New Uses for Marbles – Courtesy of Real Simple Magazine
1. Playful Arrangement – Add marbles to the bottom of a vase.
2. Curtain Weights – Keep lightweight drapes in place by cutting a small slit in the seam, slipping a few marbles into the hem and sewing the opening back up.
3. Muscle Soother – Store a handful of marbles in the freezer, drop them into a thin sock, then roll it across your sore spots.
4. Spray-Bottle Aid – To pull the last bit of cleaner from a bottle, drop in a few marbles to raise the liquid’s level to the spray tube.
5. Heartfelt Cupcake – After filling a cupcake liner with batter, wedge a single marble between the liner and the pan to create a heart-shaped indent.
6. Soap Saver – Add a layer of marbles to a soap dish to keep the bar from sticking.
