Organizing with Repurposed Packaging – 1 Item 10 Different Ways
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I use repurposed packaging to organize around my house all the time. It’s earth-friendly, free, doesn’t make me feel guilty with I don’t like it and recycle it, and the only limit is your imagination.
I started with an empty cotton swab box.
I trimmed off the edge. If you find you have sharp points left, you can trim them with nail clippers.
Your imagination and organizing needs are the only limits. Here are 10 ways I’ve used this same box in my home.
In the kitchen….
…for chip clips
…for spices
…for measuring cups and spoons
…for hot cereal packets
…for lunch snacks.
In the office…
…in the junk drawer to hold loose items
…to hold note pads and pens by the phone.
In the bathroom…
…to hold brushes and combs.
In the dresser…
…to hold socks.
In the toy room…
…to hold small toys.
What ways can you think to use free, earth-friendly repurposed packaging to organize your home?
I’m a mom of 3, a veteran and military spouse. I’ve moved into 20+ homes all around the world. My passion is helping busy people make the space and time for what’s really important to them.
Wow Susan you are much more inventive than I am! I would have looked at that and said what could I do with this it doesn’t hold anything! You are awesome! Thanks for the ideas!
Now why didn’t I think of that??? How about using them in the refrigerator to hold condiments? Thanks for sharing!
Very creative!! I would never have thought about using the q-tip container. Great ideas!! Thanks so much!!
Very clever! 😀
I love all of these ideas! I think my favorite might be the clip holder!
Cynthia at http://feedingbig.com
This is so awesome, I’m PINNING! I’d love to have you share this at What to do Weekends Party also. Have a great weekend yourself. Linda
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What a great idea for a reuse! This would help out in my messy and unorganized junk drawers. (yep, plural on the drawers, lol)
Clever! Less for the trashman. Plus a lot of times the plastic doesn’t have the number on it, so I’m not sure if it can be recycled locally. Always better to reuse!
Thrifty cool idea! Thanks for linking up & sharing @ DearCreatives.com great to have you!Hope to see you again this week! Theresa
Glad I am not the only one who does this. Found you over on Feeding Big’s linky party.
This is the kind of recyling I love! https://plus.google.com/u/0/102411827552299205378/posts/1KJbijUrX4y
Ingenious!
Love the sock idea. Ones similar cost a few dollars each, money saver.