Lots of Little Tips
June 25, 2007
We’re going to be flying through the tips this week! I hope these are helpful to you. Some of you have already let me know you’ve used one or two which is great.
So without further ado . . .
Tonya writes, “Keep a basket between the seats in your car to organize and prevent your stuff such as purse, keys, cell phone, kleenex from sliding and getting lost under the seat.”
Good tip. My car doesn’t have space for this, but I did once have a van where I found quickly that I needed a container to put my things in or everything in the back could slide forward and stop beneath the brake. Yep, not good.
Jennifer says, “Organize your tote bag and minimize chaos while in a “waiting” situation with a child (doctor’s office, restaurant, car, etc.) by pre-packing activity packs. Pack bags with small, quiet activities such as crayons, stickers, pad of paper, small cars, deck of cards, snacks, etc.
I suggest making several different packs for each child in your family based on their age and interest. Set all in a basket by the door so that you can grab them and enjoy the peace and quiet that follows.”
That’s a fantastic tip, Jennifer! We do this type of thing for long car trips so why not for the short ones too? Love this tip!
Hazel says, ” Keep a small container that is alphabetized beneath your bed and file small items like bobby pins, paperclips, sewing needles, etc., so that when you are in need, you can go to one place to find them.”
I really like this tip, too, except I wouldn’t put it under the bed. But we have so many little things, and they typically get stuffed in drawers and disappear, never to resurface again — until you buy two or three replacements!
Jill says, “Put a dust ruffle on your bed to hide storage containers underneath. It’s an easy way to hide and grab linens that change with the seasons.”
I’m sure many of us store things under our beds. I know I do due to the small size of our home. The dust ruffle is a great idea to keep boxes and such out of sight and beautify at the same time (if you can get the dust ruffle ironed, that is! Someone send me a tip for that! I’ve given up.)
Richard says, “I use the small baskets to separate coupons for food, shampoo, dental, etc. . . . I stack them on top of each other and hide in the closet til needed.”
That’s interesting. You could label the baskets and then grab the one you need just by a quick glance. Good tip, Richard!
And our last one is from Katharine who says, “Put bolts of ribbon on a curtain rod and hang it in the craft room or in the back of a closet. Everything is neat and organized when you need it.”
Good tip, Katherine! I have no ribbon myself, not being a seamstress. (My mom tried, really.) I am a scrapbooker, but I haven’t gotten into the ribbon yet. I’ll keep this tip in mind when I do.
Thanks, everyone, for the tips. Anyone have something similar they’d like to share?
Comments
3 Responses to “Lots of Little Tips”
These are some great tips Sally!
I just started putting the spools of ribbon I use for stamping cards on a curtain rod. It makes them so much more accessible. Great tip!
Who irons their bedskirt Sally??
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