Creative Uses for Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Tubes

Instead of throwing away those empty paper towel tubes and toilet paper rolls, you might want to keep them around. There are a number of fun projects that you can create using these cardboard tubes, and best of all, they even help to keep them out of the landfill!

  • Cut a toilet paper roll in half and use it to plant seedlings. Simply fill the roll with soil, cover one end with plastic wrap, and plant your seedlings. When it’s time to transplant, you can bury the whole thing.
  • If you’re an avid crafter, use a toilet paper roll to store tangled string by cutting a notch into one end of the roll, slipping the string through and winding it up inside. Cut another notch into the other end to keep the whole thing in place.
  • Prevent creases in your pants from the clothes hanger by cutting a paper towel tube in half lengthwise and sliding it over the length of the hanger. The next time you hang your pants, the tube will help minimize creasing.
  • Make cute (and cheap) napkin rings for your next get-together by cutting a toilet paper roll into smaller rings and covering them with leftover fabric scraps.

18 Incredible Uses for Cardboard Tubes [Reader’s Digest]
10 Unconventional Ways to Use Old Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Rolls Around the House [One Green Planet]
15 Surprising Uses for Toilet Paper Tubes [Care2]

Great Hobbies for Seniors

Hobbies aren’t just for kids – they are fun and worthwhile no matter what your age! Plus, they encourage socialization, physical activity, and promote mental function. Developing new skills is also a great way to build confidence and maintain healthy relationships.

Photography
Photography is wonderful activity that lets you capture beauty as seen through your eyes. Though cameras can be expensive, you don’t need to go out and load up on expensive equipment to reap the benefits of this enjoyable hobby. What matters most is finding a subject you love, whether it be lovely spring flowers, interior shots, or images of your grandkids.

Scrapbooking
Another great way to express creativity is through scrapbooking. Rummaging through old, family photos as well as new pictures of family and friends will definitely put a smile on your face. Plus, making a scrapbook is a nice way of giving those old pictures a fresher look, and scrapbooks also make for wonderful gifts at the holidays.

Arts & Crafts
Arts and crafts make for a popular hobby whether you’re 8 or 80. If you haven’t indulged your inner artist in a while, pick up a paint set or invest in some sketching pencils and get to work!  

Nature Walks
Getting outdoors and enjoying the natural beauty that exists all around is a wonderful way to stay healthy. Invite your friends to join you and start up a walking group. It’s a great way to connect with people while moving your body.

Reading
If your reading materials tend to consist of newspapers and magazines, think about picking up a good book instead. If you’re feeling motivated, perhaps you could start a monthly book club so that you and your friends can discuss the novel together.

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