Add to favoritesI love the idea of repurposing old household items. It makes life easier, especially if you’re constantly on the go. I’m always on the hunt for new genius life hacks. I just came across these wonderful ideas on how to hack an ice cube tray!
Freezing Flower Ice Cubes
Whether it’s for a dinner you’re hosting or a wedding reception, freezing old flowers in your tray will add a chic bohemian vibe to your next party. Add your floral cubes in a bucket to keep your wine cool or serve your guests a surprise bloom in their drink. For anyone that adores flowers, this is the perfect unique touch to add to your party decor.
Preserving Spices or Leftover Pesto Sauce
I love to cook fast but delicious meals. So when I prep, I like to have everything efficiently ready for when I’m preparing dinner for the family. Cutting up fresh ingredients takes time – of course. You can save time by freezing up all your herbs and oils in the tray. Then just pop a cube in your pot whenever you’re in a rush. This works perfectly for pesto sauces as well, and makes cooking so much faster!
Iced Coffee
Especially for days like today, iced coffee is a must. If you can’t get to Starbucks for a grande iced macchiato, you may have to resort to an at-home cold joe. Sometimes, this tastes so watered down that you may feel like you’re just sipping brown water. But here’s a trick for delicious iced java: freeze half of your cube tray with already-brewed coffee of your choice and the other half with the milk or cream of your choice. When it’s time to whip up a cup of coffee, simply add a few cubes to your coffee and viola! Your mega-cup of frozen joe is good to go, even when the ice starts melting away!
Leftover Wine
Now if you’re like me, you probably leave a little leftover wine in your wake. Instead of tossing it away, you can freeze it and use it later for when you’re cooking or preparing a yummy dish that requires some vino. Try it with your favorite marinated steak dinner for a juicy twist!
Cookie Dough Mix
You ever get late night cravings for a warm, freshly baked cookie? Yeah, me too. Mix your favorite cookie recipe together and whip it into an ice cube tray for future cravings. Simply pop a cookie dough cube into the oven and you’ve got yourself a perfectly round treat with no fuss or muss!
