Cardboard Gift Boxes
So you’ve had another successful Christmas or birthday, but there are now a ton of gift boxes left lying around that no one wants. You could throw it away, but why add to a landfill when you can recycle them on your own instead? Here are just a few ways I’ve found to use these boxes over and over again.
The easiest thing to do is use them to give other gifts away! I keep a variety of boxes in my attic to use in case I find a gift I want to give away that doesn’t have an appropriate box to keep it in. This happens more than you might realize, especially if you or your wife go to garage sales or discount stores that sell things without their original packaging!
Another thing you can use them for is for long term storage. I have a large collection of video games, and so I’m always looking for something to use for additional video game storage. These boxes often fit the bill, especially if they’re plastic or if they seal very well. Come to think of it, computer parts in general can be stored pretty well in these kinds of boxes, as they’re often flat and wide, like computer cards or internal parts.
Finally, make some specialty cardboard gift boxes to give away. Either decorate them yourself with wrapping paper or by drawing on them, or have your kids or family do it for you. You’ll end up with something that is truly unique, and will delight the person you end up giving them to.
It doesn’t take a lot of creativity to find a new, special way to reuse the gift boxes left over from Christmas, birthdays, or any other special occasion. Before you just throw them in the trash, ask yourself if you can find another use for them instead. You may surprise yourself.
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