A couple of weeks ago, I shared this organizing tip and craft over at my friend, Holly’s blog, The Coconut Head’s Cancer Survival Guide. Holly is one of my favorite people and I admire her fortitude and positive energy. Holly has taught me many things on her blog, but one of the unique insights she’s shared with me is information onKeep Reading…
Organizing & Packing Jewelry for Travel
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Gift Wrap Organization and Storage for Moving
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13 Simple Folding Tips & Tricks
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Simple Girl Simple Solution – Bandaging Basket
This post may contain affiliate links provided for your convenience. We earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page. I am also an Amazon Associate and earn from qualifying purchases Read my full disclosure policy.My 2 oldest babies are my teenage daughters. I pretty much knew what to expect in raising them. My youngest baby is my 10-year old son. He keeps surprising me with boy stuff. Things I don’t see coming. Things that are taking years off my life each time he surprises me. One week-end when the weatherKeep Reading…
Folding Plastic Shopping Bags
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Organize Your Car with a Repurposed Plastic Can
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Consignment Sale Prep 201 – Packing Items
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Consignment Sale Prep 102 – Toys, Furntiure and Other Items
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Consignment Sale Prep 101 – Clothing
This post may contain affiliate links provided for your convenience. We earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page. I am also an Amazon Associate and earn from qualifying purchases Read my full disclosure policy.Have you thought about consigning at a children’s consignment sale, but are intimidated because you have no idea how to transform the mound of clothes and toys into money? I felt the same way 6 years and 11 consignment sales ago when I first started. I looked at the mountains of clothesKeep Reading…