What to do with empty test strip pots?

Robbity · May 14, 2016

Shar67 said:
I am going to try this, cover them in glitter or beads etc, sell them on eBay as tooth fairy, tooth holder for under pillow

A real crafty devil would also add kiddies names to personalise them - a few offcuts of sign writing vinyl and a cheap computerised craft cutter and away you go. All royalties to me please!

Robbity

RoseofSharon · May 14, 2016

Pink_Minx said:
I know it's ridiculous, but the test strip pots for my meter are so well-made that I don't want to throw them away when they're empty! I know, I know, don't judge me - I hear how stupid that sounds! Is there anyone else out there who feels the same?

I can't think of anything particularly clever to do with them, other than storing tiny things and thought I'd throw down the gauntlet to see if there's anyone with imagination out there.

Consider the gauntlet... dropped...go!

I use mine to carry spare lancet needles / used needles while out... Then the needles go in my sharps box when I get home.

Tara2 · May 16, 2016

I use mine to put my used fine point needles in when I'm out for the day.
I peel the label off and mark "used needles" on the top and side, then keep it in the bag with my meter and flex pens, then empty it in my sharpes bin.

Serendipity21 · May 16, 2016

Pink_Minx said:
I know it's ridiculous, but the test strip pots for my meter are so well-made that I don't want to throw them away when they're empty! I know, I know, don't judge me - I hear how stupid that sounds! Is there anyone else out there who feels the same?

I can't think of anything particularly clever to do with them, other than storing tiny things and thought I'd throw down the gauntlet to see if there's anyone with imagination out there.

Consider the gauntlet... dropped...go!

My father asks me to keep mine - he uses them for lots of things in his shed or garage to keep screws/nails etc and he uses them for his fishing stuff too.

Bobzerella · May 16, 2016

I use mine to save money in as one of them holds £15 in pound coins or £5 in 20 pences. Great way of saving change.

RoseofSharon · May 16, 2016

Bobzerella said:
I use mine to save money in as one of them holds £15 in pound coins or £5 in 20 pences. Great way of saving change.

Oooh I like this idea

anything to help with putting money aside.....

jakejayeden · May 16, 2016

If you painted them, you could use them as containers for Geocaching.

Icehammer_ · May 16, 2016

I tie flies for a hobby, I drill a small hole in the lids and store wool and dubbing in them. You pull a small amount though the hole and take off what you need. Can use hot glue or rubber bands to keep several together.

I also use them for storing beads and fishing hooks in just place a label on the side to identify the size contained.

evelygtc · May 17, 2016

I keep my medication in them and put them in my handbag when I go travelling.
It is so good. Do not want to throw them away.

fowlerjacqui · May 17, 2016

I keep one in my diabetes case for when I am out and about to put my used needles and lancets in and then transfer to the large box when I get home. Have got sharps written on the top and sides. My nurse was very impressed!!

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Shep62 · May 17, 2016

I use mine to hold my medication that I dispense on a weekly basis, two pots a day. Works for me.

leasider · May 17, 2016

Save small silver coins in them and treat yourself once a month with something nice.

LunaCrystal · May 21, 2016

I've painted one of mine and use it for on the go sharps.

dancer · May 21, 2016

Bluetit1802 said:
Or how about a container for the urine sample if they forget to give you one at the surgery. n

OK I'm being silly now

I use empty herb bottles for that (my aim is better with them!)

June_C · May 21, 2016

Bluetit1802 said:
Or how about a container for the urine sample if they forget to give you one at the surgery. n

OK I'm being silly now

Not in the slightest , I've done just that, but only the once

Grawill · May 31, 2016

If you use bamboo canes in the garden then test strip pots make good cane toppers the local garden centre can do without that bit of profit

Ljm84 · May 31, 2016

I fill them with little portions of granola for hypos and have them in all my bags and pockets just in case.

Andrew40 · May 31, 2016

I use them for storing things ie: plug fuses and items for equipment screws etc

Andrew40 · May 31, 2016

I use them for storing things ie: plug fuses and items for equipment screws etc

pigdogboy · Jun 1, 2016

Another +1 for geocaches

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