A few new purposes for that cereal box.

In our house we always have cereal and that adds up to lots of cereal boxes.  I thought I would share with you a few of the ways we make good use of this resource.  I know that all of you have cereal boxes that you throw out or recycle each week  just like this one.... ok, I'm pretty sure they don't make this kind any longer, but it's snowing and I want junk food.  (ignoring the fact that the magician looks like the devil!)


One of the things I like to do is take the empty box and cut the top off, using a straight edge cut about a 45 degree angle off each side and clip the front.  Then using glue and left over fabric (paper works too), cover the boxes to match the room or season.  These work great to toss daily mail in, hold on to coupon packs, or magazines.  Here are a few photos for you.  Of course you can decorate them until your hearts content with ribbons, buttons, etc.  

There are lots of other great things you can make that are fun too.  Let your imagination take off.  This will get you started:
Monster puppets ....                      gift boxes......                  


  

snow man....                                    houses or building blocks

  

Or cut them using some of the images on the front or back into these standard post card sizes, write your note, address and stamp.  You have a funny, or healthy, or game postcard to mail a quick message and they are less expensive to mail!

USPS Standards for sizes of a Postcard: 
• Maximum size is 6” long X 4 1/4” high
• Minimum size is 5” long X 3 1/2” high

If you have a particularly funny or pretty or informative image, cut it into a bookmark, punch a hole in the top and tie on your ribbon.  (kids love these).