Once you have consumed the fruit and other contents of your
fruit basket, do not throw out the basket itself! These
containers that hold a bevy of edible goodies are perfect for a
number of clever uses around your home. From storage to
decoration, the basket portion of your gift will allow you to
keep enjoying the present long after the fruit has been enjoyed.
Today's fruit baskets are using more unique and less traditional
containers, ranging from colanders to planters. If your fruit
basket has a container that is other than a basket, then you
will probably already have a good idea for which it can be used.
However, many fruit basket recipients find themselves puzzling
over how to use their baskets. If you find yourself in this
head-scratching crowd, consider these fantastic options:
* Storage: Baskets today are making a comeback and are used for
storing everything from your favorite pair of shoes to your
kid's building blocks. A trip to your favorite home décor store
will present you with tons of baskets in every shape and size,
so consider using your emptied fruit basket in the same manner.
Tuck towels into your basket and use it to add extra storage
space in a tiny bath. Put a basket in your car to keep items
from rolling around in a trunk or back hatch. Hang a basket
underneath the garage to hold sporting equipment or use them
inside your home to hold magazines, cleaning supplies, toys, and
anything else under the sun!
* Function: Many families designate each family member a basket,
allowing them to pick up their items left around the home. This
is a great idea, since you can keep things better organized and
teach all family members (even the adults) tidiness.
* Decoration: Many homeowners use baskets as a decoration,
filling in blank corners or bare tops of furniture. Fill your
basket with greenery or flowers and use as a centerpiece. Use
your basket as a planter and move your live plants to a more
aesthetic location. Baskets are also a great way to cover less
savory items that have become a necessity in your home,
especially wires and electronic equipment that is threatening to
take over your room.
* Re-use: Instead of using boring gift bags or clumsy boxes to
house gifts, consider using a basket! Half the impact of the
gift is its presentation, so you can guarantee your gift to be a
hit if you tuck the treasure inside a basket. Whether you choose
to make your own gift basket or just use the basket for wrapping
and transport, reusing your basket is a great way to pass on a
lovely item to a friend, family member, co-worker, or neighbor.
About the author:
Mike Barus specializes in Fruit Basket Designs Fruit Baskets
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