5 x 8 inch Index Cards For Recipes
These are great for copying a recipe and printing it. If you don't like it pitch it out! If you have it in hand, you may be more likely to try it rather than save it to your computer, and forget about it. By Syd
I use colorful cloth or plastic tote bags as storage for many things: reusable plastic bags, bits of fabrics and trims, travel items, scarves and shawls, gloves and mittens. I hang the bags from cute racks or pegs so they look nice. Most of the bags are purchased from thrift stores or from department stores. By Ann
Are your linen closets always messy? The fix is easy.
Use a notebook with plastic insert sheets for storing...
So, you've made the excellent decision to get organized, you've sorted through your belongings and you now have only items that you love and are usable. This may be for one small area of your home, a few areas, a drawer or two, or the whole house. However much you have done, it is an accomplishment no matter how big or small, so congratulations!
10 Dollar Saving Bedroom Ideas
If sheer curtains appeal but you can't sleep with the moonlight and early morning sunshine streaming in, then fit a slim blackout blind unobtrusively inside the window frame. It won't show when its rolled up and when unfurled will just Look as if its a dark night outside.
5 Ways to Organize Your Finances
If you haven't balanced your checkbook in awhile, or you lose your incoming bills before they're paid or you put off filing your tax returns because it's just too difficult to get everything together, than it's probably time to organize your finances. Here are 5 quick ideas:
Plan Errands Around Doctor Appointments
When the doctor tells you he wants to see you in a specified time, don't have the receptionist automatically make the appointment then. You can ask if it is imperative that it has to be the exact date. Check your schedule and coordinate other things you can do on the day you make your appointment, be organized and save on gasoline and your time. By Syd
Well, it's not the whole closet, but recently my son decided he wanted fresh new white sheets and he did need a new comforter. Our sheets are old or hand-me-downs, so I thought it would be nice to give him some new items. He's also 17 and moving out soon and it's a good time to set him up.
With boxing day sales ahead of me I know I'm going to have a lot of extra wrapping paper that needs to be stored away until next Christmas. I recently saw a gift wrap organizer that hangs in the closet and I thought it was a great idea - except that it cost almost $25 for what was essentially a hanger with a plastic bag attached!
When things are buried deep in the back of your cupboards and closets they probably never get used. If you don't stack things too deep, make things easy and convenient to get in and out of your cupboards and closets those items will be used more often. By Carol
Remember Appointments - Dry Erase Board
Use a small dry erase board on the 'fridge. You can't help but see it since you are in the 'fridge all the time! By Syd
Keep a few envelopes in the glove compartment of your car to use to make after hours bank deposits or to use as needed while on the go. By June S.
Binder For Important School Papers
I keep a three ring binder with my kids' school papers that I will need for future reference. For example: medication permit forms, schedule of events, concert announcements, classroom parties, etc. I always know where to look for the information I need. By June S.
I keep a pen and small pair of scissors in my back pocket, it always seems like I end up using them around the house at some point in the day. If I'm really on the ball I try to keep a bandaid in a pocket too, with 5 kids to raise at some point in the day it might be needed too :) By Melanie
To remember to put out the mail I always get anything ready the night before. Then in the morning on my way out the door to get the paper I take the mail that's in plain sight to the box with me since the mail and paper are side by side. By Melanie
I keep a list on the kitchen counter of things to do and things to buy. If I remember something else that needs to be done I just add it to the bottom of the list. After a day or two I rewrite the list and take off anything that's already marked off. By Melanie
You can make attractive office storage containers. Trim sturdy boxes to size and cover with a wallpaper border of library books. Makes your office area look neat and tidy and is great storage! By Syd
Teresa's Kitchen Tip - Handy Garbage Bag
Attach a plastic Walmart (or grocery) bag to the door of the oven. Just slide one side on door. Then put garbage in it while your cooking in kitchen. When I open can of food, dog food etc... I just rinse the cans out and put it in my garbage bag. Then at the end of the day, tie it up and throw it in large garbage bag or can. It's always nearby when I need to throw something out. By Teresa
Memory Tip - Remembering Things to Bring To Work
In order to remember all the things I need to bring to work, I always place them in a bag the night before and hang the bag on the door knob! I also save all my gift bags for this purpose, Jazzes up my lunch and reminds me of the gift giver every day!!. Never a dull moment at my desk at work!! By TERRY
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