July 28th, 2010.
Every house has them. You know, those items that don’t have an obvious storage space but really should have their own place to call home. With a little imagination and some good ‘ol common sense, your organizational dreams for those corn-on-the-cob holders can easily become a reality. Following are a few examples of where to stow items that have no standard place to hang their hats. Perhaps one or more of the following ideas will complement your version of organizational bliss.
1. Rubber bands. They keep the Sunday funnies from falling out of your newspaper. They’re also used to keep celery stalks together. So where to store these circular creatures? Consider placing them around the interior door handle of your hall closet, on a hook underneath the kitchen sink, or in a box in a kitchen cabinet.
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Welcome to the last week of July. Weren’t we just celebrating Independence Day and making plans for a long summer ahead of us? To get the most out of the remaining days of summer, you may find it helpful to organize your week – just a smidge in some key areas. This will take only a few moments and help to ensure that you can work hard, play hard, participate in summer delights, and enjoy your version of logistical bliss. Perhaps one, some, or all of the following ideas will appeal to the organization enthusiast within.
Subscriptions to magazines and research software are often the keys to discovering new information about a field of interest. Name a topic and there’s likely a publication or software program that will enlighten you further on this subject of interest. And these resources are beautifully organized for you – and available for free – at your local library.
I’ve never really understood why the library gets a bit of a bad wrap…why it’s sometimes associated with being boring. I probably can’t fathom this because I have always been a bit of a library nerd. As a child, I loved being part of my local library’s summer reading program. In first grade, I recall being thrilled every time I put a gold star next to my name on the reading chart after finishing another book. Sure, I joked alongside my friends about the Phonics exercises we did in elementary school, but I was inwardly thrilled whenever my siblings and I stopped off at the library on our way home from school.
Most libraries that I’ve visited throughout the United States have what I call “that library feeling” that’s evident as soon as you walk inside. That feeling is fed by so many things: the helpful reference librarians who are eager to assist you, the familiar smell of the stacks, the magazine racks that beckon, and the children’s room where there’s always a colorful book display and opportunities for puppet shows and story hour…ah, the library really is a wonderful place. Libraries are brimming with free resources for you, me, and our fellow community members. When was the last time you walked into your local library? If it has been awhile, carve out some time to head over there this week. Together, we’ll explore some of the resources that public libraries make available to enrich your life.
Most household items have more than one use, and creatively using these things can help you save money and add a creative splash to your daily routine. This weekend, perhaps you’ll enjoy using the following items in new ways:
I love shoes as much as the next girl. Heels get my attention during the week and Dansko clogs are often my footwear of choice on weekends. Shockingly enough, I love having an organized shoe collection. In college I was thrilled to discover the joys of cloth shoe holders: over-the-door holders and those that hang from a closet rod. And while in college I realized how those nifty shoe holders can go the extra mile for you long after their shoe-holding careers are over. Following are some ideas for getting the most mileage out of your shoe holders. Perhaps you’ll consider using them to store:
Remember those balloon-covered paper cupcake liners that were a staple at every kindergarten classroom party? Ah, yes. Those paper cups of wonder whose ruffled edges clung tightly to chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, leaving ridges in the frosting overlay and little hands eager to peel away the paper. Today, cupcake holders have become fancy-shmancy, often formal enough to use at weddings with nary a wedding cake in sight. So it should come as no surprise that outside of the party scene, paper cupcake holders do what they do best…they hold their own. Following are five uses for those paper cupcake liners hanging around in your kitchen “baking supplies” drawer:
Going to a farmers’ market is usually a 
One of the great things about shopping at your local farmers’ market is the experience you have when you’re there. Weaving between the stalls, taking in the bountiful displays that surround you, and truly appreciating the goods being sold are all part of the shopping adventure. Before you arrive, it helps to think about how you can be most effective during your shopping experience. With that in mind perhaps one, some, or all of the following tips will resonate with you:
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