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Create a pretty and organized front entry closet with these simple small closet organization idea
s. Easy tips to transform your closet from drab to fabulous and functional! Front Entry Closet Our front entry closet is super small but needs to serve a variety of purposes. It stores our coats, accessories, shoes, dog supplies, my purses, cleaning products and a few other random items. Despite being such a hardworking space, this closet has definitely been neglected and I really haven’t done anything with it for years. When I decided not to use this peel and stick wall paper in our bedroom, I thought that the closet would be the perfect space to try it out....
How to create a feature wall that makes a BIG statement!
Hey there! I just have some minor tweaks to make in the laundry/mud room and I'm DONE! I'm hoping to share it with you next week. :) Whew, this one has worn me out, but I love it so very much. It's SO pretty. This latest addition on the big empty wall has made the whole space! When we moved the upper cabinets, I knew this wall would feel pretty sparse. Even with the added DIY shelf over the washer and dryer, it still needed something: This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. See my policies and disclosure page for more information....
30 Of The Best Organizing Hacks From People Who Know What They’re Doing
If you’re like me, you spend half the day on a mission to find the second missing sock, torturing your family members with never-ending "have you seen" questions about this and that, trapping yourself in the eternal "lost and found" limbo. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way, so bear with us. Bored Panda has compiled a list full of practical and super simple ideas that will give your home (and soul) some much-needed order. From making an "eat me first" bin in your fridge to making a magnetic organizer for your makeup to mount on...
This homemade sanitizer spray is what I use as a DIY disinfectant and everyday cleaner so we keep a big bottle on hand
It’s natural, safe, and it works. A Homemade Sanitizer Spray! Before I had children I was a preschool teacher. It was one of my favorite jobs because I was able to spend all day teaching and playing with a wonderful group of kids. There was only one downside: germs. Preschools are notorious for being full of germs, and with good reason. Imagine a room that is visited by over 60 different children each week who carry various germs from their families, playgrounds, and everywhere else. Now imagine all those germs collecting on toys, carpets, tables, dress-up clothes, and other surfaces. That’s...
Spring cleaning is getting quite the upgrade this year
Instead of putting it on our weekend to-do lists for weeks until we decide it’s summer, many of us are actually cleaning out our spaces and getting rid of items we don’t want, don’t use, or don’t need. Marie Kondo would be proud! But for those of us with more than the optimal amount of clutter, not knowing where to start can derail the entire process. Instead of getting discouraged before you even start the project, pay attention to these items in your home and know that they can be tossed or donated without having to give it too much...