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The Many Faces of the Cardboard Box

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Cardboard boxes have served varied purposes throughout the years. Some are basic and some are imaginary. Some are recreational and some are business. They started out as a basic design. These days they have evolved significantly. They have multiple purposes.

Well Known Uses

They’re usually used to move items. People use them for packing and moving to different towns and homes. Sometimes they’re used for shipping products from warehouses to businesses. This keeps our local and national economy alive. They’re shaped into a rectangle or square, so they’re easy to load into a cargo truck and stack. The products are then successfully delivered to their destination. They’re even used by families for shipping gifts to one another. Christmas is one of the most common times of year for this. Without them, there’d be nothing to wrap!

Lesser Known Uses

There’s a running joke that the child likes the box more than the toy itself. It’s an accurate joke for a reason. Kids love to make playhouses and draw windows, chairs, or tables on the inside. They’ll draw flowers and grass on the outside to look like a yard. Other children imagine them as rockets or time machines. The imagination is endless in children. These containers have always been a part of that.

Types

Companies make different types of boxes for different uses. Some are shiny and colorful. Some are big, small, short, or tall. Many companies will print their logo on the box to make sure the receiver knows where it comes from. There are even some companies that put extra graphic designs on their boxes for added professionalism and flare. You can find some that are warmly decorated for Christmas or other holidays. There are also dividers in some of them. This is a great and simple way to keep glass or fragile items from touching each other and breaking.

Other Many Uses

They’re also used in mechanic shops across the country. Most of the time they’re flattened out. The mechanic can lay on them for any reason. They use them for changing oil most of the time. They’re used for any purpose that requires them to get underneath a car. Many times, they’re used for storing our unwanted objects. Sometimes people can’t afford a dresser, or maybe they just don’t have room for one. They can be used for storing clothes. Many people also use these boxes to store their sports equipment, tools, or unwanted storage in their garage. It’s a cheaper alternative to buying a ton of plastic tubs. They wear out after a while, but cardboard does last for a while.

History of the Boxes

What are cardboard boxes made of and where did they come from? Cardboard is not a material itself. It’s made of cardstock, paperboard and regular paper. They can also contain corrugated cardboard on the inside. This serves to reinforce the box to help it to carry more weight. They’ve been around for almost two hundred years! They’re convenient. More people are starting to recycle, so I don’t see them going anywhere anytime soon.

Wrapping An Exquisite Wedding Gift

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When a wedding gift looks fantastic on the presents table it will stand out. Making wedding arrangements is fun but it also requires organization, planning, coordinating and hard work. Every bride wants a perfect wedding. The gifts are part of the memories of this precious day. When the gifts are wrapped thoughtfully they become outstanding presents.

Even if the gift is flamboyant and expensive it may not be remembered if it is poorly wrapped. Salmon Ribbon is quite charming on a gift and the intricate detaining and simplicity will stand out beautifully.

The silk pleating on a wedding gown adds elegant embellishments. Japanese pleating is a technique for folding paper that adds individual and intricate embellishments to a wedding gift. The papers can be chosen in the bride’s favorite colors to compliment the color scheme at the wedding.

As the couple joins together in marriage, wedding gifts can be wrapped with contrasting papers also joined together. A nice ribbon can be tied into a bow to secure two little rings such as dried flowers, pendants or curtain rings.

A high quality champagne or special bottle of wine is always a nice wedding gift. Most people simply place a tag on the bottle. Contrasting tissue papers, ribbon, gleaming cellophane combined with flower stems or confetti turn the bottle into a lovely gift or ornamental vase to make the champagne sparkle.

If the couple is interested in traveling a personalized style of wrapping will have a high appeal. Use a destination map of their honeymoon destination for the wrapping. The ribbons can be the flag of the country and a postcard or picture of the location makes an incredible gift tag.

Simple boxes such as candy boxes are perfect for a wedding. Wedding veil net is easily wrapped around the box and faux roses are perfect for securing the wrapping. Add a piece of jewelry or an ornate broach for a dramatic flair. Contrasting tissue paper makes a soft lining and adds richness to the contents.

For brides who enjoy bling sumptuous velvet will make the gift stand out from the rest. Jeweled colors including ruby red, amethyst purple and emerald green add drama when tied with a matching metallic ribbon. Metallic beads and wired cut glass can be added to the ribbon for an embellishment certain to place the gift in the spotlight.

Silk, pearls and pink are romantic and can be used with a pleated, floral paper and tied with a pink ribbon. When draped with strings of bridal pearls the gift will appear sweet and innocent. Add a little sprig of cream and pink flowers to add even more romance and femininity.

Rossi marbled paper is perfect for a wedding gift. This Italian paper is both unique and handmade. The colors are variegated, the texture rich and a pink or green bow is the perfect compliment. This look is especially nice for a winter wedding.

Plain brown paper will stand out when dressed with a sweet bouquet of flowers and a grosgrain ribbon. When the accessorizing is appropriate this wrapping will work for every occasion.

Fresh flowers tied to a wedding gift the day of the wedding provide a rich and dramatic appearance. Hydrangeas will work beautifully. All that is required for the perfect gift is a little effort and thought.

How to Make Your Post-Move Experience Easier

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Moving can be a major task to tackle. It can often leave you feeling exhausted and relieved when the move has been completed. Once all of the major work is done, you are left disposing of cardboard boxes and wondering what is next.
You have to get settled in to a new home which may not seem like home at first. It can make you feel a bit disconnected and requires an adjustment period to get used to the new place. If you’ve moved to a new city, the disconnected feeling is even greater. There are certain steps you can take to ease the transition into a new location.
  1. First, fill out a change of address form and submit it to the post office if you haven’t already done this. You should do this as soon as possible. You can also do this online at the USPS website. This is very important because you don’t want your mail to continue to go to your old address, especially if its far away. This can cause unnecessary stress that you don’t need during this transition period.
  2. Once you’ve changed your address, you can slow down. Make a plan of how you will use your time. Setting up your new home and exploring your new city won’t be as hectic as moving, so you don’t have to rush. If you plan out how you will set up your home, learn about your neighborhood, meet neighbors, etc., if will seem less overwhelming and more like a fun adventure.

  1. After you make your plan, try to learn about your new home. Check things like windows and doors, alarms, fire extinguishers, your yard if you have one, your mailbox, etc. You will begin to become familiar with your home and you will also be aware of anything that needs attention.
  2. The next thing you want to focus on is certain registrations. If you have children, they will need to be registered in a new school. If you haven’t already done this, or you haven’t selected a new school for your child yet, take some time and learn about the school choices in your area. Some places have more than one choice so you have to figure out which one is best for you and your child(ren). You will also need to register your vehicle if you’ve moved to another state and also transfer your driver’s license. States have varying deadlines on transferring your vehicle registration and license, so check with your new state’s DMV for this information.
  3. Don’t forget to plan some time to help your children and your pets adjust to the new surroundings. Just as you may be feeling disconnected, they will also. Children may be feeling alienated or lonely because they don’t have friends in the new neighborhood and pets can exhibit bad behavior because they are insecure about their surroundings. Help children adjust by letting them express their feelings and getting them involved with things they might enjoy in the community. Help pets adjust by keeping them on a regular schedule and providing them with some extra love and attention.

Following these few tips can make the post-move time easier for you and your family. By taking it step by step, one day at a time, you can feel less stressed about the situation. Before you know it, you and your family will feel right at home again.

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Do It Yourself (DIY) Special Gift Candy Boxes And Chocolate Truffles

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Nothing says loved-filled gifts like DIY (Do It Yourself) candy boxes made for family and friends on those special ocassions. The best thing about them are the fact they are both one of a kind and cost effective. First off, no need to spend $10 on a pre-blank paper mache heart box at arts and crafts stores or online, 12-inch heart shaped boxes are everywhere around Valentine’s Day season for $1 each. After emptying the boxes of their previous content, the boxes are ready for a makeover.
The materials necessary for the box makeovers are everyday items like scissors, colored craft paper of choice, glue stick, a pencil, non-toxic acrylic paint, and a small paint brush.
Second, paint over the heart shaped boxes using the small brush with the acrylic paint color of your choice. Paint the boxes inside and out, including the lids, with as many coats of paint as necessary until the boxes’ color transformation is complete. Once done, trace the heart shaped box onto the craft paper with the pencil and glue the craft paper onto the top lid (and bottom lid if applicable). Meanwhile, the candy boxes are left to dry completely, you can choose to home bake some of those inside candy box treats.

If choosing to make chocolate truffles, the ingredients are the following: 2 ½ cups of crushed cereal (of your choice), one 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk, one 7oz can of marshmallow cream, two 12oz bags of white chocolate baking bits, food coloring gel, and sprinkles for coating. Lay a piece of parchment paper inside a loaf pan. Place one bag of your white chocolate bits (12oz) inside your pan. Place the pan in the microwave for a set of 30 second intervals, each time stirring the pan, until the chocolate is fully melted. Inside a mixing bowl blend the melted chocolate, crushed cereal, condensed milk, and marshmallow cream. After blending, pour the mix back into loaf pan. Allow the mixture to become a little hard by placing it inside the freezer for about 3 hours. Once cooled, use a tablespoon to scoop out the chocolate and roll them into box sized truffle balls. Using a cookie sheet this time, line the chocolate balls onto the parchment paper and put back into the refrigerator for another 3 hours. Meanwhile, take the second bag of white chocolate bits (12oz) and melt the chocolate into the cleaned loaf pan lined with parchment paper as before. Once the white chocolate has melted, use the food coloring gel to turn the melted chocolate into any color of your choosing.

Take out the chocolate balls and dip them inside the new melted chocolate one by one, until each is fully coated. Place each chocolate truffle onto the cookie sheet, and there you can choose to add sprinkles to the chocolate balls. Afterwards, you can let them cool of by placing them back into the refrigerator. The treats are now fully complete, so you can finish the candy gift boxes by placing the chocolate truffles into the DIY gift boxes. You can use crepe paper for the chocolate truffle holders.

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Finding Dependable Packaging

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You can only guarantee dependable shipping by choosing packaging that’s fully appropriate. Contamination and destruction are a couple examples of shipping risks. People, because of that, need to prioritize packaging that has the ability to battle it out with these issues. People need to consider various things before they ship items. They need to consider what they can do to see to it that their packages can make it through tough circumstances. Chemical and physical components alike can interfere with packaging that’s going from one location to the next. People should contemplate item size. They should contemplate the materials they employ for packaging purposes. Strength is also a key matter. These components all help influence peoples’ packaging choices.

It’s important to figure out how to choose packaging that’s terrific for your individual requirements. Packaging has to offer first-class defense against destruction. Many things can trigger product damage. Chemical, biochemical, mechanical, physical and biological matters can lead to harm. People have to manage that concern by choosing packages that can hold their own against these things. It’s crucial to go for packaging that’s not hard to employ. It’s crucial to go for packaging that’s a cinch to manage in general, too. Packaging, last but not least, shouldn’t ever cost people a pretty penny.

It can be helpful to assess several shipping scenarios. Are you planning on shipping out any electrical elements? You should do so with the assistance of a bag that’s antistatic. These bags defend items from the hazards of electrostatic charges. These charges can bring on substantial harm. If you’re looking to ship items that aren’t electrical, you can depend on a poly or foil bag. These kinds of bags have attractive styles. They, at the same time, are able to safeguard elements from aggressive situations.

Are you trying to ship out items that are on the sizable side? Sizable items that are weaker understandably need additional defense. Cardboard boxes can in many cases be fitting for them. Cardboard is a material that’s particularly powerful. It’s stiff, too. Cardboard can provide products with A+ defense.

People who are shipping out CDs and DVDs should think about packaging choices. They can choose between many diverse packaging choices in this day and age. It’s imperative to make rock-solid protection an aim. People need to concentrate on packages that can defend these types of items from issues such as scratching. Outside damage should also be a prominent consideration.

Businesses naturally care about organization and smooth operations at all times. That’s never a valid excuse for them, though. If you routinely ship products out for a business, you need to be meticulous and thorough no matter what. Don’t take a slapdash approach to your shipping needs. Doing so can end up hurting you in the long run. It can end up hurting your attentive staff members as well. Don’t ever take that risk. Cardboard box shipping can be useful to businesses that want relaxation and comfort. Boxes that consist of cardboard can keep all kinds of headaches out of your thoughts. CDs that show up to recipients with significant destruction can pose a massive issue. Electrical items that are defective in any way can bring on severe issues as well. It’s essential for people to take pride in all of their shipping methods and supplies.