Teaching kids how to organize their toys and actually put things away when they’re done is a huge life lesson that requires a parent’s patience. One of the easiest ways to do this is to find a simple toy box with a lid. Everything goes in and the lid closes to hide any mess. Just […]
Organize Pantry with Dollar Store Containers
Haven’t we all seen a well organized pantry, one where all products are placed into matching containers with cute labels and thought I WANT that! Setting up such a pantry can mean spending quite a bit up front. If you don’t have the funds for going all out, why not use dollar store containers? Looking […]
Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen
A friend of mine just moved into a new house and she mentioned how bad she was at setting up her new kitchen. It can be a daunting task, finding a use for new, empty cabinets but let’s think logically about where certain things should be stored. I’m all about saving time so that means […]
Labeling Tips
Labeling is an important part of keeping your house organized, especially when you have large bins stored in closets or basements. Why waste time searching every bin and box when a simple label could have identified its contents? For big boxes, I like to use big labels. Usually I’m just ripping off a piece of […]
Organizing Serving Dishes and Platters
I’ve got one kitchen cabinet where my serving dishes and platters are stored and you don’t even want to know what it looks like! Everything under there is glass and (usually) stacked neatly with the biggest plates on the bottom and everything else nestled on top. But that’s a pain when I need the bottom […]
Organizing School Supplies
Here’s a brilliantly simple idea for organizing school supplies, office supplies or anything tiny in your house that you keep losing.
Organizing Greeting Cards
I’m the worst when it comes to sending out birthday cards or anniversary cards. Inevitably I’m shopping for the cards AFTER the birthdate because I have a problem with looking ahead at the ‘big picture.’ So I’m going to try my mother’s trick this year: I’m going to my wholesale club to purchase an entire […]
3 Tips for Keeping Your Bathroom Clutter-Free
When was the last time you looked under your bathroom sink? Better yet, when was the last time you took an inventory and tossed stuff out? Our bathroom vanities tend to be a ‘throw all’ place for many, with the idea that we can just throw stuff under there and then close the door so […]
Recipe Organizers for Busy Cooks
After living on my own and having to cook for myself for over 20 years, you’d think I’d have a sure-fire way to organize all my recipes but I’m still trying to find my favorite way. I guess I’m a little old fashioned because I don’t have an ipad that I can use to call […]
How To Store Patio Cushions During the Winter Months
During our snowy winter months we bring in our patio cushions and store them in the basement. I do believe that this helps extend their life and after 18 years, they just now are beginning to wear down. But if your basement is full to the rafters, I found this resin storage bin that is […]
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