{"id":2695,"date":"2015-10-05T18:23:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-06T01:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahappyhealthyhome.com\/2015\/10\/how-to-create-ultimate-upcycled-gif\/"},"modified":"2019-11-13T08:28:34","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T16:28:34","slug":"how-to-create-ultimate-upcycled-gif","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahappyhealthyhome.com\/2015\/10\/how-to-create-ultimate-upcycled-gif.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Create the Ultimate Upcycled Gift Basket"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWhen we first found out we were pregnant we didn’t really know anyone else with kids. Fast forward 8 months — we can now name 5 friends who’ve had babies in the last six months! Crazy, right? Does it seem like everyone around you is pregnant or just had a baby too? Instead of running out and buying a ton of stuff why not create a cute eco-friendly gift basket. Think about it — try creating a gift basket that incorporates used and new items. I know, I love getting hand-me-down baby stuff! Most items have  only been used once or twice.<\/div>\n
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\nFirst, you’ll need a tiny helper. Clearly having a helper makes cleaning way more fun. I forgot to mention you’ll need to clean out the closest, dresser, toy box, etc before you can start building your upcycled gift basket.<\/div>\n
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\nOnce you have your helper it’s time to start cleaning! Don’t worry about making a mess it’s more fun that way. Start by making piles on the floor: keep\/store, giveaway [aka gift basket], donate and throwaway.<\/p>\n

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YAY! Now you’re done making piles and it’s time to build your basket. If you’re like me you already have a basket laying around. #winning<\/p>\n

Start with blankets. When you add a blanket it will help create height for the other items. Next, start arranging the items one-by-one. [Tip: roll clothing items]<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to include extra diapers, bottles, toys, socks\/shoes, hangers, etc. Maybe even a bottle of wine \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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\nI love how my <\/span><\/span>up-cycled <\/span> baby gift basket turned out. My <\/span><\/span><\/span>friend<\/span><\/span> is going to stoked! <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\nDon’t forget to add a few new eco-friendly times to round out your gift. I went with a bamboo wrap, handmade moccasins and Energizer\u00ae<\/a><\/span> EcoAdvanced\u2122<\/a> AA batteries.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\nAs a new parent you quickly learn to keep batteries handy. So many toys need batteries. I can purchase <\/span><\/span><\/span>Energizer\u00ae<\/span> EcoAdvanced\u2122<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> batteries <\/span>guilty free because <\/span><\/span>they’re the <\/span><\/span><\/span>first battery on the market to use recycled batteries\/materials! #winning<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\nI found the batteries at my local Walmart, but they can also be found at <\/span><\/span>Target, Home Depot, Lowes or K-Mart. For six AA batteries I only paid $6.37 — talk about a killer deal when the <\/span><\/span><\/span>Energizer\u00ae<\/span> EcoAdvanced\u2122<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> batteries holds up to 12 years in storage! <\/span><\/span>Yup, I just geeked out about batteries. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\nE<\/a><\/span>nergizer\u00ae<\/span><\/span> EcoAdvanced<\/span><\/a>\u2122<\/a> <\/span><\/span>is the world’s first AA battery made with 4% recycled batteries and is <\/span>Energizer’s <\/span>longest-lasting battery. <\/span>Try it!<\/span><\/span><\/span> Power your most critical devices and have less impact on the planet!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\nNot sure how it works? Check out the below video.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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