~my family is sabotaging my label efforts~ I am obsessed with labels! What is it about a label? For some of us it has a calming effect. For others, it just incites rebellion. Like this: The great label divide is happening in my own home as evidenced by this act to drive my Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) tendencies [Read more…]
Upcycle Greeting Cards
Hey! Today I am sharing a really easy idea that didn’t take much thought, but it took years to actually finish. Earlier this year I tackled the box of cards in my office. I had 2 boxes of cards, you know the boxed cards craze from the mid- 2000’s. I bought cases of the all occasion [Read more…]
Weekend Spotlight January 2, 2016
Happy New Year! Thanks for stopping by the first Weekend Spotlight for 2016. I have organization on the brain right now so I thought I would share a few organizational ideas I found around the web! Check out one of my favorite gifts (to myself)! I have played with it all week. Check it out [Read more…]
How to Contain the Frosting Mess
Hi everyone- You know how some of the best ideas happen by chance. Well in the weeks leading up to Halloween I was on a donut bender with all of the Halloween parties. While decorating donuts with frosting I had more frosting on the counter than on the donuts. Here’s my suggestion on how to contain the [Read more…]
Organize Paint with Mason Jars
organize with mason jars I am sharing how to organize paint with mason jars. Mason jar storage ideas are all over Pinterest. So when I saw the idea in a recent issue of Country Living I knew it was time to sort and organize my half empty paint cans. It was an opportunity to sort thru my paint cans [Read more…]
Garbage Can Makeover
After my garage cleanup a few weeks ago I wanted to pretty up the recycle can. We take recycling seriously around our house. Actually, one of us takes recycling seriously. My {first} husband is slightly embarrassed by this project. Take a look at the before & after garbage can makeover and judge for yourself. As [Read more…]
Back to School Roundup
Hi there- I am so excited to join these bloggers and their great ideas for starting the school year on the right (or left) foot! Back to School Vignette from Farmhouse Chic Blog Ruler Succulent Planter from Elizabeth Joan Designs DIY Weekly Cork Board Organizer from Little House of Four How to Organize Math Problems [Read more…]
Craft Containment
File this under “suburban mom probs.” What to do with the ribbon and gift tags? I have a slight addiction to all things related to card stock! Look at this stash of gift tags I have amassed since July! Thank you pickyourplum and their low shipping charges. But with the school year in the oh [Read more…]
Organizing the Frosting Essentials
organizing frosting | 2 minute tuesdays Tonight is one of those nights I am incapable of writing a complete sentence! I am sooo tired from .. sitting in traffic for an hour thinking about EVERYTHING I need to get done before school kicks into high gear! . So here is the post I mapped out [Read more…]
How to Organize Math Problems
Can you believe it is the new school year! Geez! I am reposting this suggestion on how to better organize math problems (think columns, those annoying addition mistakes because your columns were not lined up- sorry I am having a flashback)! This suggestion was provided to me by a high school math teacher for my [Read more…]
Labels Organize Everything
How many of you own a label maker? I have several label makers and the ultimate label maker: the Silhouette. Labels calm me. Seriously. Labels are my go t0 strategy to organize a desk, drawer, closet or refrigerator. I {may have} labeled the fruit bin in the refrigerator just in case the family couldn’t recognize [Read more…]
Fun & Easy Bathroom Ideas for Kids
If you have kids boys you hate bathrooms! It doesn’t matter if they are two or forty two! Some mornings I need disposable gloves and a hazmat suit. And, the moment you reach to raise the toilet seat…. I can’t stop the visual! I will never understand how a towel never meets a towel bar, like [Read more…]
Garbage Can Storage Ideas
Question: are your garbage cans stored inside your garage or outside of the garage? I have a lovely recycling can that I would love to store outside, but I’m not so sure my neighbors would love this next to the garage: don’t judge my trash! I found a few favorites of garbage can storage ideas for [Read more…]
