Go Graham Go! | A Mom's Take

As a mother I often find myself coming up coming up with new uses for old products and improvising a lot.  In other words, re-purposing.  At work the other day the buckle on my shoe broke and I found myself looking around for something that would do in a pinch.  The first thing I found was a paper clip.  This got me thinking to the many times I have turned to a paper clip to help me out in a pinch.  So here you go...

1. Hem your pants on the run (or mend a broken shoe buckle, necklace clasp, etc)
   
2. Hair barrette
3. Ornament hook (we have used this so many times that I'm not sure I know what a true ornament hook looks like)
4. Book mark (my favorite kind because it holds the pages together)
5. A "chip clip" (or any other item in your cupboard you need to keep fresh)
6. Resetting those tiny buttons on toys and other electronic gadgets
7. Picking locks when your two year old has locked the bathroom for the 20th time
8. Cleaning tool for small crevices (jewelry, keyboard, etc.)
9. Nail Cleaner or toothpick when you are REALLY in a pinch (yes, I said it).
10. Many, many craft ideas!  Check out these cute Paper Clip Charms from Martha Stewart

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