Over recent months we have been decluttering and sorting things out ahead of putting our house on the market in the New Year. I have thrown away, recycled and donated lots of things and been surprised by the amount of stuff that we had. I was sorting through my daughters mountain of possessions and came across her old toy shopping basket. Unlike lots of plastic toys it is quite sturdy and robust but as she no longer plays 'shops' anymore she has no use for it. Then it occurred to me that I could use it. Like many households we have phones chargers, leads and general bits and pieces and I thought I would use the basket to house all these odds and ends. It now lives on the shelf in the cupboard and it is really handy as when I need it I just grab the handle and as it has holes in it , I can spot what I need quickly. I suppose it looks a bit wacky but it is out of sight and does the job.
That's a brilliant use for it- well done. Those chargers really do clutter up the place [and they use energy if you leave them plugged in, even without their attached gadget]
ReplyDeleteCheck out Real Simple New Uses for Old Things - a brilliant site full of equally great ideas
http://www.realsimple.com/new-uses-for-old-things/index.html
Blessings x
Thanks Angela, I will check out the site.
ReplyDeleteGreat re-using or is it called upgrading?
ReplyDeleteSft x
I hate throwing things away and will always try to find another use for something.
ReplyDeleteLove from Mum
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PS I don't know whether you made a Madeira cake (I read your previous posts). I've got a good recipe and I'll post it soon for you.
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What a great idea! I'm going to nick one of my children's baskets for my office nook. Very handy.
ReplyDeleteHi Penny, Thanks for you comment.
ReplyDeleteHi Mum & SFT, we always try and reuse nowadays. I look forward to the Madeira receipe