I have a few strange ways that help with reusing the packaging that common household items come in…. It’s simple, I just put specific containers of sacks into a drawer for projects I know are coming within a few weeks.
Sheets, pillow cases and sometimes toys or gift wrapped present from AMAZON come in little sewn bags with either Velcro or a draw strong cord. I like to….
- make belly breathing bags for Pranayama work (controlled breath). I will them with rice and cheap beans, sew the one open end shut and give them as gifts, especially to friends who suffer from chronic anxiety and stress. This is the perfect addition to your Nightstand for a bedtime routine of calm, meditative breathing. You can also fill a long bag (one came with my kids pick up sticks) full of rice that is NOT instant), add a few drops of desired essential oils, sew the end and you have a microwavable neck wrap. Use a square of rectangle bag for heated tummy help.
- makeup compact mirrors. I have a history of camping and hiking. I keep the little mirrors for ‘tick checks’ as well as a tiny travel mirror for on the go plucking and futzing. These tiny mirrors also tend to entertain your kids for way longer than expected when given on a road trip – who doesn’t love to watch themselves make funny faces!!
- Many cold cuts come in tiny less durable Tupperware. Even the packaging at Chic-fil-a and to-go containers from restaurants!! These containers do well in the top rack of your dishwasher. Instead of throwing them away of even recycling them – they are great for sending people home with left overs. Sending kids home with craft projects or for packing school lunches.
This probably show how eclectic my life is…but there you have it. Some ways I reuse packaging!
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