Using What You Have

Need somewhere to store all your little do-dads and such?
I just love boxes, jars, and baskets. I think they are my weakness.
So I figured, why throw out perfectly good shoe boxes. I know. I can make them pretty!
Here is a step by step tutorial for how to pretty up the boxes you already own.

How to Label Baskets

Like the look of baskets, but confused about what's inside? 

Sort, label, and keep it straight!

Supplies you will need~


scissors, hole punch, twine, chiseled sharpie, sticker labels, & 6x6 inch scrap booking paper

Choose your paper, center your label, give it a whirl freehand. 

 Trim the salvage off the top & punch a hole in the top  two corners.

 {Be careful to mirror the distance on each side.}

        Clip about six inches of twine and weave through vertical slats.    

                                                                                     

                Secure on the inside of the basket with a simple knot. Repeat on the opposite side.

Your basket now has a label! Continue to label an entire row of baskets in a closet or pantry for a cohesive organized look.

Sort, Stack & Stash Cardigans

If you're like me keeping cardigans contained can be a challenge. What to do, what to do?

1. Sort by color. Fold identically, think of the Gap store.  

2. Stack by hue. Jewel tones together, white and tan, gray and black, etc. 

3. Stash on shelf in your closet. You'll have tons of space in your dresser and BONUS: 
You'll be able to find what you're looking for!

Use what you own- to make what you own work for you.

Got a closet full of shoe boxes?

1. Take the shoes out and hand them in a hanging shoe organizer. You'll gain a ton of floor space for bigger things- like luggage.

2. Take the empty shoe boxes and turn them into dividers for your dresser drawers.

3. You'll be able to sort those lose belts, scarves, and hosiery. Everything at a glance- right at your finger tips!

Save the Date

Have you ever noticed the day after a bill was due that you forgot to pay it? Don't want to miss another due date? Try these tips.

1. The day a bill comes in take a look at the due date and start plotting the order in which your bills will be paid.

2. I like to put the "due date" as the pay day before its due, right on the calendar. Keep the actual bills nearby- for easy access.

3. On payday, go online, and pay the bills right away. If you prefer snail mail- keep in mind it can take up to 10 days to credit.

Better to be Safe than Sorry

Organizing the Medicine Cabinet

1. Once a month or every other month purge expired or unwanted meds and vitamins from your cabinet.

2. When purchasing meds make sure you have a good year to use them. Otherwise you'll be throwing money down the drain, like I did with this full box of Mucinex. 

3. Expired medications can be disposed through one of the facilities on Earth 911.com.