Gift Bag Storage Ideas

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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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How to Organize a Small Pantry

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How to Organize a Small Pantry

If you have a pantry, no matter how big or small it is, chances are it’s the true workhorse of your kitchen. Most likely it is holding your bulk purchases, unopened foods, small kitchen appliances and so much more. If you do have a small, closet style pantry, then it’s imperative to make it work for you. How do you make your pantry work for you and your family? Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to a functional pantry.

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Office Organization Product Recommendations

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Office Organization Product Recommendations

Once you’ve completed the decluttering and organizing process in your office, it’s time to purchase organizing supplies to help corral your items into appropriate zones. If it’s in your budget, you can even add a few personal touches like a small area rug or plant. Here are a few of Living. Simplified.’s favorite products.

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Pantry Organization Product Guide

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Pantry Organization Product Guide

Having a pantry with easy-to-access food items is a dream come true for many home cooks. Be sure to edit your pantry and then determine what additional storage and organizational items you may need. Below are some of the Living. Simplified. favorite items. Be sure to measure and add labels where you can.

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Transformational Pantry Organization Hacks

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Transformational Pantry Organization Hacks

Keeping your pantry organized and well-stocked is no easy! But one its done, and you have a full-proof system in place, keeping it tidy going forward will be a breeze. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to pantry organization. One family might have young children or and another family might have a coffee connoisseur. Once you figure out the various zones that will work for your pantry, then it’s time to get down to business. You can use bins you already have or start from scratch with new containers. Keep reading for our best pantry hacks!

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8 Benefits of Packing Cubes

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8 Benefits of Packing Cubes

Is it a fad or is it here to stay? You’ll have to be the judge of that. But I’m here to tell you that using packing cubes will change your travel game! What’s a packing cube? They are zippered pouches of varying sizes that help organize everything in your suitcase, from clothes to toiletries to electronics. I’m an avid traveler and I know that living out of a suitcase for even just a few days can get old quickly. We don’t always have the luxury of unpacking and staying in one location for an extended period of time. Enter the travel cube.

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College Dorm Room Product Recommendations

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College Dorm Room Product Recommendations

When setting up your college dorm room, there are key items that everyone must have. From clothes to shoes, books and school supplies, bedding and towels, there are a lot of necessities that you’ll have to bring. There are some things that will help make your dorm room just a little bit extra special. Below are some of the favorite products that Living. Simplified. suggests.

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Attic Organization Product Guide

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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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