The Last Thing to Do with an Empty Tuna Can Before You Recycle It
It wouldn’t be Halloween without the pumpkins! If you haven’t already, it’s time to head out and gather gourds in all kinds of colors, shapes, and sizes. After you do that, make yourself a tuna salad sandwich and hold onto that empty can. (If you already have your pumpkins, you can skip that first step and get right to making your lunch.)
Have a pumpkin and your empty (and cleaned!) tuna can? We have a fun trick that’s also a treat! Allow us to explain.
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Use an Empty Tuna Can as a Candle Holder for a Jack-o’-Lantern
When you carve your pumpkin this year, instead of struggling with a wobbly (and unsafe!) candle, use an empty tuna can as a makeshift holder for said candle. Why? Because we’re all about safety, and tuna cans are perfect for this.
Make sure you wash your tuna can thoroughly (because we’re pretty sure no one wants to smell an old fishy can as they’re admiring your decked-out porch!). Just be careful, as the edge of the can may be sharp! Again, safety first. Also, take off the paper label that wraps around the can. Then, (ta da!) place the empty tuna can inside your carved pumpkin with the candle safely tucked in the can. The can will help keep the candle stable, and it can even catch any wax that drips down.
You’ll feel good knowing you created a simple, recyclable candle holder in a matter of minutes by using an old tuna can. Now, all you have to do is light the candle, sit back, and watch your pumpkin glow! Oh, and maybe answer the doorbell for all those super-adorable kids in costume!
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