Shoulder Pads for Everyday Use

OK.  This is gonna be weird.  You know how shoulder pads were really big in the 1980’s? To me they seemed a bit much, so I took them out of my clothes.  I liked the patterns though, so I kept a few.  Then an idea hit me.  A list called “101 Ways to Use Shoulder Pads.”  I have no idea why I came up with that, but it seemed silly at the time.  Although I never completely found 101, here is what I did come up with.  Let me know if you can think of any more.



  1. dashboard dusting
  2. keep propped up items against walls from scratching
  3. ear muffs 
  4. knee pads for gardening
  5. stuffing for pillows
  6. pet pillows!
  7. bra stuffer
  8. ankle protectors when breaking in new shoes
  9. shoe arch support
  10. general household dusting
  11. window/mirror cleaning
  12. extra padding on top of crutches
  13. Barbie doll throw pillows and cushions
  14. eyepatches - or play a pirate!
  15. dog footies
  16. drool or nose drip catchers
  17. emergency wipes for cleaning or stopping bleeding
  18. chair bottom of legs cover to keep from scraping floor
  19. make animal toys - put catnip inside
  20. baseball mitt extra padding
  21. shoe shine
  22. hamster or gerbil beds; mice love it too!
  23. athletic support cushions
  24. freeze them to use over eyes or forehead for headache
  25. door knob bumpers
  26. door/window draft stoppers
  27. elbow pads
  28. pin cushion for needles in your sewing kit
  29. sweat pads
  30. emergency feminine hygiene pads
  31. pot holders
  32. tailbone support on a chair
  33. eyeglasses cleaner

So, have you tried any of these ideas?  I actually have!  The pin cushion for needles, shoe arch support, dusting, and pet pillows.  See, silly ideas can come in handy.  It’s good to just let yourself think freely and come up with ideas that may or not be of use.  At any rate, feel free to send me more ideas or come up with your own list of ideas for something.  And enjoy being silly.  It’s fun!   Theresa M


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