What a busy couple of weeks I've had! The last two days I've had that awful feeling where you know you're forgetting something but can't figure out what it is. When really, I'm pretty sure its just because I was on overdrive for so long getting ready for my daughter's first birthday that now that it has slowed down I just don't know what to do with myself.
Well, as I was cleaning up after the party I couldn't help but want to share my next money saving tip!
In about ten minutes I collected and organized well over $20 in gift wrapping supplies... and that is assuming you only buy yours from the dollar tree. If you are buying yours in a hurry from Wal-Mart when you're on your way to a party then we could be talking $50+ saved. I saved 12 bags, 5 boxes and at least 10 full packs of tissue paper from the landfill and they are all in excellent condition and ready to be used again! I love recycling and reusing what I can. Its good for the bank and the earth.
I started reusing gift bags and boxes after my bridal shower back in 2008 and I can't remember the last time I bought a gift bag or box! I even give them away for other people to use because I have collected so many. They all get stored in one plastic tote all broken down to save space and the bags are stored by occasion and inside of each other. Talk about easy gift wrapping. It has saved me tons of time and money over the years and I challenge you to do the same!
What is your favorite way to reduce, reuse and recycle?
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