Category Archives: storagestorage

An organized way to cook and carry holiday dishes

November 15, 2010 - 1:24 pm

‘Tis the season of holiday lunches and potlucks! Many of you will be hosting or attending group events with lots of goodies brought from home. This simple cook and carry 3-qt bakeware by Pyrex® set will make it simple to make and transport your holiday dishes. Also, it’s one or two less dishes to use [...]

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Organized Food On-the-Go

September 16, 2010 - 10:23 am

One of my favorite ways to store and tote my snacks and lunches is by using Fit & Fresh containers. Removable ice packs keep food chilled and the containers are sized and labeled so you know exactly how much you’re packing which is especially helpful for portion control. Fit & Fresh keeps your food items separate, but [...]

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Organizing your children’s art

September 7, 2010 - 12:53 pm

Oftentimes, back-to-school means that the refrigerator door and bulletin boards at home will soon be covered in artwork and class projects. But these are just temporary galleries - pieces should be stored to make room for new ones. Schoolfolio is the storage solution that organizes and protects art, schoolwork, report cards, class photos, and other keepsakes from [...]

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The connection between clutter and guilt

August 31, 2010 - 8:29 am

Have you ever received a gift that you don’t need or want? Maybe it’s something you already have or just don’t like – regardless of the item, you may feel bad or disrespectful by getting rid of it. When you accept a present, it’s about thanking the giver for the gesture. It doesn’t mean you [...]

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Quick tip - organize extra buttons and thread

August 16, 2010 - 9:15 am

Blouses, pants, dresses and coats often come with extra buttons and thread - how do you save these sewing notions so you can find them when needed?  A basic business card organizer that you can find at an office supply store is the perfect way to keep these small items neatly sorted and accessible.

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A better way to label those bins

August 12, 2010 - 6:47 pm

Using plastic bins, baskets or boxes is a great way to corral loose items or store seasonal decor.  Anything that needs to be put away in a closet, under the bed or in the garage should be kept in a sturdy and well-labeled container so you don’t end up going through boxes and boxes when searching for something specific.  These [...]

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Organizing product for your scrapbook projects

July 24, 2010 - 10:59 am

Scrapbooking has become an entire industry in recent years with supplies and tools that do everything from die-cutting to stamping. There are so many pieces, big and small, and it’s important to keep things sorted and categorized. One product I really like is this stackable paper tray which protects the paper and also provides an [...]

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Keep clutter off the bathroom floor

July 14, 2010 - 8:00 am

There is no excuse for towels to be on the floor or bath accessories to be scattered in the tub with this innovative organizing product. And the best part is that no tools or hardware are needed for installation. The Everloc system uses suction cups with a special silicon ring that adheres to the surface and creates an airtight [...]

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Stay organized when traveling by car

July 11, 2010 - 11:21 am

For many people taking vacations this year, it means traveling by highway instead of by air. Make sure to keep the inside of your car neat and organized so you can arrive at your destination with only fun and relaxation in mind. I recently read an article from Martha Stewart offering some really great organizing tips for the [...]

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More ways to organize your purse

June 16, 2010 - 9:00 am

The latest purse fashion seems to be that bigger and slouchier is better, and that can spell trouble for all the loose items that we carry in our bags. Here are two product ideas that can help add some structure to your tote or oversized purse so you can stay organized. The Purseket wraps around [...]

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