Why Didn't I Think of That? Volume 4

Why Didn't I Think of That? 

Another round of WDITOT! This one is a no brainier for those koozies. I hate that ring around the bottom that leaves a stain on your shower.

Source: realsimple.com via Sarah on Pinterest

What a great way to make your own box for rings! Just find an old cigar box- I always see them at flea markets and yard sales for pretty cheap. 

 

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I know my husband would love it if I actually did this. Easy with just a rubber band!

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Make your own magnets out of an old map! Love it!

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Enjoy! 

Volume 2

Welcome to Volume 2 (better late than never) of Why Didn't I Think of That! There are sooo many good ideas all over the place, especially now with Pinterest, so it is hard to find a few favorites. Needless to say...here are a few goodies I have been saving.


1. Feeling cold outside? Well start planning your summer soirees. How awesome is this picnic table idea. Such a great way to keep wines cool in the hot summer sun. We have not tried this yet, but my husband said it looks 'easy', which is good news for me!


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2. OK, this seems extremely easy. Just bake cookie dough over the back side of a detailed cupcake tin/ mini bunt pan. Pop them off when done, add ice cream or another fun treat, and you have an instant edible bowl.


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3. I dont know about you, but I really dove right into the Mason Jar craze. I now have about a million of them around my house. While the craze might be dying down, I think this is a great way to still use them without over-doing it.


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4. Happy Holidays! I love getting Holiday cards in the mail, LOVE IT. This is a great way to show them without the trusty old refrigerator display (although that works too!)


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Well, I hope you liked some of these Why Didn't I Think of That ideas and inspiration. Thank you to all of the blogs and influences above. Enjoy!

Volume 1

How many times have you been browsing Pinterest, looking through a magazine, seeing some commercial at 3 AM etc. etc., and think, Why Didn't I Think of That? Well, this is the post for you. I think every Sunday I am going to do a re-cap of the best 3 ideas I have seen, and cannot take any credit for! Awesome props for those who have come up with these, I love them, and will try to replicate! I of course will attribute all the credit back to the original thinker!

1. Good Excuse for Buying Chips
All you need is a can of Pringles, gift wrap and some homemade cookies. Just wrap the container, add in your cookies (I would use a small cutter to make sure they fit) and add some ribbon! I am totally going to do this for the holidays- but would also be cute for favors or hostess gift. Thanks to a friend for Pinning, and to A Thousand Words for the idea!



2. Wine Stopper
I love the idea of using old glass or other kind of knob/pull you either have around, or buy. My husband thinks all you need is a rubber stopper from the hardware store, and some good Gorilla glue should do it. Unfortunately, I Pinned this from a friend, and cannot find the original source.



3. A Real WDITOT Moment For Me

I love hanging things, I have had a little boxwood wreath in my kitchen hanging from the window forever! This is a great idea, you can hang wreath from your cabinet, little vintage sign, dried herbs...anything you want! Love it Lemonade.



If you have any great ideas, please share!