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Store Bread Bags in Tissue Box

I use an empty Kleenex box, stand it up on end next to the inside wall of a cupboard, and put all my bread bags, bun bags, etc. that I want to save in it. I reuse them when I make bread or bake buns. The plastic that is around hole of the Kleenex box helps hold them all in.

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Storing Artificial Flowers

I have many floral displays that we switch out at the cemetery. I am looking for a way to store them so the arrangements do not get flattened or misshaped.

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Use Silverware Trays to Organize Junk Drawers

Silverware trays can be used for pens, Scotch tape, buttons, screws, and various other items that you have a lot of and want to keep together.

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Store Small Electronics in Pencil Packs

After losing any number of important electric items with their associated cords, we have decided to store each in their own pouch. They don't fall on the floor and get separated this way.

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Store Small Electronics in Pencil Packs

After losing any number of important electric items with their associated cords, we have decided to store each in their own pouch. They don't fall on the floor and get separated this way.

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Storing Twist Ties

I like to save twist ties from produce bags, bread bags, etc., but haven't found a good way to store them for later use. They always get all tangled up and are hard to take back out and use.

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Organizing Loose Wires

Organizing Loose Wires

This is a guide about organizing loose wires. Get those loose wires under control with these helpful hints.

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Storing Ribbons and Bows

Storing Ribbons and Bows

This is a guide about storing ribbons and bows. Keeping your ribbons and bows organized and stored properly will keep them nice for next time you need them.

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Homemade Family Calendar

I saw this idea at a friend's house, and asked for the tools to make it work from my grown daughter for Christmas last year. Purchase 2 dry erase calendars from your favorite office supply store. Mine all came from WalMart.

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4 AA Rechargeable Batteries

Organizing Rechargeable Batteries

This is a guide about organizing rechargeable batteries. Using rechargeable batteries is the right thing to do for the environment. However, it does require keeping better track of them than disposable batteries.

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Reuse Compartmentalized Food Trays

Most people have at least one junk drawer in their house. I used frozen food trays to organize the drawer where my husband throws his loose change, chapstick, and others items from his pockets.

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Drawer Organizing

I've found that since my husband is an avid golfer, we have an abundance of golf ball boxes, which make perfect drawer organizers. The boxes from Titlist, Pentach, and Calloway are reinforced and just the right size.

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iPhone apps

Organizing Apps on Your iPhone

With such a huge array of apps available for the iPhone these days, it can be difficult to keep them all organized. This is a guide about Organizing Apps on Your iPhone.

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Purple pill pouch with gift cards inside.

Recycled Card Holder

If you or someone you know is taking birth control pills, you know that each prescription comes with a little purple velvet pill carrying case. Don't throw them out. They're the perfect size for your cards. And they're stylish too.

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Brag book organizer with postage stamps in one sleeve.

Use Small Photo Album For Identification

Buy one of those Grandma's Brag Books with the cellophane pages for showing off pictures. Keep your stamps, medicine list, driver's license, proof of insurance, and car registration in each of those clear cellophane pages that are meant to hold/show off pictures.

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Magnetic Board on Refrigerator

A few days ago I tried to put a magnetic write-on board on our refrigerator. It would not stay put, it just kept sliding down because of the slick surface of the refrigerator.

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Plastic shoebox in file cabinet drawer.

Shoe Boxes Double Storage in File Cabinet Drawers

I was setting this shoe box on my open craft file cabinet drawer, and I accidentally put something heavy inside the box, and it fit right in! Imagine my surprise when it not only fit but closed!

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Storing Vacuum Cleaner Parts and Carpet Cleaner Hoses

How do you neatly store these items?

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Paint Brush and Paint Bucket

Organizing Painting Tools and Supplies

This is a guide about organizing painting tools and supplies. Many of us have a number of painting supplies and accessories around the house and garage. However, it can be difficult to get a painting project completed if you can't locate your supplies.

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Organizing Electrical Cords

Take empty toilet tissue or paper towel cardboards and use them to store extension cords, Christmas string lights, or any cords in them. They work great.

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