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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Genius Decluttering Tips: Room-by-Room Solutions

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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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7 Fun Uses for Tea Towels

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7 Fun Uses for Tea Towels

Tea towels are a fun way to bring color and pattern into your kitchen. Their uses go far beyond being used to clean up a kitchen spill or to wipe your hands after washing. In my own kitchen, I keep a clean tea towel on the loop of my apron for quick and easy access when I am cooking. But there are so many other uses, both decorative and practical, that you can consider in your own home.

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Before & After: Basement Transformation

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Before & After: Basement Transformation

What do you do with your basement that is so full of stuff that you don’t know where to start? You can always contact Living. Simplified. to schedule a complimentary one-hour consultation. Or you can tackle the project on your own. Start by getting to know what is safe to store in your basement and what should be stored elsewhere in your home.

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Tackling Storage Spaces: The Basement

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Tackling Storage Spaces: The Basement

Is your basement crowded with boxes, old furniture and other assorted odds and ends, but now you want the space to be more functional? Sometimes it's hard to get started when rethinking your space. 

Before embarking on your basement organization project, it's important to take note of what is safe (and not safe) to store in your basement. Because basements have a tendency to be damp, you should avoid storing anything in cardboard boxes. Using plastic bins with secure tops will not only help to avoid mold and mildew, but they will also help to keep out any unwanted critters.

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Why a Daily Decluttering Challenge Might be Right for You

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Why a Daily Decluttering Challenge Might be Right for You

Are you struggling on how to start decluttering and organizing your home? Taking part in a daily decluttering challenge might be just the kick starter you need to begin your journey.

What’s a daily decluttering challenge? It’s when you choose an area of your home each day for a specific time period (I like to do one month) and find one item that you no longer need, use, is passed its expiration date, is worn out or was a gift that you have no intention of using and you make the decision to declutter it from your home.

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What Can and Cannot Be Stored Under the Kitchen Sink

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What Can and Cannot Be Stored Under the Kitchen Sink

Leaks happen, which is why you need to be really thoughtful about what is stored beneath your kitchen sink. So, what can be safely stored under the sink and what needs to be stored elsewhere in your kitchen? Read on for our guidelines on what is safe (and not so safe) to store under the kitchen sink.

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How to Organize Your Refrigerator

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How to Organize Your Refrigerator

Having a well-organized refrigerator has many benefits:

  • You know exactly where to look to find what you need

  • When you menu plan, it’s easy to determine what you need to purchase

  • You’ll have less waste because you’ll eat the leftovers, you’ll know what foods you have, and food won’t spoil

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