Why Didn't I Think of that...

With summer nearing and schools ending...I've been cleaning out the house. So have the neighbors. I'm sure our trash removal guys will be glad when the spring cleaning phase is over....every corner in our development has "trash" (or treasure to you dumpster divers) =) out for the picking. Speaking of 'picking'...saw a funny sign the other day on a big piece of plywood with spray painted words 'no trash picking' in front of this big pile of trash out front of these people's home. It made me laugh and kinda' glad inside to know I'm not the only one out there looking for things to make into masterpieces! =) Anyway, with all that being said...spring cleaning...I've been looking up ideas to condense things, make projects go quicker, make less mess around the home, etc. Here are things I found...Hope they are a help to you too!

cutting board that "empties" right into the trash!! http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/



good use for aluminum...foil molds to the shape of whatever it's covering and stays firmly in place until the job is complete. brilliant! http://www.realsimple.com



get those old stamps out (clean them) and use them on your cookies! how darling! http://www.countryliving.com/



you know how you buy those pictures and you don't think to turn it around before you buy it...and it only has a screw or something to hang it...pop off the tab to your soda can and upcycle! http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/


hang the clipboard and organize in style! http://www.marthastewart.com/


tutorial on folding your fabrics www.cuttopieces.blogspot.com


this girl has A LOT of tips on organizing fabrics...check her out www.incolororder.blogspot.com


this blogger is so smart...repurpose your old (clean) sock...use something natural that won't harm you...and walah!! you have clean blinds www.keephomesimple.blogspot.com


what! they have something like this out on the market!!!! I totally want it!!! how many times does your pizza NOT fit into the toaster oven...it can be yours for a small price of $239.99!!! www.amazon.com


it's not too late to start! organize the rest of the year off right by getting this FREE downloadable calendar from www.tipjunkie.com


I just recently did this with my recipes. I actually have 2 books....one for "real" food =) and other for desserts. =) LOVE this...I especially like the plastic sheets as it protects against greasy fingers and spills. this blogger has the how-to www.goodlifeeats.com


I love this collection of organization from www.soapdelinews.com my fav is the ribbon hanger =)



this 'wows' me...www.storageandglee.blogspot.com


free printable labels and great ideas for organizing summer travels! www.bhg.com


turn your old sweater holder into a paper holder! www.re-nest.com


untangle those unruly wires with bread twists! www.unplggd.com


pantry help =) thelettercafe.blogspot.com

Well, folks...I hope this has helped you. I'm inspired to do some more organizing! =) Happy cleaning and organizing!!! Do you have any tips? Do tell!!