Baking cups are one of the most underutilized kitchen tools out there—don’t let their innocent appearance fool you! In addition to their intended use, baking cups can be used in all kinds of unexpected ways to save money and make your life easier. Here are 5 creative ways to use baking cups in unexpected places in your home, office, or even car.
1) To Tame Frizzy Hair
Condition your hair with a deep conditioner, then put your hair into a ponytail. Wrap the ponylet with a plastic wrap or scarf and cover it with the baking cup. Put on an old t-shirt and leave for about 15 minutes. Remove and rinse off the baking cup, then comb through your hair with a wide tooth comb. Your hair should be smooth and manageable! To Beat Tired Eyes: If you are feeling really sleepy after waking up in the morning, try putting a baking cup over your eyes. The darkness of the cup will block out light so that you can get some much needed rest.
2) As A Sponge Holder
When you’re doing dishes, the last thing you want is for your sponge to get wet. To avoid this, try using a baking cup in the bottom of your sink! The cup will catch all the water and prevent it from getting on the sponge and drying it out. You can also cut off the top of the paper cups and use them as potholders while cooking to protect your hands. In A Vase: The small size makes them perfect for flowers that are just starting out, like daffodils or lilies. You can simply fill up the cup with dirt and place a flower inside – viola!
3) As A Dispenser
Baking cups can be as a dispenser for spices, condiments, and other small items. The small size and shape is perfect for storing items in a tight space. When using it as a dispenser, place a label on the bottom of the cup so that it is easy to identify what is inside each one. For example, you might write ketchup on one cup and mustard on another.
4) To Organize Cords
Baking cups can be a great way to organize your cords by color. Simply label the cups with the type of cord and then place them on your desk or workstation. You’ll never have to wonder which cord goes with which device again! To Set Up Kids’ Art Supplies: Creating art is so much more fun when you’re organized, which is why we recommend using baking cups to keep all of your children’s art supplies together in one spot. Simply store all of their markers, crayons, pencils, etc., in individual baking cups and set it up near where they like to draw.
5) To Hold Extra Pens/Pencils In Your Bag
If you always find yourself running out of pens and pencils, put an old baking cup in your bag and stick your extra pens or pencils inside! The cups are small enough that they don’t take up much room in your bag, but big enough to store a handful of pens. This is a genius hack that will keep you well-supplied when you’re on the go. It also keeps those pens from rolling around and getting lost. Plus it saves money since you won’t have to buy as many pencils or pens just for your bag.
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