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Garage Organization: Create Recycle Bin Hangers - Article. Bobby Pin Magnetic Strip. I have a bobby pin addiction.

Bobby Pin Magnetic Strip

Around my house, you can likely find a bobby pin in every room, but I can never seem to find one when I need it. I have less of an addiction to ponytail holders, since my hair is shorter now, but I still have an abundance of those as well. So when I saw this idea on pinterest, I knew I had to implement it immediately. And, since we're already doing some master bathroom renovations, I thought this was the perfect opportunity! I wanted to "pretty it up" - you know, make it something where I would smile each morning when I opened the medicine cabinet. Here's the detailed instructions: I used a piece of cardboard from an animal cracker box. I stuck magnetic strips to the cardboard. Then, I wrapped the entire piece in pretty scrapbook paper and taped it down with clear packing tape. I had these two red knobs from an old piece of furniture. Sunburned Side Up. Two walks in the sun today and my shoulders are mad at me.

Sunburned Side Up

Country Momma Cooks: Homemade Bathroom Cleaners. Tool: Free Printable Cleaning Labels. If you’re like us and are jumping on the make-your-own-cleaning solutions bandwagon, we’ve got a little present for you today.

Tool: Free Printable Cleaning Labels

We have created a series of labels that will help you add a little pizazz to the plain or recycled spray bottles, squirt bottles, and glass jars that you’re using. Because somehow labels make everything feel a little more exciting and, well, like the real deal. Right? Plus it’s always handy to know whether you’ve just grabbed the floor cleaner or the glass cleaner without having to take a whiff to be sure.

About the Labels Hollie, our Resident Picasso, has whipped up a set of fabulously cheery and fun labels that you can download and print right from your own computer onto Avery Labels (thanks Hollie!). 4 Weeks to a More Organized Home: Assignment #10 Update. If you missed this morning’s assignment, you can find it here.

4 Weeks to a More Organized Home: Assignment #10 Update

It was a pretty typical morning here: Bible, blogging, morning routine, running, radio interview, and homeschooling. I took a quick shower and then Kaitlynn and I headed out for a fun afternoon “date” together. And then I came home and cleaned light fixtures and ceiling fans: The kitchen The dining room The girls’ room {and the are we done yet look?!}

Natural Health and Weight Release Solutions For Busy Moms. Over the last two months, my family has saved HUNDREDS of dollars in medical care thanks to essential oils.

Natural Health and Weight Release Solutions For Busy Moms

Let me break it down for you with just one example: In just the last two weeks, both of my kids got pink eye. Before I learned the Medicine Cabinet Makeover class content, I would have taken the time to make an appointment at the doctor – two separate appointments as they didn’t get it at the same time. Spring-cleaning-checklist. PANTRY INSPIRATION. BLOG: 5 Industrial Storage Ideas. DIY Home Improvement Binder {free printable. Home Improvements take an amazing amount of organization!

DIY Home Improvement Binder {free printable

This Home Improvement Binder contains everything you'll need to get and stay organized while making improvements to your home. Whether it's simple decorating to full out home renovation, this Home Improvement binder will help you keep it all together. {{I've got your back!}} Simply print out the contents of this file and let me do the organizing for you! {wink} Natural Pest Control. Pests are pesky.

Natural Pest Control

No one likes to go out into their garden and find out that all the beet greens were eaten by caterpillars or your broccoli is full of worms... How do you stop it? One way would be to apply chemicals. I am willing to apply them when necessary, but I do all I can FIRST with natural ways to get rid of them. Have you ever heard of companion planting? Here are a few hints of what to plant to scare away some of those pesky insects. ANTS - Garlic, Mint, Tansy APHIDS - Basil, Garlic, Nasturtiums, Onions CABBAGE BUTTERFLY - Chamomile, Dill, Garlic, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Tansy, Thyme CATERPILLARS - Garlic FLIES - Basil, Mint, Rue, Tansy, Wormwood.

10 Stylish Family Schedule and Command Center Ideas. The family schedule can get overwhelming!

10 Stylish Family Schedule and Command Center Ideas

So here are 10 stylish family schedule and command centerideas to help you get organized! Because let's face it, organization doesn't have to be ugly. As you may know, I just moved my family to Ohio and as we're signing up for music lessons and tutoring... life is getting crazy. {again} Therefore, I'm in the market of re-doing our family schedule and here are a few of the things that inspired my command center! Plan The Family Schedule. Sminkhållare – Make-up holder. Det började med att jag ledsnade totalt på röran i mitt badrumsskåp.

Sminkhållare – Make-up holder

Sminkborstar låg huller om buller med mascaror, läppglans och kajaler. Först och främst var det dags att rensa. Bort med allt det gamla, det uttorkade och det som jag inte använder. Sedan tog jag en gammal kruka i glas som jag hade hemma, köpte två burkar vit sten på Åhléns och fyllde glaskrukan med det. Nu var det bara att sticka ner sminket i min nya sminkhållare. Wrap Up Outstanding Projects that Can Wait Until Next year. Creative Organizing. Woohoo!

Creative Organizing

We are at the half-way point of our 28 Day Challenge! Does it seem like it’s going fast? It sure does for me. Reader. Tutorials: Hanger Covers. Reminder: Daylight Savings Ends on Sunday + Other Seasonal Reminders. Creating with my Kids… Laundry. How To Make Your Cleaning Closet Cute! Turn your boring cleaning closet into something that you love to use!

{It's TRUE!} You'll be more motivated to keep your home nice and clean by cleaning the closet and turning it into a beautiful space. Here are three simple ways I turned my cleaning closet into a fab space, and you can too! Just follow these easy steps and you will be on your way to changing your cleaning storage space from drab to fab! {Just like I did.} ** Don’t forget to check out the exclusive offer from GreatCleaners.com at the bottom of this post.

This is the fourth installment of our How to Clean series here on Tip Junkie. 1.