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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!
Product of the Week: Overhead Storage
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Is your garage storage getting out of control? Have you squeezed in all she shelves you can and still can’t store it all?
Look up!
Take advantage of the space over your head! Most garages have ample ceiling space and Stacks and Stacks has a unique assortment of ceiling storage ideas for your garage - everything from overhead racks and bicycle hoists. Take a look!
Product of the Week: Jewelry Cabinet
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This is one of the best jewelry storage ideas I’ve seen!
It’s a solid wood cabinet with a mirrored front. You’d never know that there’s a huge storage space behind it! It’s about as deep as a medicine cabinet and it’s lined in a rich forest green fabric. It’s big enough to hold a ton of jewelry – necklaces, earrings, bracelets, even rings! It comes in different wood finishes and you can order it with or without a lock. You can find it here.
I want one!
Product of the Week: Stacking Bins
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We recently added the cutest little stacking bins to our Stacks and Stacks website!
These handy little bins come in three different sizes; small, medium and large. They're made from a hard but not brittle plastic that's super chip resistant and crystal clear. They're great for CDs, craft or office supplies, seasoning packets in the kitchen, in the bathroom for hair ties.
Their only limit is your imagination!
Product of the Week: Think Green
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Not quite a product of the week; more like a material of the week. Did you know that Stacks has a whole section of its website dedicated to environmentally friendly “green” products? Here’s something you may not know; Bamboo and Rubberwood are very Earth friendly.
Bamboo is actually a grass. Incredibly fast growing and hardy, it can be harvested wild or plantation grown and will replenish itself within only a few years. Bamboo used whole is an excellent building material for furniture and home décor, while its fibers can be broken down and used to make paper, carpet-style rugs and even clothing!
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Product of the Week: Monitor Stand
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I have trouble with most monitor stands. They’re too tall. But without one, the monitor is too low. Either way, it’s literally a pain in the neck. I had to settle for a ream of printer paper until I found this.
It’s covered in a leather-look black vinyl with white stitching. It has little catch-all pockets on both sides, but the best part is the magnetic-closure drop-down door in the front that hides enough storage space underneath to hide my ream of paper!
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Product of the Week: Wear Your Diaper Bag!
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Moms and Dads alike can relate to the universal problem that all diaper bags have: they’re cumbersome and constantly slip off your shoulder. At the park, the doctor’s office, the airport…it’s the last thing you need on top of diffusing tantrums, changing a squirming child, and corralling the little ones. Plus, most dads I know aren’t fond of carrying a bag in public.
Enter the Diaper Vest!
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Product of the Week From the Green Gift Guide
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Our product of the week this week is featured on This Old House's Green Gift Guide!
Our Insulated Lunch bag is made of neoprene - you know, the wetsuit stuff - which insulates surprisingly well and also helps protect your lunch from bangs and bumps. And as most of you know, neoprene has quite a bit of stretch to it. So along with the help of the heavy-duty plastic zipper, you can stuff these little babies pretty full! It’s fully washable and has a comfortable carry-handle. Well worth the $19.99 price tag!
Product of the Week: Light Keeper
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Holiday decorating is so much fun – until you’re confronted with a massive tangled ball of lights! We found a great solution!
The Light Keeper kit comes with two spools that mount to the racks inside of the sturdy storage bag. You can remove the spools to dispense the lights or pull them right off the spool while it's in the bag. Each spool will hold approximately 75 to 100 feet of indoor lights. The bag also has an outer pocket that’s great for extension cords and spare bulbs.
Product of the Week: The Decorating Assistant
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The biggest obstacle when completing a decorating project (whether it's an entire house or just one room) is the clutter that ensues. Drawings, swatches, clippings, business cards, and instruction manuals strewn about the house, are the last thing you need if you want a successful job done.
My jaw just about hit the floor when I came across the Decorating Assistant Organizer. As I raised my fists in the air and let out half-elated / half-aggravated roar to the heavens, I thought about my previous projects and the time, confusion, and headaches I could’ve saved myself.
I am so excited about the Decorating Assistant. Not only because it will keep me organized during my next project, but because staying organized will alleviate the disorder, and put the fun back in decorating!
Junk in the Trunk? Product of the Week: Trunk Organizer
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Sure, I used to live on the edge. The rock and roll lifestyle. I remember those days - driving home from the grocery store, with a carton of eggs and a huge bottle of detergent rattling around in the trunk of the car. Taking those turns, and hearing 'roll..roll..roll…THUNK!'.
Yep, I was a slave to the rock and roll of loose bags of groceries. In a way, it was a time-saver to have my tomatoes turned into sauce while I drove home. But with this trunk organizer, I'm saving myself from white-knuckle driving, and wincing whenever the car turns or stops.
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Product of the Week: Double-Duty Battery Case for Disaster Preparedness
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Most disasters allow very little time to sort through batteries, let alone test them. If you're like me, you probably have a bunch of batteries rolling around in a drawer. But with disaster preparedness on my mind, I realized that if the batteries are not easy to access, or not working, they certainly won't be any help in an emergency situation.
So, as you’re crossing off items on your “emergency to-do” list, consider this battery organizer and tester case where you can store batteries safely:
• It will store multiple sizes securely in the case
• A built-in LED tester lets you can check in periodically to make sure your batteries are charged.
Product of the Week: A Generator That Controls Clutter
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Instead of cluttering up my disaster kit with multiple emergency appliances, I went hunting for an all-in-one product that does everything I need and found the Power Dome Portable Power Station.
Talk about disaster preparedness! This compact generator's features include:
• a light for when the power’s out,
• air in case tires are flat,
• a cell phone charger,
• and it can even jumpstart the car.
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Product of the Week: Quakehold Putty
Living in California always gets me thinking about earthquakes during Disaster Preparedness Month.
My mom survived the 1989 Loma Prieta quake in Northern California. The damage to her home and her stuff would have been much worse if it weren't for this nifty little item.
She had stuck it to the bottom of all her collectible items around the house. Most of her items stayed on the shelves and she lost very few things to the quake!
Disaster Preparedness: No Batteries or Electricity Needed
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As I’m putting together an emergency kit, I’m thinking in terms of worst case scenario. No batteries needed.
And the problem with most emergency appliances is that they either require batteries, or if they’re rechargeable, you need a power source to charge them. You may think you’ve prepared yourself by packing batteries in the kit, but what do you do when the batteries are gone?
The Dynamo Radio Flashlight solved both of my dilemmas. It does have a rechargeable battery, but uses a hand crank to charge it. I feel better knowing that if something disastrous happens, I can get weather reports, signal an alarm, find my way in the dark, and even charge my cell phone – no batteries or electricity needed!