I scube, you scube, we all scube for ice cube — trays. Whatever that means. We love ice cube trays. Not only are they great for their original purpose of making ice to keep your beverages cold, but they're also useful for so many other things. We collected 13 interesting ice cube tray alternatives for you to check out.
Drawer Organizer
Do you have a junk drawer? Of course you do! So do we :). Throw an ice cube tray in there and fill it with paper clips, tacks, beads and other small items (via Brit + Co).
Flower Ice Cubes
Wild flowers are so pretty we just want to eat them! Yum? Freeze some flowers and add them to your party drinks for a fresh new look, and obviously, for vitamins (via Food.com, flowers via Brit + Co).
Bobbin Organizer
If you love sewing as much as we do, you probably have a lot of bobbins lying around. Sort them in an ice cube tray to keep them color-coordinated and organized (via the Handy Quilter and Brit + Co).
Wine Cubes
Okay, we see two great uses for these frozen wine cubes: throw them in pasta sauce or add them to your glass of wine on a hot day. That second one is probably a big no-no, but we stand by it. Summer days call for cold drinks. (via Pinterest + Budget Savvy Diva)
Modern Votive Candles
Another fab use for those giant ice cube trays you said you were gonna make all those cocktails with = these plaster votive candle holders. We love the result with a little color dip. (via Brit + Co)
Stamp Organizer
Keep your alphabet stamps in A-B-C order with an ice tray and you’ll never have to search for that letter ‘s’ again. She always wins MVP during hide and seek, at least in our bag of letters. (via Pre-K Pages)
Herb Starter
There’s nothing quite like homegrown herbs. A great way to start your basil and cilantro is to plant them in an ice tray. After they’ve sprouted you can transfer them to pots. (via MRBROWNTHUMB)
Herb Cubes
Once you’ve grown your herbs, you can re-use your ice tray to make herb cubes. These flavor savers will come in handy any time you’re cooking and your recipe calls for fresh herbs rather than dry. (via Organic Gardening)
Jewelry Organizer
Keep those earrings paired and those rings from getting lost with an ice tray. (via Real Simple)
Eye Shadow Organizer
What a great way to organize your eye shadows! They fit perfectly and you can actually see each color. Store them in a drawer and then take the entire tray out when you want to use them. (via the Beauty Bybel)
Hardware Organizer
Get those nails, screws and washers in order with an ice tray. It will fit perfectly in the bottom of your tool kit. (via Better Homes and Garden and Indiamart)
Paint Tray
Get your brushes out and dip into your right brain for an afternoon of painting. These are water colors (and here’s an awesome tutorial on Design Sponge) but you could put any paint in an ice tray as a pallete alternative. (via Design Sponge)
Snack Tray
Entertain your picky little eater with a snack tray. Cut up fruits and veggies, add some cheese, crackers and nuts and your 3-year-old will actually be excited to take a break from playtime for a healthy bite (via Wiley Valentine and Brit + Co).
Back in January, we introduced you to a feel-good cause to inspire your New Year's resolution: a walking challenge to help raise funds for the amazing cancer fighters at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I took part in the challenge with the Brit + Co team and ended up walking 105+ miles in January — it was awesome.
This spring, there's a new challenge on the horizon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. The ask: On May 15, 2021, you can step up to take cancer down by committing to climb 1,311 steps, walking 3.2 miles, or doing 440 chair step-ups at home as part of the Big Climb. If you need some motivation to bring movement back into your daily routine — look no further!
As always, it's free to sign up, but climbers are encouraged to set a fundraising goal to help beat cancer. We'll be organizing another Brit + Co team to step up, and I hope you'll join us too! Keep scrolling for a peek at where I'll be completing the challenge in my Los Angeles neighborhood around the hidden Silver Lake Stairs. Happy climbing!
Never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy! I asked my in-laws, my partner, and a few friends to join me so we can keep each other motivated and accountable in completing the challenge — virtual high-fives all around! Also, my dog Fox is a great climber, too.
An aesthetically pleasing backdrop is a huge motivator for me! I'm fortunate to have all sorts of painted steps around my neighborhood to keep the challenge interesting, but you can also keep cool inside with at-home chair step-ups.
Don't forget to share your progress on social — #BigClimb!
Feel free to break the challenge up if you need to by tackling half the distance in the AM and half at sunset. Here's me 1,311 steps later and ready for a break — but, think I earned this one!
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