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Archive for the ‘Closet & Clothes’ Category

July 12th, 2008

Quick Tip: Organize Double Time in Your Child’s Closet

If you have a small child, hanging up two clothing rods vs. one can make it easier for your little one to start choosing outfits. You can hang non-essentials like dressy clothing and winter coats up high, and keep everyday wear down low. The best thing about double closet rods in a child’s closet is […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

June 9th, 2008

Six Bedroom Closet Storage Do’s & Don’ts

Just some nice random tips for when you’re in closet storage mode…
Don’t store fabrics in plastic for the long-term. I did this once, in Humboldt. We lived on the beach, so think wet climate; and everything got all moldy. Even in a semi-wet climate, storage in plastic can bring out the worst in clothing and […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

March 10th, 2008

The Right Hanger Does Make a Difference

I used to think hangers weren’t a big deal. Sure, I used them, but I used only the wire and plastic ones. Little did I know that the type of hanger you use can really make a big difference. Wire hangers can stretch out your clothes and leave marks across the shoulders. They really aren’t […]

By Julie -- 5 comments

February 20th, 2008

The Closet Monkey - Organizing a Baby’s Closet

My friend Jennifer over at Pregnancy & Baby, posted about a great organizing product for your baby’s closet. It’s called The Closet Monkey, and their slogan is “The fun way to organize, right from the beginning.” Cute huh? Click here to see a picture of the Closet Monkey.
This product really is a fantastic idea. I […]

By Julie -- 9 comments

January 14th, 2008

The Container Store Elfa Sale - 30% Off!

How would you like a pantry that looks like that? I know not everyone has a walk-in pantry like this one, I sure don’t, but an elfa® system from The Container Store can help you organize any size closet in your home.
Right now they have an elfa® sale going on where everything is 30% […]

By Julie -- 4 comments

January 10th, 2008

Swango - Swapping as Easy as Shopping,Tame Those Toys Thursday

Do you have items like this adorable gap jacket cluttering up space in your kids’ closets? Or maybe you would love a jacket like this for your little baby girl but you don’t want to pay the pretty price for it.
A great way to cut down on the clothes clutter in your home […]

By Julie -- 3 comments

November 14th, 2007

How to Organize a Linen Closet

Before Picture of Linen Closet
The main purpose of a linen closet is to store the items that come in contact with our skin on a daily basis. You want your linens to be free of mold and mildew and to smell as nice as they did when they came out of the wash.
You also want […]

By Julie -- 7 comments

November 5th, 2007

How to Organize a Snack Pantry

It’s amazing what can get lost in the pantry. It’s also amazing how much food goes to waste when the pantry is not organized. Food always ends up getting pushed to the back and forgotten. The kids may also throw that box of crackers back in there and forget to close up the package. That’s […]

By Julie -- 11 comments

November 2nd, 2007

How To Measure a Closet

If you are planning on installing a closet system yourself, one of the first steps is to measure the closet. This is a very important step and requires accuracy in order for the closet system to fit perfectly.
Measuring a closet may seem like a daunting task, but it really is simple. Grab your measuring […]

By Julie -- 6 comments

November 1st, 2007

Tip of the Day #35

Take control of the closet chaos by dividing your closet into sections.
Have a section for dresses, purses, blouses, skirts, dress pants, jeans, shoes and accessories. By following this one simple organization technique, you’ll be able to look into your closet and quickly retrieve the items you need.
Tags: Closet & Clothes, Clothes, Organizing Basics, Storage, […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

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