Gifts express how much someone is special to you and this is shown by giving gifts that they like with packaging that would be admired and acknowledged. The trend of giving gifts in a typical way is also changing and people nowadays prefer uniqueness along with versatility.
The gifts are a token of appreciation and show how much you care for the person and so you've made an effort to present them with something they like or feel good about and show your gratitude towards them. Everyone intends to give their best to their loved ones and for this they make an effort, so the receiver feels good and special when receiving their gift.
Receiving gifts is always a delightful feeling, especially when you receive from a person who has a special place in your life. The gifts even look more attractive when you get them in a box or basket, but what to do with these gift boxes NZ or gift baskets NZ once the gift is opened and used. many times you've got multiple baskets as gifted by many people.
You might find them useless, sometimes intending to re-use them as gifting in them again to somebody else but ultimately you put them in a corner, stack them, which only collects dust, eventually you'll forget about it and maybe trash them when you clear out your space after a few months.
It's better if you DIY some hacks using these gift boxes NZ and gift baskets NZ, which can be re-use in a better way and would look even better after doing little effort on it. This is also a sustainable practice, reducing waste and environmental friendly moves. We've listed some good ways in which you can repurpose these boxes and baskets in better ways.
1- Put Toiletries In The Basket
Arranging washroom accessories in a whisker basket is a great idea and gives you a very warm hotel inspired feel, whenever you step into your washroom. Placing your body sprays, shampoos, tooth paste, folded face towels, flannels, scrubs, lotions or even make-up too.
These baskets are also a very good option as they can tolerate humidity and wet conditions of this place. In this case the basket will not get damaged very soon, and gives a classy warm feel.
2- Grow Plants In It
Whisker baskets are made from a natural material called cane, by weaving it by hands which has an amazing look, is extremely durable and gives you a warm, earthy feeling. If you intend to grow different small plants in these baskets, you're probably thinking right.
As these baskets are sourced from nature, they can help nourish the soil and plant. Place soil in it or insert the same size box in it, then fill it with soil and sow your plant/seed, whatever you intend to grow.
You can even make hanging planters by attaching a string to its handle. Growing mint leaves, curry leaves or coriander at home are some of the great ideas, you mustn't miss.
3- Fruit Displayer
Fruits are part of your grocery and everyone likes to munch on them as a snack when they're hungry. A fine display of fruits on your main table or somewhere in the kitchen which is in everyone's reach would be a great thing. placing the fruits in a basket or box which is already decorated, would be inviting and children especially will grab some fruits because it would be an eye candy seeing fruits displayed in such a good way.
Also the air can easily pass through the basket, increasing its shelf life and keeping it fresh too. If they're boxes or plastic containers, use them to place in the fridge.
4- Pet's Bed
A wide, open weaved basket or box could be reused as a bed for your pet. Small pets like to be around you and you can place this bed near you while a whole setup can't be placed inside your house. Add some grass or soft mattress to make it comfortable that would make your pet happy. However, place a plastic sheet under to increase the life of the basket and it'll not get dirty soon.
5- Use It As An Organizer
Receiving gift boxes is exciting but re-using them to organize your own different stuff is more creative and satisfying plus this'll always make you remember who gifted you this. You can put your stationery, make-up, socks, bathroom accessories, your skin-care products in it, which would look nice and appealing.
Summing Up
Although receiving baskets and boxes is a fun and cool thing, reusing these containers again is a rather more creative and sensible act. you can utilize it in many different ways which can be functional for you.
This also encourages sustainability, as recycling and reusing things creates less drain on the environment. Never discard them, you can use them in a hundred ways, some are mentioned above to give you some ideas for reusing them.
