Cars Go In Garages

Something for the little tykes! Reusing stuff, my fave!

http://myplumpudding.blogspot.com/2008/08/peanut-butter-jars-revised-edition.html

And for the bigger kiddos.

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/08/13/a-recycled-pencil-bag-for-the-first-day-of-school/

“Clear up the clutter and make the most of your countertops by using a cake stand to hold olive oil, salt, pepper, and other frequently used seasonings. The stand makes it easy to find and use these ingredients while you cook, and gives you space to arrange other herbs and spices around the base of the pedestal.”

First Published: January 2006, Martha Stewart Living

Check out this great tutorial to making your own “kitchen helper” or “Cupcake Stand” out of flower pots and saucers.

http://www.oncewed.com/index.cfm?postID=266&title=DIY_Wedding_Cupcake_Stand

A little bit more weight to your wallet, but more convience in your pocket.

http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/001782.php

Tea towel turned kitchen rug on tonight’s, America’s Most Wanted…

http://madewithlovebyhannah.com/WordPress/?p=92

When organizing, this would be a great alternative instead of buying these handy organization items. They are only effective if you have a need for them, and if they can be produced in the amount of time within the deadline of the organization project.

http://perpetualplum.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/building-a-basket-using-vintage-fabrics-and-grommets/

Update: Another tutorial on how to make fabric storage baskets.

http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=STORAGE_BASKETS

Check out these neat, easy to make folders to keeping yourself organized 7 days a week.

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/09/diy-wednesdays-days-of-the-week-folders.html

here’s what you’ll need:

-6-7 folders
-letter stencils
-pencil
-x-acto knife
-self healing cutting mat
-decorative paper
-glue stick or rubber cement
-scissors

Martha’s Tip! Ever wonder what to do with that unused shutter just hanging around the garage? Marthat Stewart suggests, use it or lose it! Hang it up around that high traffic area of information! Post reminders, notes, emergency phone numbers, or the upcoming invitations to your fall galas and weddings.

http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=9a52ce908332f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&xsc=eml_org_2008_09_10

Real Simple madeover a pantry of a cast member from Broadway’s, “Mamma Mia!”. She is a busy gal who loves to cook. See how they got her pantry in working order. There are great tips and suggegstions for anyone to contribute from. Here I have rendered the 5 easy steps to get you motivated to getting started.

The Remedy in 5 Easy Steps

Sort it. Take everything out and put everything together by combining stuff in like categories. This helps me realize what I have, what I don’t use, what I have too much of, and what I can get rid of.

Prioritize it. This is process is perfect for deciding the importance and how often something is used. Place items according to their immediate or not as often usage into the proper area of the pantry.

Contain it. There are so many different containers out there. It’s important to store items like flours, and sugars properly in air tight containers. Consider clear plastic containers so that the items are easy to see the levels, so you know how much brown sugar you have before you start those cookies.

Stand it up. Or hang. Or slide it. Be sure to use the area you have to its utmost potential. Use shelf dividers to compensate for tall shelves. Use pot and pan lid dividers to create easy access to those pesky lids when not in use. Consider installing sliding drawers to easity get to things way in the back of those deep shelves.

Light it up. If you find yourself in the dark often, battery operated lights are easy to install and a great tool when back in the dark holes of the pantry.

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/gallery/0,21863,1563634-2,00.html