This month, Port Landing at Fife Blog has been focusing on one the popsicle and the popsicle stick for some creative ways to decorate and have fun this summer. So far, we’ve shared delicious recipes, neat crafts, and fun games you can enjoy in your apartment in Fife, WA. To finish off the month, we’d like to share a few of the useful benefits that popsicle sticks offer. If you’ve got a shaky bookcase or if you are in need of first aid, popsicle sticks might be able to save the day!
The Finger Splint
Bruised or damaged fingers can be the result of heavy lifting, falling, playing in sports, or other activities. After you’ve had an accident, it’s important to protect the injured body parts while making sure no further damage happens until you can get professional help. Splints are used to keep parts of the body in place, which can help prevent further injury.
Making a finger splint is simple. After cleaning and caring for the wound, you’ll want to find something rigid — this is where the popsicle sticks come into play. Measure your finger’s length to determine if you need to cut the popsicle sticks to cover the entire bottom and top area of the finger. Then, use medical tape to secure your finger between two popsicle sticks so that it can’t move.
WikiHow gives great instructions on making a homemade finger splint.
The Wobbly Bookshelf or Table
Is there a table or bookshelf in your apartment that’s unsteady? Simply slide one of these (or two) under to help stabilize it. You can easily cut a popsicle stick into smaller pieces so that it hides under a table leg without anyone even noticing.
The Knife and Spoon
If you find yourself in need of a butter knife, or you have a child who wants to spread their own peanut butter on a sandwich, then this is a great solution. It’s not dangerous, it works as well as a butter knife, and it can be thrown away after it’s used.
Popsicle sticks also work well as spoons for pudding and yogurt.
Have you seen any benefits or life hacks that come from using popsicle sticks? Share in the comments. Thanks for reading!