Thinking Outside the Box: Toothbrush Holders

Who invented toothbrush holders? We all have them [if not... eeewwww. Get one.] but when was the last time you went shopping for a toothbrush holder and found something truly unique?? Not just the same old holder with a snazzy finish or color... I mean a toothbrush holder that made you say, "Hey! That's awesome!" [Probably never. Cuz' toothbrush holders aren't awesome. Just functional and decorative and a little pricey.] More than likely you purchased your toothbrush holder because it matched the soap dish.

Well, guess what folks [and this is a shocker, so get ready], toothbrush holders are just vessels that hold a toothbrush. Your toothbrush won't explode if placed in a device that didn't come from the bathroom isle. [This is a simple concept, but I was all excited when I realized it, so bare with me.] Anyway, I decided to get creative and use items that I had around the house for my kids' bathrooms. Here's what I did:

This is actually a candle holder. It's big enough to hold the toothpaste and brush. No DIY required, just look around your home and rethink what you already have!!

And this toothbrush holder is just a vase that's made to hang on the wall. I just put some stones in the bottom for decoration and to get the toothbrush to the height I wanted. Then I hung it on a decorative hook. So. easy. [yes, there's a big ugly outlet in this photo... sorry... it's not cute, but let's just be realistic... my bathroom has outlets and I didn't want to take the time to hide it!]

Here's a little close-up of the stones, I really like the little "spa" feeling that it has!
[Note: this holder is clear, so you're gonna have to keep it clean to avoid that nasty toothpaste goo that always shows up... but shouldn't we be regularly cleaning that nasty stuff anyway?! It's gross.]

And that's it- look around your home and think outside of the box to find a creative way to hold those toothbrushes!!