Yeah, it's been a whole week of blogging! The thought of 358 more days to go is exciting and scary. My mind is constantly wondering "what am I going to post today?"
Well, here is what I came up with this time. It might even give you something to do over the holiday break while the kids are out of school.
Uses for M&M Tubes;
*The tubes that M&M Minis come in are the perfect size for holding quarters. They hold a little more than a roll ($10). I like to keep one in my purse for pop and snacks when we're traveling.
*wash, rinse, and then clean with rubbing alcohol. When dry, store tweezers, cotton balls, q-tips, & other first aid items for easy transporting. Label
*Keep four basic crayons in one for drawing while waiting at restaurants, doctors office, etc.
*Use for small individual treats for children, like Cheerios, goldfish, or M&M's. Let them decorate their own tube with markers or stickers.
*Use for toothpick holder in your picnic basket.
Fill with beans or rice and make your child maracas.
Uses for Cereal Boxes;
*Boxes can make stylish and colorful bookmarks
* Gift tags
*Save the box and cover with contact paper, or try painting the box. After decorating the box, use it for storing school papers or other items.
*By cutting off the top and part of the side of the box, you can use it as a magazine holder.
*Some boxes can make great treasure chests for young children.
*Empty boxes are great for arts and crafts collages.
*Use these boxes to protect items when mailing.
*Use empty boxes for kindling to start fires.
*Breakfast Cereal Box Business Cards
*Cut the boxes and use the cardboard to place between an item that you don't want to be bent when mailing
*Put this on or near desk for trash, and then every few weeks empty this into the kitchen waste basket
*Cut and use front and back as notebook covers. Punch three holes in left side and string ribbon through all holes, including the notebook paper. This is great for kids to have their own drawing notebook.
Uses For Christmas Cards:
*Cut the covers of the cards into 4x6" postcards and write thank-you's on them. You can use the left side for the message, draw a line to the right of it, and then write the address and use a 20-cent stamp. This saves 12 cents plus the cost of note cards - and you "save a tree."
*Cut and use for gift tags, punch a hole in the end to tie ribbon through
*Frame cover for nice wall décor.
*Cut, punch hole in, tie ribbon through hole, and use for an ornament to hang on the tree.
*bookmarks
Reading over these and sharing them makes me want to go make something. The problem is, it is way past my bedtime.
Affectionately,
Franci
