I’ve always been fascinated by Altoids tins (I know I’m not alone in this one). I finally found the perfect use for repurposing one – an organizer for all those store rewards cards. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got 20+ of those store rewards cards. I think they multiply on their ownKeep Reading…
More Laundry Room Tinkering
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Organizing Necklaces
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Organized 31 Planner – Tried and True Comes Back Around
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It’s August, Time to Go Through School Clothes
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Simple Girl – Simple Solution Sock Organizer
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Organizing and Storing Your Spices
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Getting Ready for School – Lunch Boxes
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.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 thereKeep Reading…
Free Craft Ribbon Storage
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Keeping Track While Taking Medication
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.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. IKeep Reading…