If you’ve been around Organized 31 for very long, you know that I lo-ove to use recycled or repurposed items for organizing. Since we’re always moving (and when we’re not moving the threat of a move is always there), I don’t want to invest a lot of money in organizing items that won’t work at…
This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SparklySavings After organizing over 20 kitchens with all our military moves, I’ve picked up a few tips on organizing dishes and dishwasher detergent to make my life easier. My goal in setting up and organizing my kitchen is to…
Easy recipe to make Captain America cupcakes starting with a box mix. Impress at the next superhero party with these festive treats.
Ideas for the first college care package of the year. Show your favorite student how much you care and that you’re thinking of them with these simple ideas.
You may have gathered that my family likes science, Big Bang Theory and other nerdy pursuits. I was at the thrift store looking for items to repurpose when I found the perfect t-shirt to amuse my family. I immediately knew that I wanted to whip up an easy t-shirt pillow upcycle project. Amazingly, this cute…
As we’ve been getting my daughter ready to head off to her first year of college, I realized that some items are best purchased and some items are best made by mama. This easy diy laundry bag uses repurposed pillow cases and is much stronger than a purchased laundry bag. I found these cute king…
A brand new edition of the Peeping Moms Home Tour and this month we’re featuring the study. Find out the tips I use for organizing the study in our home. Come see my tips on organizing the study and take a peeping moms home tour. Some day I’d love a real old-fashioned, leather chair, pipe…
Originally published on August 4, 2014. Updated on June 26, 2019. Looking for a cute back-to-school theme craft to make with upcycled items? You could make these as a fun kid’s activity and also give them as a teacher gift. I found a big bag of wood blocks at the thrift store. I love…
I originally shared this project on Life After Laundry. Being a military family, with moves coming every 1 to 3 years, I prefer to use repurposed and upcycled items to organize and craft with. That way if I don’t have room in the next house, I can recycle them and not feel guilty. Plus, I enjoy…
A quick and easy recycling project using an upcycled cigar box for organizing. Great for desk supplies, jewelry, papers, or collectibles.