Love to decorate, but hate to spend tons of money? Here are a bunch of ways to decorate for Christmas and giving your home a whole new look, without breaking the bank. Move things. If you've always put your tree or garland up in the same place, give it a new spot. You may need to move furniture around or temporarily store a piece to make room. Give old items new purpose. Get creative and give old pieces a new purpose. Dig out old decorations you haven't used in a while, or put them in a … [Read more...]
Freezer Organization
Is your freezer organized? If it's packed full and you can't find anything without going freezer-diving, consider giving it a little love and organization. Fall is often a time when freezers fill up. We've frozen what we can of summer and fall produce. We have fish from the summer, and those with hunting enthusiasts, you may have deer and fowl too. We're baking cookies for the holidays, and stocking up on deals. It's no wonder the freezer is packed full. A few tips to help you organize your … [Read more...]
Why Do People Put Off Getting Organized?
There are a lot of reasons people don’t get organized, but lack of time is at the top of the list. Procrastination is another top reason. Most people have good intentions of getting to it, but it can feel overwhelming. It’s hard to get motivated, especially when people think they can do it themselves and don’t want to pay a professional organizer. While it’s true that anyone can take time to organize problem areas, lack of motivation plays a major role. When they make the decision to hire a … [Read more...]
Want a shiny stainless steel sink?
You can make a stainless steel sink really shine with club soda or white vinegar. After normal use, wipe with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. To deep clean, wipe with a solution of ammonia and water or dish detergent and water. Dry thoroughly to avoid spots. Treat rust marks by rubbing with fingernail polish. Then wipe clean. … [Read more...]
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How Do YOU Organize Canning Supplies?
With any hobby or activity we do that requires storing a variety of supplies, keeping them organized can be a challenge. It's important though, so you know what you have and what you need to buy. That way you can take advantage of sales when they come along, but don't buy too much of anything. Here's pictures from a recent job organizing canning supplies. … [Read more...]
Try a Reverse Advent Calendar this Season
Please consider this reverse Advent calendar idea as you Christmas shop or find deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Add an item to a box each day as a family and on Christmas Eve donate it to a local charity who can use these items such as: McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence Common Cup Ministry McLeod Emergency Food Shelf HOMES (Homeless in McLeod County) … [Read more...]
Motivation and momentum come from seeing progress
If you are tackling a cleaning or organizing project on your own, start where you’ll see the most progress quickly. Break up large spaces or large projects into smaller chunks so you see progress and don’t burn out from being overwhelmed. Clean and organized spaces become fun to use Even if it is a pantry, utility closet, or coat room, a space that has been decluttered, cleaned, freshened up, and organized becomes fun to use again. Whether you use labeled bins, cute baskets, new shelving … [Read more...]
How do you organize your cables and cords?
Having lots of cables, cords, and chargers is a way of life nowadays. There's no escaping it. But, how do you organize them? While some people buy cord organizers and labelers, there are other ways to keep them straight. Simple twist ties or pipe cleaners will do the trick. Painters tape for those you don't use often. Small ziploc bags is another way to keep them from tangling and provides a way to write information on the bag. With each new computer, phone, tablet, laptop, ipod, etc we … [Read more...]
Don’t Waste Money by Buying Too Much Spice
While buying most foods in bulk is a great way to save money, buying large quantities of spices is generally a bad idea. Unless you use a lot of a particular spice or frequently cook for large crowds, you're not likely to use up a large canister of something before it loses its essence. Maybe you've never thought about this before, but herbs and spices lose their flavor a couple ways. The first is adding them too soon to your cooking process. You don't want the flavor to boil or bake away, so … [Read more...]