What to do with your unused sandbags after Tropical Storm Elsa

So Tropical Storm Elsa didn't warrant that many sandbags after all, huh? Better safe — and crafty — than sorry.

If they're unused, Pinellas County says you can save them for the next big storm or use them for landscaping. 

Here are a few other ideas:

• Start a neighborhood sandcastle contest.
• Build a sandbox for the kids (or adults).
• Make candles and other crafts.
• Strap one in a diaper and make your kids care for it like a baby to teach them about family planning.
• Make a backyard obstacle course and hold a ninja warrior-type competition.
• String one up in your basement as a punching bag, or just like kick the pile when you're mad.

A big FYI: If they touched any floodwater, your sandbags are probably contaminated with lots of nasty stuff, so ignore everything we just said above and throw 'em out.