Slow cookers are one of the best appliances in our kitchen, and they can make some of the best dishes. But did you know that these handy machines are also great for other purposes?
Here’s 10 of our favourite ways to use a slow cooker/crock pot, other than cooking! Which will you try?
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1. Sort crayons by colour. Remove paper and break into pieces, 2cm or smaller.
2. Cover bottom of crock pot with whatever colours you like, about 2cm deep
3. Turn crock pot onto low setting and allow crayons to melt for approximately 30 minutes. Wait 20 minutes before you stir and check periodically to see if completely melted.
4. Use ladles to carefully pour melted crayon into molds.
5. Cool crayons in freezer for approximately 10 minutes.
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1. Melt beeswax in a small pan or crockpot over low heat. Add coconut oil and shea butter until all ingredients are melted. Add a few drops essential oil if desired.
2. Using a small medicinal dropper, pour the melted liquid into your lip balm containers. Add a few extra drops to the top after filling each container as the ingredients will shrink as they cool.
3. Cool completely to harden. Cover with cap and decorate or label as desired.
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