RECYCLING: Save those baby wipe containers. They’re great to store markers and crayons in

After soap and water, styrofoam trays from package meats make great paint trays when stenciling or for various children’s crafts.  Also good for kiddies’ snacks.

Keep baby food jars and lids until you’re inspired to make potpourri gifts. Fill jar with potpourri and cover lid with pretty cloth.  Tie a ribbon on and add to a basket of other small items.  Also great for homemade jams and jellies.

Ideas from Encouragement, a publication of Angela DiCicco and Gail Signor