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June 1, 2017

This is a fun, quick, and easy way to fold a short sleeve knit shirt. After watching a video (several times), I learned how to do it. Now, I can pick the shirt up, spread it out and have it neatly folded in less than 10 seconds, and I'm just a beginner.

A perfectly folded orange T-shirt.

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A book protected with a plastic cover.
Protect Books with Plastic CoverAt a very young age I was taught to organize and take extra care of my books. Until this day, I still have those kept in a box intact with their covers still in very good condition.

 
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Fold Clothes Together for Traveling - shirt folded and lying on top of shorts
Fold Clothes Together for TravelingI have learned a technique of putting outfits together and folding them together for traveling purposes or camping purposes. I iron the two pieces, blouse, slacks or shorts and then fold them together.

 
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Organize Desk Drawer with Flatware Tray - tray in drawer
Organize Desk Drawer with Flatware TrayFor only $2, I was able to organize my desk drawer neatly with some extra room on the side to spare. I purchased this sturdy white plastic flatware tray from IKEA. This would work for a craft or make up drawer too!

 
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Printed name labels being adhered with tape on a stapler.
Label Office Stuff with Your NameAvoid losing your office supplies and tools by putting labels on them. It is an inevitable situation where you or your office mate tend to forget who actually owns the said stuff.

 
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Taking a photo of an old silver picture frame with a smartphone.
Shortcut Savings with your Cell PhoneWe all use our cell phones to text and call, access the internet, take photos, and keep track of appointments. But did you know that camera can be valuable for more than preserving photos?

 
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Store Leggings in a Shoe Box - rolled leggings stored in a large shoe box
Store Leggings in a Shoe BoxI have tons of leggings and I found out that the easiest way to keep them clean and stored out of sight is to put them in a shoe box. I can still see every pair and they stay organized and nice!

 
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A line of graduation announcement and invites, hanging from a mantle.
Display Graduation AnnouncementsWhen you get a bunch of announcements or invitations to graduation parties, use a thick string and clothespins to nicely organize all your cards. It works best if it's hanging straight down or on a fireplace mantle.

 
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Cat Litter Room Freshener - small bowl filled with scented litter and topped with strawberry shaped clips
Cat Litter Room FreshenerI have a handsome tabby cat called Mr. Smith and he's a mostly indoor cat therefore he has a litter tray in the bathroom. There's only one small problem and that is Tom cats tend to have a stronger smelling urine.

 
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A SD card for storing data.
Secure Your SD Card DataI take a lot of pictures. My camera records the pictures to an SD card. I then transfer the pictures I want to keep to a computer. I have several SD cards and I used the one most handy.

 
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A phone inserted into a recycled food container.
Keep Your Valuables Safe at the BeachInstead of leaving your valuables out in the open, you can use household recyclables or items to create a little safe for your essentials . I used a cylinder container with a tin cap as my safe. This works perfectly because it could fit my essentials and there is only one opening.

 
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Placing a rubber band on a clothing hanger.
Use Rubber Bands to Keep Clothing on HangersI always had a problem with wire hangers, because every time I hung my shirt, or dress, it would slide off the sides and fall off! This time, I used rubber bands. I tie the rubber bands on both sides of the hangers to prevent the clothes from falling off.

 
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Shower supplies stored in a hanging wire fruit basket.
Hanging Fruit Baskets as a Shower CaddyI bought on Amazon a three tier hanging basket for my fruit and veggies, but I never actually got it attached to the ceiling as I don't have a drill. So for quite a while, it sat in storage. That was until I saw a tip on a Facebook page telling me I could use it in the bathroom instead.

 
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Using a screw to open a key ring to place keys on it.
Putting Keys on Key RingI have a screw on our wall where I hang my keys by our bedroom door. I was trying to get a key onto a key ring and it wouldn't go. I thought to use what was already there so I used the screw on the wall.

 
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A pile of different sizes of cardboard boxes.
Save Boxes and Packaging Supplies to ReuseI am a frequent online shopper, especially when there are free shipping deals. By shopping online, I save money, time and gas, plus I receive free shipping boxes and packaging supplies that I will reuse.

 
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A collection of magnetic spice containers on the side of the fridge.
Dollar Tree Magnetic Spice ContainersThere are a lot of cool ideas right now about putting your spices on a magnetic board, cookie sheet or the fridge. But they are pretty spendy. So, armed with some all purpose glue, magnetic strips, felt pen and 2/1.00 tins from the Dollar Tree, I went to town.

 
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Leaving Junk Mail OutsideI live in an apartment down 7 steps. I don't like bringing stuff inside that will end up outside unused and unread. I leave my junk mail in my locked mailbox. Then on recycling day, I empty the mailbox.

 
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An organized box with hanging file folders.
Sliding File BoxYou can turn a cardboard file box into a real efficient filing system, with drop in files that slide with ease. First assemble a cardboard file storage box. The one pictured here has manila folders laid in it highly inefficiently. We're going to fix that!

 
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Use Hangers to Store Embroidery Hoops - hoops hung on a hanger with paper clips
Use Hangers to Store Embroidery HoopsIf you are a crafter, you know there is never really enough room for the supplies you need. Today I was trying to find a place for these since I now use their former hook for an iron caddy. I took a hanger and fashioned 5 large paperclips for hooks and now they are all together and up out of my way.

 
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A mason jar with several makeup brushes stored inside.
Mason Jar for Makeup BrushesIf you need something to help your makeup brushes stand up straight and not damage the bristles then just use a mason jar! They are super afforadable and it is very easy to customize them!

 
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Hiding Jewelry Behind Artwork
Hiding Jewelry Behind ArtworkIf you ever have a canvas picture and some jewelry items that you want hidden, you can hide your jewelry behind your canvas picture! Just use a few command hooks and your good to go!

 
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A mason jar used to store colored pencils.
Mason Jar for Colored PencilsIf you want a cute way to store your colored pencils, use a mason jar. They can be easily purchased at Walmart or your local store and they are really cute! They are also easy to paint and customize.

 
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A silverware divider being used for clutter control.
Silverware Divider for Organizing ClutterI got tired of trying to find little things I need all over the hall closet and kitchen. So I found this today in my donation station and put it to good use.

 
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A screen from a Windows computer showing instructions for making a shortcut.
Turn Computer Off With Desktop ShortcutThis tip is written for PC (Windows) users. Here is the quick and easy way to create a shortcut on your desktop to turn off your computer.

 
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Mini Drawer Unit to Organize Bedside
Mini Drawer Unit to Organize BedsideI sleep on a day bed in the living room of my tiny apartment. I don't have a night stand with drawers and such. I was tired of constantly getting up for things I needed when I just got comfortable. So I came up with this little 3 drawer unit.

 
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Ribbon Display - closeup of ribbons hanging on a cord
Ribbon DisplayIt's always a struggle finding creative ways to display your ribbons. So here is an easy way to show off your accomplishments while on a budget! All you need is some twine, nails, and a hammer!

 
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A skirt hanger holding a strapless dress.
Clip Hanger for Difficult ClothingIf you have clothing items that you can't hang up on a regular clothing hanger, you can use a skirt hanger. Make sure you get the kind with adjustable clips so it fits any type of clothing piece you own!

 
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Organizing Makeup
Organizing MakeupIf you ever have a few small powders or eye shadows that need organizing, you can use a small kids' craft container. It fits small compacts perfectly as well as brushes. You can also customize it with Washi tape or glitter.

 
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The first half of a preschool daily activity chart.
Create a Hands-on Daily Classroom Schedule for StudentsChildren work best with structure and continuity. It is easier for the younger ones to know what to expect during the day. Our classroom schedule was straightforward and only changed during field trips and rainy days. I decided to create a daily schedule that was on the children's eye level and one in which they could interact.

 
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A receipt stapled to the inside of an instructions manual.
Keep Instruction Manuals and Receipts HandyI staple my receipts to the inner cover of my instruction manuals. They come in handy when I need to review the product's warranty policy. Today there was a split in my vacuum cleaner cord and a spark came out of it. Since it was 3 years old, I assumed the warranty was over and I would have to buy a new one. I read the manual and was pleasantly surprised to find out I had a 5 year warranty. I called the customer service department and will be getting a replacement within 3-5 business days. Even with a coupon to Bed Bath and Beyond, a new unit would have cost $160 plus tax, so I just saved myself a considerable amount of money.

 
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An organized junk drawer using recycled containers as dividers.
Organizing a Junk Drawer with DividersI swear I took a "before drawer" photo but I can't find it anywhere. So, you will just have to imagine the drawer with everything you see but all mixed up.

 
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A looped computer cord being held together with a hair clip.
Keep Wires Tidy With Hair ClipsUse claw hair clips to keep wires and leads tidy when not in use. The handy thing about these clips is that they come in different sizes, which suit different thicknesses of wire.

 
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A cutting board placed on top of an open drawer in the kitchen.
Place Cutting Board on Drawer for Extra SpaceI was about to lose it before a dinner party when I ran out of counter space. I opened my utensil drawer and laid my cutting board on top and it was the perfect fit. I use this method in the kitchen every day, now, not just for when I cook for a party!

 
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A spice rack being used to organize seeds.
Spice Rack OrganizerNormally, you would have one of these in your kitchen filled with some spices. For me, I have seeds from various plants that I either harvest or buy in larger quantities. For some other people, you might have beads, stickers, string, or even glitter. Some people might have them in offices to hold thumbtacks, paper clips, rubber bands, or eraser tips.

 
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