The multi-purpose kleenex box @ Saver Queen

The multi-purpose kleenex box

Posted on December 8th, 2008 Saver Queen 5 comments

A fun way to stay organized and recycle packaging – reuse a kleenex box as a plastic bag holder. Simply cut-out the plastic part and stuff your plastic grocery bags inside. I did the same with an empty ziploc box for all my bread bags. I recently ran out of my stash of ziplocs (we stocked up at a big loony sale at Price Chopper last spring) and now I’m trying to come up with a stand-in solution so I don’t have to buy new ones. For now, I’m using bread bags and plastic vegetable bags. The empty Ziploc container is useful to hold them all. I love finding new things to do with packaging!

5 responses to “The multi-purpose kleenex box”

sharon rose December 8th, 2008 at 14:13

Hi there-a really good idea, thanks for sharing!
Andrea December 8th, 2008 at 14:27

I agree. I stash plastic bags in there (from times when I’ve forgotten to bring my cloth bags & bins to the grocery store). They’re great for housing pens, pencils, pencil crayons(kids) by cutting a bit off the top. You buy them with decorative designs so why throw them out? Also, I’ve cut the top off and threw sos pads in there so I don’t have to look at the ugly no name box when I grab a new one. My daughter uses them to build houses and rooms for her “Littlest Pet Shop” toys. Great crafts and more.
Kate December 8th, 2008 at 15:33

Wrapping for Xmas/Hanukkah presents!

Put the present inside, stuff the hole at the top with some coloured tissue paper. Works great, especially given the pretty boxes nowadays.
Amber December 8th, 2008 at 16:52

Thanks for the tip!
dinah December 8th, 2008 at 20:40

genius!

ps. how are you guys holding up?