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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Rubbermaid Redo~Sweater Box

I got this Rubbermaid sweater box from the Salvation Army a few weeks back for 50 cents. You all know I am a sucker for anything related to organization. And Rubbermaid totes of any size I hoard like no tomorrow! :)

Well at 50 cents, who can go wrong. I didn't have a spot for it that day I brought it home. But I figured it out now.

I am someone who eats like 5 meals a day. I eat small portion snacks and then 3 regular meals. And with my new work schedule I don't get a "real" lunch until around 2pm. So snacks are vital for me to get through my work day. Especially since I eat my breakfast around 7:15am.

Well this is what my sweater box looked like when I bought it. As you can see it is quite old. The country blue top definitely speaks 80's. But again, at 50 cents, it was still a steal!!!!

(Sorry I forgot a before shot so I just flipped the lid over so you could see it's original country blue color)

Here she is AFTER a coat of Hot Pink Spray paint. Instant prettiness! :)

And since it will be housing snacks at work I lined the inside with pretty scrapbook paper cut to fit.

Here's another side view.

And the other side.

In case you were wondering where I got the pretty scrapbook paper here she is. It is a pack by Colorbok.

It comes with 8 12x12 sheets of coordinating paper. I got it at Target for only 99 cents.

I am actually working on another little project with this VERY SAME paper.

So stay tuned!!!

Enjoy!!!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Storing My Cooking Utensils

Kitchen Organization:

This is how I store my Cooking utensils:

Check out all these other cool ways to store your cooking utensils over at "A Bowl Full of Lemons" Blog.

Enjoy!!!

I am linking up to these FABULOUS Parties:

I prefer storing them this way as to easy access. They are easy to put away after I take them out of the dishwasher, as well as easy to find and grab when I need them the most!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

ORGANIZATION: Mail Station/Mobile Command Center Day #17

Mail Station/Mobile Command Center Day #17

Today's challenge is the Mail Station. I now have 2 systems in place thanks to Toni over at "A Bowl Full of Lemon's" blog. She coincidentally is also who has helped me get UBER organized in this New Year with her "21 Day Organizational Challenge".

This is the system I have had in place for several years now. It still works, but didn't handle all my needs.

There is a spot for my mail & the hubby's. Also the files hold more long time filing needs.

Here is where I store my labels & stamps.

This works great for sorting mail & for long time filing. What I needed help with was this!

All that counter top mail/paper clutter that was stuff that I didn't have a spot to file. Things I needed to go back to or was something I needed at my finger tips. What I am talking about is: coupons, those sign & return forms for school, info on school that I needed to read, kids art/keepsakes that I had yet to file, Internet coupons or promos, birthday invites for my boys, etc.

So I am still going to use my original system. I am just adding on another system to make it even better!

The MOBILE COMMAND CENTER!!!!!

This Fabulous, & Genius idea is EXACTLY what I needed. Something I can bring out or move when I am using it. (So I can keep it near me when I am on my computer for quick reference). But also a "mobile" option that I can easily pick up & move to it's home when I am not using it. See below:

Here it is stored in my Media Closet with my mail sorter!

Toni gives you all the info needed to recreate this great idea here!

Here is what I did to get mine!

I got all my supplies at Target.

-The mobile filing tote

-The calendar (Dollar Spot)

-Calendar Stickers (Dollar Spot)

-The pens

-The file folders (inside the filing tote already)

Here is a side view....LOVE the handles...makes moving easy peasy!

He she is all put together & in use!

My filing categories: Outgoing mail, To file, Sign & Return, Tyler (oldest son), Colin (youngest son), Michelle, Coupons, Internet Coupons/Promos, etc

I HEART this new system! It truly makes my kitchen more tidy & all my "paper" organized! Thanks again Miss Toni for the FABULOUS idea!!! Keep em coming!

Enjoy!!!!

I am linking up to these parties:

Monday, January 24, 2011

ORGANIZATION: The Fridge Day #16

The Fridge Day #16

Today's challenge was the Fridge. The most time consuming part was scrubbing her up squeaky clean!

Here she is BEFORE:

The door-BEFORE

Inside-BEFORE

The Door-Once cleaned out.

The inside-Once cleaned out.

The Door-AFTER

The Inside-AFTER

The bin for sandwich making.

Top Drawer-AFTER

The Tupperware bin I keep produce in.

There you have it. All clean & organized!

Enjoy!!!

I am linking up to these FABULOUS Parties:

Friday, January 21, 2011

ORGANIZATION: Meal Planning Binder #15

Day #15 is suppose to be Medicine/Vitamin Organization. Well I already covered these areas in both my Linen Closet Organization Day #4 and my Medicine Cabinet Organization Day #13.

Soooooooooooooooo, I happened to come across this FABULOUS & INSPIRING post today over at "The Crafting Chicks" which I thought was PURE GENIUS & decided this is what I was going to organize today!!!! What a clever idea, a meal planning binder!!!

I started by gathering my supplies....all of which I already had on hand! (I LOVE it when that happens!)

I downloaded these SUPER CUTE Grocery List/Menu planner from Abby Welker of "A Feathered Nest".

I love I can plan my meal for the week as well as plan my grocery shopping trip for everything I need for the week's menu!

Then I just started gathering up all our FAVORITE recipes that I make on a regular basis, as well as those recipes I have clipped that I wanted to try.

Once I had a good collection of recipes I typed them all up & filed them in my binder!

I have a feeling this will keep my UBER organized in my meal planning!