Posted by LisaWI on 12/18/07 9:08am
Msg #226613

Penny Pinchers-Dont Discard

the boxes from Quill that they send the legal paper in, they are the perfect size for storing old files. A little tape and your good to go! And if your local Staples has the $3 coupons for returning empty ink cartridges, use it for the medium binder clips (Staples brand-24ct), your end cost (for me anyway) is $.94.

Reply by jba/fl on 12/18/07 9:36am
Msg #226615

I repurpose these all the time

a quick spritz w/spray paint makes a nice shipping box at Christmas-time, or storage of things when the box may still be exposed in the room. And year end paperwork is excellent too!

Waste not, want not!

Reply by LisaWI on 12/18/07 9:58am
Msg #226619

Re: I repurpose these all the time

who can afford spray paint, LOL. Yes, that is an excellent idea for shipping or under the tree. Great idea!

Reply by Charm_AL on 12/18/07 10:04am
Msg #226621

Re: I re purpose these all the time

good one Lisa and j...I have one that we decorated and keep all the shorty's art and kg school work in. I go through it once in awhile and send off some of the nicer ones back home to the relatives.

Reply by LisaWI on 12/18/07 10:08am
Msg #226622

Re: I re purpose these all the time

Another great idea!! We should start a group for "The Notary Penny Pinchers". Sorry folks, we got off the discuss work mode. Oh well.

Reply by jba/fl on 12/18/07 10:52am
Msg #226629

Re: I repurpose these all the time

I love to paint so always have leftovers - I do this w/liquor boxes, they are so sturdy, gets rid of printed matter, dresses up box for gifting. Roll it, brush it, spray it - whatever on hand.

Had one box that I painted and whether it was the box or the paint: it stank for about 3 days - had to put outside to de-vaporize before I could use it.