May the luck of the Irish be with you today.

We all have those things lying around that we just can’t seem to part with, even though they haven’t served a functional purpose in years. If you’ve always wanted to find new uses for those old items, you might just love these DIY ideas:

1. Turn an old picture frame into a tray. Simply put a piece of colorful fabric or paper inside and stack jewelry, makeup, or candles on top.

2. Use an old rake as a jewelry rack. Remove the metal rake head and hang bracelets and necklaces from it.

3. Display vintage postcards in frames. Ask an older relative if you don’t have any yourself – that way, they’ll even add a bit of sentimental charm.

4. Turn antique saucers into drawer organizers. These small plates make the perfect place for change, safety pins, jewelry or keys.

5. Store kids’ toys in old soda crates. Antique lovers often collect these retro soda crates as decorations, but filling them with those loose toys gives them a more functional purpose.

6. Add tension rods to small, unused spaces. Turn those tiny nooks and corners into makeshift closets with the addition of a tension rod and hanging hooks.

7. Display kids’ schoolwork on old rulers. Hang a ruler on the wall and add wooden clothespins for a shabby chic wall display.

50 All-Time Favorite New Uses for Old Things [Real Simple]
6 New Uses for Old Things [Country Living]
25 New Ways to Use Your Old Stuff [HGTV]

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Whether you have just a few minutes or a whole hour to spend, cooking at home can be just as delicious as eating out. Health.gov offers a list of more than 100 different recipes for heart-healthy dishes for every meal of the day, all with less sodium, saturated fat and calories than many foods.

Here are a few favorite recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner:

Applesauce Pancakes
Just because you’re trying to eat well doesn’t mean you have to give up pancakes. Including a whole serving of fruit and using low-fat ingredients, this healthy recipe for applesauce pancakes may just delight the whole family.

Tuna Salad
Traditional tuna salads are high in saturated fat, but this one uses only tuna and a few flavorful ingredients to create an equally delicious, stripped down version. Full of celery, onions and low-fat mayonnaise, this may just become your new favorite sandwich spread.

Chicken Marsala
The Italian food dish gets a healthy makeover in this delicious and nutritious dinner recipe. Using the savory flavors of chicken stock, Marsala wine and fresh lemons, this dish offers flavor without empty calories!

Find more healthy recipes by visiting Health.gov.

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