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Life Hack: Save Your Garden Seedlings From Frost

No matter where you currently live, I think it is safe to say that the spring weather can’t seem to make up it’s mind.  We were at a low of 27 degrees two days ago!  For us in Central Arkansas, it isn’t uncommon to have up and down weather swings (hello tornado weather) but this spring seems so much more extreme.  My Instagram feed is full of cute photos announcing everyone, “breaking up with winter!”

By now, most avid gardeners have seeds sown and seedlings planted.  It is what we thrive on after the cold days of winter.

With the weather being crazy, we’ve lost flowers to deep freezers and buds seem to be stunted.  Although I’ve started gardens late in the season, I love to get a jump start on planting.  The only issue is constantly needing to cover the plants when the temperatures deep below freezing.  Tiny seedlings can be covered with cloches, mason jars and plastic jugs to create a mini greenhouse effect.  What about plants like tomato plants that you have put in cages.

That is where Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap comes into play!  It’s my tiny planting victory I’m celebrating today.

With Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap, it’s easy to create a mini greenhouse around the tomato cages to keep your precious plants warm and thriving.  The sooner we can plant, the sooner we can harvest, the problem during this crazy spring weather is keeping the soil warm enough to allow plants to thrive.

This actually took me all of ten minutes to do and has allowed my plants to continue to grow and thrive, despite the crazy battles ongoing between winter and spring.

The starter edge™ makes it easy to find the start of the roll with a blue Reynolds sticker.  Unlike other brands, each roll is automatically held in place to keep it from constantly jumping out of the package.  There are no more teeth to bite you during the cutting phase, simple use the built-in slide cutter to ensure a clean cut, every single time.  It has a long-lasting tight seal tp keep foods fresh, or in this case, keep my plants warm.

I first cut enough Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap to wrap the cage all the way around once, touching the ground and overlapping the edges.  Then I wrapped it three more complete times with same size sheets, overlapping the seams.  After I cut enough to wrap the cage all the way around twice, tucking in all the edges and sealing them tight.

I left the top open so the plant could breathe, but depending on how deep the temperatures dip again, I will cover the top over at night.

No expensive sheeting or buying something I won’t use again until next year.  It’s simple.  When it warms up enough and Spring finally decides to conquer Winter, I’ll simply remove the Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap and my plants will have had a great jump start to the growing season.

Life Hacks to use Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap:

  1. Banish ice cream freezer burn by draping a sheet of plastic wrap over ice cream before sealing and storing.
  2. Cover your tablet or phone in plastic wrap to create a “splatter guard” when cooking with online recipes in the kitchen. Even with the plastic wrap around your touchscreen devices, you’ll still have full functionality.
  3. Place a piece of plastic wrap under the caps of liquid travel bottles (shampoo, conditioner, etc.) to prevent leaks and spills while traveling.
  4. Make moving items even easier by wrapping completely in plastic wrap to keep contents securely in place. For example, wrap your cutlery holder in plastic wrap and you won’t have to pack up individual utensils. Moving plastic storage chests? Wrap the container completely in plastic wrap to keep everything in its place and prevent the storage drawers from opening while moving.

Be sure to check out where you can pick-up your own Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap at a store near you.

Do you have any other clever life hacks to use with Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap?

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Comments

  1. sarah s says

    May 7, 2018 at 10:43 pm

    I like that it cuts clean.

    Reply
  2. AEKZ2 says

    May 7, 2018 at 10:38 pm

    I’m excited that it’s microwave safe

    Reply
  3. Kayla Klontz says

    May 7, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    I love the new slider feature!

    Reply
  4. Roxann says

    May 7, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    I like the slider bar feature the best.

    Reply
  5. Christy Maurer says

    May 7, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    I like the slide cutter.

    Reply
  6. Juanita May says

    May 7, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    Starter Edge™ tab that helps you quickly find where the start of the roll begins.

    Reply
  7. Nancy Bowers says

    May 7, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    The easy to use Built-In Slide Cutter provides a clean cut and locks into place when not in use.

    Reply
  8. Susan Smith says

    May 7, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    I like the Built-In Slide Cutter and the that cling film stays conveniently locked in place when not in use.

    Reply
  9. sherry fowler says

    May 7, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    i love the slide to cut feature

    Reply
  10. Melissa Storms says

    May 7, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    The side cutter definitely looks like a game changer.

    Reply
  11. Ellie Wright says

    May 7, 2018 at 5:13 pm

    I’m most excited about the Built-In Slide Cutter.

    Reply
  12. Jessica Sage says

    May 7, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    I like the quick start roll since it makes it easier to see where it starts

    Reply
  13. Cynthia C says

    May 7, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    I am excited to try the Starter Edge™ tab.

    Reply
  14. Calvin says

    May 7, 2018 at 1:18 pm

    Clinging wrap that is reliable is something to be excited bout.

    Reply
  15. Barbara Montag says

    May 7, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    I also like the QUICK START ROLL.

    Reply
  16. Kelsi says

    May 7, 2018 at 11:43 am

    I like that it’s microwave safe so you can use it to steam vegetables.

    Reply
  17. Brenna H. says

    May 7, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Definitely excited about the Built-In Slide Cutter, because that would make the plastic wrap roll easy for EVERYONE in the house to use!

    Reply
  18. Margaret Rice says

    May 7, 2018 at 10:45 am

    I like the idea that it is easy to find the start and to dispense it — always fighting with that on current rolls.

    Reply
  19. Sher Kurwa says

    May 7, 2018 at 8:30 am

    I’m excited for a clean cut every time but excited for it all!

    Reply
  20. wendy browne says

    May 7, 2018 at 7:54 am

    I like the slide cutter. It looks like it gives a better cut.

    Reply
  21. Lynne T says

    May 7, 2018 at 7:14 am

    I like the starter edge as it’s always so aggravating to try and find the beginning of the roll.

    Reply
  22. Betty Curran says

    May 7, 2018 at 5:12 am

    I’m not sure which feature I like most. The slide cutter sounds great but so does the dispenser that keeps the roll in place. I guess I just need to buy a roll to find out for myself.

    Reply
  23. Lisa Brown says

    May 7, 2018 at 2:10 am

    The built in sllde cutter makes it quick and easy

    Reply
  24. Kristen Patton says

    May 6, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    I am interested in the slide cutter! Would make this product so much easier to use!

    Reply
  25. Zoey says

    May 6, 2018 at 7:37 pm

    I really like the slide cutter, because it makes it so easy so cut the piece to the perfect size.

    Reply
  26. Pam Halligan says

    May 6, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    My favorite feature is the Built-In Slide Cutter.

    Reply
  27. wen budro says

    May 6, 2018 at 6:27 pm

    Please never mind my comment on the enter another giveaway entry. It is a bad link but I found the Walmart giveaway at Tightwad in Utah. Entered under wen budro.

    Reply
  28. wen budro says

    May 6, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    I love that this product now comes with a slide cutter. That is a great idea to use plastic wrap to guard the plants. I will have to use that tip for sure.

    Reply
  29. Lisa Brown says

    May 6, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    The the Starter Edge tab will same on frustration

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  30. Calvin says

    May 6, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    Excited for EASY DISPENSING

    Reply
  31. Renee Hendrix says

    May 6, 2018 at 11:14 am

    I like the built-in slide cutter

    Reply
  32. Donna L says

    May 6, 2018 at 7:45 am

    The easy dispensing!

    Reply
  33. kathy Persons says

    May 6, 2018 at 5:22 am

    Love the ease of starting a new roll

    Reply
  34. Lisa Pecora says

    May 5, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    I like the Built-In Slide Cutter.

    Reply
  35. Nancy Bowers says

    May 5, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    The slide cutter is a cool new feature.

    Reply
  36. Sunnie says

    May 5, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    THe quick cut part, my kids go nuts over the cling wrap!

    Reply
  37. Calvin says

    May 5, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    The reliable slide cutter is nice.

    Reply
  38. Danielle says

    May 5, 2018 at 9:05 am

    the cling film stays conveniently locked in place when not in use

    Reply
  39. Donna L says

    May 5, 2018 at 7:01 am

    The EASY DISPENSING.

    Reply
  40. kathy Persons says

    May 5, 2018 at 5:19 am

    easy dispensing

    Reply
  41. Charity Moore says

    May 4, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    The microwave safety!!!

    Reply
  42. Amy Deeter says

    May 4, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    I am most excited about the Automatic end tabs secure the roll in place for easy dispensing

    Reply
  43. Jenna Hudson says

    May 4, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    I am excited for the built in side cutter!

    Reply
  44. Alyce Poalillo says

    May 4, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    I like that Reynolds KITCHENS™ Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap is BPA free

    Reply
  45. Calvin says

    May 4, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    fruit salad

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  46. Kelly McGrew says

    May 4, 2018 at 7:55 am

    Oh my goodness I am so excited for this. I am horrible at making clean cuts with plastic wrap!!!! The slide loc is of course my favorite feature!

    Reply
  47. Donna L says

    May 4, 2018 at 7:00 am

    I like that it has easy dispensing.

    Reply
  48. kathy Persons says

    May 4, 2018 at 5:08 am

    clean cut every time

    Reply
  49. Teresa says

    May 3, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    The feature I like best is the Starter Edge tab that shows you exactly where the start of the roll begins. It’s so frustrating when you can’t find it!

    Reply
  50. Nancy Bowers says

    May 3, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    The slide cutter!

    Reply
  51. Debbie F says

    May 3, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    I like the slide cutter. It never fails, I try to cut plastic wrap and it ends up folding over on itself and sticking and I end up with a big ball. :\
    😀
    thanks!

    Reply
  52. Alyce Poalillo says

    May 3, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    QUICK START ROLL is the most helpful

    Reply
  53. liberty says

    May 3, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    I like the tip “cook once eat twice” on the website!

    Reply
  54. Rachel says

    May 3, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    I’m most excited about the automatic end tabs.

    Reply
  55. Sarah Cool says

    May 3, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    I’m most excited for the QUICK START ROLL

    Reply
  56. Sarah L says

    May 3, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    I most like the CLEAN CUT EVERY TIME
    The easy to use Built-In Slide Cutter provides a clean cut and locks into place when not in use.
    My fingers would like it.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  57. Natalie says

    May 3, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    I am loving the built in slide cutter for clean plastic wrap cuts each time!

    Reply
  58. Kelly Hanley says

    May 3, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    The side cutter!

    Reply
  59. HS says

    May 3, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    I love the Built-In Slide Cutter feature.

    Reply
  60. Melissa Curtis says

    May 3, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    I love the clean cut every time!

    Reply
  61. Michelle J. says

    May 3, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    I like that it has a slide cutter.

    Reply
  62. Regina says

    May 3, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    I am most excited about the slide cutter.

    Reply
  63. Danalee says

    May 3, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    I like that the cling film stays locked into place when not in use.

    Reply
  64. Brenna H. says

    May 3, 2018 at 11:21 am

    I really like the idea of having a built-in slide cutter, so that everyone in the family can easily get pieces of plastic wrap out of the box.

    Reply
  65. Sharon Yarrell says

    May 3, 2018 at 10:52 am

    The slide cutter.

    Reply
  66. Calvin says

    May 3, 2018 at 10:49 am

    Salmon Fajitas is what I am excited to make, would use wrap to save leftovers.

    Reply
  67. JennyLynn241 says

    May 3, 2018 at 10:07 am

    I like the built in slide cutter!

    Reply
  68. kimberly burnett says

    May 3, 2018 at 9:53 am

    I like that it is microwave safe, that’s pretty cool!

    Reply
  69. Christina Gould says

    May 3, 2018 at 9:47 am

    I’m most excited about this feature: Built-In Slide Cutter makes it easy to get a clean cut every time. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  70. Rebecca W says

    May 3, 2018 at 8:58 am

    I love plastic wrap that has a slide cutter. It makes it so much easier to use and get out of the box.

    Reply
  71. Jennifer Williams says

    May 3, 2018 at 8:56 am

    I’ve never seen a box with a slide cutter built in like that! Really cool!

    Reply
  72. Antoinette M says

    May 3, 2018 at 8:54 am

    I like the built-in slide cutter. So easy!

    Reply
  73. Liz N. says

    May 3, 2018 at 5:55 am

    I like the quick start roll – makes it easier to find the start of the roll and save the frustration!

    Reply
  74. Marisela Zuniga says

    May 3, 2018 at 1:59 am

    the slide cutter!! it’s so frustrating when it gets all tangled up

    Reply
  75. Rosanne says

    May 2, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    I’m excited that it has a side cutter

    Reply
  76. Laurajj says

    May 2, 2018 at 11:33 pm

    Oh I am most excited for the Built-In Slide Cutter! Oh that would make it so easy!

    Reply
  77. Amanda Rauch says

    May 2, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    Definitely excited about the quick start roll! That is my biggest frustration with cling wrap. Once you lose that end it takes forever to find it again-like tape.

    Reply
  78. Jenna Hudson says

    May 2, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    I would be most excited to try the grill foil with grilling season coming up!

    Reply
  79. Nancy Bowers says

    May 2, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    Reynold’s quick cut plastic wrap.

    Reply
  80. MaryAnn says

    May 2, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    My favorite feature is the slide cutter. I always tear plastic wrap when I am trying to cut it.

    Reply
  81. Barbara Montag says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    I like the easy dispensing feature.
    I always have trouble with that.
    thank you

    Reply
  82. Jennifer Williams says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    The starter edge tab is such a good idea! I’m hopeless with finding edges on stuff like that. 🙂

    Reply
  83. Mary B says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    I love the grip strip to keep from losing the end!

    Reply
  84. Cheryl B says

    May 2, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    I would like to try the GRILL FOIL & GRILL BAGS. They will be perfect for this Summer grilling.

    Reply
  85. Jake B says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    I love there’s a CLEAN CUT EVERY TIME.

    Reply
  86. Angelica says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    I love Reynold’s wrap! It always clings so well, can’t say the same for any off brand I’ve ever purchased. This hack is amazing and seems way easier than dealing with plastic sheeting! I wish I had more plastic wrap hacks, I only ever use it in my kitchen.

    Reply
  87. Lisa Bourlier says

    May 2, 2018 at 11:38 am

    Built in side cutter!

    Reply
  88. Christina Sparks says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:16 am

    I like that it says that the wrap does not cling to himself.

    Reply
  89. Debbi Wellenstein says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:58 am

    I’m most excited for the slide cutter!

    Reply
  90. kathy Persons says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:54 am

    ease of starting a new roll

    Reply
  91. Margaret Smith says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:29 am

    I love the idea of the side cutter. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to fight the old cutters to get my plastic wrap to cut correctly.

    Reply
  92. Cynthia C says

    May 2, 2018 at 6:19 am

    I’m excited about the slide cutter.

    Reply
  93. Abigail Gibson says

    May 1, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    I like the fact that it has a clean cut every time.

    Reply

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