Stop throwing away your old pill box. Here are 12 ways to reuse it.

Here are 12 practical ways to reuse an old pill box instead of throwing it away:

1. Store small craft supplies
   Use each compartment for beads, buttons, sequins, embroidery thread, or tiny craft pieces. It keeps small items sorted and easy to find.
2. Organize jewelry while traveling
   A pill organizer is great for keeping earrings, rings, charms, and small necklaces separated in your suitcase or handbag.
3. Create a seed storage box
   Store leftover flower or vegetable seeds in the compartments. Label each section with the plant name and planting season.
4. Keep small hardware organized
   Use it for screws, nails, washers, hooks, or other tiny repair items that often get lost in drawers.
5. Make a travel emergency kit
   Fill compartments with small essentials like bandages, safety pins, hair ties, buttons, or sewing supplies.
6. Organize office supplies
   Store paper clips, staples, rubber bands, push pins, and small clips so your desk stays tidy.
7. Store small electronics accessories
   Keep spare batteries, memory cards, SIM card adapters, cable clips, or tiny USB accessories in separate sections.
8. Prepare snack portions
   Use clean pill boxes to carry small portions of snacks like nuts, dried fruit, candy, or crackers for trips. (Make sure the container is thoroughly washed and suitable for food use.)
9. Create a daily vitamin organizer
   If you no longer need it for medication, you can use it to organize non-prescription items like tea bags, supplements, or travel toiletries—while keeping labels clear.
10. Store fishing or hobby supplies
    Great for small fishing hooks, lures, beads, miniature parts, or model-building pieces.
11. Keep kids’ tiny toys sorted
    Use it for LEGO pieces, doll accessories, stickers, game pieces, or other small play items.
12. Make a mini emergency sewing kit
    Add needles, thread, buttons, small scissors (if the container allows), and safety pins for quick clothing repairs.

Extra tip: Before reusing a pill box, wash and dry it thoroughly. Avoid using containers that still have medication residue for food or items that will touch your skin.