I’m always finding it difficult to not make a complete mess when I’m pouring and flipping pancakes. Real Simple gave us the idea to reuse old ketchup bottles for pancake better. It’s simple to use, and you can make some easy and cute designs in your pancakes this way.

This is a fabulous idea, because it is reusing an old item so that you are both saving money and helping the environment.

Check out this post on Real Simple here.

Photo courtesy of Real Simple.

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