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Organizing With Egg Cartons

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: March 16, 2015

In an effort to show you that you can organize without spending a dime on supplies, I’ve been challenging myself to look at what I throw away. Every time I empty a container, I ask myself what I could organize in/with it. This week I decide to organize with egg cartons. If you buy eggs […]

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Designer Bulletin Board Tiles

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: March 12, 2015

I really like the functionality of bulletin boards. I like having a designated spot to put notes, lists and photos. However, I don’t like the look of the cork. It may sound silly but it looks like a dorm room accessory to me and I just don’t love looking at it. I really wanted to […]

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9 Ways To Organize With A Soap Dish

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: February 10, 2015

Sometimes a little item can do big things. That’s the case with this travel soap dish. You can buy these at dollar stores or in the travel section of your local super store. They come in all sorts of colors. You can even personalize it with permanent markers or stickers. I chose a clear soap […]

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Organizing At Michael’s

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: January 24, 2015

I don’t get a chance to go to Michael’s Stores that often, but when I do I’m always surprised at what they have in store! It’s always changing and, you can usually find a good coupon for what you want to buy. Here are some awesome finds I recently saw on a trip to a […]

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Dollar Store Organizing-January 2015

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: January 20, 2015

I love dollar store organizing. You know I do! I’ve done pieces on this before and I feel it’s really helpful to see what you can buy for a dollar and what you can organize with it. These photos were taken at a Dollar Tree in Lincoln, RI. Top Row- I’m always talking about how […]

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Christmas Tree Shop Organizing

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: November 26, 2014

If you don’t live near a Christmas Tree Shop, I’m sorry. Not only because you won’t be able to visit one to grab the items in this post, but because it’s a pretty amazing place that sells so much more than Christmas Trees. In fact, they only have Christmas trees during the holidays and even […]

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9 Things I Found at IKEA to Organize Anything

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: November 24, 2014

So I recently took a trip to ikea. I was there for a single purpose. However, it was hard not to wander aimlessly through the model homes. It was amazing to see what they can put into under 300 feet of space. And it’s also amazing when you think to yourself…hey I could live in […]

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Holiday Shopping-Bargain Style

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: November 4, 2014

So I’m at it again…another Target dollar section post! This one is holiday themed and not all the items here are for organizing. Some are awesome, useful stocking stuffers. I put the price of the item right on the photo for you. Please keep in mind these are the prices at MY Target and they […]

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Dollar Store Organizing

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: September 26, 2014

Think you can’t get organized on a budget? You’re wrong. Once again I visited the dollar store and found some awesome products. Starting in the top left corner and moving clockwise around: 1. A dry erase calendar (they also has dry erase markers)-This is great for meal planning, homework or even sports schedules. Put […]

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DIY Card Organizer From A Box

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: September 23, 2014

This is a great post to show you that you don’t need special organizational supplies in order to create organized systems. This is a card holder for all occasions of cards, made out of a box, card stock and labels. It’s as easy as you think it is…cut some card stock in any color to […]

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