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Cool Find Friday #9
More recipes I'm always discovering some great sites for recipes. Here are a few new ones: For soup lovers: Seriously Soupy For cheap dinners: Five Dollar Dinners For chocolate lovers, like me!: Chocolate Butterscotch popcorn - can you say … [Read More...]
What’s in the back of your refrigerator?
Cleaning out the refrigerator Are you avoiding this project? Are you growing a specimen worthy of an award-winning science project in the back? Rest assured it will take less than an hour to have a sparkling clean refrigerator again. Since … [Read More...]
Stock up on school supplies
Stock up on school supplies while they are cheap Purchase extra crayons, pens, glue sticks, pencils, paper, and other supplies that need to be restocked/replaced throughout the year. Organize the supplies Assign an area (drawer, container, or cabinet) … [Read More...]
Cool Find Friday #8
The many uses of lavender Patricia knows about lavender and has a whole site dedicated to it. Check out her lavender craft ideas. Hang it on a wall I love the ideas in the article Getting My Wall Organized with Command Adhesive Products by 3M. … [Read More...]
Organizing school information
Organize for ease How can you keep up with each child's school information so that it is neat, organized, and easy to find? Folders Use folders with pockets (you don't need the 3-prong type) to hold handbooks, school maps, newsletters, PTA memos, … [Read More...]
Cool Find Friday #7
Back to school I went on a hunt for lunch box ideas. Since my daughter ate the same peanut butter and jelly sandwich lunch every single day last year, I decided I might venture into more variety. The truth is someone in her class has a peanut allergy … [Read More...]
2 easy steps to keep paint organized
Do you know what color and type of paint was used in your house? The next time you paint a room, do the following to make sure you remember what paint was used. Mark the paint can I'm an obsessive do-it-yourself painter when it comes to the inside … [Read More...]
Dusty plants need to breath
Plants need a good dusting When you're cleaning, don't forget about your plants. Dust on the leaves can reduce the plant's ability to photosynthesize at an optimum rate. How do you dust a plant? You can mist smaller plants with a spray bottle. … [Read More...]
Cool Find Friday #6
Handmade gift ideaBake some delicious cookies and present them in a beautiful gift package created from a Pringles can. This is a great idea for a back-to-school gift for your child's new teacher. Add a tag saying "Have a great year!" to the front. … [Read More...]
Combat stress by tackling the mess
Stress levels escalate with clutter We have enough stress in our lives with jobs, kids, school, and bills. Your home should be a place where you feel relaxed. One look at this closet causes a sick feeling in my stomach. Why? Finding something … [Read More...]
Cool Find Friday #5
Book Mooch Bookmooch.com has an interesting concept in trading around books with other readers. You earn points to borrow other books when you lend yours. You can even donate your extra points to a couple of charities so they can purchase needed … [Read More...]
7 quick organization fixes for under $10
Door Hanger Great for kids' rooms. Use it to store handheld electronics, shoes, brushes, scarfs, junky toys, and whatever else you can get off the floor and dresser. $8.00 at Walmart Tie holder Not only is this great for neatly hanging ties in … [Read More...]
Speedy Grocery Shopping
Get in and out of the grocery store in record time I hate grocery shopping! My kids know I am avoiding it when I serve breakfast for dinner in an attempt to delay the inevitable. The secret to speedy shopping Write your grocery store list in the … [Read More...]
Cool Find Friday #4
Easy Breakfast Casserole I made this Green Eggs and Ham Our Way breakfast casserole this week, and it was a hit. Letting kids assemble their own mini version is a great activity for a girl's sleepover party. Are you "emotionally unprepared" for that … [Read More...]
Get into a home maintenance routine with a schedule
Maintaining a home is work Whether you are a homeowner or live in an apartment, there are big projects that need to be done once or twice a year. When was the last time you hand-scrubbed your floors or changed the batteries in your smoke detectors? After … [Read More...]
