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    Old 11-26-2011, 06:44 PM
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    I thought I would toss in another suggestion for storing old sewing machine needles, bent pins and such. I use an empty spice jar. It even has the holes (for shaking the spice out) so I just drop the pins, etc. in the hole. Only problem is that even though I washed the container, it still smells like garlic every time I open it! LOL!!!
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    great re-purposing tip - thanks!
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    Old 11-26-2011, 08:31 PM
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    I also use old medicine containers for old pins and needles. I have a round one the old worn out rotary blades fit into.
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    Old 11-27-2011, 04:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by sandiphi
    I use an old prescription bottle for my old sewing needles too. Never heard of putting old razors in the slot of a medicine cabinet. I asked DH about it and he thought I was crazy.
    It's just older cabinets. I assume now that most men use disposable razors, there's no need for them anymore. See? You're not crazy!
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    Old 11-27-2011, 01:56 PM
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    Originally Posted by pjk0326
    I thought I would toss in another suggestion for storing old sewing machine needles, bent pins and such. I use an empty spice jar. It even has the holes (for shaking the spice out) so I just drop the pins, etc. in the hole. Only problem is that even though I washed the container, it still smells like garlic every time I open it! LOL!!!
    Instead, choose cinnamon!!! ........ or a spice you'd enjoy!





    I use the plastic tub that bulk chewing gum comes in. Rotary blades sit flat in the bottom. I keep it right by the sewing machine so I can easily open to toss out bent pins as found. (no wee ones, so don't have to worry about the up high!)
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    Old 11-27-2011, 02:55 PM
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    Originally Posted by AshleyR
    It's just older cabinets. I assume now that most men use disposable razors, there's no need for them anymore. See? You're not crazy!
    Boy, I'm getting more and more examples of how old I am getting - it seems like common knowledge to me what those slits in the back of medicine cabinets are for. But I bet my kids have no idea of what it is used for!
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    Old 11-27-2011, 05:36 PM
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    Heck, I use pill containers for all sorts of things...one being to put bent needles and pins in and doesn't take up a lot room. Been doing this for years.
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    Old 11-27-2011, 07:00 PM
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    [QUOTE=QuiltE;4726291]Instead, choose cinnamon!!! ........ or a spice you'd enjoy!
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    LOL! Unfortunately, the garlic powder was the one that emptied first! Definitely will switch it out when something more pleasant empties out!
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    Old 11-28-2011, 05:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by KerryK
    Good idea. I use empty plastic prescription pill containers too!
    So do I !!
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    Old 11-28-2011, 05:34 AM
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    I use an old prescription bottle that is large enough for rotary blades.
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