Sunday, December 4, 2011

We bought a new home!

So, we bought a new home and I am determined to NEVER have the clutter and mess that I have had!  I have found some wonderful ideas on Pinterest, and am going to share them here!

I'm going to start with the kitchen because I am hopelessly in love with my kitchen, and I love cooking for my family.  My husband is gone for work alot, so it is usually just my kids and myself.  I try to make it fun for them because they weigh about the same as a baby bird weighs.  So here are my kitchen tips, tricks and organization.

Here are my favorite tips and tricks from http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/2011/10/did-you-know.html


Reynolds wrap aluminum foil has these nifty little poky in things that keep your foil in place.  :)


Marshmellows will help cure a sore throat!?  Hmmmm


You can put a paper bag through your printer.  My sister in law did this for my nephew's birthday party treat bags.  Super cute!


Add garlic immediately to a recipe if you want a light taste of garlic,  and at the end of the recipe if you want a stronger taste of garlic.



Expanding Frosting: When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size.  You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar and calories per serving. 


Ok, on to organizing......
http://www.simplebites.net
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Use a magazine rack to store pot lids.  Super easy.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v499/jengrantmorris/BLOG/?action=view&current=undersink03.jpg
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Use a shower curtain rod to store spray bottles under sink.

http://dawnathome.typepad.com/by_sun_and_candlelight/2009/06/the-care-feeding-of-the-file-crate-system.html
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52 file folders, 52 weeks.  Stick in each file folder a Birthday/anniversary page, menu, grocery shopping list, etc for the week.  I LOVE this.

http://learning-to-b-me.blogspot.com/2011/03/cabinet-diy-completed-and-tutorial.html
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I LOVE this.  I just wish I had the few inches between my wall and fridge.  :(

http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TFH/Step-By-Step/display/FH09JUN_GETORG_11.JPG
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Cutting board holder.

That is all for tonight!  Tomorrow I will show you everything for my bathroom.  I love this!