Turn a pill bottle into a portable first aid kit. It’s small enough to fit in your car’s glove compartment, purse, or backpack, yet large enough to hold basic supplies.
Supplies to Include:
Band-aids
Alcohol wipes
Cotton balls or swabs
Small packets of pain relievers
A few safety pins
3. Storage for Small Craft Supplies
If you love crafting, pill bottles are excellent for storing small items like beads, buttons, or sequins. They keep things organized and prevent clutter in your craft room.
Instructions:
Wash the bottles.
Fill each one with a different type of craft item.
Label the bottles for easy identification.
4. Portable Sewing Kit
Keep a mini sewing kit in your purse or desk drawer by repurposing a pill bottle. It’s great for quick fixes when you’re on the go.
What to Include:
A couple of needles
A few colors of thread wrapped around a small piece of cardboard
Buttons
Safety pins
5. Spare Change Holder
Use old pill bottles to collect spare change. Their compact size makes them ideal for keeping in your car’s cup holder or by the front door. Once full, you can transfer the coins to a larger container or take them to a coin exchange machine.
6. Matchstick Holder
Keep matchsticks dry and protected by storing them in a pill bottle, especially when camping or hiking.
DIY Tip:
Place a small piece of sandpaper inside the lid to strike the matches against.
7. Mini Waterproof Storage for Valuables
If you’re going to the beach or doing an outdoor activity where your valuables might get wet, pill bottles can serve as waterproof containers for storing things like cash, jewelry, or keys.
DIY Steps:
Test the bottle by submerging it in water to ensure it’s watertight.
Place your valuables inside, and you’re ready to go!
Gardeners can use old pill bottles to store seeds for future planting. The opaque bottles will help keep light away, preserving the seeds for longer.
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