food and beverage

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 d้cor 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.