Fun Ways to Use a Basket of Fruit Around the House
A basket of fruit can be used for more than just healthy snacks. A basket of fruit is a multi purpose gift that can be used in many areas of your home for decoration and for convenience. When you get a gift basket full of fruit or when you buy a fruit basket full of seasonal fresh citrus fruit for yourself and your family you will find yourself wanting more of them because they are so handy to have around. According to homemaking experts here are some innovative ways to use a basket of fruit in your home:
As a hallway decoration – Flowers often are poor choices as a hallway decoration because the changes in temperature from outside to inside when the door opens can cause them to wilt. Plants often can’t survive in hallways or doorways because of the lack of light. But a cheerful basket of fruit placed in a hallway or entryway is the perfect way to greet guests and brighten up dark spots. Bright ribbons or even white LED lights strung along the basket will turn any tasty fruit basket into a party decoration or night light.
As a bar accessory – If you entertain often keeping a basket of citrus fruit on the bar is a great way to decorate and provide fresh fruit for drinks. The bartender can grab an orange or grapefruit out of the basket whenever he or she needs fresh citrus juice for a drink or needs a fruit segment as a garnish. Your guests can pick their own fruit and know that their drink is being made with healthy and sweet fresh citrus fruit juice. You can reuse the same basket over and over by buying a large box of assorted citrus fruit and just replenishing the basket as the fruit gets used.
As a quick breakfast dispenser – If you, your spouse or your kids regularly rush out of the house in the morning without eating breakfast you and they could be paying a high price nutritionally for skipping breakfast. If you really can’t make the time to sit down and have breakfast in the morning buy a basket of fruit and leave it next to the door. On the way out of the door in the morning everyone can grab an orange, a grapefruit, a tangerine, or another citrus fruit that they like to have for breakfast on the way to work or school.
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