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Curate a Wardrobe That Works for YOU
What is in your wardrobe? Do you only have clothes that make you feel and look your best? Is everything in your closet suitable to the lifestyle you live now? Sometimes it takes a while to figure out what we really need in our wardrobes. Styles change, jobs and seasons of life change, and so do our bodies. What do…
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Maximizing Food Storage in (Pantry) Kitchen Cabinets & Drawers
No pantry, no problem. If you lack a walk-in pantry, you will need to utilize your kitchen cabinets and drawers. Are you are looking for ideas to maximize your food storage in cabinets (& drawers)? Continue reading to get my favorite tips. Pantry “closet ” 2014 when I used to eat a lot more processed food. I’ve never had a…
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IKEA Kitchen Update – What Worked & Regrets
It’s been a few years since I completed my Ikea kitchen and decided it was time to give an update. For the most part I still love it, but I do have a few regrets. Are you looking to do a kitchen reno? Even if you aren’t planning on using Ikea cabinets, you might want to consider the benefit of…
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Why You Should Go Through Everything You Own At Least Once a Year
Do you go through everything you own every year? Once upon a time we all had very little, just a few things our parents gave us. As time went on, we acquired more and more. You may have decluttered some over the years – clothes that didn’t fit you or suit your style anymore. Maybe some household goods or personal…
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Make a Meal Planning System
Meal planning can help you save time, money and maybe help you to eat healthier too. With the high cost of food these days, who can afford to let food go to waste? If you are a busy person, having a strategy can help you have nutritious meals and still get out the door in time without blowing your budget.…
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Counter-Depth Fridge Organization Tips
Counter-depth fridges have their own organization challenges. Obviously they aren’t as deep as other fridges and there is less room in the freezer. Prioritizing what you really need to keep in your fridge is crucial. Also recognize that organizing a fridge will be constantly changing, as the food stored changes. Click here to read Fridge Organization for Optimal Food Safety…
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Ten Frugal Tips My Mother Taught Me
With real inflation going through the roof, you might be looking for some ways to save money. We have been spoiled with rampant consumerism and the ease of access to almost everything. My parents both grew up during the Great Depression and World War 2. They lived through rationing and adopted a frugal mindset that lasted their whole lives. Some…
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How to Do a No Spend/Low Spend Challenge
You may want to try a no spend challenge. You may have overspent a little over the holidays, or you may just have a hard time making ends meet. When you are trying to organize your finances, this can be a great way to reset or help you reach a goal. It may also help you to get to know…
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Planner Tips for Beginners
Planning is a crucial part of being organized. Are you a beginner to the planner world? (Yes – that is a thing.) Do you use a planner, or just keep it all “in your head”? Or do you write things down on scraps of paper, which you frequently lose? Maybe you use one for your work schedule and appointments only,…
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Christmas Gift Ideas You Can Make
There is something extra special about receiving a gift that is home-made. You know the person giving it put time, thought and effort into it. It may, or may not, be less expensive than a purchased gift… And some things you can’t buy in a store. Give the Gift of Your Time… Do you have any special skills or specific…
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Common Holiday Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
I’m sure everyone has been stressed out because of holiday mistakes. Knowing what those mistakes are is the first step in avoiding them. Holiday Mistake #1…Forgetting what’s most important… The reason for the season is not supposed to be promoting commercialism to the extreme. (Although I’m sure big businesses and banks would disagree.) It is being with the people we…
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Favorite Recipes – Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A new favorite recipe of mine is this creamy Tuscan chicken which can have variations to suite your tastes.. Tuscan chicken recipe ingredients… 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced. 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter salt & pepper ( *For a variation use pork chops instead of chicken.) For Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce: 1-2 cups chopped fresh…
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Front Door Painting DIY (& What Not to Do)
Painting a door is easy – right? Well, that depends on the door. My front door had a large window in it and I think it was a custom made. The plastic frame had got yellow over time and I wanted to spray paint it. The wood parts of the door also had a lot of scratches and gouges. I…
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10 Organizing Tips for the Home Office
Organizing all those different supplies, books, files, electronics, etc. in your home office can be daunting if you have a lot. Do you have an entire room for your home office or just a small space? Your home office may be a multi-functional space and have some unique organizing challenges. The following tips may help. Home Office Tips #1, #2…
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DIY Budget Walkway with Screening
Are you considering making a walkway on a budget? For many years now, I have wanted a walkway from my guest apartment #2 to their driveway. I had the path to #1 repaired last year. It was concrete…and very expensive. All of the quotes I got to add a little curved walkway from #2 were beyond my budget at this…
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Chest Freezer Organization With IKEA Bins
Chest freezers are notorious for swallowing food (pardon the pun), never to be seen again…Or until they are way past their expiry dates and transformed into an unrecognizable crystalline substance. How can you organize it so you can easily get what you want and save money by not wasting food? See how I organized mine with IKEA bins. Why would…
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DIY Chalk Painting Furniture Tips
Have you ever tried chalk painting furniture? It can be a time saving method…or not. The main benefit of using it is that sanding and priming the item isn’t required. I have used it for several pieces of furniture and recently transformed an old dresser that was given to me. My new old dresser… I loved the mid-century modern look…
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Car Organization – Assessing Your Needs
Whatever your circumstances, your car organization needs to reflect your lifestyle needs. For many people their car is an extension of their homes. As life goes, things change, so you need to continually reassess what you need. Meisha, a little Maltese terrier & chitzo recently came to live with me. Poo bags and hand sanitizer in center console for easy…
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Beautiful Back Deck Makeover – Part Two – Before & After Decor
Do you like to spend time on your back deck? I hate to admit it, but I spent very little time on my back deck because…well… it wasn’t very inviting. It’s been a long time coming, but the time for my back deck makeover is finally here. I was inspired by my next door neighbors when they rebuilt their deck…
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Budget Front Porch Summer Refresh
Are you looking forward to enjoying your front porch this summer? With my porch looking a little tired and my budget being minimal, I needed a plan. This year I decided I would actually like to use the space for more than just for a pass-through to my front door. Front porch this spring. North side front porch before. South…
