Kmart fan wows with $14 secret to transform parties: 'So clever'

It's not news that Kmart is the holy grail for cheap dupes, affordable clothes and random items you never knew you needed, and also just a great place to go to on a Saturday night to find other lonely singles in your local area. And if there's one thing we know about Kmart fans and shoppers, it's that they're a creative bunch of geniuses who know how to turn some budget buys into convenient hacks or fancy-looking decorations and home decor.

So if you're looking for more tips and tricks to spice up your home while sticking to a budget, we've rounded up some of the best and affordable Kmart hacks to wow your family, friends, guests and enemies next time they pop around. And there's not one 'Live, Laugh Love' painting involved.

Kmart shoppers' creative home budget hacks

The $10 snack box

OK, this baby has the range. Whether it's for serving the family for taco night or using it as a fruit or vegetable platter for a picnic, it's the perfect way to store food in one nifty container.

"I’ve been doing this for over a decade with a Tupperware platter but the Kmart is so much better because of its removable containers - it’s easy to fill and clean," one TikTok user posted.

"I bought this to keep stocked up with lollies and chocolate," another TikTok user, who read my mind, commented.

The cute $14 dessert tip for your next dinner party

If you're in need of a creative way to serve dessert at your next gathering or even for Christmas this year, one Kmart shopper turned the $14 six-pack of spice jars into a super cool idea.

"I really wanted to make mini desserts but with plastic cups being banned, I found a solution," they said. "Kmart spice jars. Perfect."

"So clever! And now they’re reusable for your next event," one person commended. "Oh my goodness you are so smart!!! That is a great idea!!" another fan of the idea said.

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$7.50 - $19 coffee cup storage

If, like me, for some reason you own way too many strange novelty mugs, one TikTok user had a nifty way of storing them in the cupboard for easy access and it's all about repurposing the good, old Lazy Susan.

Honestly, it's nearly inspiring to just throw out said novelty mugs and buy some new ones so they look good when using this hack.

Repurposing the humble cloth bag... priceless

So, you bought some new sheets and now have the cloth bags to get rid of? Before you chuck 'em, Kmart shoppers have come through with some amazing suggestions of how they can be repurposed and they're worth a read.

After one user asked what to do with them saying it'd be a shame to waste them, the people really came through.

"I unpick the front thing off and use them in place of gift bags," one person said. "I put them over my Wellies to avoid unwanted 'guests'," another clever shopper commented.

"I've seen someone use them as door stoppers to match their bedspread," someone suggested, while another said, "Storing toiletries while travelling, or dirty shoes after a day outdoors."

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Others came in with helpful suggestions for local charities.

"You could fill them with toiletries, toothbrush, tooth paste, feminine hygiene items etc for ‘Share the Dignity’ charity (to be given to women/girls fleeing domestic violence)," one person said. "I give mine to local wildlife rescue for the babe joeys, wombats etc. I kept them in a box and when there was a few, handed them in. The shelter loved them and said if I had more to bring them in," someone else commented.

$22 laundry hack

Sure, you could buy the dual drink dispenser for actual beverages (goon punch anyone) OR you can take inspiration from this Kmart shopper who turned it into a clever laundry sitch.

"Almost bought an identical dispenser on Amazon for $127! Found this today for $22 and using it for my laundry detergent and fabric softer I love it!" they posted.

People raved about it being a "great idea" though one other user had a word of warning for anyone wanting to replicate the look.

"Good idea but topping up containers like this with liquids that have no preservatives will eventually result in bacterial contamination," they said. "The message, thoroughly wash and air dry the container when empty (including the tap) before refilling."

$7 spillage solution

If your salt and pepper shakers cause you to go a little mad because of the little granules they leave behind, well someone has a fix for that!

The $7 soap dish from Kmart can be absolutely repurposed in your kitchen to keep things spick and span.

"I did the same for my kitchen soap/ dishwashing liquid etc, so much easier to clean!" one person pointed out about the diverse little dish.

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