It’s that time of year again. Time to get serious about getting organized before school starts (which is before Labor Day here!) With lunches for 3 children and a husband, times 5 days a week, times 4 weeks a months, times….sigh, let’s just say being organized before school starts is a necessity. In our house there…
Organizing a craft room gives you the space and peace to be creative. This free craft ribbon storage hack is earth-friendly and is perfect for organization.
My children will tell you that my husband and I are tough when it comes to allowances and money management. I will tell you that my children, ages 9, 14 and 16, are exhibiting in their choices and behaviors healthy money management skills and financial responsibility, so I’m okay with being called tough (and even…
Don’t remember what the occasion was when my kids got Mentos gum. But I do remember being intrigued by the cute little plastic containers. I kept the containers so I could figure out a way to repurpose them. The label was so easy to remove that I just knew each container was destined to…
I am finally back to feeling “normal” after a six-week bout with poison ivy. I realize that on the scale of health issues, poison ivy is not very impressive. But I now know that I am highly allergic to that evil plant, as 6 weeks of misery for me and my family has proven. I…
I love craft projects AND I love repurposing items that would otherwise become trash. Imagine my joy when I saw this project at Ashley’s blog Make It and Love It! The project is so easy and quick, plus it involves organizing stuff, so I just had to give it a try and make my own Repurposed Plastic…
I found a couple of great tins recently. Of course, they were square. Square is so much better for organizing stuff. Square fits on shelves or in drawers without wasting space. And if you’re going to do an organizing project, isn’t not wasting space your goal? Look for a tin that has a lip…
Walking through Costco for me is like a gambling addict walking through a casino. My knuckles are white and my jaw is clenched. I walk with my head down, trying not to look at any items not on my list. I make a beeline to the items on my list, one after another without looking…
My friend, Karen asked if I could help her with a project. She’d bought several XL men’s sweaters because she got a great deal on them and loved how cuddly they are. She’d seen large throw pillows made out of sweaters and wanted to do the same for her family room. I did a little research…
Keep skeins of yarn neat and organized and prevent tangles with this free portable yarn keeper. It makes it easy to crochet or knit while you’re on-the-go.