talking about the camping kind. This little survival kit is perfect for your purse, gym bag, or even your office desk. Instead, you should fill it with plasters, antacids, ibuprofen, a sewing needle and thread, an extra button, and anything else you can fit in there. You’ll definitely have it handy in case of an emergency.
6. Nail Polish Remover
These days, you can buy those handy but expensive nail polish remover capsules. You stick your finger in the remover, wiggle it a bit, and before you know it, all the polish is gone. Well, you can make one from an old pill bottle by filling it with cotton pads and remover—and you’re done!
7. Center Pull Yarn
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There’s no need to buy an expensive center zipper to wrap your yarn yourself. Instead, just put the beginning of your yarn into the pill bottle, close the lid, and start wrapping. This will create the natural gap you need, and it’s completely free! 8. Cosmetics Container
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Paint pill bottles a pretty color and fill them with makeup brushes, cotton buds, and anything else that will fit. You can also make a magnet out of them and stick them to a board to keep things organized.
9. Garbage Bag
Okay, girls, this is simply brilliant. She decorated an old pill bottle and then tossed it in her purse to collect old receipts, packaging, and anything else that’s just lying around. Cleaning her purse will be much easier next time.
10. Earbuds Container
One thing we can all undoubtedly agree on is how annoying it is to untangle earbuds. Losing them in the tangle at the bottom of your bag is the second-worst. Instead, toss them in a pill bottle. The cables will stay neat and you’ll always be able to find them. 11. Recipe for Love
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This is simply a lovely way to comfort someone or show them how you feel. Create a cute, short section with instructions. So sweet!
12. Matchbox
Well, more like a cylindrical matchbox. Just fill the bottle with matches and tape a match to the outside (or tape a match to the inside of the bottle). This claims to create a waterproof and child-proof matchbox. Perfect for camping or storing in the car in case of an accident.
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13. Coin Holder
Use an old pill bottle for change or bills.
