Category Archives: Decorating and Organization

Tackle It Tuesday: Conquering Car Clutter

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Does your car sometimes feel like a trash can on wheels?  When my kids were younger, it seemed as if our car was a dumping ground for fast-food bags, Happy Meal toys, and juice cups.  It happens to the best … Continue reading

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Understand Your Clutter, Then Create a Plan of Action

When it comes to decluttering your home, it helps to first understand why you hang onto certain things.  Next, create a plan for decluttering and then finally commit to action. Memory Clutter For the sentimentalists among us, memory clutter is … Continue reading

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Decluttering 101: Change Your Frame of Mind

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Organization Tip: A Simple Way to Weed Out Excess Clothing Decluttering 101: Change Your Frame of Mind Your home right now is likely a reflection of how your current life is functioning. If your home is a disorganized mess, chances … Continue reading

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Stay Organized With a Household Notebook

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Busy moms often need some tricks and tips to stay on track, and a Household Notebook is one way to accomplish that. I created my first Household Notebook in 2007 when my husband and I took a week off to … Continue reading

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Cleaning Out My Closet: Profitable and Cleansing

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Kim inspired me with the hanger challenge (check it out HERE). I have clothes in large bins that I haven’t worn since we moved here a year ago; I’ve had a baby and come to terms with the fact my … Continue reading

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Organization Tip: A Simple Way to Weed Out Excess Clothing

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It’s January, and many of us have organization on the brain.   If you’re like me, it’s hard to keep your clothing organized. My closet tends to be jam-packed, and I know that I wear about 20% of my wardrobe 80% … Continue reading

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Dollar Store Craft: Magnetic Chore Chart

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Start the new year off with a new chore routine for your kids. Make a magnetic chore chart using these dollar store supplies. I found these star magnets and the magnetic whiteboard in the school supply aisle at Dollar Tree. … Continue reading

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Dollar Store Craft: Homemade Christmas Wreath

Jessesgirl shared her dollar store Christmas wreath in the Mommysavers Creative Side forum. It was only $3 to make and turned out great! Find more Homemade Christmas Decorations here!

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Saving Money on Holiday Decor: Deck the Halls for Less

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Have you decorated the house for the holidays and trimmed the tree? Instead of spending money this season, use what you have at home already to deck the halls.  Here are some tips to have your home looking festive for … Continue reading

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Kids Christmas Craft: Homemade Cinnamon Dough Ornaments

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Here is a fun homemade Christmas ornament you can make with your kids! My 3 year old had a lot of fun stirring and helping me roll and cut out these homemade cinnamon dough ornaments. Here’s what you need: 1 … Continue reading

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