A Tissue Box for Plastic Bags

No, it’s not time for spring cleaning yet, but don’t waste these upcoming cold months surrounded by clutter.  At GreenCupboards.com we believe the age old saying that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.  Check out our Top Ten resourceful tips to transform clutter into creative design.

1. Peppermint Tin

Need a tissue?  How about a Q-Tip?  Peppermint tins are the perfect purse accessory for those little day to day essentials.

2. Oven Mit

Missing an oven mit?  Instead of tossing the spare, move it to the bathroom.  These mits are perfect for protecting your counters from all hot items including hair crimpers, curlers, and straighteners.

3. Plastic Easter Eggs

Before you make a trip to the grocery store for more Tupperware or plastic bags, take a moment to dig into your Easter stash.  Those colorful pastel eggs are good for more than Easter candy.  Pack your grade-schooler’s cheesy goldfish in these eggs for an easily hatched snack at school.

4. Shoeboxes

Are empty shoeboxes taking up your closet space?  Pair them up with the papers spilling off your desk.  These boxes are the perfect for extra files, recipes, or business cards.

5. Tissue Box

Are wasted tissue boxes affecting your carbon footprint?  Don’t let that empty box  go to waste.  Use it for extra plastic bags.  Use the tissue box to stuff those extra plastic bags from under the sink.  It’s an easy way to organize and to recycle!

6. Shower Rings

Have a few extra?  These convenient rings are fantastic hangings for more than curtains. Use them in your closet to hang scarves, or take them to the kitchen for a hand towel hanger.

7. Step Stool

Have your tykes sprouted into teens?  Now that they no longer need a step stool to reach the sink, it’s your turn to find a use for it.  Try your closet! These stools fit in to optimize closet space as a shoe rack.

8. Wine Cork
Don’t want to toss another cork?  Use it as an accessory in your jewelry box to hold earrings.  Not into jewelry? These corks are good for holding sewing needles, pins, and extra tacks.

9. Linen bag
Have an extra linen bag?  This zippered plastic may seem like a waste of space, but it can serve as the perfect supply bag.  Put your art supplies or extra school supplies here for space optimization and organization!

10.  Button Bag

Surrounded by tiny plastic button bags?  Well they’re good for more than just buttons.  Button bags fit perfectly into your purse as pill carriers.

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