How to Use Rubber Bands

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Bookmarks.

   Wrap the rubber band around the page you are on and the cover of the book.
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   Step 2: Jar grips.

   Can’t get that darn jar of pickles open? Wrap a rubber band around the lid a few times and it gives you better grip, making the jar easier to open. , When the edges get frayed, wrap a rubber band around it to keep them together, keeping your floor cleaner. , In the shower wrap a rubber band around a few times to keep your bottles from slipping in the shower. , Fold the top over a bag a few times and tie a rubber band around it to keep your food fresh! , Having friends over, along with 10 sodas lying around? Slip a colored rubber band over the can or cup, so everyone knows which is theirs! , Slide a rubber band over a paint can vertically and wipe excess off your brush on the rubber.
   
   It keeps the paint can’s edges drip free. , Customize a shirt the old fashioned way! ,, Break in your baseball glove by putting in a ball and wrapping a rubber band around it. , Replace your wallet, by wrapping one around some cards and bills.
   
   Or wrap one around your wallet to prevent anything from slipping out. , If you’re pregnant, and not quite big enough to fit maternity clothes, wrap a rubber band around a jeans button through the hole and back onto the button, it gives you more room.,, Putting some rubber bands on the ends of a hanger will keep your tee’s and cami’s from slipping off. , Stretch a rubber band, write on it, then unstretch it.
   
   Pass to a friend. , Shoot it at items.
   
   Stay clear of living things though. , Wear some around your wrist. , Bounce it, throw it, squeeze it! Endless fun. , Wrap them around pencils, or index cards. , Overflowing folder? Stick one around it, keep your papers safe. , Carry around a bottle of water.
   
   Every time you drink a full cup/bottle of water, take a rubber band off.
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   Step 3: Make your broom last longer.

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   Step 4: Bottle Gripper.

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   Step 5: Keep it fresh!

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   Step 6: Tag it!

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   Step 7: Keep paint cans drip free!

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   Step 8: Tie dye.

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   Step 9: Limit the amount of soap coming from your soap dispenser by wrapping a rubber band around the nozzle.

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    Step 10: Break in a glove.

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    Step 11: Wallets.

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    Step 12: Fit in your jeans.

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    Step 13: Child proof your cabinets by wrapping a rubber band around the knobs.

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    Step 14: Keep your shirts on the hanger.

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    Step 15: Write secret notes.

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    Step 16: Shoot it!

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    Step 17: Start a trend.

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    Step 18: Rubber band balls!

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    Step 19: Organize things.

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    Step 20: Keep things in your folder.

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    Step 21: Drink more water.

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