One thing I love about Harry & David items is the packaging that their gifts come in. They are so reusable, and I always save them for just the right moment.
Like this moment that I’m sharing with you today.
My darling friend Fiona was coming over – just for a visit.
But what she didn’t know was that I planned to send home with her dinner for her family of 5.
Who doesn’t love a surprise dinner? I love having a night off from cooking – it’s a huge treat!
I made this amazing Minestrone soup, and put it in a Ziploc bag.
Added bread, salad, and a little dessert (homemade brownies).
And put it in a pretty box. A reusable pretty box.
A box that I had received a gift in, and saved, and repurposed for the perfect moment.
Now hopefully Fiona will find a good reason to share the box and repurpose it in a creative way. 
Repurposing a gift box is a thoughtful, creative way to take a meal to another family in!
Do you ever save gift boxes, baskets or packaging – and what do you do with them?
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What a cute idea, Sandy! Love it. Hope you are well; have a great week. Sending you hugs from NYC.
xxo
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Love this idea and what a lovely surprise for a friend!
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Harry and David boxes are SO beautiful, they’re impossible to throw away. Great idea!
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Twitter: effortlesshr
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This is such a great idea. It gives the meal a little extra flare.
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Great idea! I love repurposing things, so much fun!
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You are so creative my dear. I have that box in the basement and this is a great way to share the cuteness. You rock!
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I love saving old boxes and reusing them – you just do it with so much more style than me! But you’re inspiring me to take it to the next level – love it!
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I usually do save things like this and now I know why. I love this idea!!
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Twitter: elengrey
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I like how you combine practical — plain little Ziploc bags — with pretty… a pretty box, cheerful napkins. I do save boxes and bags and tins and pass them on to others with this and that. I love the whole meal idea. Lovely!
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Twitter: missnthekitchen
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This is such a great idea and you are the sweetest for feeding your friend’s family!
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I choked up just a bit when I read that you were making a meal for Fiona. You, dear Sandy, and Fiona made such an impression on my dear Jenny while she lived in Medford. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart.
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Such a cute Idea Sandy!
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I cannot bear to throw beautiful perfectly good boxes (esp the Harry and David ones!!), baskets, and bags away. It’s completely wasteful, in my opinion. I love having cheerful packaging to repurpose for meal giving and handing down some of the kids’ clothing.
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Twitter: aggieskitchen
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What a great idea, I love that box!!! And what a nice thing to send your friend home with, love this.
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