1. The first tip to take to heart is to organize according to category then keep them in separate boxes or bins. This way, everything is contained in orderly compartments. I myself use a combination of open bins for irregularly shaped items and see-thru plastic boxes for all the others. The nice thing about using see-thru plastic boxes is that you can easily check what is inside each box by just looking at it - no need to rummage through each container every time you are looking for something. I got my faux leather boxes from Make Room, my fabric boxes from S&R and all my plastic ones from National Book Store - you can find really affordable ones in all shapes and sizes there.
When it comes to cabinet storage, there are only 2 things you need to remember to help you keep all your stuff neat and easy to find. 1. The first tip to take to heart is to organize according to category then keep them in separate boxes or bins. This way, everything is contained in orderly compartments. I myself use a combination of open bins for irregularly shaped items and see-thru plastic boxes for all the others. The nice thing about using see-thru plastic boxes is that you can easily check what is inside each box by just looking at it - no need to rummage through each container every time you are looking for something. I got my faux leather boxes from Make Room, my fabric boxes from S&R and all my plastic ones from National Book Store - you can find really affordable ones in all shapes and sizes there. For labeling, I use a Dymo Label Maker I also got from National Book Store. You only need to do this once and your cabinets will stay OCfied virtually forever! So make an effort because, as I love to say to all my friends, being organized means less time looking for things and more time with your family! Stay OCfied!
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Laundry is one of the most tedious chores! Did you know that it could be done much easier and faster if your laundry area was organized? Here’s how I OCfied my laundry area! :) Don’t throw those egg trays away! There are many uses for them. Too many accessories? That’s okay, it’s a girl thing! To keep them organized, you can repurpose a plastic egg tray just like this. You can also use an egg tray as a sewing kit. See how you can easily separate buttons, pins and spools with it? At home, I use egg trays as paint palettes. The bottom of an egg tray can be used for a preschool stamping activity. Cover a used egg tray with craft paper from National Book Store and you’ve got yourself a nice gift box! For parties, an egg tray can become a useful appetizer serveware. Now if you are feeling a bit crafty, here’s a decorative project you can do with your old egg trays! With just a little bit of imagination, you will find your own egg-xilirating uses for egg trays, too.
Do you have a mail organizer that you no longer use? Don’t throw it away! Here are some suggestions on how to give it an afterlife! With a mail organizer, you can easily separate and identify the sponge for your dinnerware, the one for your cookware and it can even have an extra slot for your dishcloth. A mail organizer also makes a really good charging station! I also use a mail organizer to keep my plastic lids and covers neatly stacked and out of the way. As for the last tip, this was part of a previous blog I did for kitchen organizing that you can access here.
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