DIY Clothing Swap

There are so many ways in which you can reduce, reuse and recycle your closet. One of my favorite ways it to host a clothing swap. What's a clothing swap? It's a chance to clear out your closet of items you no longer wear or want and trade them for new items donated by fellow swapper. For more details I have included a podcast with ideas on hosting and tips for a successful party.

It's Not All About Clothes

Not everything your recycle has to be clothes. There are tons of items in your closet that you could put to good use. 

Take this candle stick for instance. It makes a great holder for my straightener and curling iron!

I haven't used it in years because I hate picking off was after the candle melts. I love the way it looks though, so I haven't gotten rid of it. 

After doing some spring cleaning this weekend

 I decided to bring it back out and just use candles that were in jars.

My boyfriend gets credit for re-purposing it as a holder for my straightener and curling iron though.

If he didn’t have to use the bathroom while I was doing my hair I would never have thought of using the candle stick instead.

I have a small bathroom and a pedestal sink with no counter space to speak of so I just put my straightener or whatever on the toilet, but not anymore.

Photo credit: Brista Robinson