Wine cork fire starters

This the gift was the quickest and most budget-friendly yet! Every time we drink a bottle of wine, I toss the wine cork into a bowl, promising Tommy that one day I'll find something to do with them. Now I finally did! My grandmother was doing this at Thanksgiving, not sure where she got the idea from, sorry! All you do is stuff a container with wine corks (I used a mason jar for added cuteness), and top it off with rubbing alcohol. My one-quart mason jar, stuffed with corks, used about 16…

I can now finally answer the question, What should I do with all of these leftover wine corks? While browsing Pinterest the other day, I came across a brilliant idea to use wine corks as fire starter. I saved it to my Pin board Glamping - Need to Try, wondering if it would be another Pinterest Fail, but alas, it was not. First, take an ...

Fill a mason jar with wine corks and rubbing alcohol, and let the corks soak. The corks will burn ok in a couple days

Knowing how to start a fire is essential outdoor and survival skill. If you carry flint and steel with you at all times, then you are already prepared. However, there is nothing wrong with having back up. Did you know you could make fire starters from plenty of things you can find lying around the house? Here are five free and frugal fire starters you probably didn’t know you already had!

Fill a mason jar with wine corks and rubbing alcohol, and let the corks soak. The corks will burn ok in a couple days

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Learn how to make these beautiful pine cone fire starters to give as gifts or to use on your next camping adventure.

Summer for me and my kids means camping. Lots of camping! Unfortunately this year it’s not happening. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I wasn’t sure what the future would look like, and how I would feel this summer. So I cancelled our camping reservations and figured we’d stay close to home this summer. …

Wine corks are one of those things most people collect, but aren’t quite sure why. Turns out they are some of the most useful things you’ll find around your house. They can solve problems like tangled cords and uneven chairs, keep your fingers safe from a hot pan lid, and even help you host a great event as a menu card holder. Here are some of our favorite life hacks with handy wine corks: 1. A simple, quick chip clip. Just slice (carefully) down the middle and slide it over your folded bag…