Member Questions

-- The teeny tiny seafood forks that came with my silverware set have been turned into everyday eating utensils for my toddler. Likewise all of my demitasse spoons.

-- Espresso cups and saucers are awesome for tea parties with stuffed animal guests.

-- Old phone books are perfect for messy craft projects involving glue. Open them up, set your project on top and, when you're done, rip out the gluey pages and throw them away before storing the rest of the phone book.

-- Old phone books are also great boosters, in a pinch, for your preschooler who refuses to sit in a booster seat at the table.

-- Yogurt container lids are great for holding dabs of paint for a project. The cups are the perfect size for holding water for watercoloring.

-- Butter cookie tins are terrific drum sets when paired with a set of (blunt) chopsticks.

-- mismatched socks make great hand puppets.

-- Bandanas make good gift wrap, in a pinch

Thanks Brandi - the lapdesk idea is a great one.
A few others I thought of:
-- Ice cube trays and wax paper (to cover) for freezing homemade baby food
-- Muffin trays lined with wax paper liners for freezing toddler meals (pasta, mashed potatoes, etc)