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This is the home that we lived in from December 2011 to May 2015. It was never really our style, but we fell in love with the backyard, and knew there was some definite potential to make this an incredible house. The only space that ended up getting some TLC was the master bathroom which we completely renovated a few months prior to moving. Looking at these (awful) iPhone photos blows my mind! </div>
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I have been on the hunt for some sort of container to organize my essential oils for several months without any luck. There aren’t a lot of options out there specifically for oils, so I began thinking of items that were similar in size, starting with lipstick organizers. Most of what I found was tiered or only allowed the oils to be placed standing up. That’s not a huge problem, but I wanted to be able to see the oil label without having to alphabetize them or sort through them all to get the one I needed. So I decided to search nail polish storage and after browsing for a few minutes, <a href="http://amzn.to/1QnclcW" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">this</a> caught my eye. I pulled the trigger, and received it last week.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 27.2px;">I instantly knew that it was a winner! It has the potential to hold 48 oil bottles, and one column has adjustable rows so it can fit larger items if need be. I ordered mine </span><a href="http://amzn.to/1QnclcW" style="border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 27.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 27.2px;">. </span></div>
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Here’s how I was storing my oils to start with.<br />
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Not bad, but each time I opened and closed the drawer, they would roll all over the place.</div>
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The Young Living oil bottles ended up fitting perfectly and seeing them all lined up makes me more happy than it probably should.<br />
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I removed the adjustable dividers on the far left which allowed me to store my diffuser cleaning brushes in there as well. There are still 24 compartments on the other side that are completely empty, leaving room for my growing collection.<br />
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I mean, look how stinking pretty! So much easier on the eyes than opening a drawer and seeing a bunch of bottles haphazardly tossed in there.</div>
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I know it’s pretty obvious what is being stored since the container is clear, but I couldn’t help trying out my new-to-me Silhouette Portrait. I chose a simple font and cut out a vinyl decal making this one of my favorite projects to date.<br />
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Well…we got the okay to move in on Christmas Eve, meaning we were able to wake up on Christmas morning in our very own home! It has been a long time coming, and we couldn’t be happier with the house. There are a few finishing touches that need to be done and it just so happens that as I type, dirt work is being done outside. We still haven’t gotten everything moved in yet, but we have the essentials. Thankfully, I have our son’s first birthday party motivating me to get some stuff done, and that will make me a little more decisive than I would be if I didn’t have that “deadline”.</div>
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Right now, I am working on unpacking and organizing our master bathroom. I should have a post up on that at the end of this week. The plan after that is to start on the butler’s pantry!</div>
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Goodness! It’s been about a month and a half since I have done a building update. We were in the process of framing when I posted last, and since then, SO much has been done. We have been taking pictures throughout the process, but they have all been on an iPhone so they aren’t the best quality.</div>
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This is our living area and kitchen framed out. The beams weren’t in the original plan, but I am loving the way they turned out!<br />
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Here is the window in our office/playroom. I have a feeling this will be one of our favorite rooms because of all the natural light.<br />
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We have walls!<br />
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Once the walls were textured and painted, floors started going in next. We went with a wood grain porcelain tile throughout, and could not be happier with how they look!<br />
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Cabinets were installed next…this was my absolute favorite day of the whole process. I am in love with these cabinets and can’t wait to start organizing! I think I have probably showed off the pull out drawers at least a thousand times, and yet, I still don’t have a picture of them. Believe me when I say, they are incredible. #obsessed!<br />
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And, we have a butler’s pantry!<br />
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Next, trim began to go up and the countertops were installed!</div>
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Lastly, the electrician finished up this week and plumber should be done soon! The outside is being painted today and last minute touch ups are being made inside. We have an appraisal tomorrow and we are hoping to get moved in some time in the next week!</div>
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It is such a mess, but I can’t wait to show you all the little details once everything is completed.</div>
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Happy December! You know, for someone that claims to be organized, you would think I would have more than 5% of my Christmas shopping done. This whole living out of boxes has really thrown me off, but I do have my list and budget written down, so there’s that…right???</div>
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So, I was casually browsing Instagram on Sunday night and came across this post from A Bowl Full of Lemons (love her <a href="http://abowlfulloflemons.net/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">blog</a>!).<br />
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I immediately headed over to Amazon to see if I could get a sneak peek, and was SHOCKED to see one of my photos in <a href="http://amzn.to/1Imi3K4" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">her book</a>!!!<br />
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There it is…number 72! I am beyond flattered and even more motivated to get The Orderly Home rolling again. Out of all the DVD cataloging ideas out there, she chose mine! I can not wait to get my hands on a <a href="http://amzn.to/1Imi3K4" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">copy</a>, and I am positive it will be read cover to cover in just a few short hours. To see the original “DVD Storage” post, visit <a href="http://theorderlyhome.blogspot.com/2013/08/dvd-storage.html" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Head of to <a href="http://blog.delightfulorder.com/2015/11/diy-fall-centerpiece.html" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Delightful Order</a> today to see how I made this pumpkin floral arrangement! It would be the perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving next week.</div>
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Happy November y’all! People are really starting to freak me out with this whole “there are only 6 weekends until Christmas” thing. Excuse me…WHAT!? How is that even possible?</div>
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So, it finally feels like things are really happening at our house! The sheetrock is done, the walls are primed and painted, the floors are going in as we speak, and the trim and doors should be going in soon. Dare I say that we are in the home stretch!?</div>
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Today, I am sharing a simple thank you gift that is perfect for <em style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">any</em> occasion. I created it specifically as a baby shower favor, but you could use it for anything (teacher or hostess gift, for example). People in my life are going to get sick of receiving these cute little lip balm printables, but I can’t help it…they are just too cute and couldn’t be any easier to put together.<br />
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And, I wanted complete the favor with a homemade salted caramel chocolate chip cookie and some yummy smelling hand sanitizer from Bath & Body Works. Aren’t you loving their new bottle design?!</div>
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For those of you that don’t want to create your own version, I have listed a couple of options in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOrderlyHome" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">etsy shop</a> that you can instantly download. If you want to save a couple of bucks, you can easily make you own. I used PowerPoint because that’s the only thing I know how to use to make printables (weird, I know). Also, if you are looking for a specific holiday or occasion, there are lots of cute free printables out there. Just google “free eos printable”. There are several customizable options on etsy…I just couldn’t find one that was exactly what I was looking for, so I created my my own.</div>
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After you have it printed out and cut down to size, you use a <a href="http://amzn.to/1Wrtuqa" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">1.5 inch circle punch</a> to create the opening for the <a href="http://amzn.to/1PgFTri" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">lip balm</a>. Then unscrew the balm, center the bottom half under the punched out hole, and screw the lid back on to secure the paper.</div>
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I love how easily you can change it up based on what color of lip balm you purchase or how you package it. I ended up placing mine in white gable boxes to make it easy for people to grab on their way out.</div>
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If you are looking for a quick and easy thank you gift, then these are a perfect option. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the way they turned out!</div>
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Now that my son Ryland is almost 9 months old and I am finally feeling like I’ve got things figured out (HA!), I thought it may be helpful to share some of our favorite baby products with all of you. As it is with most first time moms, I had absolutely no idea what we were going to need. I know everybody’s needs are different, but I tried narrowing it down to just the items we love and wouldn’t want to live without. Honestly, most of these aren’t <em style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">true necessities</em>, but they sure make life a heck of a lot easier!</div>
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1.<a href="http://amzn.to/1kIlOPk" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Trend Lab Burp Clothes</a>: We got three sets of these burp clothes as gifts and used them so much that I ended up using a gift card to buy another set. They are great quality, small enough to toss in your diaper bag, and it doesn’t hurt that they come in such cute prints.</div>
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4.<a href="http://amzn.to/1MPcCzp" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Munchkin Latch Baby Bottles</a>: I’m no expert in baby bottles considering Ryland has had less than ten his whole life. These are the only ones we have tried, but for breastfed babies, I highly recommend them!</div>
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5.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1fGg4" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HealthPro Baby Scale</a>: If you are a breastfeeding mama, you NEED this. This scale allowed me to keep up with how much Ryland was eating (3-4 ounces in 8 minutes by the way…every two hours!). You just weigh them before and after they eat and then you know exactly how much they are taking in. This gave me the peace of mind I desperately needed during that crazy time…perfect for first time moms!</div>
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8.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1gwcX" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Baby Led Weaning Book</a>: I started out with the intention of making baby food purees, but after a bad experience with bananas, I started researching baby led weaning and never looked back. I can not say enough good things about BLW, and everyone is always amazed at what and how much Ryland eats. I love how easy it is to implement and the fact he can eat on his own, allowing me to enjoy my meal as well.</div>
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9.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1fcGU" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Skip Hop Roll Around Toy</a>: Ryland loved this toy and it was something that he could play with at a very early age.</div>
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10.<a href="http://amzn.to/1kImm7N" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Kick and Play Piano Gym</a>: This kept him entertained, and allowed me to get things done. He enjoyed kicking the piano keys and reaching for the hanging toys.</div>
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11<a href="http://amzn.to/1Wed7rK" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Baby Einstein Activity Jumper</a>: One of the best purchases we’ve made! We found one on craigslist and he plays in it every morning after breakfast.</div>
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12.<a href="http://amzn.to/1Wedhzp" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Combi Activity Walker</a>: This was a craigslist find as well! We got it a couple of weeks ago, and it quickly became a favorite. He is able to “walk” around the whole kitchen while I am busy cooking</div>
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SLEEP</div>
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13.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1eOIm" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">American Baby Company Fitted Sheet</a>: I just registered for these because they had the best reviews on Amazon and were reasonably priced. They are soft, inexpensive, and we have had zero complaints. One tip is to use the following layers on the mattress: waterproof mattress pad, crib sheet, waterproof mattress pad, crib sheet. That way, if your baby’s diaper leaks in the middle of the night, you can just take off the top sheet and mattress pad and you are left with a clean set underneath!</div>
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14.<a href="http://amzn.to/1MPiXdW" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Sound Machine</a>: This sounds like a fan and has been perfect for blocking out noise. I especially love the small size and how easily it can be hidden in the nursery. Great for traveling as well.</div>
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15. & 16.<a href="https://beta.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/start?isoCountryCode=US&sponsorid=2902336&enrollerid=2902336&type=member&isoLanguageCode=EN" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Young Living Diffuser</a> & <a href="https://beta.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/start?isoCountryCode=US&sponsorid=2902336&enrollerid=2902336&type=member&isoLanguageCode=EN" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Lavender Essential Oil</a>: I was not sold on essential oils until I tried diffusing lavender when Ryland first stated sleeping on his own. Call me crazy but, I really could tell a difference in how peacefully he slept.</div>
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17.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1eKIL" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">NuRoo Swaddler</a>: This is a MUST HAVE! I bought the Miracle Blanket because of the good reviews and hated it. I liked the Aden and Anais swaddle blankets, but that was too much work in the middle of the night. I saw the NuRoo and decided to try it out. It was so easy to use, and Ryland instantly started sleeping longer at night. My only complaint is that the velcro starts to wear but keep in mind, we only had one of these and I was washing and drying it every other day. Next time, I will purchase two or three!</div>
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GEAR</div>
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18.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1hRR3" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Rock and Play Sleeper</a>: I always said that our kid would not sleep in the bed with us, but when you are sleep deprived and the only way you can get your baby to sleep in on your chest, you do it. And so, that’s how he slept…for two months! After reading a lot about this sleeper, I finally gave in and bought it. It’s small, easy to move and it actually gave me some hands free moments. I also used this when I went back to work because it is easy to travel with, and he could sleep in my office while I was counseling or doing paperwork.</div>
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19.<a href="http://amzn.to/1MPeZSO" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Munchkin Changing Pad Liners</a>: If you have a cloth changing pad cover, you need these!</div>
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20.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1fm0Y" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Black + Decker Pivot Vacuum</a>: Kids are messy and this thing is so powerful and easily cleans up any mess our little one makes.</div>
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21.<a href="http://amzn.to/1WeccaC" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Munchkin Diaper Pail</a>: I almost didn’t register for one of these because I figured I could just use a trash can, but my sister-in-law swore by hers and that was all the convincing I needed.</div>
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22.<a href="http://amzn.to/1iabSw3" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">ERGObaby Original</a>: I use our carrier at least once a week. Especially now that he is getting heavier! He seems to be more content when I wear him, and it has been super helpful if it’s near his nap time and I have to be out of the house. Early one, I used the K’tan and the Solly Wrap and loved both of those as well. The K’tan is great if you aren’t comfortable with wrapping yet, and the Solly is just amazing in general!</div>
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23.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1g52d" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">OXO Tot Wipes Dispenser</a>: Anything that makes diaper changing a little easier is a win in my book. We decided not to use a warmer because we didn’t want him to get used to it at home, and freak out in public when we had to use cold wipes.</div>
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24.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1fPjQ" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">3 Sprouts Storage Bin</a>: This thing is so sturdy and holds a ton! I love all of the different options as well. We have the fox and the owl.</div>
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25. <a href="http://amzn.to/1S6CQSp" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">4Moms Breeze</a>: We found one of these on craigslist for $100 and it has been amazing. Setting up and taking down with one hand was the biggest selling feature for us. Easy “Breeze”y. He actually slept in the bassinet portion until he was 6 months, and then transitioned to the crib like a champ.</div>
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26.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1dnKd" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">4Moms Infant Tub</a>: 4Moms thinks of EVERYTHING. We have used this from day one and are still currently using it, even though he’s probably way to big. Love, love, love! And reasonably priced for one of their products.</div>
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ESSENTIALS</div>
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27, 28, 29.<a href="http://www.honest.com/refer_to/903833" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Honest Company Soap, Wipes, and Laundry Detergent</a>: I was definitely paranoid that Ryland would have sensitive skin so we started out using Honest products. I loved them so much, that we stuck with them. I know there is a lot of negative stuff out there lately about the Honest Company, but we have had a good experience with their products.</div>
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30.<a href="http://amzn.to/1MPggcv" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">MAM Pacifiers</a>: Ryland didn’t take a pacifier until we started sleep training at 6 months. We only use one at nap time or when he’s teething and these are our go-to.</div>
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31.<a href="http://www.honest.com/refer_to/903833" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Honest Company Diapers</a>: These are the best diapers and they are so stinking cute. TMI, but every poopy diaper was a blowout with Ryland, until we started using these. As soon as I opened one up, I could instantly feel how they were thicker than the Pampers we had been using. I set up a 6 week auto-delivery and have never had to go out and buy diapers as they are delivered to our front door. I feel okay splurging a little on these because we aren’t buying formula. Again, anything that makes life easier (and less messy) is a win in my book.</div>
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32.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1gulb" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Exergen Temporal Thermometer</a>: No complaints with this thermometer! Especially helpful when he is teething.</div>
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33.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1fwFL" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Gerber Soothe Colic Drops</a>: Okay, I could go on and on and on about these because they were the one thing that changed our fussy butt baby into a happy baby. After every feeding, Ryland would throw the biggest fit. I tried omitting all the normal triggers from my diet and didn’t notice a difference, so we tried these. After 2-3 days, he was a different baby! And his late night crying fits stopped as well. If we accidentally missed a day, we knew immediately because he was so upset the next day. Totally worth every penny… and FYI, Amazon was much cheaper than anywhere else we found them. We stopped using them when he was 5 months and he has been fine ever since.</div>
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34.<a href="http://amzn.to/1P1gMbM" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Ello Water Bottle</a>: This one is for you, mama. A water bottle that you can use one-handed is a MUST! This one was/is my favorite.</div>
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Whew! Such a long and loaded post, but if any of this info is beneficial, then I’ve done my job. The newborn stage was so difficult for me and some of these products were total lifesavers! It was a trial and error process to figure out what we needed but next time around, we’ll be much more prepared.</div>
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One thing that made the registering process easier was setting up our baby registry on Amazon. It’s universal and you can add products from any website. I would say most of our gifts came from that, especially from out of town guests that couldn’t make it to our showers. And you get a 10% discount on your registry items or a 15% discount if you are an Amazon Mom subscriber. You also get a free welcome box valued at $35. To me, the discount alone is worth setting up a registry! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/baby/homepage/?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1402131859555&ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=theordhom-20&linkId=PJOHXPXVXSLXTLF7" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0087be; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Create an Amazon Baby Registry HERE</a><img alt="" border="0" class="aligncenter" height="1" src="https://i0.wp.com/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?w=720&quality=80&strip=info" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 24px auto; max-width: 100%;" width="1" /></div>
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I love hearing from experienced mamas about their favorite things…so what are/were some of your MUST HAVES?</div>
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I wanted to do a quick update on where we are in our building process. We found our lot on Craigslist several months ago, and it officially became ours on June 17th! You can see how overgrown it is in the picture below and how much work was require before we could begin building.</div>
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After choosing the lot, we met with our floor plan designer and discussed with her what we were wanting. We ended up working with a friend of mine that does that for a living. She did such a wonderful job capturing exactly what we were envisioning and was more than patient with us as we made changes. Below is the preliminary plan that she came up with for us. The only major thing we changed with the layout is the storage room on the back corner. It blocked the view from the back porch and cut off the path to the back door from the driveway, so we decided to get rid of it completely.<br />
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While she was working on the plans, we began clearing the lot in preparation for the foundation to be poured. This is a picture from the listing, but it was far more overgrown at the time we purchased it.<br />
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After some sweat equity, we could finally begin to visualize where our house was going to be located. Here’s what it looked like after several days of work and 24 loads of dirt.</div>
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The foundation was poured on September 17th. Don’t you just love all of the trees!? We are in the middle of town, situated in a quiet neighborhood, near a lake with a beautiful park, and just couldn’t be happier with our location!<br />
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Next up, the framers got started. This part of the process was so exciting. One week you have a big block of concrete and the next week, there is an actual house. It has been so fun to watch our home be built from the ground up! I can’t image the level of excitement once all the little details start to come to life.<br />
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One of my favorite things about our house is all of the windows! This is the view from our office/playroom.<br />
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And here we are as of today. The electrician and the framers will hopefully be finishing up early this week and the insulation will be installed by the end of the week if everything goes as planned.</div>
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Exciting things happening around here…I’ll be back in a week or two with another update!</div>
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So....I accidentally took a 2 year break! (insert embarrassed emoji here)</div>
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It was totally unintentional, but life got a little crazy. When I started this blog, I had a very flexible job as an activities coordinator at a retirement home. I absolutely loved it! The hours were great, the people were the sweetest, my bosses were the best, and I honestly enjoyed what I did. However, it left me with a lot of free time, the pay wasn't what I expected, and my nutrition degree wasn't being utilized. After searching for a job for two and a half years in two different cities, I took whatever I could get and was just thankful they hired me! With that said, I needed something to do in my free time and began exploring other opportunities...that is how The Orderly Home came to be. </div>
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While I was working at the retirement home, a job opportunity became available and I decided to interview for it. The only problem was the 1.5 hour daily commute. I was at the point where I needed job experience in my field, and if that meant leaving my house at 7:30 and not getting back home until 6:30, then it was worth it to me. That left me with very little free time and the time I did have, I was very selfish with. I wanted to spend it with my family and friends and recovering from a tiring work week. So, The Orderly Home fell to the wayside and life moved on. </div>
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1 year and 8 months later, we sold our house, quit our jobs, relocated for my husband's new job, decided to build a home, and most importantly...</div>
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this little stinker joined our family!<br />
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Although I would still love to be a professional organizer someday, that isn't my ultimate goal anymore. Organizing is a hobby of mine and it would make me so happy to be able to inspire others with the same interests or those looking to gain control over their clutter. If no one finds this blog interesting or helpful, then that's fine as well. I'm starting back up because I miss this little blog community and finally feel like I have some time to dedicate to it. Things will probably be a little slow around here for a while, but I want to document our build so be on the lookout for that. I can't wait to get moved in and explore every little nook and cranny!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The remedy: I found a photo storage box (<a href="http://amzn.to/2b1PWmI" target="_blank">similar</a>) for $1.99 that happened to be the perfect size. I didn't realize it until I got home, but the dividers were included. Score! I created labels to divide the cards into three sections: blank, thank you, and birthday. I have another box ready to go when I come across different categories of cards I want to buy. (i.e. get well soon, sympathy, happy anniversary)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can see the color I chose for the cabinet...it's a little bold, but I love it. I can't wait to show you the finished project next week. There's that and the launch of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOrderlyHome" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>!!! Exciting things happening over here. Thank you for sticking with me through the last few weeks as things have been a little slow.</span></div>
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I love The Container Store and if I had an unlimited budget, I would shop there for all of my storage needs. But do you know what I love even more than The Container Store? Bargains! And that's exactly what I'm going to show you today. </div>
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First, here are a few projects I've done using items found at Dollar Tree or Dollar General:</div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/1OtyNAV" target="_blank">(click here for a similar bin on Amazon)</a></div>
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Speaking of bargains, I went to Dollar Tree this morning on a mission to find the best organization supplies I could for $20. So, how do you think I did? </div>
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I had so much fun browsing through the store, and I think I found some pretty great items!</div>
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1. File Folders</div>
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I've had the most difficult time finding cute file folders around my town, and I totally would have snatched these up if I didn't just order some online. You can't beat 3 file folders for $1! Use them like <a href="http://theorderlyhome.blogspot.com/2013/05/desktop-mail-organizer.html" target="_blank">this</a>,</div>
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2. Multi-Purpose Clips</div>
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These are great for the pantry. We received some like these as a wedding gift and use them all the time.</div>
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3. Drawer Organizers</div>
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They had two different sizes of these cups and I thought they would be perfect for organizing junk drawers. You could place some museum putty on the bottom so they don't slide around when you open and close the drawer.</div>
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4.Magnetic Photo Frame</div>
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I am wishing I would have bought this now. I would use it on my fridge to hold a measurement conversion sheet so I wouldn't have to look it up on my phone every time I couldn't remember how many cups are in a quart!</div>
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5. Notebook</div>
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They had the cutest notebooks! I always carry one in my purse since I tend to forget things if I don't write them down.</div>
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6. Self Stick Felt Pads</div>
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These come in handy when you have a basket on a shelf that doesn't slide very well. Just stick these on the bottom and problem solved!</div>
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7. 2014 Desk Calendar</div>
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I love the print on this calendar, and it's just the right size to keep on your desk at work or in your home office. </div>
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8 & 9. Stackable Bins.</div>
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I love these things. They had a couple of different versions and several colors to choose from.</div>
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10. Plastic Storage Container</div>
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I thought that these would be great for storing your kids toys or using as wastebaskets. They had orange and a really pretty plum color.</div>
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11. Magnetic Clips</div>
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For holding menus, shopping lists, artwork, and coupons. There were also some of these in the office section, but I was drawn to the bright colors of these found in the kitchen section.</div>
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12. Decorative Tape</div>
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This was my favorite find of the day! They had 11 different patterns to choose from. I may have gone a little overboard and bought 10! You could use this tape for <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/washi-tape-file-labels.html" target="_blank">this</a>, <a href="http://www.justbellablog.com/2012/02/pinned-diy-tape-magnets.html" target="_blank">this</a>, <a href="http://take2theyresmall.com/my-calendar-from-overloaded-to-energized/" target="_blank">this</a>, <a href="http://sweatpantsandcoffee.com/cafe/crafts-on-the-cheap-washi-tape-cards/" target="_blank">this</a>, <a href="http://www.designlovefest.com/2013/04/make-it-32/" target="_blank">this</a>, or <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/06/diy-stripe-doorway-with-washi-tape.html" target="_blank">this</a>.</div>
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13, 14 & 15 Storage Containers</div>
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These containers were so tiny and would be perfect for organizing craft supplies or office accessories. They were 3 for $1.</div>
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These came in a package of 2 for $1.</div>
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These weren't as sturdy, but at 20 cents a piece, I was sold.</div>
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16. Adhesive Drawer Liner</div>
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Dollar Tree had a ton of options for drawer liner. These help add a pop of color to an otherwise boring spot, and makes organizing a little more fun.</div>
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17. Wire Storage Bins</div>
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These are the exact kind I used to organize my bathroom drawer (shown above). They are sturdy, and there are several different sizes and shapes. These are so wonderful because you can create your own configurations depending on your drawer size.</div>
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2 for $1. I've seen these used to store earrings, rings, bobbin, MAC eyeshadow, and to corral items in a junk drawer.</div>
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Another great container for craft storage! Imagine a bunch of these lined up with colorful items stored inside.</div>
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So, have I convinced you to go to Dollar Tree yet!? When I start a project, I always head to my local dollar stores before hitting up The Container Store website. I can usually find something that works for a whole lot cheaper.<br />
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After organizing our DVD's, I left you with this image.</div>
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A big empty drawer, aka an organizer's dream!</div>
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After thinking on it for a couple of weeks, I decided that it would be the perfect spot for all of our t-shirts. We use the <a href="http://amzn.to/2bjmd6H" target="_blank">Real Simple Slim Hangers </a>(which I love, btw) in our closet. Since they are a little pricey, I feel like it's a waste to used them on t-shirts considering I would have to buy two boxes just for our t-shirts alone. Crazy!</div>
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Since discovering the <a href="http://amzn.to/2bdxmZp" target="_blank">Flip Fold</a>, I have been folding t-shirts just for the fun of it, and storing them in the cubby holes we have built into our closets. They always seem to end up in the floor, and it's inconvenient if you want to get to a shirt that is on the bottom of the pile. </div>
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This drawer is just the right spot for them and the <a href="http://amzn.to/2bdxmZp" target="_blank">Flip Fold</a> allows me to fold the shirts so that they are all the same size, and I can pack them in there just like a can of sardines...in a good way. Even if a few are taken out as we wear them, the other shirts stay standing upright and the space is held until it is washed, folded, and returned.</div>
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I'm so happy our t-shirts have a home now! I like this set-up because you don't have to move anything out of the way to get the shirt you want to wear. We can just reach in there, grab the one we want, and head out the door. As an added bonus, it gives me extra room in my closet for more clothes. AND, that makes me one happy camper!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">* Still trying to figure out if it's worth it to send my camera in for repair, so please bear with me and these crummy iPhone pictures.</span></div>
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Friday was nuts! I found three gray hairs, had a strange meeting, got told I was second best, and broke my expensive camera. All that to say I spent 45 minutes taking pictures for this post and now I can't get them off my camera. So I snapped a few with my iPhone to share with you. Perfection is overrated...said the perfectionist.</div>
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Moving on. <a href="http://amzn.to/2b1Mypo" target="_blank">Over-the-door hanging shoe organizers </a>are probably one of my top ten favorite organizational tools. They can be used for just about anything: cords/chargers, toys, food storage in the pantry, cleaning supplies, make-up/toiletries, scarfs/clutches, spray paint, tools, and so on. I had two put away from when we lived in an apartment and had tiny closets, and decided to use one of them in our office to create extra storage.<br />
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I posted this photo on Instagram <strike>a few</strike> ten months ago (holy cow, where has this year gone!) and just now got around to updating the labels. The ones that I had before were only temporary, difficult to read and came unclipped easily. After living with it for a while and figuring out that this setup worked for us, it was time to make it pretty.</div>
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As if I haven't shared enough with y'all about my nerd tendencies...I used to love helping my teachers cut out stuff that had been laminated. It was my favorite! But, I can't justify spending money on a laminator just yet and the laminating sleeves that your iron on are expensive as well. So, I did a little experimenting with packing tape and it worked perfectly! It was fun cutting out my "laminated labels" and they turned out pretty cute. I attached them with velcro so that they can be adjusted and switched around if need be.</div>
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I also transferred everything from it's original packaging to zip top bags I found at Hobby Lobby. This wasn't necessary, but saved space so I could fit more in each pocket.</div>
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Hanging shoe organizers are a cost effective way to get a ton of storage in an area that would otherwise by wasted space. The one I used came from Wal-Mart (three years ago) and has 24 pockets. It's pretty incredible how much you can actually fit in there. I prefer the canvas ones (like this one) over the clear plastic ones because you can toss everything in the pockets and it's all hidden from plain sight. With everything tucked away, it looks less cluttered.<br />
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This setup has been such a great addition to our office space. Anytime, the hubby needs an extension cord or extra iPhone charger, he know exactly where to look. This has made life a lot easier for the both of us!</div>
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This armoire was
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drawers, this is what I have to work with for the time being. Up until
yesterday, the armoire’s single drawer housed all of our DVD’s, and even though
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We’ve all seen those
binders that are made to store CD’s and DVD’s, but those aren’t for me. I
prefer to keep our DVD’s in alphabetical order and would have to rotate each
one anytime we bought a new movie. Ain’t nobody got time for that! So when I
stumbled upon these <a href="http://amzn.to/1ImiSCL" target="_blank">Memorex Sleeves</a>, I knew they would be perfect
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Pink- <s>Girly Movies</s>
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Before I created our current filing system, I had no idea how long I was supposed to keep certain documents. There are so many different references out there so I compiled a list of guidelines that work for me personally, and thought I would share it with my readers!</div>
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The bathroom seems to be the one place in our house that stays extra messy! This is probably due to the fact that it's where I get ready in the morning and more times than not I'm running a little late. Items usually get left on the counter and then when I'm trying to clean up in a hurry, it all gets thrown back into a drawer and eventually ends up looking like this.</div>
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I know I am more likely to keep things organized if everything has it's own place to live, but I have been putting off buying containers because the ones I like are too darn expensive. That is until I spotted some simple white drawer organizers in various sizes at Dollar Tree. I configured an arrangement that would work for my drawers right there on the floor at the store. I only needed 9 so this project came in right under ten bucks!</div>
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The purple and orange bag came in my May Birchbox and is perfect for holding my makeup. Everything is in one spot when I'm getting ready and it's easy to grab if we take a weekend trip or go on vacation.</div>
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These r<a href="http://amzn.to/2bypQGP" target="_blank">eusable zip ties </a>keep my blow dryer and straightener cords from getting tangled. I hurriedly added these to my Amazon cart to get my order over $25 so I could get free shipping and I am so happy I did. I am looking forward to finding other uses for these puppies besides cords.</div>
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After tackling my under-the-sink bathroom cabinet and posting <a href="http://theorderlyhome.blogspot.com/2013/08/what-my-house-really-looks-like.html">these pictures</a> (what my house really looks like), I was inspired to conquer the rest of our master bathroom cabinets and drawers.</div>
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First things first, I cleared everything out of my husbands drawer and cabinet and cleaned them with an all purpose cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Once things were cleared out and wiped down, I got rid of everything we weren't using anymore. </div>
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Next, it was time to create some storage. I installed six of these open front stackable storage bins <a href="http://amzn.to/2b1NUjX" target="_blank">{similar option} </a>that were leftover from <a href="http://theorderlyhome.blogspot.com/2013/07/bathroom-cabinet-organization.html">this project</a>. There is room for nine, but I wanted to leave some space for cleaning supplies. </div>
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BTW, I was just in Dollar Tree yesterday, and they have these type of storage containers in purple, navy, red, and green. They are a little more flimsy than the ones I got from Dollar General, but they get the job done. I was tempted to buy the purple ones, but since I don't have a spot for them...<i>that would be considered hoarding</i>. At least that's what I have to tell myself because I would totally be okay with hoarding organizing supplies!!! I am going to need an intervention (How I Met Your Mother style) soon.</div>
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Finally, it was time to fill up the bins with my husbands toiletries.</div>
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Keeping all-purpose cleaner and windex in each of the bathrooms makes cleaning a breeze. I installed a tension rod to hang those on and still had room for clorox wipes and a toilet cleaner wand and refills.</div>
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Done! Easy as 1, 2, 3. </div>
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Moving on to the drawer. As you can see it was a mess before! </div>
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Not that I have any reason to complain! Here is my drawer that I will be working on tomorrow.</div>
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I had an extra basket thanks to clearing out everything from his cabinet. It was the perfect size for his allergy medicine, dress watch box, prescriptions, and a travel bag. I used a wire bin from the dollar tree to hold extra shaving cream and deodorant, which usually come in two packs. His toiletry bag holds all of his everyday items and stays open for easy access.</div>
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Overall, I am satisfied with the way this turned out. BONUS- It didn't cost me a penny, because I already had everything on hand. (See, I do hoard organizing supplies!!!)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07705077541557289249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505792744971139489.post-82167588295220332002013-08-11T13:49:00.001-07:002013-08-11T13:49:52.359-07:00Quick Tip<div style="text-align: center;">
I have come to realize that most of the images I have pinned as inspiration are light and bright so clearly I tend to gravitate that way, but our house does not reflect that at all. I've gradually been working on brightening our house by painting over the dark tan color the previous owner had chosen for the entire house. It wasn't a bad color, it just felt dark and heavy, especially since a lot of our furniture is darker. You can see what our previous color looks like in our <a href="http://kricketkb.blogspot.com/2012/06/house-tour.html">House Tour</a> video.</div>
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By the time I get all of our walls painted, I will have a total of 6 different colors to keep up with. I've decided to write the name of the paint color on a piece of tape (I choose pretty decorative scotch tape, but masking or painters tape would work as well) and place it on the inside of the light switch plate in that room. No one will know it's there except for me, and if I forget what color it is, I know exactly where to look to find out.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07705077541557289249noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505792744971139489.post-53645458458871482172013-08-07T10:02:00.001-07:002013-08-07T10:02:27.272-07:00What My House Really Looks Like<div style="text-align: center;">
I had the messiest room growing up. Just ask my mom! Somewhere along the way (maybe college) I realized how much I loved things clean and put away in their place. But I still have my moments. </div>
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I haven't had much time for cleaning/organizing lately and I've allowed things to pile up...literally. I did manage to paint our master bedroom and bathroom which has been on my to-do list FOREVER!</div>
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I've mentioned before that I have some "Monica Gellar closets" and here is the proof! </div>
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I try to keep most of my pictures pin-worthy but that just isn't realistic. Anyway, I wanted to show you that my house is far from perfect and it's always a work in progress. And posting these pictures motivates me to get busy!!!</div>
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I mentioned moving all my baking supplies in <a href="http://theorderlyhome.blogspot.com/2013/07/reorganized-kitchen-section-3.html">my previous post</a>, Well, when I was at Ikea getting storage containers this past weekend, I got to see this cart (see below) in person, and since it has been on my wish list for a while now, I decided I had to get it.<br />
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It was love at first sight. Putting it together though is a different story! Ikea furniture has the worst instructions with no words to tell you where to put what where.</div>
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Anyway, I thought it would be perfect to hold all of the necessary baking supplies we all have. Now, rather than running all over my kitchen, these ingredients are conveniently located in one portable location. I store the cart in my pantry and roll it out whenever I am baking. And, let's just say that I am loving how easy it has been to have everything in one spot.</div>
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The storage bins I used for the flour, sugars, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda are perfect and super affordable. I labeled them with a chalk marker on vinyl cut out using a decorative punch. The pop of pink is just what this project needed!</div>
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Sidenote: My sister-in-law got me a labeler for my birthday! I totally geeked out when I opened up the amazon box...I am glad no one was around when I saw what it was. There may or may not have been a happy dance and some squealing involved. So be forewarned that there will probably be a whole lot of labeling projects going on around here!</div>
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I had my eye on a few storage containers from Ikea for a while now and I was finally able to go this weekend. I love how simple and affordable they are, and thought they would be perfect for storing all of my baking supplies. Plus this image has been stuck in my brain ever since I first saw it!</div>
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Here is a rough layout of our kitchen. </div>
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I have already talked about section1 (<a href="http://theorderlyhome.blogspot.com/2013/06/reorganized-kitchen-section-1.html">here</a>) and section 2 (<a href="http://theorderlyhome.blogspot.com/2013/06/reorganized-kitchen-section-2.html">here</a>). </div>
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Okay, so not a lot happened here. I just got rid of some vases we hadn't used in a while which allowed things to look less cluttered. </div>
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This is now my favorite drawer to open up and look at. Please tell me I'm not the only one that does that?! It's so pretty now and I just can't help it. This used to be my "jumk drawer" until I made <a href="http://theorderlyhome.blogspot.com/2013/04/cereal-box-drawer-dividers.html">drawer organizers</a> to contain all that "junk" in the entry table. Since this drawer was empty and right under my Keurig, it is just the spot for all my k-cups and coffee sweeteners.</div>
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Here, I went through and got rid of a few items and straightened everything up. Not only does it look better, it is also easier to get things in and out of this cabinet.</div>
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This cabinet had gotten so bad that things started falling out every time I opened the doors. I have a bruise to prove it! I was storing all my baking supplies in here, but found a better option for those items this weekend (more on that later this week!). Clearing out all that stuff made a huge difference and this cabinet isn't a safety hazard anymore! </div>
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The changes in these four drawers were minor. I got rid of a couple of things, cleaned out the drawers, and straightened everything up. </div>
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So, that officially completes my kitchen cabinet tour. I'm sure each and everyone of you were on the edge of your seats for these three posts!</div>
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I don't know about y'all but I'm super nosy about how and what people store in their cabinets. If it were acceptable, I would totally peek into every single one of your kitchen cabinets and drawers!</div>
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But, that would be weird so let's just stick with this...what kitchen organization tips and tricks do y'al have for me? </div>
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Do the men in your house have as many baseball caps as my husband? Men hoard hats like women hoard shoes, and they are scattered all over our house. I can't completely blame him though, because I've been known to <strike>steal</strike> borrow them at times...especially on bad hair days. Without spending a ton of money, I needed to find a simple storage solutions. While I was at Dollar General last week getting storage bins for the bathroom, I picked up a package of shower curtain hooks.</div>
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These paired with an extra hanger equals an easy solution to our mess of hats. This would easily work with scarves or necklaces too. Bonus: It only cost me a $1!!!</div>
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This cabinet <i>used</i> to be organized, but then I stole the basket that was holding all this junk because it was the perfect size for our guest bathroom. And since people see our guest bathroom more than our master bathroom, my cabinet ended up looking like this.</div>
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My husband has his own cabinet which I hope to get my hands on soon!</div>
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The first step I take when organizing a space is to clear everything out and give the area a good cleaning. In the case, I placed everything on the countertop and wiped out the cabinet with a microfiber cloth.</div>
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Truth: I can be such a slob sometiems!</div>
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I found these bomb.com containers at Dollar General for $1 a piece. </div>
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FYI, they had a ton of blue ones, but I had to go to two different stores to find enough of the green bins. I forgot to measure beforehand, but three columns ended up being the perfect fit.</div>
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Also, some similar ones that I found on Amazon <a href="http://amzn.to/1OtyNAV">(click here)</a> that had good reviews. They are clear and come in a package of 8 and are a great option if you aren't able to find these.</div>
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Next, I went through all of my stuff and got rid of anything I didn't need. Then I began filling up bins with similar items.</div>
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Here is a closer view of each bin.</div>
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The middle bin is where I am storing all my jewelry. I rarely wear any besides my engagement ring and wedding band and occasionally a James Avery necklace, but the jewelry I do own is stored in a tackle box. I used a command hook in the back of the bin to hang a couple of watches and a bracelet.</div>
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This setup is working perfectly for me. I love that each bin is open so I can just reach in and grab whatever I need. I store my travel bags behind the bins so that it isn't wasted space. </div>
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Anyone else get organizational supplies from the dollar store? It's one of my favorite spots to look and I was pleasantly surprised to find these bins in such a cute color!</div>
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