Reclosable plastic baggies are great for storing just about any type of food, but did you know that baggies can be used for much more than just that? From homemade packing cushions to DIY pastry bags, here are three great ways to use baggies.

Baking
Want to make a beautifully frosted cake but don't have a pastry bag? Just use a baggie to pipe on that frosting. Fill the bag with frosting, zip it shut, then snip off one of the corners. You now have a cheap, disposable pastry bag. Baggies can also be used to break cookies for pie crusts or crackers for breading without making a mess. Place what needs to broken up in the bag, close the zipper, and smash the bag with a rolling pin.

Packing
Can't find bubble wrap? Just head to your pantry for some plastic bags. Insert a straw into the bag and close the zipper. Blow air through the straw to inflate the bag. Quickly remove the straw and close the zipper the rest of the way. Now you have homemade packing material!

Traveling
Going on vacation? Place soap, shampoo, and conditioner into a zipped baggie. This way if one of the bottles starts to leak, your clothes won't be ruined. You can also keep items like cell phones and cameras from getting sandy at the beach by packing them in a plastic bag before placing them in your beach bag.

101 New Uses for Everyday Things [Real Simple]
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