Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the road, keeping a few rubber bands in your bag or car can stop some major problems (like too-small pants!) right in their tracks, making your life a little easier in the process.
Problem #1: Strappy tops and dresses keep slipping off their hangers.
Wrap a thick rubber band (or two thin ones) tightly around each end of the hanger. Garments will be stopped from sliding off and onto the floor!
Problem #2: Wrapped-up sandwiches all look alike.
Stretch a thick rubber band around each wrapped sandwich and label it (either with type of sandwich or names) with a permanent marker. Everyone will be able to pick out which sandwich he or she wants without having to unwrap them.
Problem #3: A jar or bottle won’t open.
Wrap rubber bands tightly around the lid or base of a bottle (think nail polish bottles) or jar for a better grip. If that doesn’t work, try one of these easy tricks for opening a tight jar.
Problem #4: Glass- and stemware wobbles in the dishwasher.
Use rubber bands to tether stemware and other delicate, wobbly items to the dishwasher rack.
Problem #5: The wrapping tape is missing.
Wrap multiple colored rubber bands around the wrapping paper to both hold the wrapping in place and give the gift a little flair.
Problem #6: Chilly or slick glasses keep slipping.
Pull three or four rubber bands around the base of a glass to give it more grip.
Problem #7: You can’t see how much flour is left.
Stretch a rubber band around opaque canisters holding flour, sugar, and other pantry staples. Each time you scoop something out of a canister, move the band down to mark how much is left inside, so when supplies start running low, you know.
