Once the food and drinks run out, you’ll be left with an empty gift basket. While you may be tempted to throw it away, you should consider keeping and reusing it. Common uses for gift baskets include:

¥ Extra storage for stationery

¥ Storage for kitchen utensils

¥ Place to leave mail or keys

¥ Reuse in another gift

¥ Magazine storage

¥ Closet organizer

Although most of these suggestions are for storage purposes, you can also redecorate the basket by painting, staining, or adding fabric to the sides so it can be used as a decorative centerpiece.

CONVENIENT STORAGE

Everyone can use extra storage for the items in their homes. Depending on the size of the basket, you may be able to find many uses for it. If you have a lot of clutter in a certain area of ​​your home, use the basket to help keep the space organized. Because these are so sturdy, they can be used to store a variety of items found in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and other areas of your home.

Gift baskets can also be used to hide clutter. If you have a stack of magazines, for example, you can put them in a larger one for sorting later. As your stack of magazines grows, you’ll not only have a convenient place to store them, but you’ll also be able to easily dispose of them once you no longer need them.

REUSE GIFT BASKETS

As long as your gift basket is in good condition, you can reuse it by giving it to someone else. Create your own unique gift basket, or if you’re giving a gift that’s fragile, include the basket for extra protection. Reusing them by giving them to someone else is a good idea if you have too many baskets or if you no longer use them.

TRANSPORTATION OF PERISHABLE ITEMS

Another creative use of gift baskets is to transport food. Baskets that are deep enough can store bread, cakes, pastries, and other perishable foods that you might bring to a party or other social event. Leave food in the basket to create a decorative serving tray that can be displayed on any table. Reusing them not only helps protect the environment, but it can also save you time and money on storage costs.