Frugal Living: 10 Uses for Twist Ties Found in New Toy Packaging

frugal uses twist ties from toys.jpgChristie Dedman/News Staff

Those insanely annoying silver twist ties included in toy packaging can drive you nuts.  Am I right?

That's one thing you don't see yourself dealing with when you think about having kids.

All the endless toy packaging dilemmas and the "Mama, Daddy can you open this"

We know manufacturers are trying to prevent theft by strapping the toy to the box like it's about to be thrown from a plane at 30,000 feet.

However, there are uses for those twist ties.

{Store them in a gallon Ziplock bag}

The ties used in toy packaging are much stronger than bread ties etc.   The plastic coating is ideal.


Let's chat about it for a minute and if you have some ideas share them in the comments:

1.  Broken zipper pull?  Use it to replace the zipper pull.  If you tie it correctly without sharp edges you can wash the item and the zipper pull replacement will stay in place.

2.  Use them in crafts -- These ties make perfect hangers for wreaths, binding objects like silk or real flowers.

3.  Use them in Christmas lighting projects -- They're weather proof.

4.  Use them to bind electrical cords behind an entertainment center.

5.  Use them to 'lock' zippers on luggage, totes or backpacks -- especially when traveling,

6.  Use them in storing shoes -- Loop a twist tie through the shoes to keep them together when traveling or storing them when not in season.

7.  Use them for trash bags that do not have ties

8.  They are strong enough to latch a cage for indoor pets.

9.  Use them to keep up with loose keys, rings, mismatched washers or nuts in bolts in your toolbox.

10.  Use them in your garden this summer when you need to tie plants to stakes.

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