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    Ocean's 7: Everyday Items Repurposed for the Beach

    By | At Home – Mon, May 21, 2012 5:44 PM EDT

    7 Everyday Items Repurposed for the Beach7 Everyday Items Repurposed for the BeachGetting ready for summer means more than finding the perfect bikini. This year, cut down on your vacation costs by turning regular household items and recyclables into cute beach accessories. From organizing your own summer necessities to keeping sand out of the house, these 7 clever tricks will guarantee that you enjoy the beach without the mess.






    Straw HolderStraw Holder1. Straw Holder
    Use toothpaste containers to keep straws straight, clean, and ready for your refreshing summer cocktails.













    Flip Flop Hangers Flip Flop Hangers 2. Flip Flop Hangers
    Bend hangers in the perfect shape to hold your summer flip flops.
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    Lotion to Charger Lotion to Charger 3. Lotion to Charger
    Check out how easy it is to reuse a lotion or sunscreen bottle to store your electronics while they're charging.
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    Related: 25 ways to re-purpose items you found while spring cleaning


    Fruit Bag Toy HolderFruit Bag Toy Holder4. Fruit Bag Toy Holder
    Reuse a net bag from the grocery store to hold bath toys or drain sandy toys after a long day at the beach.










    Milk Jug StorageMilk Jug Storage5. Milk Jug Storage
    Decorate empty milk jugs and use them for an easy way to scoop up and store beach toys.
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    Ladder StorageLadder Storage6. Ladder Storage
    Distress a wooden ladder to use for pretty beach towel and picnic blanket storage.














    Related: The 10 best toy storage ideas - chic toy boxes, bins, and more!


    Reuse a Soap BoxReuse a Soap Box7. Reuse a Soap Container
    Place a small digital camera inside a soap box to keep it safe from waves and wet hair.













    - By Jaime Morrison Curtis
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