Years ago, I bought a lovely crocheted tank top from a local thrift store (possibly on half-price day!); I hung it on a pretty wooden hanger, in my bathroom, and used it for holding all my earrings. Since the wooden hanger had notches in it (for securing straps, etc.), I also hung a few necklaces from there, perfectly useful and a very attractive "wall hanging".
I've been organizing and reusing items as much as possible. I have a laminated white cabinet made of particle board with holes drilled along the inside for shelves but the shelf pins I have didn't seem to work. I went looking for some slightly smaller and couldn't find any and I didn't want to chance trying to make the holes larger.
Keep Important Info In A Notebook
I keep a notebook for recipes, important numbers, educational resources, and other important information. This has really kept me more organized!
Have A Master List Of Important Cards and Numbers
Because my husband and I travel so much, we came up with a way to have the most vital information in one easy and small space in case a wallet or purse is ever lost or stolen.
Make Decorative Pillows Out of Old Bridesmaids Dresses
An old friend wanted some material so I gave her my old bridesmaid dresses. In return, she made me pillows, one from each dress and each pillow was different. Now when I look at the pillows, I can remember the wedding I was in.
Send Yourself A Running Email Of Tips
For places to leave tips like this: Send yourself an email, subject matter of "Tips to Use". Keep a running list by forwarding it to yourself. Remember to delete the "forward" in the message.
I used to save all of my tips from this website on my computer. My computer crashed and I lost all my data.
Whether or not you are into scrapbooking, you should appreciate this tip. I use a fairly large (12 inch diameter), pretty basket, which sits in my kitchen. When I receive a letter from a friend, thank you, Birthday, Anniversary, invitation, etc., I drop it in the basket.
The TV remote has disappeared again! So annoying! Has anyone seen or constructed something that is a transparent case which holds the remote and is attached to a coiled wire linked to a piece of furniture preventing travel out of the room?
Keep stamps from sticking together by storing them in-between sheets of wax paper. Wax paper also works well for saving stickers, just put them on the shiny side of the wax paper.
Use Pocket Planner Covers For Checkbooks
Use Pocket Planner Covers For Checkbooks. All through the year when out shopping, I keep an eye out for those "pocket planners". I don't really care to use them as what they're made for, but I use the vinyl and picture part for checkbook covers, instead of having to settle for the dull and undesirable ones that usually come free with your boxed checks.
Clipping Keys To Your Purse. I have a "hiker's clip" attached to my purse handles. When I get home and inside, I immediately attach my car and house keyring onto the hiker's clip.
Getting Organized for Halloween
Ghosts, witches, goblins and black cats . . . yes, it's Halloween once again. Here are 10 tips to ensure this holiday is a fun one for you and your family.
How can I organize my computer wires?
How can I organize my computer wires?
Saving Just the Tips You Want. I love all the Tips I read on this site and I often want to keep something in case I want to use it later on. I have found a good way to keep the information handy for later on. . .
A Magnet for Keeping Small Metal Items Together In My Purse
A few months ago, I accidently dropped a small magnet in my purse which sank to the bottom. When I fished around and found the magnet, it was attached to my nail clippers. . .
Storing Bedding, Clothing and Soft Toys
This is a great idea to store all your bedding, clothes the kids have not grown into, teddy bears, material your too busy to sew up, and seasonal clothes. Well, anything soft you aren't using often. Simply take your garbage bags fill them as full as you can but still able to gather the top together...
I personally have a really hard time keeping anything in my home organized. My husband and I got married and moved from KY/IN area to Northeast GA 6 months ago and still have boxes everywhere. Now we are talking about starting a home business as well.
To avoid magazine build up I follow this rule. I have until the last day of the month the magazine is dated to keep it. At the first of the month all magazines from the previous...
When mailing out books, save money on costly padded book mailers by cutting cardboard the size of the book, putting 2 pieces around the book and sticking a rubber band or two around it to hold it in place...
Recycle, Get Organized and Save Money
Every day people throw out product packaging and then turn around and purchase boxes, bins, and caddies to organize their homes. Instead, reuse the things that you're about to throw away, things that will fill landfills otherwise, and use them to save money and organize your home.
Getting Organized for Halloween
Ghosts, witches, goblins and black cats . . . yes, it's Halloween once again. Here are 10 tips to ensure this holiday is a fun one for you and your family.
