This is the second part of our New Uses for Old Thing series. I've been getting lots of questions and ideas from our readers so you'l most likely see more blog posts on this! Here are a few more of my new uses for old (or inexpensive) things that you can buy easily or probably already have around your home. The purpose is to use what you have instead of having to buy new....all while getting ...
New Uses For Old Things
It's commonly believed that getting organized costs a lot of money. After looking at magazines and home decorating shows, it's hard to imagine getting organizing without visiting a high end home store and spending hundreds of dollars. However, before you race out to the mall, I want you to look around your home very carefully and see how you can reuse things you may have cast off.
The ...
9 Ways To Organize With A Soap Dish
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 dish so you could clearly see what I was storing inside. These are just a few ideas to get you ...
$6 Can Do All Of This
One of the biggest obstacles to getting organized is money. It's hard to come up with "extra" cash to take on an organizing project. While organizing saves you money in the long run, there is some investment involved. So, I wanted to show you all the things you can do with these awesome stacking bins. I got them from Storables.com. They come in three sizes and in each of them, the dividers ...
9 Things I Found at IKEA to Organize Anything
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 this! (Then you remember that this fictitious person has no camping gear or gym bags.)
I did find some some ...
Organizing With Ziploc Containers
You probably already have some Ziploc food storage containers in your house. They are light weight, stackable and inexpensive. However, did you know that you can do so much more with them? I've taken a few moments to show you some examples of things you can organize with these containers. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes so you can find the perfect fit for whatever you're looking ...
12 Steps To Change Your Life Positively
Getting organized isn't all about putting things away and having a catalog worthy home. Getting organized is about living your best life. It's about accomplishing your goals, feeling great at the end of the day and getting the most out of everything you have.
I wanted to give you a few tips to change the way you think about getting organized and possibly even change the way you think about ...
Eco Nuts Dryer Balls
Yes, I said dryer balls. Never heard of them? I hadn't either until recently. I have been looking for a way to freshen my clothes while not using dryer sheets. Eco Nuts is the solution you've didn't know existed, but will never want to live without. (If you're interested, research what's in dryer sheets, but that's another blog post for another day.)
EcoNuts Organic Wool Dryer balls are an ...
Home Maintenance Checklist
I received samples of some of these products in order to be able to review and test them. All opinions are my own and have not been influenced in any way. I have been compensated by Filtrete.
Home maintenance is a tricky thing. While it's not fun to spend every waking minute caring for your home, it's necessary in order to keep things in good working order. More often than not, a few minutes ...
Washi Tape Organizing
You've probably heard about washi tape. Washi tape is small rolls of masking tape or paper tape. It comes in an endless array of colors and patterns and even well known brands like Scotch and Duck are making versions now. As a matter of fact, the tape you see here is by Duck Brand. Washi tape on trend right now but it's versatile and useful for more than looking pretty. I'm going to show you a ...
Bonnie Joy Dewkett is a nationally recognized organizing expert, author, motivational speaker, and internet radio personality. She began organizing as a child, and she has been organizing ever since. Her company, The Joyful Organizer®, creates and implements organizational systems for the home and office...