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Product of the Week: Breakfast Carts!
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Color AND Space Efficiency, all in one piece!
Breakfast carts are not just for tiny homes. These nifty, space saving carts can be used for a multitude of purposes in homes, both large and small.
In larger houses, where a formal dining room is already available, a breakfast cart can be used in the kitchen as a gathering place for the family – a great place for kids to do their homework, parents to pay bills and singles to enjoy a quick meal.
In apartments, condos and smaller houses, a breakfast cart can do double duty in the kitchen as a prep area and eating area, and provides a great buffet and serving table at dinner parties.
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Space Efficient Patio Furniture
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Summer is here, which means lots of evenings outdoors: barbecuing, entertaining and relaxing. A nice chair to sit in and a place to rest your drink are key to enjoying this warm, treasured season!
However, for many of us, a new, full size patio furniture set may be out of the question. Maybe for financial reasons, or maybe for lack of space, but whatever the reason, be hopeful that you can find patio furniture that fits both your patio and your budget.
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Product of the Week: Store It On The Door!
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Some of my favorite organizing products are ones that hang on the back of doors. I think I just really like the idea of using the unused and unexpected space for organizing. Most are very easy to install, and many of them can be used for a variety of storage ideas far beyond their intended uses. Take these two, for example:
Over-the-door Hanging Purse Organizer
Over-the-door Belt and Scarf Organizer
What fantastic storage ideas! I could see all my purses, scarves and belts at once. My mornings would go so much easier! No more digging through drawers and closets!
With the adjustable clips, I'll bet these could also be used in the kids room for light weight stuffed animals and toys, in the bathroom for hair accessories, in the laundry room for socks without mates (lol!), maybe even in the kitchen or pantry for spice packets and mixes! The possibilities are endless - now all I need are more doors! 
Product of the Week: Pull Out Shelf - One Size Fits Most
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A pull out shelf is one of the most versatile household organizers you will ever find. It can be used in any room that has cabinets or closets, making reaching a thing of the past! The problem is, cabinets come in all shapes and sizes, so finding the right shelf to match your cabinet size can be difficult. Many people eventually turn to custom slide out shelves, very nice but a little on the pricey side. This pull out shelf solves all of those problems with a unique design that allows it to expand to the size of your cabinets – voila! No more measuring, guessing and then crossing your fingers in hopes that it will fit – you can expand this shelf up to 20”, perfect for those of us without “standard” cabinetry. Another nice thing about this particular shelf is that the rails mount to the side of the cabinet, so you can create multiple tiers of storage.
Read on for my tips on How and Where to Use Pull Out Shelves:
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Product of the Week: Cedar Shelf Liners
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Cedar wood has many benefits that are complementary to clothes. So it’s no wonder that people sometimes line their entire closet with cedar planks. A custom closet can be expensive, though, so how can we all get a taste of this luxurious type of clothes storage and preservation?
These cedar shelf liners provide an affordable alternative to custom closet work, and are compatible with wire closet organizers, a very popular and widespread choice for closets everywhere today. No installation is required, so you don’t have to hire a contractor to get them. They simply drop into place on most wire closet shelves. Read on for some natural benefits that cedar has to offer.
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Product of the Week: Baby Memories Box
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This may sound familiar to some of you moms and dads: it took my sister almost 3 years to pull together a baby book of her daughter’s first year.
Today’s busy parents have a hard enough time keeping up with the daily routine, so it’s no wonder that the keepsakes album gets put off until well into the toddler years, if it happens at all!
The problem with the traditional baby book, my sister found, is that it only holds 2 dimensional items.
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Product of the Week: Mario Batali Lunch Totes
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“Dear Mario, Your Lunch Bags Make Me Swoon!”
I used to carry my lunch in one of the many plastic grocery bags cluttering the cabinet under my sink, but ever since I started using reusable grocery bags, I ran into a little problem – no more lunch bags!
I may have outgrown my cutesie lunchbox, but I’m definitely not too old for a chic and class lunch tote.
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Product of the Week: This is how we stroll…
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Ever tried pushing a stroller while carrying a beverage, or anything in your hands for that matter? As if strollers weren’t cumbersome enough, then you go and stuff your pockets with your keys, cell phone, spare binkies, wallet and a baggy of Cheerios.
Very attractive, I must say!
And then when you need one of these bulky items, you go on a mining expedition through the depths of your cargo pants when you could be…Oh, I dunno, watching where you’re walking?
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Product of the Week: Triple-Duty Bench – Part 1 of Our Multi-Tasking Furniture Series
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Have a look at my new weapon in the battle against clutter at home: Multi-Tasking Furniture!
My definition of multipurpose furniture is anything that does double or even triple-duty work to simplify your life. Pieces like this Storage Ottoman are a great place to start if you’re looking to eliminate space-wasters and get organized.
Don’t underestimate its storage abilities, here’s a list of everything I was able to get off my tabletops and shelves:
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11 Easy Ways to Store Kid's Toys
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Kids will like to put there toys away where they can find them when they know that each one of their toys has its own 'home'. Make it easy for kids to put their things away by providing hooks, shelves and storage areas they can reach easily.
1- Store toys with small parts (Lego's, puzzles, building logs, cars, Barbie accessories etc.) in: see-through plastic containers, glad plastic containers, coffee cans or plastic ice-cream buckets with lids.
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Lunch Bags are Never Big Enough!
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I can't tell you how many lunch bags I've tried out at one point or another looking for a convenient way to "brown-bag" it at work, only to find that they just don't cut it for me. They are all too small!
Now if I were the kind of person who took a little time in the morning to make a sandwich, wash my berries, and measure a little salsa out of the jar, I suppose I would be fine. It might all fit. On a good day.
But me, I never have quite enough time in the morning (because I love my bed way too much!) to get me, my son, and my lunch ready to go. So I find myself grabbing a grocery bag and tossing in a loaf of bread, a brick of cheese, a box of strawberries, and anything else I find that's not bolted down!
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Electronic Charging Station - So They All Have a Home
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This is truly the digital age. iPods, digital cameras, cell phones, PDAs, you name it! Even I, the planner-queen, have a bunch of these wonderful gadgets now. And they all need charging with a riot of charging cords that all look identical until you have to plug one in. Then it's always the last one you try. Not anymore.
This Electronic Charging Station gives a home to each of your devices. A handsome little bed for your electronic pals to recharge for the night.
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Finally Keep the Stuffed Animals off the Floor
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There's nothing better than starting your children off right in life with good habits (cuz the bad ones are so hard to break!).
Like keeping their space organized. And this is such a cute idea to help them do that!
The Stuffed Animal Vertical Toy Storage Organizer is a great solution to any child’s stuffed animal dilemma and takes up almost no room at all. You just slip the doll or stuffed animal through the elastic strap (preferably under their arms and not by their poor little necks) and, voila! 42 toys off the floor!
And when it’s full, it’s actually a pretty cute room decoration. You can get one here.
Un-Deck Your Halls the Right Way!
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As you un-deck your halls this year, be thinking about improving your Holiday storage.
Do you store your decorations in cardboard boxes? Not so good if you store them outside. Plastic bins make the perfect outdoor storage solution. There are even bins with dividers specifically for delicate ornaments!
Tired of trying to fit that round wreath back into a square box? Try a Wreath Keeper!
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Where Did All These Shoes Come From?!
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I did not know that a family of five could own so many pairs of shoes! I am always shocked at how many, and how quickly they pile up by the front door. And if you are one of the unfortunate ones (like me) who don’t have an entry way at the front of your home, the shoes wind up spread across half the living room if they aren’t kept in check. But how? With no entry way, I’ve had to get creative with our shoe storage.
Here are a few ideas:
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Eco-Tip: Rubberwood
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When shopping for the perfect piece of furniture to organize your kitchen, kid's room, jewelrey, books, media or entry way, think RUBBERWOOD.
Did you know?
Rubberwood is a plantation grown hardwood from the maple family and is an ideal choice for furniture manufacturing because of its durability and tendency to resist shrinking, warping or cracking.
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Food Drying with an Attitude
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Think food dehydrators are just for jerky and dries apples? Think again!
We found the coolest book – Food Drying with an Attitude!
Along with really cool pictures (like the one here – Dried Pineapple Flowers!), it has directions for making everything from melt-in-your-mouth Kale Flakes to Unforgettable Spam Jerky (yeah, you read it right – Spam!).
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Space Treat: Crammed Desk?
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Often when organizing clients’ desks I discover that although they have all the appropriate supplies like staplers, scissors, post-its, pens, files, a shredder, paper clips, etc., they are still missing one of the key elements – more surface space.
Once you fill a desk-top with your computer, a few papers and a few files (or piles) there often isn’t enough space left for spreading out, doing work and processing papers. Surface space at your desk is actually one of the most important components for functioning efficiently. So, if you’re struggling at your desk, the solution may be just as simple as getting a longer desk!
Product of the Week: Acrylic Earring Organizer
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This week's Product of the week is the Acrylic Earring Organizer. Not only because this thing is really cool, but because we got a feature post for it in the Ladies Home Journal's Miss Gizmo Blog!
It's made of crystal clear acrylic and has individual trays that slide out so you can easily get to your earrings. You can keep your jewelry out where you can see it and still keep it protected from dust.
Pretty and cool!
Product of the Week: Powell All-In-One Piece
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Talk about a kid's dream fort! I would have loved one of these bed/dresser/desk combos when I was a kid! It even had a hiding place in the back (I'm sure this is designed for storage, but it would be so much better for hide-and-seek!)
It's made out of solid pine and plywood (no particle board here!) and it has a full sized bed on the top. You can hang clothes in the back storage area, and the desk is big enough to accomodate a full sized computer or a TV and game console.
Considering you're getting two beds, a desk, a dresser and an armoire in one piece of furniture, $1699 is a steal!
Product of the Week: Stack 'Em Jewelry Organizers
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These are so cool! These jewelry organizers are made of wood with divided inserts and they stack on top of one another. And then they slide from side to side, almost like drawers, so you can peek in and grab stuff without having to un-stack them all!
These would be perfect for my latest jewelry organizing epiphany: put all your necklaces in the same compartment as the matching earrings (or ring, bracelet, etc). Everything you're looking for is in one handy, untangled place - no more digging through the old earring box! And they're so pretty - you can leave them right out on your dresser.
Product of the Week: Tommy Toy Storage Rack
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Need toy storage but don't have a lot of money to spend? Here's the perfect solution - the Tommy Toy Storage Rack!
The toy rack comes with six primary colored removable bins that are solid plastic (no holes) so you can even store Legos without leakage. And there's a top shelf for more storage.
These would be great for storage in a garage or mud room, too! At $29.99, you could get one for each room!
Product of the Week: Office Organizing Cart
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We got our hands on a bunch of these handy little plastic rolling organizers for a song, and we’re passing the savings on to you! It’s perfect for office or for craft supplies. It has three open front bins and two removable hanging file bins on the sides, and you can roll it wherever you need it. The top is flat with a raised edge to keep pencils, pens and all your little things from rolling off. Check them out – they’re on sale for $19.99!
Product of the Week: Kitchen Composter
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Here's a handy little item to help "green" up your kitchen - the Kitchen Compost Bin.
It's small enough (11"H x 9"W x 8.5"D) to keep tucked away in the kitchen, but large enough that you don't have to empty it daily (don't worry, it has a carbon filter in the lid to keep odors to a minimum!). You can easily mount it to a wall or the inside of a cabinet door by way of two screw slots in the back, and then simply slip it off and carry it out by the handle.
It's dishwasher safe and a great deal at $23.99.
Product of the Week: Picnic Basket
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Alright Fellas, if you want to impress your sweetie this Mother’s day, here’s what you do:
Pick up the Insulated Two Person Wine and Cheese Basket from Stacks and Stacks, fill it with goodies:
• some gourmet cheeses
• fresh cut deli meats
• a good loaf of bakery bread
• some fresh fruit
• a bottle of wine or sparkling cider
• something chocolate for dessert
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Product of the Week & Repurposed Product: Moon and Stars Store & Take-along
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Since I forgot to post the Repurposed Item of the Week last week, I thought I'd give you a two in one this week with the Moon and Stars Store & Take-along.
It's intended for kid's toy storage, but wouldn't it be great for crafts or stamping? Or maybe school supplies or toiletries? Even snacks in the pantry! And if the primary colors aren't you style, a quick coat of paint would make it suitable for any room.
Where would you use it??
Product of the Week: Sweater Pill Remover
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I like to give you products of the week that I have tried so I can give you a personal review, and this one is fantastic!
This is the best pill remover I have ever used. It gets all those little obnoxious balls off your sweater in just a couple of quick sweeps.
It's only $8.99, and it's made from post consumer recycled materials, so it's green, too!
Product of the Week: Two-in-One Closet Combo Organizer
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Here's a great little find - the Two-in-One Closet Combo!
It's an inexpensive ($29.99) and easy to assemble solution to utilize all that difficult-to-organize upper closet shelf space.
The main two sections have shallow drawers with pull-handles. They function sort of like the Slide-out Cabinet organizers by easily sliding out the contents for quick and painless access.
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Product of the Week: Mali Combo Sleeper
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Got a small house? Tough to find a place for a guest?
Here's your answer - The Mali Combo Sleeper!
A sofa by day and a bed by night, this sleek, modern Sleeper has six different arm positions, a steel frame, cotton cushions, and comes in a bunch of colors.
And at $379 it's quite a deal!
Product of the Week: Spring Purses!
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Stacks and Stacks has added the cutest purses and handbags to the online store!
The Front Pocket Handbag and the Double Handle Handbag are the ones featured in the photo, but we have several other great styles. And they all come in a variety of practical and fun colors!
Check out the selection of purses and get organized for spring!