Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Rachel Pugh & Natasha Patel

Mums are using a 1p ASDA item everyone has in their kitchen to stop ice lollies dripping everywhere

A mum is urging all parents to invest in a simple 1p ASDA product ahead of the summer holidays. She says the simple kitchen item can keep kids clean, and will save parents a lot of time and hassle.

Now the weather is getting warmer, you'll probably treat yourself and your kids to an ice lolly to cool down. But with temperatures soaring, there's the age old problem of ice lollies melting before you can eat them.

It's a pain for adults, but even more of a nightmare when it comes to kids - who seem to get the melted mess in every nook and cranny possible. But one mum has come up with a genius idea to stop it, and it only costs 1p.

READ MORE: Aldi follows in the footsteps of M&S and makes 'game-changing' announcement to all shoppers

Mum of four and TikTok star Shannon Doherty stepped in to share a foolproof way to stop drips using an everyday kitchen item - cupcake cases. She pointed out that cupcake linings, which can be bought in a packet for £1 and so amount to approximately 1p each, can be pushed up the stick in twos or more.

That way they can easily catch any drips before they become a problem and get all over children and their clothes. Showing her daughter snacking on an ice pop at the beach, Shannon said they easily create “no drip pops” for all the family.

However, that’s not the cupcake case's only use - as Shannon has revealed to other parents ahead of the summer months. She said they can also be used to create a shield for drinks to stop bugs getting into them, says OK! Online.

Simply push a straw through the bottom of the casing to create a paper lid for each glass you’re drinking from. Another genius tip is to use them as little snack holders for when you’re in the garden or on the beach.

All you have to do is fill up the case with your chosen sweet or savoury treat and hand them out on a tray. The three simple but effective hacks went down a storm with Shannon’s loyal TikTok followers.

One said: “Who knew they were so versatile.” While another told the savvy mum: “How do u think this all up!!! Genius”

READ NEXT:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.