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The cup can withstand higher temperatures since it is made for hot coffee, but don't overdo it! This also works great for other liquids, and things such as sugar, rice, glitter, and seed beads as well.
Next, take the cup and stick it in your bag of charcoal, or your firewood box. Next time you grill out or light a fire, you have a handy fire-starter helper. Then don't forget to put the wood ashes in your compost bin!
And finally, enjoy another cuppa joe. You've earned it!
Source: Mother to six, my best friend is necessity, the mother of invention!
By dollyslaffn from Darien, GA
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09/01/2009
Excellent idea! Love the fire starter idea. Tried it with a small amount of bacon grease in a cardboard cup and my fire smelled like bacon cooking! Loved it!
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09/01/2009
I love the idea of using the oil to start a fire! Why didn't I think of that?!
God Bless,
Sheila in Springfield, IL
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09/01/2009
Good and frugal ideas but I would caution against pouring that oil back in to new oil. Please read this info regarding cooking oil usage and storage:
http://www.culinary-yours.com/frying_oil.html
Also, if the cups are of styrofoam type it's not a good idea to burn because it releases toxins but paper cups are safe :-)
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