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Really Random Tips. 22 Ways to Reuse an Altoids Tin. Altoids have been freshening bad breath since the turn of the 19th century.

22 Ways to Reuse an Altoids Tin

But while they are touted as “Curiously Strong Mints,” perhaps the real curiosity is not the allure of the mints themselves, but the popularity of turning the tin in which they’re packaged into all sorts of truly handy, and just plain fun, creations. The draw of the transformed Altoids tin, like the draw one feels towards, say, a secret book safe, is hard to put your finger on. Part of it is the satisfying challenge of fitting as much as possible into a small space.

Part of it is the delight of being able to carry something cool in your pocket. Of course much of the appeal can be found in the enjoyment of tinkering and working on a diy project. Any way you slice it, beholding the creative uses for an Altoids tin simply brings a smile to your face. First Aid Kit Full instructions here.

Electronics Lab Photo and tin by Nick Ames For tinkering on the go. Charcloth Maker Photo Full instructions here. Pocket Games Chest. Office Supplies Blog » Smart, Environmentally Friendly Packaging Ideas. Did you know that packaging constitutes as much as one-third of the non-industrial waste stream, which is why 28 countries have laws designed to minimize that waste?

Office Supplies Blog » Smart, Environmentally Friendly Packaging Ideas

Unfortunately, the U.S. is not among them, according to www.idealbite.com. To ship your holidays gifts the smart way, consider these tips that will help reduce what ends up in our landfills: Instead of throwing away the shreds you get when using a paper shredder, use them to fill packages you send in the mail. It doesn’t cost anything, it can be recycled and it’s an environmentally safer product than Styrofoam.Save cash by reusing. Boxes can cost a few bucks each. Discount Office Supplies | Recycled Office Products | Paper Shredder | 3 Ring Binders | Mailing Supplies stumbleupon. Vodka Makes The Perfect Cocktail, But What Else Can It Do? 16 weird and wonderful uses for vodka... and a few drink recipes. At a recent cocktail party, I was surprised to find people favoring brandy and bourbon drinks over vodka drinks. It surprised me because vodka has always seemed to me to be the go-to choice for a good drink.

Maybe a Martini, a vodka tonic, a Cosmo, or even a Black Russian, all delicious drinks. I’m a vodka fan, personally. And even though vodka seems to have fallen out of favor over the last few years as a perfect cocktail mixer, I still think the Martini is one of the best cocktails ever invented. With vodka out of favor at the local bar, I started to wonder how else vodka might earn its keep, and found out something pretty interesting.

Vodka is versatile . Vodka has many uses. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. And the number one, weirdest use for vodka I can come up with is - drum roll please - using it to make a screwdriver... but hey, that’s just me. Or give The Grape Escape Martini at try. digg. Happy 140th Anniversary Vaseline!