My best 12 tips to get organized perfectly! Seasonal clothes for my four kids used to be a nightmare, but now I’ve got it (mostly) under control! I’ve worked out a great system for nailing great deals, storing out of season clothing, and making the big swap pretty painless for my four kids. Even though our family is what…
Mini Kitchen Pantry Makeover
I wanted to share my mini kitchen pantry makeover with all of you, because I just can’t contain my excitement. Above, you can see a little diagram of my mini-kitchen. It’s homey and cozy and the size of a postage stamp. Which means that storage is a problem. And see that pot rack that hangs…
Custom Catan Game Piece Bags
These custom Settlers of Catan game piece bags were fun to make, and would be a great homemade gift for Dad! We ‘discovered’ Settlers Of Catan a couple years ago, and REALLY enjoyed learning the game and playing together. It’s a strategy game with enough chance in it that your strategy skills don’t matter that much. …
Storing Out of Season Clothes
Storing out of season clothes was my nemesis when it came time to do clothing swap. Of course, I get downright giddy when bags of nice hand-me-downs are passed my way, and just as giddy to pass along our gently used items when we’re done. And, I loved the convenience and money saving aspects of having…
Hat and Glove Basket
I found an old, sturdy wicker bicycle basket at the thrift store the other day, and I knew just where I wanted to put it. I added a leather belt through the slits in the back, so that I could hang it up… on the coat rack. It makes a perfect spot to toss gloves,…
Lego Storage
Lego storage has become one of our principal housekeeping issues. It impedes vacuuming, a positive mother-son relationship, and the health of my feet. Friends, I think I may have found a solution. If your feet bear permanent scars from stepping on lego bricks… If you’ve ever spent hours sorting and organizing legos, only to discover…