One of my favorite things to do is give new life to old, outdated items.  There's just something so satisfying when you can create something wonderful from items that would have otherwise been tossed or donated.  I usually don't pass up anything free, so when I spotted four metal and plastic hardware storage containers in the Goodwill pile at my parents house I quickly claimed them.

Thankfully, my parents are always happy to get rid of their junk.  My husband on the other hand is not always as thrilled that I keep bringing more stuff into our home.  I don't think he understands or appreciates my thriftiness as much as I do :)
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