April is here. It's time to start working in the garden. After a day of pruning, weeding and digging, you can put an end to misplaced tools by creatively organizing your tools.  Wrap two rubber bands around the cluster.

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Just wrap rubber bands in different directions around the eggs before dunking them in egg dye. Cool patterns will appear.

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Don’t be too nervous to wash those delicate glass pieces in the dishwasher. Instead of washing them by hand, secure wayward stemware in the dishwasher by tethering it to the machine's prongs with rubber bands. The rubber band will hold wobbly items to the rack and keep them from knocking over and breaking.

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Although Smartphones are made to look solid and well-built, unless you’re extremely careful or you just don’t care about your phone, it’s a good idea to keep it protected. However, a quick stroll through your local electronics store will be nothing short of overwhelming. There are hundreds of cases to choose from, varying in color, size and price. Most users are forced to sacrifice weight and looks for protection. They end up with phone so well protected……they can’t even remove it from their pocket.

There's an easier less expensive way to add some protection to your phone. Wrap it in a rubber "bumper." Take a simple rubber band that you probably have sitting in a junk drawer. It's a pretty clear-cut project: stretch a wristband around the edge of your phone and presto, you're done. If you're handy with an X-Acto knife, you can cut holes for the headphone jack, mute switch, dock connector, and so on. Neon colors look the best.

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Americans spend just over 2.5 hours in their car every day. With everyone spending so much time in their car, it’s not hard to see how easily seats and floor boards get cluttered with receipts, directions, business cards, etc. You can defeat that muddled mess by snapping a couple of rubber bands around the sun visors of your car. Now you will have a handy spot to slip toll receipts, directions, pens, even a pair of sunglasses.

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Distinguishing whether that is flour or sugar you are putting in your coffee can be a bad way to start your day. Stretch a thick rubber band around each of your canisters and label it with a permanent marker. You can also use them to mark the supply level, which will help you see at a glance if you need to restock your supply. Alliance rubber bands are moisture resistant, freezer safe, and microwave safe. They make a lovely durable alternative for labeling plastic containers and bags, glass and metal jars, and storage containers.

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Many baseball players search for ways to improve their swings. Rubber bands can help with that. Simply place the rubber bands onto the barrel of the bat about 3 inches apart centered on the sweet spot. The rubber bands will serve as a visual cue to help the hitter keep the sweet spot in the hitting zone. Be sure your hands are ahead of the barrel of the bat and that the sweet spot (as marked by the rubber bands) is on the ball. Swing Away!

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How many times have you dropped a slippery shampoo or conditioner bottle while you're in the shower? I have. If it hits your foot, it can hurt so badly that you think you've broken a toe. Make those bottles easier to grasp by stretching a few rubber bands around the body of the container. Then you can grip the rubber bands, even if your hands are wet or sudsy. This trick works to make any bottle -- glass or plastic -- easier to grip and hold.

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Untied shoe laces can drive some parents crazy….especially during sporting events like soccer games. Kids often take themselves out of play due to unnecessary shoelace issues. Even a double knot won’t guarantee that the shoes stay tied. 

Next time use a wide rubber band to help keep laces tied and out of their way. The band can even improve soccer skills by providing a cleaner ball contact area on your foot for more accurate ball control. It also serves as a visual aid for passing and shooting.

Are you tired of the same old Christmas decorations you see in the same old stores year after year? Then it's time to pull out the needle and thread and get creative. From stockings to tree toppers and everything in between, the cool crafts you can make are endless. But before you start........maybe you should get a handle on the tangled thread in your sewing box. Just wrap a rubber band around the spools to keep the thread from unraveling.

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Did you know clothes account for over 5% of expenses for the average American? Don’t let that investment end up on the bottom of your closet. Many clothes just don’t want to stay on their hanger. If you have a particularly difficult shirt that just won’t stay put, try this trick with just a few rubber bands.

Simply wrap the ends with rubber bands and presto! No more slippery garments slipping off hangers. This trick even works for those zip up sweatshirts and hoodies that just fall off the hanger every once in awhile for no reason. You don’t have to battle to get them all zipped up, you can just wrap a rubber band around each end of the hanger to keep them in place. No more clothes on the floor!

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Tis’ the season for entertaining and decorating! Amid Christmas gatherings, your friends, old and new, will feel at ease with some fun light displays. Homemade candle votives are affordable and create a romantic atmosphere without depleting the budget.

To begin, simply gather up some bands. Select a few unique glass or votive holders. Position your bands in fun patterns. Spray paint with a gloss. Allow to dry and remove. Easy as pie and makes a pretty glow for holiday arrangements. Place around your home or deliver them personally as gifts to your favorite friends. A little holiday light from one home to another... at a fraction of the cost.

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Happy Holidays!

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