How to Reuse Ice Cube Trays

If you are like me, you have old ice cube trays stashed in a kitchen cabinet somewhere. The ice maker has rendered them obsolete but I can't seem to make myself throw them away. Well good news, there are many uses for ice cube trays that don't involve freezing water. Don't toss those unused ice cube trays, recycle them instead.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Ice cube trays are great for organizing office or sewing supplies. All of those little compartments are wonderful for buttons, stamps, paperclips, etc.

2. You can save a ton of money by making your own baby food. Just cook veggies, meat, etc and run it through the food processor with a bit of water. Place the baby food into ice cube trays and freeze. After the food is frozen pop it out of the tray and freeze it in a gallon sized zipper bag. Pull out one or two cubes at a time and microwave for a quick, inexpensive meal for baby.

3. Ice cube trays are great for storing loose change. They are ideal for sorting change at garage sales.

4. Make jello shots in ice cube trays instead of using plastic or paper jello shot cups. Tip the jello shots out on a platter and let everyone grab their own.

5. Use ice cube trays as a paint trays for craft projects. Kids especially love using these trays as the little compartments keeps the paint from mixing together.

6. Start flowers, vegetables or herbs in old ice cube trays. Just make sure you poke a hole in the bottom of each compartment for water drainage.

Tips & Warnings

• If you can't find a use for your old ice cube trays contact your local schools art department to see if they can use them.

[tamby2112]

on 8/24/2009 Great ideas! I love them all. Thanks!!! 5*s

[sonni57]

on 8/6/2009 Good info on how to reuse ice cube trays many good ideas I would never have thought of great job.