Gift Basket Discards Revitalized - 20 Ways to Reuse Old Gift Baskets

What do you do with the gift baskets after theChristmas came around, seasonal items such as
contents are eaten or removed? As lovely as theycolored eggs, gourds and pumpkins, and greens and
are, they begin to accumulate and take up valuablecolored balls in baskets make beautiful centerpieces.
space. Since it is wasteful to throw them out whileSpices Great cooks have an abundance of spice
their condition is still good, we will suggest simple andbottles. A small basket can absorb the overflow and
fun ways to turn those empty gift baskets intostill be at hand when needed.
useful and practical decorator items."Catch-all" Basket Everyone needs a place for
Indoor or Outdoor Planters Line the baskets withessential items such as keys, remote controls, etc.,
plastic wrap to waterproof them, fill them withitems you know you need but can never find when
potting soil and add your favorite plants. This makesyou need them.
a nice centerpiece on your picnic table or inside whenGarden Basket Nothing is more annoying than to
entertaining.start working in the garden and to have to go back
Dog Toys Dogs, like children, need a toy box tofor a tool. In addition to holding tools, baskets are
store their favorite toys. When they are ready toalso useful for carrying the flowers or vegetables
play, they will know where to look.from the garden.
Guest Towels Small baskets make wonderful extraButton Box Most clothing items come with an extra
holders for hand towels in the powder room.button to replace one when you lose it. The problem
Guest Room Basket When you have overnightis, when you lose it, the replacement button is
guests, nothing says, "Welcome", like putting smallnowhere to be found.
extras in a fancy basket and placing it in their room.Snack Basket Store all your favorite snacks in one
Books or Magazines These tend to accumulateplace. This will save you from making repeated trips
around the house. Where do you put them? Ato the kitchen in the middle of your favorite movie
basket is the perfect holder. It is easy to move andor TV show.
you can leave it out in plain sight.Emergency Basket When the lights go out, wouldn't
Mail Storage Take those letters you mean to answerit be easier if all your emergency items like flashlights,
and those unpaid bills that are piling up and placecandles, matches, portable radio, etc. were all in one
them in a basket until you are ready to tackle them.place where everyone could find them?
Sewing and Knitting Supplies If you like to sew orPersonal Care Products All those small jars and
knit, placing a basket with all your supplies next tobottles that clutter the dresser could be stored in
your favorite chair has them ready when you are.your own personal hand basket.
Fruit Basket Real or artificial fruit placed in a basketTool Box Small tools and things like picture hooks,
makes an inviting centerpiece.curtain rings, nails, screws, a tape measure, etc. will
Children'a Art Supplies When grandchildren come tobe right there when you need them instead of
visit or children of your own need crayons, markers,having to look through a crowded drawer or tool
and other creative art supplies, they are all in onebench.
place.Baby Items Things for the baby that you carry from
Medicine and Vitamin Bottles Nothing takes up spaceroom to room could be stored in a handy carrying
like pill bottles sitting on a table or stored in a cabinet.basket.
A decorative container will store them neatly and beIf all else fails, refill the basket with tasty snacks or
pleasing to look at, at the same time.other useful items, wrap it in cellophane and recycle it
Holiday Centerpieces When Easter, Thanksgiving, andto a friend or loved one.