Everyone is wonderfully busy here this week and I’ve been given the opportunity to assist with an extra post or two. While I love writing about all things marketing, I’m taking a break from the usual and offering up some enlightening suggestions to help you do your part in reducing waste and reusing when possible.

I’m a huge fan of the periodical Real Simple and my most favorite part is the New Uses for Old Things feature monthly. I admit, some of the tips they offer up are downright silly, but others are nothing short of ingenious. I’ve pulled some of what I consider to be the most interesting, realistic and user friendly suggestions and present them to you here!

Coasters as gift tags: I rather enjoy wrapping gifts and love to present a very pretty present when possible. In addition to using vintage ribbon, coasters from, say, breweries can be beautiful to add a little punch to the package.
Real Simple Says: Pick up interesting cardboard coasters at restaurants and bars you visit along your travels. Punch a hole near the edge, thread some ribbon through, and voilà: homemade gift tag.

Empty Tissue Box: I constantly struggle with plastic grocery store bags (or Target, Walgreens, Dollar Tree….) getting way out of hand in my laundry closet. No more.
Real Simple Says: Forget unruly plastic bags that seemingly regenerate under your sink. An empty tissue box keeps them neatly corralled and ready for use. (more…)