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What to do with empty test strip pots?

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
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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! :D:D

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

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