We have an avalanche of wipes tubs in this house and I am always trying to find a way to recycle them. As a result, just about every cupboard you open has a tub in it with a different purpose. Here are just a few ways we use them:
Plastic Baggies- I have these in the bathrooms and in the car to hold plastic bags. These are perfect for disposing of dirty diapers (and you can ditch your Diaper Genie) or in the car for quick clean up. I usually take my own totes to the store but somehow we still manage to have tons of plastic store bags.
Petty Cash- I have a tub in the kitchen that holds any cash we might have for various reasons and also holds my rebate checks. I usually make a run to the bank as needed to deposit everything and this keeps it all organized for me.
Mud Room- I got tired of having all my husband’s things all over the counter in the mud room when he gets home. I have one tub that holds his phone, wallet, keys etc.. He stays organized and the counters are clutter free.
We have several of these in the garage to hold nails and screws. I also have a few in closets to store extra makeup, nail polishes and so much more!
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kate says
LOVE the plastic bags in the wipes tub!!! I have been looking for a good way to store them!
Kelly says
These are great ideas! Charlene, I just wanted to say that I love your blog and appreciate the hours you put into it! I gave you a shout out on my blog and realized I never told you!
Cheers and thanks again!
Kelly
Nicole @ BugaBoos says
Love the idea for plastic bags! These are all great ideas, I have TONS of these and keep saying I will find a use for them! Thanks for sharing this!
Alea says
Great ideas! Love the idea of having one place for my dh to drop all of his things!
Stephanie says
That is a great way to store plastic bags!
Maria says
Great tips! I try to reuse mine also.
Your Frugal Friend, Niki says
Good for you for reusing your plastics!
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April says
I made one into a first aid kit for traveling!
Jerralea says
I like the plastic bags idea. Great thinking!