Tag: organizing
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Back to school: 5 ways to be more organized this year
I blinked in June and suddenly, it was August. I’m not sure where summer went, but wherever it went, it left quickly. My oldest daughter starts school next week. The school supplies have been purchased and the school clothes have already been washed and put away. But what else can we busy Mamas do to…
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An organized craft cabinet
I bet you’re thinking, “Well, that picture doesn’t look very organized.” You’re right. That is the before picture. Now that I’ve got your attention, let me tell you how a sheet of pegboard, some bins and baskets, some lumber, and some spice racks totally changed my creative space. I keep my craft supplies in a…
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21-day organizing challenge: kitchen cabinet woes
My kitchen cabinets weren’t too shabby, since I’d just organized them last year. They were in need of a little attention, though. Our kitchen sink cabinet was looking a bit cluttered and crammed full. I took everything out of it and wiped it out. I then moved the stool, candle tarts and dish towels back…
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DIY Kate Spade Inspired Desk Boxes
I have loved the Kate Spade office line since it came out, and I especially loved these cute storage boxes. But I couldn’t see myself paying $54 for three cardboard boxes. I had three shoeboxes at home from recent purchases. I also picked up these items: I quickly broke out that gold spray paint and…
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Simplify Saturday: How to live with less
We have been actively purging our home for a few weeks now. We’ve cleaned out closets, we’ve donated items, we’ve given things away and we’ve thrown away or repurposed other things. It’s easy to get rid of some things, but others, it’s more difficult. How do you decide what to purge and what to keep?…