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Organizing
Wedding DJ worksheet and checklist
Posted by Chica on July 30, 2008

Be sure the music as your reception goes exactly as planned by communicating well with the DJ. Download and fill out our free Wedding DJ Checklist to make sure you and your DJ and on the same page.

Use a spice rack as a curio display
Posted by Jo on July 25, 2008

Transform a honeycomb spice rack into a clever way to display tiny collectible items like seashells, rocks, or golf balls.

Downloadable babysitter’s information guide
Posted by Jo on July 23, 2008

Make life easier on you and the babysitter and be prepared for anything by downloading our handy Babysitter’s Guide to post on your fridge.

Using an IKEA JABBA laundry dryer as kid’s art display
Posted by Jo on July 11, 2008

Turn a cute IKEA clothes drying rack into a fun way to display art in a child’s room.

Wedding photographer worksheet and checklist
Posted by Chica on July 8, 2008

Help your wedding photographer on the Big Day by providing a helpful checklist of photographs to take, people to include, and your preferences on photo styles. Download our free, customizable worksheet, fill it out, and give it to your photographer.

Quick Tip – Contact lens case use
Posted by Jo on June 27, 2008

Use extra contact lens cases as convenient holders for non-prescription medication, salt and pepper, and who knows what else!

IKEA toothbrush holder has many uses
Posted by Jo on June 25, 2008

Turn a simple toothbrush stand into a stylish and elegant flower vase, or even a holder for fondue forks, paint brushes, makeup brushes, swizzle sticks, and more!

Keeping foil and plastic wrap in check
Posted by Chica on June 16, 2008

Keep your aluminum foil and other kitchen wraps in line by using the little lock tab on the ends that hold the tube in place. So easy!

Make your own ribbon organizing tote bag
Posted by Chica on June 12, 2008

Make your own ribbon tote purse by punching holes in an old plastic bag from sheets or a curtain. Thread your ribbon through the holes and you’ll end up with convenient tote that holds all your ribbon neatly in one place.

How to display lots of kid photos in a limited space
Posted by Chica on June 10, 2008

Display lots of photos of kids in a limited space by using collage frames. For an artistic look, make all the photos close-ups and print them all in black and white.

Organizing dress-up clothes
Posted by Guest on April 25, 2008

Bring your little girl’s dress-up wardrobe under control with this clever idea for converting an underused bookcase into a wardrobe fit for a princess.

Tips for storing large collections of yarn
Posted by Chica on April 14, 2008

Get some tips for organizing your giant stash of yarn, including ways to have it on display, easily accessible, or hidden away. Use a neat binder trick for carrying samples of your yarn with you wherever you go.

Organizing scrapbook mementos
Posted by Chica on February 28, 2008

Organize and sort all your photos, scraps, and journaling for a large trip or event scrapbook ahead of time, saving you lots of effort in the future and making it so much easier to work on the book when time permits.

Recycling leftover cardboard tubes
Posted by Chica on February 14, 2008

Get lots of ideas for how to recycle old cardboard tubes from wrapping paper or paper towels.

Survival kit for the flu
Posted by Jo on February 11, 2008

Comfort yourself as you fight the flu with some of our tips and must-haves.

Save and organize artwork
Posted by Chica on February 6, 2008

Watch your child’s artistic talents grow and change over the years by having him color the same picture every year, and store the results in a binder.

Using over-the-door shoe holders to organize a bathroom closet
Posted by Jo on February 5, 2008

Use an over-the-door shoe holder on the inside of a bathroom door to organize all your toiletries and keep the bathroom uncluttered.

Uses for photo storage boxes
Posted by Jo on January 28, 2008

Learn about lots of new uses for ordinary photo storage boxes.

Organizing with Ziploc storage bags
Posted by Jo on January 18, 2008

Organize your out-of-season clothing (and so much more!) in giant Ziploc storage bags and reclaim your closet space!

Organizing clippings from magazines and newspapers
Posted by Jo on January 16, 2008

Organize your random magazine clippings into a streamlined collection by placing them in an accordion-style file folder where everything is right at your fingertips.

Organizing your To Do lists
Posted by Chica on January 13, 2008

Get control of your to-do lists by splitting them up into priorities. Use a special weekend list to make the most of your time off work.

Make a pot rack from a garden trellis
Posted by Jo on January 12, 2008

Transform an ordinary garden trellis into a beautiful and unique wall-mounted pot rack.

Organizing bags of all kinds
Posted by Jo on January 8, 2008

Organize and store your bags by making a simple and effective hook out of an old wire clothes hanger.

Organizing winter accessories
Posted by Jo on January 4, 2008

Keep your winter gloves, scarves, and hats tidy and under control with the help of a hanging shoe organizer in your coat closet.