Saving Money In A JarWhen we know we are going to have to provide for a wedding or new baby that is on the way, we start saving. We take a pint canning jar and start unloading our change and any tips we get.
Organizing Console for VanI was tired of not having a good place to store toys/books in the van, so I took an empty cat litter box, covered the words with contact paper, and attached a divided bucket to the lid with duct tape.
Organizing Center from BoxesWe made a organizing center out of boxes that Christmas presents came in. We covered them with contact paper and taped them together. Now my son has somewhere for all of his school supplies.
Stamp DispenserIt was time to organize the rolls of postage stamps I use daily! I had 3 rolls to pick from: one for personal, one for our business, and one for a non-profit I work with.
Use Tray for Containers in RefrigeratorI live in an older mobile with the original refrigerator. The light doesn't work and most of the slats for the shelves are broken. I have to keep the shelves pretty close together and I find that limiting in keeping things from getting shoved into the back and forgotten.
Organizing Rubber BandsSave the little plastic hanger that comes with a new pair of socks. Load all your stray rubber bands onto the hanger. Use one rubber band to make the hinge.
Use Plastic Grocery Bags for Emptying Cat LitterI've found that all the plastic bags from grocery stores, drugstores, etc. fit over the end of a standard size litter box. Just slip the handles up over one end, lift the opposite end and all the litter falls right into the bag with no mess!
Free Organizer Bins From Recycled ContainersMake do with the abundance of garbage we consumers produce in our own homes, using empties and scissors or a craft knife. All eight shows are FREE until decorations are added.
Hang Calendars From BlindsDon't have a place to hang your calendar? Loop a string from your blinds through the hole in the calendar and knot it. Now you don't have to have push-pin holes in your walls!
Reuse Earplug Cases For StorageI have used the waxy earplugs to help me sleep for a while. I love the containers, and use them for all kinds of things. I have a nice new deck of cards in one, my business cards in another, a mini sewing kit in another (in fact, the dollar trees' have mini sewing kits in them already), mini first-aid kit, craft items, and soooooooo much more! Enjoy!
Keep Loose Items In Eyeglasses CaseI was wondering what to do with some of my unused spectacle cases then came up with an idea to organize the bits and bobs I carry in my handbag (purse).
Secure Your Truck LoadSecure your load in the back of your truck with a scroll truck net. A net allows the air to flow through while holding items in place. To make the net, attach netting to two plastic pipes and cap the ends of the pipes.
Mini Sticky Notes for BookmarksI love to use mini sticky notes as bookmarks. They make a smaller version for just such a use, but rather than buy those, I make my own!
Gentle Paper TapeI find this tape very helpful around the house. I put my dishes into new protectors after a party and label each of the holders for the different sets. I also use the tape before placing items in the freezer.
Using Baker's Rack for Computer EquipmentWhen I moved into a really small apartment, I didn't have room for my large computer desk. But, I did have a baker's rack that I was not going to use for kitchen use. I decided to use it for my computer and printer.
Baby/Toddler "Emergency" KitWe have been known to run out of the house and leave our son's diaper bag behind, thinking we'd only be out for just a few minutes and wouldn't need it. Well, on more than one occasion, that "quick" trip lasted longer than we thought!
Recipe OrganizationI used to be an avid collector of recipes and was introduced to the neatest little program called Treepad a long time ago. It's like a flowchart program but it's super user friendly.
