“A penny is a lot of money, if you have not got a penny.....”

I am ashamed to say it, but I have been known from time to time to just throw a penny or 6 away! Yes, literally throwing money away (don't tell my husband!) Back in the 80's I put a few in my penny loafers... I have thrown a ton in mall fountains... I have even  diligently collected for over a year- a huge jar of them..only to take them to the bank, and get a measly $5.

But NOW, thanks to google research and some personal experience- I have learned that these one cent wonders have other purposes... maybe worth more than their monetary value!!

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1. Add a few pennies to the bottom of the vase with water to your spring tulips! They will stand straight and tall for days! (Just in time for the Easter weekend where many of us will be hosting family & friends....)

2. They increase the pH of soil for hydrangeas.

3. Put them all around garden seedlings to repel slugs.

4. Use in toll booths in states that accept them- Like Illinois!!!

5.Use as a spacer when laying tile

6. When pouring concrete- place one (from that year) in the wet surface - and have the family put their initials around it...

7. Use to open a can of beer after your manicure

8. Scratch lottery tickets

9. Glue a magnet on the back of one. and wahaLA!

10. Pay for something with exact change.....

Feel free to add on :)

                                                                      * 83 Things You Can Do With a Penny by Valerie S. Johnson