Ever since I came across a pool noodle when searching for a noodle recipe, I have been obsessed by this foam contraption. I'd never heard of one before (although I did know there are various types of flotation devices) and its name just tickled me. And thanks to my slightly weird, ok, very weird, obsession, I've compiled this list of ways to use a pool noodle - some of which are genius, some not so but fun anyway.
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1. Water Sprinkler for the Kids
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I better warn you now - all these ways to use a pool noodle have nothing to do with swimming, but some might be water-related. Like this one which is a great way to keep the kids cool on hot days.
2. Wreath Base
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Why buy a more costly wreath base from a hobby store when you can use a cheapo pool noodle from the dollar store?
3. Heart Shaped Wreath Form
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And no need to stick to conventional roundy shapes either.
4. DIY Toy Car Race Track
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Hours of fun for the kids.
5. Outdoor Games with Pool Noodles
Via 5 Summer Pool Noodle Activities
Click on the source for 5 games you can play using your noodle.
6. Light Saber
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With the new Star Wars coming out in 2015 you'll be the best mom in the neighborhood if you've got a readymade supply of light sabers.
7. Pool Noodle Luminaries
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Make for a pool party or to float in a fountain.
8. Kid's Headboard
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Well I did say some of the ideas were genius!
9. Witches Feet
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It might be a long time until Halloween but this made me giggle so I had to share it.
10. Boot Savers
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Isn't this just one of the best fashion hacks ever?
11. Homemade Porta Potty
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Ingenious idea for people who camp and just don't like to use a hole in the ground.
12. Door Saver
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Protect your doors from boisterous toddlers and moody teenagers.
13. Baby Crib Gym
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Cover a noodle with fabric and hang a selection of items to keep baby amused.
14. Trampoline Saver
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Replace a worn out trampoline safety pad with pool noodles
15. Headband Holder
Via DIY headband holder
What a clever idea.
16. Cord Organizer
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Keep your cords all bundled nicely together.
17. Pool Noodle Pirate Raft
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Be the coolest mom on the block,
18. Crib Teething Rail
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Well you have to look after precious baby teeth.
19. Use a Swimming Pool Noodle to Fill the Mop Bucket
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If you've got a small sink, you can make more mess filling the mop bucket than mopping the floor. Not now!
20. Shopping Cart Grip
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Protect little one for a very germy and grimy surface.
21. Pool Noodle Bath Pit
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Your little one will love to play with oodles of noodles at bath time.
22. Wall Art
Via Coffee Filter Letters
Coffee Filter Letters made from pool noodles - how awesome.
23. Flower Pot Filler
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It means using less soil and helps drainage.
24. Pet Bed
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Use a pool noodle to make the round part, thread string through the arms tied together at the wrist holes..
25. Tic Tac Toe
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Such an easy craft project.
26. Pool Noodle Draft Stopper
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Banish those draughts.
Cut your pool noodle to the width of your door or window, then make a slit along one side to tuck it onto the bottom edge, creating an instant draft stopper. This nifty trick helps keep the cold out during those brisk months, ensuring your home stays cozy and warm without ramping up the heating bill. It's a simple, cost-effective solution for sealing up those pesky drafts. Plus, when winter turns to spring, it's just as easy to remove and store away until next year. Think smart, save energy, and stay snug with this clever little lifehack!
27. Bed Safe
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Keep your little ones from falling out their bed by putting a swimming noodle under their sheet!
28. Pool Noodle Water Wall
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More bath time fun.
29. Pool Noodle Car Door Guard
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Nothing to do with poor driving - the garage is just a bit tight is all.
30. Make Your Own "Stone" Decorative Column
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I thought I should include some more crafty items.
31. Noodle Beverage Boat
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Well it's such a bind when you have to leave the pool to fetch a drink isn't it?
Ok, you can admit it now. After seeing these, you as obsessed with pool noodles as I am - right?
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