I’ve seen some interesting mint containers lately, but the one I spotted at Trader Joe’s today takes the cake. It’s a Hint Mint tin. Their drawn animation does not do it justice. It is much prettier than their drawing, all shiny and thin. They say it is “modeled after antique art deco/art nouveau cigarette cases.” That explains why I like it so much, art nouveau fiend that I am. However, the Altoids tin is the most practical in terms of re-use. I can’t think of anything to put in the other mint containers. Maybe they could sell bulk mints for refills. A few years ago, Lifesavers sold a product called “Lifesavers Holes” which were, as you can guess, like donut holes, but from Lifesavers (though, they don’t really come from the hole since they aren’t made that way). They were sold in a roll-shaped plastic container with a small opening. I still use one as a paper clip dispenser.