Colander as Ice Bucket

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

Orange colander holding iceAya Brackett

Make ice cubes last longer at your next cocktail party: Put them in a colander set into a bowl. As they melt, the water will drain through the holes instead of sitting and turning the ice to slush.

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