Re: What Do You Do........

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

I usd to get a ton of these when I bought a lot of makeup. I also belonged to a monthly makeup club and each shipment came in a cute little makeup bag. But, really, how many can you use? I had collected so many and so much excess products that I had not used so before I retired, I packed everything up and took it all to work and and let all my co-workers take what they wanted. Everyone really seemed to enjoy it and it was all claimed --- none went to waste!

"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." - Steve Martin

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@ECBG wrote:
What do you do with all of those makeup cases you get as gifts in department stores?
Working, I need clear cases since it's common to have your handbag peered into before you leave.
Clear cases (which have to be purchased), also let me see what in the world I have!

@ECBG Hey!!! I have some w/ perfume samples organized & labeled on outside, some that are not outlandishly branded I give makeup gifts in, my granddaughters love 'em, I keep my roller clips/bobbiepins, etc. in one, extra buttons that come w/ garments, safety pins/straight pins, great for jewelry if we ever get to travel again, makeup drawer has one for lipsticks/glosses labeled "MEH" (may check them out again, but not ready to toss yet)....Shall I go on? So many uses!!!! If I know they'll be always used for that particular purpose, I just mark contents on outside w/ a Sharpie. Have a wonderful weekend. Get Mr. @ECBG to fire up the grill. 😜

bonappetit · ‎07-21-2017

Pitch them.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I take them and free totes and samples that I have never used to the local shelter for teens. They are thrilled!

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@Shanus wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
What do you do with all of those makeup cases you get as gifts in department stores?
Working, I need clear cases since it's common to have your handbag peered into before you leave.
Clear cases (which have to be purchased), also let me see what in the world I have!

@ECBG Hey!!! I have some w/ perfume samples organized & labeled on outside, some that are not outlandishly branded I give makeup gifts in, my granddaughters love 'em, I keep my roller clips/bobbiepins, etc. in one, extra buttons that come w/ garments, safety pins/straight pins, great for jewelry if we ever get to travel again, makeup drawer has one for lipsticks/glosses labeled "MEH" (may check them out again, but not ready to toss yet)....Shall I go on? So many uses!!!! If I know they'll be always used for that particular purpose, I just mark contents on outside w/ a Sharpie. Have a wonderful weekend. Get Mr. @ECBG to fire up the grill. 😜

@Shanus I admire your organization! I'm not that adventurous with makeup colors. If I can find one I like I keep it. Too often I have picked out a beautiful shade and the intensity makes me look like Julia Robert's smile, which is great for her, too big for me!

When DS is here tomorrow for his birthday dinner, he can help DH get the grill up on the deck.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

When my niece’s girls were young, I gave them to play with. Now I use them for my sewing/knitting/ crochet notions when I’m on the go and taking a project along.