Gift Bag Storage Ideas

Gift Bag Storage Ideas

During the holiday season (and birthdays, anniversaries, and so on) you are bound to receive gifts. Gifts for the children, gifts for the adults, hostess gifts and gifts from your family, friends and neighbors. This can result in an overabundance of gift bags. And if they are in good, reusable condition, then saving them for future use is a great idea. Reduce, reuse, recycle! But how do we go about storing these gift bags for the future? Following are a few tips and tricks to make it easy to reuse the gift bags. And remember, before you store them away, be sure to remove the gift card that came attached to the bag if it's already been personalized.

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Genius Decluttering Tips: Room-by-Room Solutions

Genius Decluttering Tips: Room-by-Room Solutions

Decluttering can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re tackling one drawer or an entire room, setting clear goals for each area that needs attention is the key to success. Before organizing, always start by decluttering—don't waste time organizing items you no longer need. Start small, focus on one task at a time, and celebrate every step along the way.

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How to Declutter Your Master Bedroom in 10 Easy Steps

How to Declutter Your Master Bedroom in 10 Easy Steps

Decluttering and organizing your master bedroom will help create a more peaceful environment, one in which you can (hopefully!) get a great night of sleep, curl up with a good book, or just relax at the end of a busy day. This step-by-step guide is a great way to start your decluttering journey.

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One-Minute Habits to Start Doing Today

One-Minute Habits to Start Doing Today

Developing habits is key to keeping your home organized and decluttered on a daily basis. Why is that? Simple tasks like putting your clothing in your laundry basket or gathering the mail into one place each day can really make your home tidier and more enjoyable to live in. There’s nothing like coming home after a day of work and entering a space that is calming.

Developing these habits, which I like to call “One-Minute Habits” doesn’t happen overnight.

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How To Organizer Your College Closet and Dresser

How To Organizer Your College Closet and Dresser

If you’re lucky, you’ll have an actual full size closet in your dorm room. For others, you may only have an armoire, like pictured above. Definitely not a lot of space to keep your clothes! These tips and tricks are great for organizing your dorm closet or armoire. And they’re also handy for anyone who has a small closet, whether you live in a dorm, an apartment, or an old home with small closets.

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College Dorm Room Essentials for a Better College Experience

College Dorm Room Essentials for a Better College Experience

With a little creativity, you can learn how to maximize the space in your dorm room so you can live in an uncluttered and organized room. Knowing where your items are, entering a room that’s put together, and enjoying your college dorm room will all lead to increased productivity. And you won’t be embarrassed when your friends stop by unexpectedly.

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Attic Organization Product Guide

Attic Organization Product Guide

Once you’ve completed the decluttering and organizing process in your attic, it’s time to purchase organizing supplies if you think it’s necessary. Since the attic is a space that guests aren’t seeing, it’s key here to use items that are useful and not necessarily the most beautiful. Here are a few of Living. Simplified.’s favorite products.

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Kids' Room Organization Product Guide

Kids' Room Organization Product Guide

Now that you’ve been working on decluttering your kids’ bedrooms and playrooms, now is the time to determine if you need to purchase any products to help keep the organizing systems in place. Here are a few of Living. Simplified.’s favorite products.

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