Saturday, November 17, 2012

Coffee Bag Types and their Uses

Coffee bags, while generally used for coffee beans or grinds often have other uses as well. For example cloth sacks that are used by coffee farmers have many utilitarian uses. These tough, durable bags can be used to store just about anything. On the other hand, smaller retail-based coffee bags (sometimes known as tin-tie bags) can also be used for other treats like candy or cookies.

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Tulle – A Popular Wedding Veil and Gown Option

Tulle is a popular option for wedding dresses. The netting is the perfect fabric for wedding veils. However, some brides prefer their actual dress be made from tulle.

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Random Fact: Tulle is also the name of the French commune in Corrèze, France. It has a rich history dating back to the time of the Gauls.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Repurposing bubble wrap

Bubble wrap is extremely useful as a method for safely shipping fragile items. However, it can also be repurposed in several ways. For example, they can be used for insulation, or condensation control. It can also be used for grocery items which tend to be abused (tomatoes for example).
How can bubble wrap be used as insulation? By providing a pocket of air that prevents and old and heat from passing through. In this capacity, bubble wrap also acts as an excellent energy saver, making it a great option for greener living.

Making your own Bubble Mailers

Bubble mailers are a very useful for mailing items. So how would you go about making your own if you tried? Someone on Crasftser has an excellent tutorial on just that using decorate paper, bubble wrap, glue and a few other household items.

Choosing Wedding Favors

Weddings are a time of celebration, and included In the tradition are wedding favors. But choosing the right wedding favors can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. However, popular wedding favors include:
· Wine glasses
· Shot glasses
· Honey jars
· Photo frames
· Soaps
· Candy
· Lip Balm
· Ribbons
· Coasters
· Bottle openers
And don’t forget to use wedding favor boxes and the more personalized the better!










Take out Boxes at restaurants

Take-out boxes are a must at American restaurants, where the sizes of servings often border on a practical joke. The good news is that take out boxes allow you to take leftovers home and extend these portions out over 2 or more meals. Chinese take out boxes are among the more well-known of these.