Keeping String, Twine and Ribbon Organized

 ribbon supply

Flickr Photo Credit: Lainey’s Repertoire

Need to keep those crafting and gift wrapping supplies under control? Finding some of these items to be the most challenging? Read more

Home Organizing Notebooks

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Flickr Photo Credit: Dan4th 

I started posting on this a while ago . . . the idea of having a reference manual for the running of your home on a regular and emergency basis. Read more

Helpful Hints: Organizing Your Sheets

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Flickr Photo Credit: Melissago 

OK, I admit it. I’m no Martha Stewart when it comes to folding bed linens. In fact, for years I’ve struggled not only with folding those fitted sheets, but with keeping all of my sheets organized so I can easily grab a set when I need to make a bed. Here’s what I’ve been doing for a while now, and it’s working out well for me. Read more

Helpful Hints: A Great List of Hints from My Mother-In-Law

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Flickr Photo Credit: Karindalziel

These just came in an email from my husband’s mother. She knows I’ve been posting a bunch of hints on the blog, there are some really neat ones here that I’ve never heard before. Read more

Helpful Hints: What You Can Do with Rubbing Alcohol

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Flickr Photo Credit: L. Marie

There are a ton of things you can do with rubbing alcohol. Is this news to you? Read on. Read more

Budget Tip: Cold Water Laundry

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Flickr Photo Credit: Yves Lorson

Very rarely do we use hot water on our laundry. Read more

Helpful Hints: Dating Canned Goods

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Flickr Photo Credit: Indigo Goat

I honestly don’t know why I’ve never done this before, but when the idea was dropped into my lap the other day, it made perfect sense.  Read more

Helpful Hints: Dealing With Hard Butter

 Butter.

Flickr Photo Credit: Basykes

Ran across this little tip while recipe questing at a friend’s home.  Read more

Budget Tip: Give a Hoot – Remember to Dilute!

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Flickr Photo Credit: Gregg Oconnell

I think we all forget to do this from time to time when things get hectic at home. That being said, whether you are a life-long penny pincher or just need to get your family through a hard time, diluting products is a powerful, super-easy way to get the job done. Read more

Budget Tip: Power-Packed Dishwashing Liquid

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Flickr Photo Credit: Ninja Poodles

I learned this trick from my Mother-in-law during a recent visit. Read more

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