Garden mulch. Use eggshells to start seedlings indoors. Nourish your tomatoes with a boost of calcium. Add powdered eggshells to your foods. Kick the pests out. Make a natural abrasive cleaner. Use eggshells to deter slugs and snails. Make a calcium-rich supplement for your pets. Use eggshells to make a natural dye for Easter eggs. Use eggshells to make homemade sidewalk chalk.