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Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without

I was given a delightful panettone for Christmas. It came in this tin which I am now using to store biscuits.

 

The expression, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" was first popularized by President Calvin Coolidge, itself being adapted from the English expression, "Eat it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without". It became a popular saying during WWI, the Depression, WWII ... and now we call it upcycling, re-purposing, etc.

 

I just think this tin is too nice to throw away.

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Uploaded on January 9, 2025
Taken on January 9, 2025