Here I have a basic accordion tabbed file folder. I've labeled all my tabs with relevant subjects. Then simply organized all my paperwork in the slots provided.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Accordion to Kooki
I'm officially in full wedding planning mode! I've rummaged through all my brochures, flyers and bridal magazines. Now to organize all my wedding inspirations from the seating chart guide. I found the best tool is an accordion type file system. It keeps even the smallest of pages neatly packed. But this idea is not limited to wedding planning. Use it for household projects, homework assignments or vacation planning.
Here I have a basic accordion tabbed file folder. I've labeled all my tabs with relevant subjects. Then simply organized all my paperwork in the slots provided.
Here I have a basic accordion tabbed file folder. I've labeled all my tabs with relevant subjects. Then simply organized all my paperwork in the slots provided.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Get Aquainted with Old Friends
I'm all about new home and fashion trends, but we all need to stretch a dollar these days. Chances are, if you rummage through your drawers, garage or basement, you may bump into some old friends. It's time to get reaquainted! Here are some clever ways to repurpose some common houseshold items:
1. Tote it
What to do with all those free totes you've collected? Hang a few on pegs on a wall in an entry, mudroom or laundry room. You can use them to store hats and scarves, laundry supplies, gardening, dog walking or beach supplies. Pull out what you need or take the whole tote.
2. Open Drawer Policy
Who said a dresser is only for the bedroom? Dresser or bureaus have great uses in a family room. Use it instead of a console or end table. Store board games, video games, puzzles and blankets.
3. Cubism
Who uses ice cube trays these days? You can! Put them in a drawer and organize your jewelry and office supplies, giving each item a compartment. They are stackable so bonus points for you.
4. Looking Glass
Need containers for craft, scrapbooking and art supplies? Use jam, salsa and marinara jars. They are a perfect size for all those beads, stickers, paintbrushes... the list goes on. They are see through so you will know exactly what is in them and hey look great arranged on a shelf or workbench. But if you need more surface area, superglue lids to the underside of a shelf, then screw the jars into the lids.
5. Round it Up
Gather all that sports equipment, place it in a mesh laundry bag and hang it from its drawstring in the basement or garage. Simple and out of the way.
There are so many products out there designed specifically for all your organizational dilemmas. I bet if you look around your own home, you can find common household items that can do the same job. And you get to save a few dollars while you use your imagination. I would love to hear your inventive strategies at home.
1. Tote it
What to do with all those free totes you've collected? Hang a few on pegs on a wall in an entry, mudroom or laundry room. You can use them to store hats and scarves, laundry supplies, gardening, dog walking or beach supplies. Pull out what you need or take the whole tote.
2. Open Drawer Policy
Who said a dresser is only for the bedroom? Dresser or bureaus have great uses in a family room. Use it instead of a console or end table. Store board games, video games, puzzles and blankets.
3. Cubism
Who uses ice cube trays these days? You can! Put them in a drawer and organize your jewelry and office supplies, giving each item a compartment. They are stackable so bonus points for you.
4. Looking Glass
Need containers for craft, scrapbooking and art supplies? Use jam, salsa and marinara jars. They are a perfect size for all those beads, stickers, paintbrushes... the list goes on. They are see through so you will know exactly what is in them and hey look great arranged on a shelf or workbench. But if you need more surface area, superglue lids to the underside of a shelf, then screw the jars into the lids.
5. Round it Up
Gather all that sports equipment, place it in a mesh laundry bag and hang it from its drawstring in the basement or garage. Simple and out of the way.
There are so many products out there designed specifically for all your organizational dilemmas. I bet if you look around your own home, you can find common household items that can do the same job. And you get to save a few dollars while you use your imagination. I would love to hear your inventive strategies at home.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Finding Balance
Here is a great blog post from a great friend and a gifted pharmacist turned holistic health counselor. You might like what she has to say...
Wealth of Health Rx: Finding Balance: The Rock Theory: "I tend to take on a lot. Anyone who knows me knows I love making new friends, starting new projects, learning new skills and discovering new..."
Wealth of Health Rx: Finding Balance: The Rock Theory: "I tend to take on a lot. Anyone who knows me knows I love making new friends, starting new projects, learning new skills and discovering new..."
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