New Uses for Things We Have

It is always energizing to me to express creativity and/or save time, money and other resources by embracing  things we have.  Some love single purpose tools.  I love things that meet multiple needs or that can be creatively re-purposed   Some of my top of mind favorites include:

• binder clips as chip clips and money clips for active pursuits
• Kleenex boxes to contain the endless supply of shopping bags (even when we often take our own reusable bags)
• contact lens case for travelling with preferred shampoos and conditioner ( can still avoid checked bags)
• law books or other hardback favorites stacked as a table
• ring holder as a visible, attractive and accessible hair band holder
• pine cones as filler around a potted plant

How do you creatively re-purpose things in your life?