Uses for Coffee other than drinking?

[Stimpy]

Thank you for the replies! Everyone had great ideas! I'll probably keep some for my plants since they need all the help they can get and donate the rest to the school if they'll take it.

I thnk I'll pass on the enema suggestions though...if I can't stand to drink coffee I really doubt I'd be able to do that LOL

Quick question about the plants....does the coffee already have to be used or can I use the grounds as they are? Thanks again!

 

[luvthatduke]

Here's a Cool Project for Used Coffee Grinds:

Treasure Stones

These stones (and they look like neat stones!) can be broken open to reveal hidden treasures and secret messages! Great for birthday parties....have a treasure stone scavenger hunt or use as party favors.

1 cup flour
1 cup used coffee grinds
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup sand
3/4 cup water

1. Mix all dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
2. Slowly add water and knead until the mixture is the consistency of bread dough.
3. Break off a piece of dough and roll it into the size of a baseball.
4. Make a hole in the center of the ball big enough to hide treasures in.
5. Fill the hole with treasures and seal with some extra dough.
6. Let your Treasure Stone air-dry for 2-3 days or until hard, or bake in the oven on a cookie sheet at 150-170 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

TIP: Add 1 Tbs. of tempera paint to tint your Treasure Stones different colors.

 

[ladydancer]

When I first read the thread, I thought you wanted ideas on things to make with coffee. I was gonna say my mom use to make "Red Eye Gravy" made from used coffee grounds. LOL
I never tasted it! It didn't look very good to me and to this day I have never drank coffee.

 

[binny]

ancient Swedish secret.... coffee grounds and egg shells will really help plants to grow and flower beautifully