tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101246133604010892024-03-05T15:22:43.982-06:00My Organized ChaosAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-54549104137763920332016-02-12T00:36:00.000-06:002016-02-12T14:08:51.489-06:00Something a little different.....<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey All! Hope you are having a good day/week/year!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can you believe it's already February?! This year is already flying by! How are your new years resolutions going? Still holding on to them? I've stopped even trying to make resolutions in the last few years, because like many I break them every time! Grrrr. However, I do have things I want to accomplish this year. Maybe if I don't call them <i>resolutions, </i>maybe, just maybe, I will get them done. A girl can hope! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One thing I wanted to work on is my blog. I want to expand it with different content, write more often, and reach more people. I'm hoping to make more and more connections through my blog. I love writing these posts and love sharing my interests with others. If you are reading this, then you are one of the lucky ones to hear me ramble on and on. Lucky you!! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, expanding into more topics is where I want to start and I am SUPER excited to talk about makeup and all things...you guessed it......MAKEUP! In the last year or so I have become OBSESSED with all things beauty. I have been navigating the world of beauty and makeup like a new born three legged gazelle. Graceful would not be the word I would use, but I love experimenting and trying new things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First I wanted to review last months Ipsy bag. Heard of Ipsy? I personally have been a subscriber for over a year and love it. It's fun to get new products every month and try new brands you have never heard of. Ipsy usually sends 4-5 items in a bag, some full size products and some travel/sample size. It's always different brands and different types of products. Everything from eye liners to facial masks and lipsticks. I admit, some months I get the ipsy bag and the products may not be things I typically use or just in shades that I wouldn't look good in but on the flip side I have found some products that I love and have bought again and again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last month's bag (January 2016) was a theme of "All Eyes on You". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First, the bag was eh. I personally don't like the print that much. It's a good size and fits alot of stuff but the design just isn't my type.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 1.5em;">theBalm Cosmetics</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I got mine in the shade <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16.32px; line-height: 22.848px;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Jack B. Bronze (rich bronze). </b>I personally loved the shade. It works well with my lighter blue eyes. Don't get me wrong, I love a nice dark eyeliner but sometimes a lighter shade for day wear is nice. I have use theBalm Cosmetics in the past and always love their products. This one was no exception. It was creamy, pigmented and glided on easily. Will buy again!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I loved the formula- it was rich and creamy just like their eye crayons but the color was not for me! Way too red and made me feel like I was a rodeo clown. It may be for someone else but just not me. However, I have always been weird about red shades. </span></div>
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I love this and I'm not even sure it works! Ha ha. It feels so good on your skin when you apply it. It's light weight and absorbs well. You don't feel like you are walking around with greasy under eyes like I have experienced with other under eye treatments. I say I am not sure if it works because I haven't used it long enough to know if it helps with dark circles and fine lines. However, I have seen that when I use it my under eyes seem firmer and more hydrated. </div>
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This stuff feels amazing! It's packed with shea and cocoa butter and makes my skin feel hydrated and soft. It doesn't leave my skin slippery or sticky like some lotions tend to do. It is scented to smell like roses and it does! Almost too much for my liking. If you can get past the strong scent, it really does work well. </div>
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This is one of those products that is so frustrating! I love the colors! There are two shimmers and one matte. They are gorgeous neutral colors. I love that it has your base color, crease color and lid color all in one packaging. They thing that makes me frustrated is that they are not pigmented at all! I am disappointed at how many passes I have to make to get enough color on my lid. There is also alittle fall out if you don't tap off your brush before application. These colors are so pretty that I am willing to take the time to get enough color, just wish it applied better. </div>
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So that is my review of the 2016 Jan Ipsy bag! I give it 3 out of 5. </div>
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Over all it wasn't a bad bag, but not one that I am head over heals about. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-32544235837718645332015-12-28T18:56:00.001-06:002016-02-12T14:08:20.096-06:00Planner/Calendar time!I love this time of year! Yes there are snowy nights, every type of spice latte you can think of and pretty pretty scarfs but I love this time of year for the planners! Yes I am a planner nerd and I'm not afraid to admit it. There is something therapeutic about having a schedule and planner ready for each week. I know if I didn't have my planners (yes that was plannerS, I have 2. Pausing for judgement...............) I would be completely lost. Unless I write down every appointment, event or visit I just forget it. I am still apart of the old school crew that pulls out a small paper planner at the doctors office when I'm scheduling my next appointment and yes I get a giggle or a laugh every so often but I also get alot of people that say they wish they could be more organized. Yes it takes time up front to organize your life and it also takes some discipline to keep it scheduled but the pay offs are great.<br>
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Hoping to help those that need and want some organization I have again created my own planners this year. It's time to take a look at the 2016 planners!<br>
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First planner I have created is the pre-dated 2016 Monthly Planner:<br>
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YAASSSSSSS! I'm in LOVE with this lay out! I couldn't ever find the exact thing I was looking for online or at stores so I decided to make my own! It has more than enough room to write and even has a spot for notes. I created mine so it's all shades of purple (shocker, I know). This calendar is pre-dated for all of 2016, Jan-Dec and fits to 8 1/2 x 11 paper. See it at my Etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/261683827/12-month-portait-two-page-calendar?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br>
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Next planner is my personal favorite. It is the pre-dated 2016 Weekly Planner:<br>
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This literally keeps my life together. It sits in my kitchen and both my husband and I never have to question if something is going on. I also included a meal planner section at the end of each day to make sure I know what we are going to eat and what to buy. It's also helpful for spouses to know what meals they need to prepare or heat up without having to even ask. Lastly, just like the monthly planner, I have included a notes section for random jottings and such, This calendar is pre-dated for all of 2016, Jan-Dec and fits to 8 1/2 x 11 paper.<br>
See it at my Etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/261758821/2016-weekly-planner-printable-pages?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br>
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The final planner for this year is a new one I have not done before. The compact/smaller planner:<br>
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As I mentioned before I have 2 planners. I love my planner at home, the Weekly planner, but it is a bit bulky to carry around or everyday use. When I am at the doctors or scheduling something when I'm not at home I used to write it down on a piece of paper or type it in my phone real quick, but half the time I would forget about it and it would ever make it to the calendar at home. With this smaller, personal planner I can write the appointment or event down right away and not worry about forgetting it. I have this planner in a zip up Franklin Covey binder that I just throw into my purse and I'm good to go! I did not pre-fill the dates on these because I wanted to try having the flexibility for year to year. I did place the year on it just so I don't forget where I'm at! I love the simple design and the good amount of space to write, despite the overall size of the planner. </div>
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Find out more on this planner on my Etsy store- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/261665917/small-undated-planner-calendar-pages?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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There you go! The 2016 planners! I truly loved designing each of them and look forward to creating more in the future. Check out my Etsy store for more organizing printables such as <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/198022113/grocery-shopping-list-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">grocery lists</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187986710/to-do-list-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">To-Do lists</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187996577/annual-donation-tracker-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">donation trackers</a>.<br>
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<br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-57548912079364392552015-11-23T15:25:00.001-06:002015-11-23T15:25:05.562-06:00Consolidate your makeup easily and cheaply.....aka make room for more! Right?Seriously, I may have a problem. A legit problem. The first step is admitting it, right? Well I am here to say my name is Allison and I am obsessed with all things makeup. I don't know where this came from (though I think it's from starting to get my ipsy subscription this last year). By the way- if you don't know what Ipsy is- you live under a rock, and if you do not subscribe- what is wrong with you??? Go! GO! Seriously LOVE Ipsy. That's another post but back to the issue of my new obsession. With this obsession I have found over time that I am running out of room for all my new pretties. After a brief witch hunt all across internet land I figured out the solution! Palettes. Yes, you may feel like that was a no brainer but after I started looking into this you can literally put almost all your makeup into a palette. Keep reading and I will tell you how.<br />
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So what are palettes? No I am not talking about putting your makeup on wooden <i>pallets</i> in the corner of your bedroom! I'm talking about makeup palettes.<br />
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Ever seen these?<br />
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Of course you have! (By the way- I just got this Morphe 350 palette and <u>L.O.V.E. it</u>!)<br />
Now rather than buy all your makeup already in palette form, why not create your own?<br />
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First you need an empty palette to put all your pretties in. Check out a few of these online sites that have some great empty palettes to buy. <a href="http://zpalette.com/" target="_blank">Here</a>, <a href="http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/palettes/empty-palettes.html" target="_blank">Here</a>, and <a href="http://www.ebay.com/bhp/empty-palette" target="_blank">Here</a>. Also- you can make your own palette if that is your hearts desire- I found these really good instructions on this site <a href="http://nicolesrevolution.blogspot.com/2012/08/tutorial-tuesday-diy-makeup-palette.html" target="_blank">Here</a>. I personally bought mine rather than make it because.....well, I'm lazy. I bought a Z palette and also had a palette that I bought from a store on Etsy. She makes the prettiest palettes. Check her out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/anothersoul?page=2" target="_blank">Here</a>. Love them!<br />
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Here are pictures of the palettes I personally chose: YASSSS!<br />
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Once you figure out what container you are going to use then you can get started!<br />
Gather your supplies- what you will need for this is:<br />
-Makeup<br />
-Empty Palette<br />
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-Foil or wax paper<br />
-Magnets or magnet tape<br />
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First step is to depot your makeup that you wish to put in the palette. Fun thing with this is that you can depot almost anything! Eye shadows, blushes, bronzers, lip sticks, highlighters, foundation, this list goes on and on. For my personal makeup I decided to depot eyeshadows, blushes and bronzers.<br />
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Here is the process I found worked best for me!<br />
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Most all eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers, highlighters, etc come in a metal "pot" that has a plastic case surrounding it. Seen here-<br />
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The metal pot is held in by glue on the bottom of the pot so that glue needs to be heated so it's easier to remove it. That is where the straightener comes in. Heat your straightener to any temp- I usually set mine to about 300. You can use something on the straightener to help protect it for this next step if you want by setting foil or some kind of wax paper on the straightener plate if you don't want to get plastic on it, but if you don't leave the plastic on the plate too long it shouldn't be a problem. I have done this both ways and both have been fine. I have also used my straightener many times since depotting my items and it is working just fine. By the way--this process is called "depotting" in case I reference that again.<br />
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Ok- so on to the steps of depotting. In my examples I am showing how I did my eye shadows- but you use the exact same process for blushes, bronzers, etc. Basically anything in the metal pots. (I will mention steps for lip sticks and stuff later in the post.<br />
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<b>Step 1: Label removal</b><br />
You might wonder why you need the label off the back of the plastic but it's very handy to have for when you want to repurchase the item- keep the label so you know exactly what to buy.<br />
To best get the label off in one piece you need to heat up the glue that keeps the label on the back of the plastic case and peal it off. To do this place the eye shadow (entire case) on to the straightener and heat for about 6-10 seconds.<br />
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You should only keep the eye shadow on long enough to loosen up the glue under the label- not start to melt the plastic. Once you take the eye shadow off the straightener take your knife and start to peel off the corner of the label and pull it completely off. Set to the side.<br />
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<b>Step 2: Metal pot removal (the actual depotting)</b><br />
Now it's time to actually get the eye shadow out of it's little plastic home. To do this you need to place the eye shadow back on the straightener to heat up again. Leave on about 30 second since you have to heat the glue that is on the inside of the plastic casing. Remove from heat and take your knife again and gently (gently is the key word!) and guide your knife between the metal pot and the plastic. See here what I mean:<br />
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Now this takes a bit of skill. I recommend when doing this for the first time you don't start out with your most expensive and prized makeup. Start out with a cheap one that if you mess this up you won't be devastated. Keep in mind- you might have to heat the plastic longer to be able to get the glue to come off easier. So- start to work your knife in between the metal and plastic and start to pry it up. Eventually it will come lose. It will look like this:<br />
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If you mess up, you will know!<br />
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You may put a dent in your shadow or completely break it- but no fear! It doesn't mean it is completely dead- there is hope for some! In a post to come I will tell you how to fix broken eye shadows, pressed powder blushes, bronzers, and highlighters. I have broken a few eye shadows and have been able to fix them back to new. Look for that post to come soon!<br />
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<b>Step 3: Determine if metal pot is magnetized. </b><br />
You need to determine if the pot will stay in the palette on it's own or if you need to add a magnet to it. It depends on the brand of makeup if it already has a magnetic quality. Some brands like MAC or Makeup Geek actually sell their eye shadows in just the metal pot without the plastic around it (Hint- they are actually cheaper!!) and those typically can be dropped right into a palette. Just place the metal pot in a palette and see if it stays! I don't typically clean the glue off the back of the metal pot due to what we will talk about in the next step.<br />
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<b>Step 4: Place label and magnet on back of pot.</b><br />
Now that you have the label and pot separated from its plastic now you can attach the label on the back of the pot (don't worry, it won't impact the magnetic hold on the metal).<br />
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If you need magnets to be able to hold the metal pot in the palette place the magnet first, then cover with the label. You may have to cut the label to size to fit the back. The excess glue from the label and the pot will help to keep the magnet and label on.<br />
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<b>Step 5: Place your shadow in the palette!</b><br />
This is the fun part! This is when you get to see all your hard work. Organize them how you like- it's like a puzzle! I try to fit as many as possible into the palette so I can have as many as possible in one place. See my progress here:<br />
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There you have it! A way to have a one stop shop for your makeup- making room for....more! :)<br />
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You can also do this depotting method with shadows that have multiples in a pack:<br />
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I was able to turn all these separate eye shadows into one palette like the one above--Love it!<br />
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Another great tip for you-- If you depot MAC shadows- keep the plastic!! You can actually take them back to MAC (not melted and deformed- try to keep them as nice as you can) and exchange 6 plastic "clams" for one lipstick for free. It's a program called Back to MAC. It's awesome!<br />
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So this method is the way to do anything powder based but you can also depot things that are creme based. For lipsticks just cut the lipstick at the base (when it is fully extended from it's tube) and melt it into an empty metal pot. You can buy them <a href="http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/z-palette-empty-pans-10-pack.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. You can also buy metal magnets that stick to the bottom of these pans or other pans if you don't want to mess with magnetic tape. Buy them <a href="http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/palettes/z-palette-square-metal-stickers-30-pack.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Both the empty pots and magnets come in square and round shapes. </div>
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Ok, wow! That was a loooong post! Sorry about that but I wanted to make sure I went step by step through the process. I have used this many times and love the space it saves. Hope this post helps you also!<br />
Look for posts coming about fixing broken makeup and cleaning those makeup brushes properly!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-3154186063760745872015-09-28T12:33:00.000-05:002015-09-28T12:33:46.189-05:00Clutter turned decor<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey all! Have clutter? Who doesn't at some point!? I wanted to share a project I recently did that helped de-clutter the top of my dresser. BONUS- it's now easier to clean!! Woo-Hoo!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Mark and I's honeymoon a few years back (I can't believe it's been 2 years already!) we went to Jamaica. By the way- looking for a place to vaca, go to Jamaica! Holy paradise! I fell in LOVE with Jamaica. Why doesn't Foot Locker open a warehouse in Jamaica?! Maybe I need to work on that......</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways! While in Jamaica I wanted to bring back a few souvenirs to remember our time there. I ended up picking up some really cute little shells that I found on the beach while we would go on a nightly walk. (Btw- is it illegal to bring back shells into the US? If it is....then I meant that I did NOT bring anything back. In fact I left things there.....). So, let's start again. I have a friend that brought shells back from Jamaica, not me. Anyways, this friend put the shells on display on my dresser so I would see them each day as I got ready. Sounds sweet right? Until you have to pick up each shell and clean under them each week. And by that I mean clean under them occasionally and mostly dust around them because you are too lazy to move them. This was getting old fast so I needed a better solution to display my (I mean my friends) mementos from our honeymoon without the hassle of having it in the way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are the shells from Jamaica that I used in my project. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After many hours wasted on Pinterest I can across a really cute project that someone did with a shadow box. I immediately started work on mine! First- obviously needed to buy a shadow box. I bought mine at Michael's craft store for $10.99. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I didn't really like the plain stark white background of the shadow box so I decided to buy a Make Market linen panel also from Michael's for a backdrop. I was able to snag this on clearance for $1.50. Score! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This project was super easy to put together! First, I laid out exactly how I wanted the shells to look in the frame. I decided on a heart outline. After I had a general idea of how the end product would look I placed the linen panel in the shadow box and secured it down to the backing with a little clear tacky craft glue. I then glued each shell down using the same tacky glue in the desired shape and viola! Done! That's it! It was a really simple project but turned out great if I do say so myself. Last but not least it doesn't require cleaning and is a more creative way to display something I love rather than just having them propped up on our dresser. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love it!! Super easy and cheap! Only about $13 after tax. What can you de-clutter around your house and craft into super cute decor? I'd love to hear what projects you have done!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-72897631523796603202015-09-25T10:25:00.003-05:002015-09-25T13:43:10.095-05:00#firstworldearbudproblems<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey there! So something happened to me yesterday that is one of my biggest pet peeves...... tangled earbuds. Or are they called headphones even though they go in your ears..... Anyways, I know you are probably like, "Really Allison, that's your problem for the day. woooowww" #firstworldproblems #smallprobs #theywerereallytangled. Ok Ok Ok I'll stop. Not sure why I went on a hashtag slide there. My bad!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Really- this happens to me all the time and yes I know I am to blame because I just throw them in my purse and expect them to roll themselves up. Well, they never do! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The way I am using it the way I am picturing below. It doesn't take any materials, just wrap the cords a certain way. I admit I had to think about this one to continue to wrap it correctly. May not be the best way in a hurry or until you can memorize the way to do it. Or maybe i'm just slow........that's probably it....let's be honest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just make sure you loop in front of your pinky finger and behind your index finger. Lastly, pull the plug in through the hole and you are done! When ready to use, just pull the plug back through the loop and pull. They should pull apart easily!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can always use the tried and true of just wrapping them around your fingers and wrapping the cord on itself but I like the method above because they pull apart easier. </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=610124613360401089" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=610124613360401089" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=610124613360401089" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Can you believe it's already September?!?!?! I have been SO busy these last few months that it seems like this year is flying by! With time flying by I have found myself in a less organized state. Might you say...chaotic. This happens to everyone once and awhile. Organizing takes work and planning. I find myself getting more stressed when things are busy and a dirty or unorganized house can just add to it. That's why it's important to make time to get yourself straight each week. Even if it's only for 30 mins in that week. Every bit helps!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I recently did a project to help declutter the top of my dresser in the master bedroom and it brought me back to something I heard about a long time ago. I have often heard that you need to follow the rule of 3. Ever heard of it? Well let me tell you about it! I try to use the rule of 3 as a guideline when looking at areas of my house all the time. The rule is simple: Only have 3 items on your shelf, cabinet, dresser, table, whatever. This helps to make the room seem less cluttered and overwhelming. Also- HUGE bonus- it's easier to clean! Yay! Now you don't need to stop reading and run around your house taking off items from every corner shelf in your house. Unless you are a hoarder.....then keep going.......yep- you're not done..........keeeeep going.........ok let's move on.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Really though-you don't have to only have 3 items in a space- the rule is really to be used to help you to simplify your space. Use it for how it works in YOUR life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Check out these really simple decor looks that use the rule of 3 as a guideline:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is actually making my throat close up. Maybe i'm allergic to the tasteful stuffed tiger on the couch....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But really- these types of rooms are not inviting to others and are way too much work! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don't get me wrong- there may be rooms in magazines or set ups in stores like Ikea (aka mecca/the homeland) that look great and have alot of decor items in them. However- remember that they are trying to sell you something so of course they would have all items out to see. Check out this cute living room with all the bright colors and the cute dog (not included)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It screams style and cuteness BUT look at how much stuff is in there!! WAY too much! Take out half of that and the room would look gorgeous! Oh, and...leave the dog- he helps too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, again, I am not saying you need to go on a decor binge- maybe just find new ways to display your style that doesn't make people want to wear a respirator just to be able to breath around it. That's all I'm saying. Get creative! Make a fun project rather than a chore! Re-purpose an old cabinet to display items, build a shelf, buy a mansion....ok you get what I mean. Keep it fun and use the rule of 3 as your guiding light. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-63906559926845522142015-01-05T00:21:00.001-06:002015-01-05T00:21:03.283-06:00The Holidays- the time for cards!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brrrrr it's cold!!! Hope your holidays have been at least warm with memories and good times. But really, it's been WAY too cold for my liking. However, the good thing that comes out of it being so cold- I stay in and work on DIY or watch way too much TV. Yes, I did both this past week- don't judge me. <br />
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I thought I would share one DIY I did that I am in complete love with! Like seriously, I might have stared at it for awhile today. For real. <br />
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Anyways- the project. I wanted to make something that would hold all the cards we get this time of year. Not trying to sound snotty like "Oh we get so many cards because everyone loves us and we are super popular and blah blah blah". I mean if you say that, then that's all you. With my birthday being right around the holidays we get cards for Xmas and for my birthday all at once. Pretty soon your whole kitchen table is full of cards. Then you might have to resort to eating on the floor like a vagabond all while having your pretty cards displayed. So if you don't want your neighbors to think you are scared of furniture or from another planet- here is a $9 fix to free up that card clutter. Here is how to take a picture from Goodwill like the one below and turn it into a cute card holder!<br />
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Bet you are wondering why I didn't want to keep the picture as is....let me tell you, it was a tough choice.....<br />
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First thing you do- Get supplies. Like I mentioned above, this project only cost me $9! NINE DOLLARS.....that's like a #2 at McDonalds with a Diet Coke. All you need is:<br />
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To start I went to Goodwill to buy a picture frame. Any frame will do- it's really about personal preference. I wanted something to fit in a very specific wall in my house so I went looking for a frame that was longer rectangle shape. It's up to you how your frame looks but I like the ones with a little more design to them. Plain ones are fine, again personal preference. So I picked up my frame from Goodwill for $4 (little pricey I know but it's totally a kickass frame)<br />
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Then I went to Home Depot and bought chicken wire. They come in rolls out in the garden/outdoor section. I believe the smallest roll you can buy is 5'. I bought a roll of 10' for $13. Yes I know you are wondering- what the heck am I supposed to do with all that extra chicken wire?!?!?! Don't get your panties in a bunch- there are tons of things you can do with chicken wire. Too many for me to mention. Anyways- I bought the roll of wire and used just enough to fill the frame- only about $2 worth. <br />
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Now comes some assembly! First I cut the chicken wire to size behind the frame. I cut mine so the wire came to about the middle part of the actual frame piece. Did I forget to mention you don't need to save the matte or glass from the frame? Oh yea- you don't have to save those. No need! If you can buy a frame without them- score! There are plenty of other things you can do with a matte or glass. Anyways- back to the frame. <br />
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Now that you have cut the chicken wire to size you have your first choice. Do you want to paint the wire or not? If so, it's easier to paint it while it is not attached to the frame. I personally left it silver because it looks awesome. Another option I have seen people do is leave the chicken wire outside for a few days in the rain or snow and let it rust. Gives it a shabby kind of feel. If you want to paint the wire go ahead and paint it (spray paint is easiest) and leave it to dry as you move on to the next step. Also- there may be pins or latches on the frame to hold in glass- I would recommend you pull them- don't really need them for this project. <br />
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Now it's time to paint your frame. I personally attached my chicken wire to the frame before I painted the frame because I skipped painting the chicken wire. Really it doesn't matter. I went down into my craft room (yes I have a craft room now! Will be doing future posts on it!) and brought up some gray paint from a previous project I had done. I painted my frame to looked a little distressed on purpose. I didn't fill in where I was painting all the way and sometimes took a paper towel and wiped off a little paint. It came out looking so good! <br />
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Now time to attach the chicken wire to the frame. I used a staple gun- 1. because it secures it tight and 2. because it makes you feel like a badass. I sued the smallest staples I could find- 3/8'. I stapled around the frame through the back to secure. You just need enough to keep it on there- cards aren't heavy enough to need heavy duty stuff. The staple gun and staples didn't cost me because my hubby already had them!<br />
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Lastly, I ventured to Ikea to find the hooks I used. I did not go to Ikea just for the hooks. I actually stumbled across them but they were a brilliant find! By the way- have you been in an Ikea before? It's crazy! As you can probably tell it was my first trip in one. Anyways, I bought a package of these hooks on sale there for $3. I used about half a pack. Now just slip the hooks into the chicken wire.<br />
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Now clip up the cards and you are done! Now you can claim your kitchen table back and stop eating with the dust bunnies. I love the way this looks on my wall and I LOVE that it keeps the clutter contained! <br />
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Needing to dry something by laying it flat? I typically use the top of my washer or dryer to lay sweaters out to dry but it can get annoying since I have a top loading washer. I totally didnt know they made things to help with this. It's a drying stand. It folds up to not take up as much space and has a top to lay shirts on. Not sure how much room the top has for clothes to dry at the same time- but always an option to look into.<br />
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Pillow cases are you shoes best friend. Cleaning athletic shoes can be a pain but there are several tricks you can use to be able to wash your shoes in the washing machine. By no means am I saying this is the best way- just a way I have used and works good for me. Don't be putting those new Jordans in there- they cost way to much to do that. Trust me, I know. I work for Foot Locker :)<br />
Anyways- It's best to take out the laces of the shoes to that they do not get tangled, however, this is not a must do. I typically just untie the laces and drop the entire shoe in a pillow case and they do not tangle. So, drop them in a pillow case and drop in the washer. They also sell bags made specifically to wash shoes in, but a pillowcase works just fine.You will want to use liquid detergent instead of powder. Powder can easily stick to the shoe and not wash out as well. I find it best to wash shoes with blankets or a load of towels. This will help prevent your washer from taking a beating by the shoes. Something important to remember- do not dry your shoes in the dryer! This may be ok for a bit for nasty old yard shoes you dont care about but not ok for your regular shoes. This can mis-shape them, melt part of them if the temp is too high and possibly cause colors from the pillow case to bleed into the shoe. It is always best to air dry the shoes. Usually takes 24 hours to dry so plan ahead. <br />
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Of course I am going to say having storage for your laundry essentials helps alot. I have several baskets in my laundry room that hold everything from dryer sheets, stain remover, and smelly good add-in's. I also set up my liquid detergent alittle different in that I put it in a very large mason jar that has a spout. I personally like this because I can see exactly how much detergent I have left (helps when I am making my shopping list) and I just think it looks better than the regular store bought bottles. I like that I can combine a new bottle with old detergent I am finishing out without having 2 bottles take up that space. </div>
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Another thing that is super helpful it somewhere to hang clothes that are drying. Some houses have this built in but others don't. If you are part of the population that does not, there is a simple solution- a shower rod. Use a shower rod between two walls or cabinets to hang clothes on. They are much cheaper than buying a shelving system and work just as well. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-48447397364851208372014-10-08T10:40:00.002-05:002014-10-08T11:24:02.531-05:00Long time, no see!<a href="https://www.blogger.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Hey! WOW it has been FOREVER since I wrote on here. I have definitely missed it! You know what happened? Life happened. Don't you hate that? :) Really I have had a good couple months and the time seems to be on turbo boost. I got a new job (that I love by the way) and it has taken up a huge chunk of time. I also seem to have projects, games, or something going on every weekend (which I love also). I recently just threw an 80's themed party (random I know) but it was a blast and let me tell you- the outfits were insane. I will spare you the pain of seeing them on here :)<br />
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Ok-- let's talk organizing! I have been working on projects around my house lately because well if you own your own home, you know the projects never stop. Mark and I are in the middle of converting a very large walk in closet in our house to my very own craft room! I am super excited to have my own space to create, plus I think Mark is happy all my supplies will be in one place rather than taking over the kitchen table....and the dining room table....and the spare room....and the living room.....yea.... I will be posting our progress soon-let's just say it's got counter tops in it and is freshly painted a nice white. More to come!<br />
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Ok- what this post is really about (more for the ladies on this one): Purse organization. In these last few weeks of running around, my purse has seen it's fair share of receipts, pens, makeup, hair brushes, granola bars, wallets, loose change, and the list goes on and on. I love to carry large tote purses but the only down fall to them is it seems like they are the black hole of purses. I literally have to dig and shove things around to find what I am looking for most of the time. I wanted to look into how I could create alittle organization to my purse without having to get a brand new one. I wanted to share some things I found and am in love with!<br />
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<strong>Organizer that fits in your purse:</strong><br />
This things sole purpose in life is to sit in your purse and create more pockets to put items. It has mesh pockets on the outside so you can see your items like pens, phones, makeup, lotions, etc. It slips into your purse and even has a larger open pocket in the middle to hold wallets, cash, checks (if you still use them, and yes people still use them- I am one of the ones stuck in the dinosaur age)<br />
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I have been know to carry my entire hair brush in my purse- that takes up a lot of room! These little fold up brushes are the perfect size to fit in your purse. They fold up to a smaller size and most of them even have a mirror included. Also there is multiple options if you want a variety to pick from.</div>
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If you are on the run, sometimes you don't have time to put on all of your makeup before you head out the door. Or maybe you are fighting a bad breakout that week and may need touch ups throughout the day. You can easily go to Walmart, Target, Beauty Brands, Walgreens, etc to find a small bag to keep your make up in like the picture below. They usually cost a few bucks and work pretty well. You can also find pretty fugly ones like the cats one below....seriously, don't buy that one. Or I can't ever talk to you again...seriously, it's fugly. </div>
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Moving on...some companies even create mini makeup kits so you don't have to lug your full sized makeup in and out of your house. This kit even includes brushes, eye shadows, blush, mascara, concealer, the whole nine yards. If you are like me I feel like I am constantly looking where I put my mascara. You can ever create your own DIY mini make up kit. </div>
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<strong>Mini flat irons and curling irons:</strong></div>
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I have had a mini curling iron before but I just found out they have mini flat irons too! These little beauties run off of butane so they don't even need to be plugged in. They heat up quick and do the job just as well as regular irons. And- look how little and cute they are! Most common ones sold are by Conair and they sell replacement butane cartridges. By the way- butane may sound scary but it's really not. It's totally safe and is a colorless and odorless gas. It will not cause irritation to your skin but don't shoot it in your eyes....if I have to tell you that then you probably shouldn't be near a curling iron anyways :) It is like most other gases and is under pressure so don't curl or iron your hair next to an open flame. I mean who curls their hair next to a fireplace anymore, that's so last year. The flat irons mostly run off battery and need to be charged just like some electric razors. Needing to run somewhere after work but don't have time to go home to glam up? Just carry these in your purse and give your hair a quick touch up!</div>
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Phone charger case and cords:<br />
This has happened to all of us- we are somewhere and our phone starts to die when we really need it! Cords floating all over your purse can get tangled in everything and are really annoying to get free from the black hole. There are a few things you can do to solve this problem. 1. Get a cord organizer like the ones below to keep your cords nice and tidy all the time. You can even DIY by using a clothes pin. 2. Buy a case that will do the charging for you. Mophie makes a good case for this and they offer ones for IPhones and Droids. The case plugs into the bottom of the phone and when you charge your phone with a wall charger it charges the case also. Then when you are about out of battery you can turn the case on and it will charge your phone. 3.Another option is a case that charges by having a plug in attached to the back. It folds into the case and can fold out when needed.<br />
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The dreaded receipts. You get them for EVERYTHING. Some of the time you keep them to check against your bank account, or maybe just in case you have to return an item but receipts can clutter a purse faster than anything else. Throw in a receipt (and coupon) organizer to keep those crazy papers under control. Remember those index card holders you used in class to study? Those work great for this!<br />
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I love a good deal and often times it means maybe buying things in multiple quantities to get that deal. No, I have not become one of those people that store enough extra items in my basement that could sustain my family for 400 years or the entire world for 6 months (aka Hoarders, Extreme Couponers, Doomsday crazies-- but man I would love to organize their stock pile....oh! and label it!.....and maybe organize it again.....ok i'm done). I do however have a small amount of excess items that needed to go somewhere. That somewhere ended up being my laundry room. I have an extra white cabinet with some shelves in it that serves as a perfect area for many things. <br />
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I have everything from personal care items, travel items, paper towels, TP, soaps, etc in this cabinet. It's nice to have all this in one spot-- cuts down on having to search!<br />
So how did I cram everything in there? I used some pretty containers, a little adjusting and some creativeness. <br />
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Here is what the entire cabinet looks like: Notice the containers on the top and right- I'll explain those in a minute. I also use this cabinet for the over-flow I was talking about above. I currently have TP, paper towels, Kleenex, Lysol wipes, etc in the cabinet. It's super easy to run over to the laundry room when we are low on an item. I know not all houses or apartments will have the room to have a stock pile like this but sometimes you can get pretty creative with storage. Try out some options and see what works for you.<br />
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So, like I said, I have some cute containers with chevron print to help keeps the smaller like items together. <br />
Some of the containers I have are for:<br />
<u>Pain Relief</u>: ibuprofen, advil, etc.<br />
<u>Hair Care</u>: Shampoos, Conditioners, hair sprays, etc<br />
<u>Hair Removal</u>: Shaving cream, razors, etc<br />
<u>First Aid</u>: Bandaids, peroxide, creams, etc.<br />
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To label these containers I used see-through washi tape and my label maker. Now it's easy to see what items the bins have and easily find which one I need to open. Another bonus of these containers is that they are clear on the bottom so I can see in them without opening them.<br />
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Remember that once the items are in the containers it doesn't mean you are completely done organizing. You might be happy with your organizing at that point but you can always do the next step- organizing the individual containers! (I see that eye-roll you are giving because you are thinking I'm crazy- but let me explain.) (BTW- didn't your mother teach you that eye rolls are not polite? Rude!)</div>
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Take my travel container as a perfect example. When I had all my travel items all together in the container, they were just kind of thrown about. I would have to go through and find which ones were shampoo or which ones were conditioner. Took longer than I had patience and when I am in the middle of packing I usually have my mind on 30 different other things at the same time. So to fix this little problem I used a simple solution- sandwich bags! I separated out the different types of travel items I had and wrote what they were on the bags. <br />
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Now go buy in bulk and rejoice! You now have the tools to have your own stock pile! Just don't call me if you end up on an episode of Doomsday Preppers or Hoarders. If you are on one of those shows then we don't know each other......seriously- don't use me as your phone a friend. :)<br />
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One trick, which really isn't a "trick", I have found that helps me is saving in the form of cash. I am a very visual person so seeing something in my hand makes more of an impact than it being on a screen. If there is money in my account I'm more likely to spend it than when it's in cash in my house. Now I typically didn't carry cash in my wallet because that's super easy to spend--we will talk more about that later.<br />
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So say I am saving for a new car- if I am saving it in my bank account- that's great. But for my personality when I'm paying bills or out shopping and want to put more towards it but don't have the money aside for that- I may be guilty of taking a little out of that new car fund thinking "I'll put it back later, no problem!" What happens when I don't actually put that money back? The dream of a new car is even farther away. Ever done that? I'll admit- it happens. If you can manage all your money easily online or in your account-good job! Don't get me wrong- I do have a savings account- but I wanted a better way to save for several items at a time.<br />
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Another idea is opening another account to hold the money you are putting away- however, sometimes that costs more in fees. Check it out before you open one up. However, here is what I am doing to save for several different wish list items.<br />
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Like I said I am a visual person. I knew the best way for me to really, really, really stick to saving money was to do it with cash. So I set up a system that works great! It's super simple and keeps me honest. When I get paid I pay some bills online but money that is left over after bills, groceries, mortgage, etc- I use the extra money to save it away. Some of the things Mark and I are saving for are:<br />
- Savings/Emergency Fund<br />
-Vacation Fund<br />
-New Car<br />
-Home Improvement<br />
-Pay forward on Bills<br />
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We have also started to use cash for things like:<br />
-Groceries<br />
-Date Night<br />
-Personal Care<br />
-Eating Out/ Bars/ Coffee<br />
-Gas<br />
-Anything goes (basically a no question fund)<br />
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So it may seem silly and time consuming to pull the cash and separate them into jars, then buying everything with cash but there is a method behind my madness! When you budget yourself with cash it takes all the guessing out of it! Say you set aside $400 for groceries each month- if you have that out in cash, you will know when you need to pinch and save rather than buying food you really don't need. Same with something like a Date Night fund. Once the cash is gone, it's gone for the month- yes this means you might have to think of a cheaper date night here and there- but trust me it pays off! Also, if you happen to have some money left over, then you can decide what that extra money goes towards. <br />
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Storing this cash: Obviously you don't want jars of cash laying around the house- hello break in! So this is where some sneaky storage comes in. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-58098798966793964062014-07-13T22:51:00.001-05:002014-07-13T22:51:48.850-05:00Organization in your car- prepare for winterHey all. My name is Allison and I like to organize. Just thought I might introduce myself again since it's been a century since I last posted!! (Not sure why I had to introduce myself like I was at an AA meeting. I'm half expecting someone to say back to me "Hi Allison" in unison.) Wanted to say sorry for the MIA behavior but I got a new job! That's right- a J.O.B. I'm super excited about it and it's going great so far!<br />
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Anyways- that's not what this post is about. It's about organizing your car and preparing for winter! I know I sound like a loon talking about preparing for winter-but honestly it is the perfect time to do so! Winter stuff is on sale and there are some great deals out there. <br />
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Think about the essentials you need out on the road. Of course you need things like an ice scraper, gloves, flashlight, etc. You might also want to look into some more supplies that will help you out in any situation. <br />
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Below is what I have in my car and each item has come in handy many times. You certainly can put more items or less that I do--but I thought I would share mine!<br />
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Here is my kit- pretty cool huh? Here's what all I carry: (from left to right)<br />
<strong>1.</strong> Small towels and cloths - To help clean up spills or wipe away dust<br />
<strong>2.</strong> Ice scraper (x2- you can never have enough!). Btw- they make some that fit like a glove and keep your hand nice and warm. Click <a href="https://www.google.com/#q=ice+scraper+mitt&tbm=shop&spd=9279493696337298781" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check them out.<br />
<strong>3.</strong> Sweatshirt. Always carry one! Never know when it will get chilly or worse when you are stranded and your car won't start. You know what that means-no heat!<br />
<strong>4.</strong> Car emergency kit. I got this as a gift a long time ago and I'm super glad I did. It's got everything from jumper cables, rope, caution cones, tire inflator, flashlight,etc. Check out some <a href="https://www.google.com/#q=car+emergency+kit&tbm=shop&spd=0" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
<strong>5.</strong> Blanket. Again - No heat=bad. Blanket=good.<br />
<strong>6.</strong> Re-useable shopping bags - Save some plastic and use your own!<br />
<strong>7.</strong> Flashlights - I carry one that requires a battery and one that turns on when you squeeze the handle.<br />
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There you have it! My mighty little kit! Also- you can't really see it but I have another ice scraper and an umbrella stuck behind my kit.<br />
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I put all these items in a car organizer- which is super convenient. If I want to take these out of my car for any reason- it just lifts out in a sec. Check the one I got from Harbor Freight <a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/trunk-organizer-65178.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. There are also some other variations of different organizers- found <a href="https://www.google.com/#q=car+trunk+organizer&tbm=shop" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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<strong>1.</strong> I have a cover for my front window to cut down on the heat in my car in the summer. Anyone that has lived through a Kansas summer knows it's REALLY hot. <br />
<strong>2.</strong> I also have a "trash can" in the car to help keep it clean. By trash can I mean I use a cereal storage container and put a trash bag in it. It seals tight and snaps shut so if it spills over it's no big deal. Plus it's not to big and doesn't take up a ton of room. <br />
<strong>3.</strong> Wet wipes - I use these ALL the time. I constantly run out of the house and forget to wipe makeup off my hands from putting it on, or I eat something sticky and need to wipe my hands.<br />
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So there you have it - my car organization kit(s). I have used every item in my car and some multiple times. When you are in a tough spot, having items in your car can be a real life saver. So go! Go buy winter items in the summer like a crazy person! :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-31808603844889800822014-06-25T23:42:00.000-05:002014-06-25T23:49:51.470-05:00Daily Sanity SaversOrganizing really comes down to one thing- making life a little easier! When life gets chaotic and hectic we don't have the time to waste on finding items, looking for items, or shuffling through the mess to get through our day. Summer is a crazy busy time for most people. You have work, kids, activities, outings, sports, and of course-BBQ's. With all this in your schedule there is little time to waste! This is where organization really keeps me sane. I know I just heard about 3-4 snickers on that last sentence. Seriously though- I would be much more insane without some systems I have set up in my house that help me day to day. Here are a few that might help in your day to day life:<br />
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<strong><u>Key Storage:</u></strong><br />
I used to have this huge problem with losing my keys. This caused a ripple effect into another problem I had- time management aka being on time to pretty much anything. I got to a point where people would assume I was going to be running on "Allison Time" and would be late. Sadly that was pretty much the case 9/10 times......ok 10/10 times. A huge problem with me being late was I never knew where my keys were. I had no central location to put them so they sometimes were in my purse, on my coffee table, on the counter top, on the kitchen table, etc. Heck I think I have even left my keys in the door a few times. I needed a central place to put these keys so I could easily find them. I found the garage is the best location for me. I have an attached garage so this makes this easier and safer for me. I would not recommend if you have a detached garage. I hung up with little gem (that I got at Target for about $3) and labeled who's keys went where. We have a hook for my keys, Mark's keys, spares to the cars and house, and then a hook for our family members houses. This has worked out great because on our way into the house we just hook our keys and we know when we are rushing out the door in the morning they will always be there-no searching required. <br />
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<strong><u>Mail and Paper De-Cluttered:</u></strong><br />
Mail and papers can pile up super fast and before you know it there is a bill due but you have to go through a whole pile to find it. Being on time for bills is important (but I didn't have to tell you very responsible people that!) and you cannot afford to miss a mortgage payment, a credit card payment, or utilities bill. Along with bills there are tons of important things coming in the mail that relate to insurances, bank information, letters and cards from family, and the list goes on. You want to make sure you are on top of your bills and papers--it helps take one more stress out of your life. In our kitchen I have set up a mail area. I set it up in the kitchen because if you think about your time at home- a lot happens in the kitchen daily and ultimately you end up spending a good amount of time there. I found the most awesome baskets from Hobby Lobby that were already labeled and ready to go for my mail. One for magazines, one for mail, and one for "stuff". I also found a really cute sign to go above it. What I noticed in our house was that mail would end up in piles in multiple places- on the kitchen table, on the kitchen counter, and on the coffee desk. Having this mail system all in one place works great to make sure I am processing my mail and getting it to the right place at the right time. If a bill comes in I put it in the mail slot and once a week I empty the mail slot to pay bills. This way I don't feel overwhelmed by working on bills every day. I take the bills to my office desk and pay them one by one. I have a holder on my desk where I label the bill on the outside of the envelope with the day it is due and the amount and I hold it until a week before the bill is due. This allows Mark and I to budget better during the month by being able to physically see the bills that will be going out of the house. The top section of the bill (part I am not sending with a payment) I file away in my drawer. (Check out my most recent post on my filing system <a href="http://myorganizedchaosallisonsedore.blogspot.com/2014/06/office-files-update.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>). I know this system won't work for everyone but for Mark and I it works great. I personally do not have anything direct withdrawal anymore and I don't have paperless billing. Don't get me wrong I used to have those features on pretty much every bill but with buying a new house, moving, and buying a used car this year (yes I mean since January 1st...crazy I know)-we wanted to make sure we are 100% on top of all our bills. For that reason I have all paper statements and I write checks for about 70% of our bills. So stone age of me, I know. <br />
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<strong><u>Daily Schedule and Planner:</u></strong><br />
Anyone that knows me knows I am a scheduler. I have driven my husband nuts on many, many occasions with how scheduled I have to be sometimes. I feel lost without knowing what is coming up next and what I need to prepare for in the coming weeks. (Seriously just ask him- I am a freak when it comes to planning things out.) I entrust my ability to remembering what is on my schedule by writing down everything in my personal planner. I am an old fashioned girl in that I have to write things down to feel like I will actually remember them. I did the phone calendar for awhile and it was ok-just not my cup of tea. When looking for the perfect organizer/planner I really couldn't find one that met what I needed for my planning. So, I did the next best thing and just made my own. Check out the full blog post <a href="http://myorganizedchaosallisonsedore.blogspot.com/2014/04/planner-calendar-is-complete.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://myorganizedchaosallisonsedore.blogspot.com/2014/04/long-time-no-seespring-fever.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I LOVE this planner. It keeps me from losing my mind daily and it keeps me on top of life over all. <br />
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<strong><u>Friendly Closet Color Coding:</u></strong><br />
As a self-proclaimed grumpy morning person- meaning I am a huge crab in the morning until I've been awake for about an hour....or two.... I love my closet because I can really go in auto pilot mode and still walk out of the house looking at least presentable. When thinking about what I am going to wear I think in colors. Do I feel like wearing black today? Maybe purple? Perhaps green? I typically think of a color first, then pick a shirt. Sometimes I do however, think of a certain shirt first. The reason I do this is because it's much easier for me to find the specific shirt I want to wear when I have my clothes ordered by colors. I know, I know, you are thinking I have lost my mind. I understand- I will give you a minute to let that sink in..........<br />
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....better? ok! The time it takes me to get ready in the morning has seriously cut down because I organize my clothes in colors. I don't find myself looking back and forth through shirt after shirt just to find that one I am thinking about. I used to do that all the time and like I said above- it contributed to my lateness. Now in the morning as I wonder around my closet like a zombie I pick out a color...let's say tan for today, I go to the tan section which is about 5 shirts and I pick up the one I was looking for. Easy stuff! This color code system works great for shoes too! I also don't lose shirts as often either. Even gone through your closet and become shocked that you STILL own that HS tshirt from freshman year. Freshman year! With doing the color system I found that I am much more aware of what is in my closet and what is not. Like I said, works out great for us zombies. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-26115263733387146062014-06-20T18:30:00.001-05:002014-06-20T18:30:12.360-05:00Office files update!In May I did a post about getting ready for next tax season by organizing your tax files (Check out the post <a href="http://myorganizedchaosallisonsedore.blogspot.com/2014/05/taxes-are-over-prepare-for-next-year.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>). Today I decided to sit down and completely finish that project. The files worked great but I hated my sloppy handwriting I did on the labels when I was in a hurry to have my papers together. I finally figured out how I wanted my labels to look so I got to work! <br />
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Like I said, super efficient and useful but kinda ugly :) <br />
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Time to improve! First the supplies I used were:<br />
- Label Maker<br />
- Washi Tape (seriously love this stuff)<br />
- Box cutter<br />
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This was super easy and I can change out the labels easily if I change my files. <br />
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Hey all! I have been doing this blog now for a little over 2 months now and I have questions for you! What topics did you like seeing on the blog? Which ones were you "eh" over? <u>What topics do you want to see in the future</u>?? Tell me!! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-30003561128188362502014-06-16T21:05:00.001-05:002014-06-16T21:05:33.207-05:00Dust gathering items beware! Have some junk laying around your house or garage just gathering dust? We all do-nothing to be ashamed of! However, you could be that really cool kid on the block and use some of that old stuff to create new storage solutions! All your friends will think you are super visionary and crafty.....well, maybe. <br />
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I wasn't so sure about this one but after looking into it a bit- it might just work! VHS wall holders! Oh yes, pull out those out of dates video cases and put them on the wall. You would have to give the VHS box some TLC-clean them up, take out the videos, pull out the cover. (Unless you want to hang a tape of Sweatin' to the Oldies on the wall.....your call). Put things like papers, remotes, keys, etc inside!<br />
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<strong>2. Sneaky storage</strong><br />
Not everything needs to be on display in your house. Some items you just don't want your friends or family to see. More than that-no one likes a cluttered house. If only there was a way to store items together in a decorative way.....oh wait there is! Have books that you don't read anymore or are some you received as gifts that you never plan on reading? Make them into your own hidden storage by cutting out the pages of each book and only leaving the spine. Build a small box to fit behind the books without being seen and glue it all together! I'm in the middle of building one for myself and I am super excited to see the outcome!<br />
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<strong>3. Oatmeal anyone?</strong><br />
The food we eat every day offer tons of re-usable storage! They are probably the easiest items to re-purpose and re-use in your home. Slap some pretty paper, your favorite fabric or washi tape on those left over tins and cans and you have instant cute storage. Perfect example of this- Quacker Oats bin that has been re-covered. Use it to hold pens, scissors, cooking spoons, crafting supplies, or even makeup brushes. Also- this works great with soup and vegetable cans too!<br />
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Really though.....who makes bundt cakes? I have had a bundt cake pan for about 4 years and have never even came close to making a bundt cake. Couldn't even tell you how to start to make one.....literally know nothing about them. So why do you have a bundt cake pan you ask?....I have no idea. Until now! I'll turn it into an office/craft supply organizer! It'll get much better use in it's life doing that! :)<br />
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House updates happen all the time. Owning a home means you never stop working on your house. I don't know if I will ever get to a point where I say "I think our house is perfect in every way and I don't want to change it for the next 30 years". You will always want to change and improve something. If those happen to be your shutters then you might have another use for them! Try using them for sorting incoming mail or bills. They can also be used for jewelry storage or fabric piece storage. <br />
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<strong>6. Gardening gone glamorous</strong> <br />
I love using items you would never even think of for storage. Image working in the garden and you brake the handle on your rake. Bummer right? Wrong! Yes you can buy a new handle and have your rake back to working order.....OR you can use the bottom of the rake for something more fun! :) Why not turn it into a jewelry rack? It's perfect for it! Display your favorite necklaces with something everyone will say "Why didn't I think of that?!"<br />
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<strong>7. A crown for your shoes</strong><br />
Whenever you build a new house, do a renovation, or work on a project you always seem to end up with some extra supplies that you didn't need. I found this idea online and it is genius! Use left over crown molding for your high heels! Paint them, hang them, and tada, you have instant shelving for all those fancy and pretty heels. Love this idea and it's super easy!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-60512019029518104002014-06-14T02:16:00.003-05:002014-06-14T02:17:15.941-05:00DVD storage - space saverHey all! Part of my organizing habit is getting WAY too giddy about things that I organize or solutions I come up with-and this post is about one situation like that! I am SO excited about this one. Remember the first time you lost a tooth and the Tooth Fairy left you 50¢? It's that kind of feeling-but better! Ok, ok-call me a nerd, I don't care!<br />
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This week I ventured into the land of DVD storage. DVD's take up some serious space, especially when you have a lot of them like Mark and I. We have a really cool TV storage stand, well really it's a wine cabinet that is now a cool TV storage stand but our DVD's took up all the shelves. We love to watch movies but anymore we only use our physical DVD's maybe 10% of the time and use Netflix or online to watch the other 90%. So why have our cabinet taken up by so much space when we only use them part of the time? <br />
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A mess right? All the DVD cases plus 2 DVD books and xbox controllers and TV remotes and DVD player remotes and...and...AND! Tons of stuff basically. I wanted to make alittle space so I could of course fit more stuff in the cabinet :)<br />
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Though we used the DVD books I really didn't like them because some DVD's don't have the titles on them except for some tiny tiny print on the inside of the face. So I looked online for alittle while and found the PERFECT solution. Atlantic movie sleeves. They hold 2 discs per sleeve and are large enough to hold the DVD cover too. More and more DVD's you buy are coming with 2 discs-one for the movie and another for the special features. Having 2 discs in the same sleeve helps keep these discs together. Also-these sleeves work great for Blu-Ray too!<br />
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The Atlantic sleeves come in 25 disc capacity or 50 disc capacity. It just depends on how many you wish to use. Like I said I love these even if the movie only includes 1 disc just because I can have the cover with the movie and still same space. <br />
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So how much space does this really save? A TON! Check out my stack of DVD cases and my DVD book vs. my new DVD box while using the sleeves:</div>
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See the difference? Crazy right? It's less than half the size! But I didn't stop there....you know I wouldn't stop after that! I wanted to make sure I could easily find a DVD when I wanted to watch it. The tough part, deciding to order them alphabetically or by genre. I choose genre...but also alphabetized it within the genre. I know you are probably thinking what a freak but I will challenge anyone to a DVD finding match. I will win every time. </div>
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I had to try to figure out how I could label the sections while fitting something in there that would separate them and be the right size. Then I had a "duh" moment. I simply used some of the empty sleeves I had left over and placed colored tabs on them. Then I used my label maker to print out the titles for each tab. It turned out great! </div>
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Look at that! SO much space! Seriously, scroll back up to the top and look at the before picture, then scroll back down here and be in awe of the wonderfulness of it. </div>
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<strong>Here is where I found all the handy dandy things I used:</strong></div>
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1. Atlantic Movie Sleeves- found <a href="https://www.google.com/#q=Atlantic+50+Movie+Lumen+Sleeves&tbm=shop" target="_blank">HERE.</a> Did I mention they also come in fun colors too?</div>
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2. Tabs to go on the movie sleeves to separate into categories- found <a href="https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10030716428485915141?sclient=psy-ab&q=post+it+tabs&oq=post+it+tabs&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.68911936,d.cWc,pv.xjs.s.en_US.LsU8tgs6eAk.O&biw=1219&bih=851&tch=1&ech=1&psi=sPSbU6nFLrOqsQSM24CoBQ.1402729628071.7&ei=8fSbU9-ZKIOYyASDl4GQDQ&ved=0CMcBEKYrMAU" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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3. Super cute box I found that fit the DVD's perfectly-Bed, Bath and Beyond Clearance section.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-78805562517533294072014-06-06T00:26:00.002-05:002014-06-06T00:26:50.208-05:00bathroom drawers and other under the sink storageHey all! Happy Friday! Been organizing lately? I have! This time it was all about my bathroom. There are only so many drawers for storage in your bathroom so you need to use them wisely! Only the important items need to grace your drawers so you don't have to search and search. With moving into my new house I kind of just threw things in drawers that I might need to use often. Well...I suck at knowing what I will use often because I was like a pack rat at Christmas. I needed a overhaul so I could find things easily-trust me I walk around like a zombie in the mornings and I swear my sight is at about 50% capacity....meaning I am pretty much blind until I have coffee. So- I tore through my drawers and fixed them up!<br />
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Here is the before look of one of my drawers- looks kinda ok right? Wrong- I didn't use half of this stuff!<br />
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It's much easier to put what you need back if you make piles. Separate items into:<br />
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2. Throw out (expired items, things you don't use anymore)<br />
3. Move to another area (set up an area for things you use but maybe only occasionally. This is also good for items you have multiples of-an example of that I have is extra contact solution.)<br />
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<u>Once you separate your items-set up a drawer plan</u>. I have the set up below for my bathroom vanity- 3 drawers and two under the sink cabinets. I share this with my husband so I needed to make sure he had all the items he needed too. (I know what you are thinking-I'm super generous...trust me I know).<br />
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I knew I needed a drawer for my hair items-Blow dryer, curling irons, straightener, and brushes. That took up one drawer in itself. I also organized that drawer using an inexpensive trick - toilet paper rolls! Check out my post on this cheap and pretty solution <a href="http://myorganizedchaosallisonsedore.blogspot.com/2014/05/blow-dryers-straighteners-curling-irons.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>! <br />
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The next drawer I knew I needed was one for my bobby pins, head bands, combs, hair ties, and styling pins. (Yes I have a lot of hair stuff. I may be obsessed). This took up the second drawer from the bottom. BTW- some tips for organizing hair items like this are below--look at the picture to see what I'm talking about:<br />
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-use shower rings to hold all your hair ties<br />
-keep headbands together with hair clips<br />
-use a ribbon to hold flat hair clips together in one spot<br />
-use a magnetic strip on the side wall of the drawer to hold bobby pins. Oh and by the way--if you get ambitious you can make your magnet strip pretty-use nail polish to "paint" the strip and tada! You have a pretty bobby pin holder! I did this of course- again to the latest episode of Awkward (which was crazy by the way! Lez-be-honest)<br />
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Finally-the top drawer. I put things that we use daily in this drawer and I put all of my husbands items in this drawer because, well, he is really tall and he doesn't have to bend as far down :) In this I put lotion, deodorant, contact solution and case, floss, pore strips, and Mark's electric razor. We are using this drawer the most so it's important we put the most used items in this drawer. <br />
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<u>Under the sink storage</u><br />
In the past I have posted about some creative ideas to under the sink storage-check it out <a href="http://myorganizedchaosallisonsedore.blogspot.com/2014/04/new-house-new-storage-problem.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Another brilliant idea I thought of was re-using some office items that I no longer needed. Remember those old inbox/outbox mail slots that were often on top of desks? <br />
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I had two that I had no use for but then brilliance struck! I turned one upside down and glued it to the other- suddenly I had a shelf to put hairspray and such on and I had a slot for a small organizing bin to fit perfectly! Love it! Now my under the sink storage is fully utilized and all in it's place!<br />
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So there you have it! An oasis of organizing. The main point with this organizing is you want to limit the number of items on the counter top. It becomes cluttered and looks messy. Try to organize as much as you can in drawers but make it simple! <br />
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1. Here are the binders that I use for my warranty and manual book. Love these! I use them for everything! <a href="http://www.staples.com/2-inch-Staples-Better-View-Binders-with-D-Rings/product_SS1033607" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> They come in 1", 2", 3" and 5"<br />
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2. Here are some of the binder pockets like the ones I use. Again, love these! <a href="http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/742071/Smead-89500-Clear-Poly-Three-Ring/?cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-Filing_and_Storage-_-742071-IQ_PE%20&Channel=Google&mr:trackingCode=0C0A42E3-3A91-E111-9D68-90E2BA028069&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=22395426956&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=20224360076" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/C-Line-Biodegradable-Loading-Pockets-33747/dp/B004Q9Z9FW/ref=pd_sim_op_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=12E22H84X7NRWA3GWZQR" target="_blank">HERE</a>. You can also use one that have a zipper instead of a snap if you prefer- they are found <a href="http://www.staples.com/Cardinal-Zipper-Binder-Pockets/product_681563" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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3. Label maker I use for all my labels- <a href="https://www.google.com/shopping/product/3546306717397832953?q=DYMO%C2%AE+LetraTag+LT-100H+Plus+Handheld+Label+Maker&biw=1219&bih=851&dpr=1.05&ei=8gR3U8bVCMOMqAbdx4GQAw&ved=0CH8QpiswAQ" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>.<br />
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4. Tabs I use to categorize each binder. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/2-Inch-Assorted-Primary-Colors-24-Tabs/dp/B004I7HHSO/ref=pd_sim_op_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0GH7C3JE6VFDRXPMM5Z2" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16137424011372968213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610124613360401089.post-42838407631941999692014-05-27T16:29:00.000-05:002014-05-27T16:29:32.321-05:00Blow dryers, straighteners, curling irons, oh my!Feel like you are lost in a web? A web of cords that is? I HATE when this happens! I am already super slow in the morning and the last thing I need is to fight the cords on my blow dryer. I have seriously thought about going out of the house with wet hair many times just so I don't have to deal with blow drying my hair, then straightening it, then putting on hair spray, then fighting the frizz and fly-aways for about 10 more minutes with hairspray, only to give up and put in a bobby pin. I was cruising the web the other day and found a generous way to help keep your cords organized... and pretty!<br />
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This is pretty much what I started with, the good old wrap the cords around the iron trick:<br />
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This works great when I'm done because it's quick, however when I go to dry my hair the next day the cords always seem to tangle and knot-bring in the wet hair day!<br />
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I am all about the easy at home solution and I love this idea I got. All you need: toilet paper rolls and washi tape! You will always have empty toilet paper rolls around your house and you can pick up some washi tape for a few bucks! Like I said, genius!<br />
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First, pick out your washi tape and what colors you want--<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=washi+tapes&tag=googhydr-20&index=arts-crafts&hvadid=40043934247&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7087543368152563871&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2spkyk1k1z_b" target="_blank">here are some places to get washi tape online.</a> Trust me the roll of tape will go a long way. <br />
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Next, start wrapping your toilet paper roll. I know this seems silly to do but it's quick and cheap! I finished mine while watching the latest show of Awkward. (Don't you love that show?!?! If you don't then I might not know how to communicate with you....You're Welcome.)<br />
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It's that easy! Wrap the cords so they fit and viola! You now have cords that never tangle and they keep the drawer nice and tidy. Bonus-they look super cute and are a far cry from the TP roll they once were. <br />
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Enjoy your beautiful new organized drawer but there is a caution I have to say: Don't try to have all the empty TP rolls ready at once- build up your stock over time...seriously.....you know what I'm saying.....<br />
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Also- keep using your washi tape for more projects! I used the same washi tape for a bubble bath basket on the top of my tub:<br />
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Hey all! Sorry I've been MIA this last week! I have been super busy over this Memorial Day weekend. <br />
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I wanted to show you all my next large project after I got through my linen closet. Like I told you with my linen closet, I would walk by it daily and grit my teeth because it bothered me so much. Well, my pantry was the same way. I would be so happy to go and pull out my Captain Crunch-don't judge....it's delicious....anyways- I would be so happy to eat but I would be so annoyed when trying to find something in my pantry. I never knew what I had, if it was still good, or ever worse I would be in the middle of making a meal that required that one oh so important ingredient that I was SURE I had only to dig through the pantry to find out I did not have it. What does that get you- a hungry annoyed Allison. Not good.<br />
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So-I had enough and redid the pantry one afternoon. No more ruined dinners for this girl! Here's what I did to get to pantry heaven:<br />
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I know I have preached it in past posts but the best way to start an organizing project is to pull everything out. I know it can be overwhelming to see it all laid out in one giant heap but it works so much better in the end. So, go ahead and pull everything out...I'll wait......<br />
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Ok after you pull all items out remember to wipe down your shelves. It might be awhile before those shelves see the light of day again. Next you need to think about what type of organizing you want to do (you get options!). <br />
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1. Use containers to help organize your dry goods<br />
2. Store items by type (i.e. Cereals together, snacks together, etc)<br />
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Know what you want to do yet? Confused? It's ok. Think of what will work best for you. Do you always find yourself throwing out food because it expires? Then it might be best to put those containers in front to remind you to use them. Know you have your favorite snack but can't find it? Put all like food together to find them easily. <br />
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I'll show you what I did. I used several options and put them together- forgot to tell you that is an option too! :)<br />
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I had problems with not knowing what I had or when it expired. I threw out something at least once every few months. So I went to Walmart and picked up a few clear containers to match a few I already owned and got to work.<br />
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Once I went through all the items I had pulled out and got rid of anything that needed to go I started to plan how all the those items were going to go back into the pantry without getting to be how it was before. Once I had a plan of attack I started by dumping some of my dry goods such as Cheez-it's and Captain Crunch (I feel you still judging....) into clear containers. I like to do this so I can see how much I have left and having multiple containers that are all the same size and shape fit nicely in the cabinet. <br />
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This would have been enough to have a great looking cabinet but I wanted to go the extra step and put the expiration date on the containers so I wouldn't waste money by having to throw something out. I found the perfect solution- chalkboard labels! You can write on them, erase them and write something new. No need to re-print labels or use sticky notes, just erase and re-use. I got these labels at Target- 6 labels for $2. Once I had that I figured out what items I wanted on what shelves. <br />
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Here is a close up of the chalkboard labels so I can write the expiration date on the container:<br />
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Another thing I did to the pantry was use clear soda pop holders, like the ones below to hold canned vegetables, fruits, and soups.<br />
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You can also use an old magazine holder like this one:<br />
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Hey all! I've been working hard all week on all things organizing and I'm super excited to share all my projects with you!</div>
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Since buying our house in March I have been passing by my linen closet in the hall cringing every time. It was mock organized, or what I like to call "fake" organized. To the untrained eye it looked like I had my stuff together, but alas I did not. I had containers in the closet from our last house that were labeled and everything but they just didn't work in this new house closet. They were loo large for the space and didn't function for what I needed. </div>
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Makeover time!! I am super giddy over my new closet-to the point where I walk past it and smile! :) </div>
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I know it's lame, but when you love organizing like me-it's the small things. It's super functional and easy to upkeep. Hope you love it too! My blog is being a pain and not letting me upload the video (trust me I've tried everything) so I will have to send you over to youtube to check it out. Link is below!</div>
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<strong>First project: Garden</strong><br />
I really wanted to try my hand at my first garden this year. For years my parents had one back by our patio but I really didn't take much interest in it. Years later I have grown fascinated with growing my own produce so I wanted to try a garden and keep it organic so I can eat healthier and always have produce available. <br />
First we spotted out some ground in my back yard that would work for the garden. We wanted an area that would have shade part of the day but also would largely be in the sun. This was super easy for me to find in my yard because I had a spot that fit that requirement and was also conventionally not growing grass due to the previous owners of the house having something parked on it. Unsightly bare spot-solved!<br />
Then we had to decide what to plant. This was easy for me since I tend to be a picky eater when it comes to vegetables. Here is what I ended up deciding on:<br />
Peas<br />
Cucumbers<br />
Carrots<br />
Bell peppers<br />
Lettuce<br />
Next we tilled the ground and started forming rows to plant. We planted all the seeds in their rows and I labeled the rows to remember what was planted there. Here are a few pictures of our work and how it's coming along!<br />
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<strong>Second Project: Tool Box</strong></div>
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My dad gave us a great tool box he had and it works so well in our garage. The tool box project consisted of fixing it up a bit- really like giving it a face lift. First we swept out all the drawers then we painted the drawers all one color. We used a hammered spray paint from Home Depot and it looks amazing. It totally updated the drawers-you wouldn't even know it's an older tool box. </div>
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Check out the drawers (newly painted) compared to the outside (not painted yet in the photo). See the difference!</div>
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<strong>Third Project: Patio Tables</strong></div>
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With buying a new house I wanted to start fresh with certain areas. One area was the patio. I wanted to have a great outdoor space to entertain and have our friends come over to enjoy. I also wanted to be alittle creative with the furniture rather than the cookie cutter store brands-something I could really make fit for Mark and I. I found some inspiration online for awesome tables and I turned them into these little beauties! </div>
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Best part of these side tables are they were cheap to make! I purchased the bottom of the table, half a wooden whiskey barrel, from Home Depot. It's actually a planter in the garden section that I just turned over on it's top. I went to Hobby Lobby and found the round pieces of glass to use as a table top. I also used some rain-x spray on the glass so cleaning it is a breeze. The planter barrel was already weather treated so I didn't have to do anything to it! Lastly I make some decorations of flowers and candles to put on top to add the finishing touches! </div>
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Hey all! Today I wanted to walk you through my vanity and how I organize my makeup. I am in LOVE with my vanity. It's perfect for what I need and I love the look of it!</div>
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I picked up my vanity at an antiques store in Kentucky. It was a store that I drove past at least 800 times and never thought to stop in. One Saturday I was bored and decided to stop and I'm glad I did because I got this little beauty at a great price!</div>
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Don't pass up on those little tucked away shops- some of them have the best items-usually WAY in the back under the creepy figurines and the mix matched dining set. They also offer the best prices and sometimes are willing to negotiate. </div>
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Anyways- on to the makeup. At first glance my vanity doesn't look like it would hold much with those two little drawers but it has a secret. The middle part of my vanity opens up to show a whole space made for makeup heaven! </div>
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When you do open up the vanity you find all my makeup organized by type. I bought a simple clear drawer organizer a long time ago for about $10 and it works great. Organizing the makeup by type allows me to spend less time searching for what is next and helps me see what all I have. I also have sort of developed a routine of the way I put on my makeup and which bins go first. Side note- I know it looks like a have a TON of Q-tips and yes I do but I just bought a new box of them. It's not like I have to go to QA meetings or something. (Q-tips anonymous) Just saying.</div>
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I also decorated my vanity with a few cute things so it is functional and pretty. I put a frame a friend gave me that I love, a zoom mirror (aka-makes you look at all those wrinkles, pores and flaws in super zoom grr......), and a ring holder. </div>
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This ring holder is for my wedding rings for times like working in the yard or the garage when I don't want to get them dirty. It is the cutest thing ever! I got it at Tuesday Morning-btw so shop there-love that store! It is a little puppy and I thought it was fitting since I'm obsessed with my dog, Wyatt. Maybe I should look into PA... Puppies Anonymous. Seriously.....maybe....</div>
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On the other side of my vanity I placed my favorite perfumes and all my makeup brushes. I found this silver tray for the perfumes at Bed, Bath, and Beyond in their clearance section- 50% off! I love the look of it!</div>
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For my makeup brushes I used an old small glass vase I had and some clear and white stones to hold them up. They are easy to get at and they look great. </div>
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Final look of the top of the vanity: looks put together, user friendly and pretty!</div>
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Also! <u>If you don't already do this you need to!</u> Like your milk, makeup also goes bad! I'm not even joking. Not like makeup goes bad and it looks bad on your face, I'm talking goes bad and could cause disease and health issues. Ever heard of pink eye? Oh yea....not a cute look. Quick way that I label my makeup is with these circle stickers I got at Walmart in the office supplies aisle. I put the date I purchased the makeup so I remember when to throw it out. Below are the timelines for each type of makeup and how often you should change them out.</div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">Lipstick:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> 1-2 years</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">Lipglosses/chapsticks:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> 2 years</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">Powder
eye shadow:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> 2 years<br />
<strong>Cream eye shadow:</strong> 12-18 months</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">Eyeliner:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> 3 months</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">Mascara:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> 3 months</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">Powder
blush:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> 2 years <b><br />
<strong>Cream blush:</strong></b> 6 months</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">Oil-free
foundation:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> 12
months</span></div>
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foundation:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> 18
months<br />
<strong>Concealer:</strong> 12-18 Months<br />
<strong>Lotions:</strong> 2 years</span></div>
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I barely managed to contain my excitement as I ripped open the box to find my super cute (not to brag but they are super cute) business cards! Fresh from printing! Check them out! (you know what else is cool? Check out the top of my blog and the logo I changed too....now look at the cards....BOOM! I know I just totally geeked out there but I am too excited to care!)<br />
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