The sock box.

Some of you may think this is ludicrous or funny but I have a sock box.  Well, I had a sock box.  For as long as I can remember I have been losing socks.  I don't know why or how.  I tried multiple methods of madness to keep them together.  Little clips, putting them in balls, washing them in laundry wash bags. All to no avail!  I've always kept them in a box, lonely and waiting for their sole mates!  I even had some toddler socks in there!  So today I took a bold step... I threw it out.  Socks and all.  Sorry socks, if you don't have a mate you can't stay here.

I have been saving these socks because I think I will find the match, or I think I will use the socks for some higher purpose, like cleaning silver (HA HA!) or wiping on stain.  Forget about it!  If I need some socks for something in the future I will go to the dollar store and buy a pair!



How funny, I just noticed that on the box it says "it's about time"!  Yes it is sock box, yes it is....

Farewell old friend.  If you have this problem, with mis-matched socks please offer solutions on the facebook page or in the comments!  I would appreciate it greatly!

Let's tame the Socks!

Do you have old socks hanging around the house that have lost their mates? Do this: Go through the house and pick up all the socks you can find. Match as many pairs as you can. Have your children help you, this is a good activity for them. They can even help you go on the sock hunt!
Throw away any socks that do not have a match. Wash all the socks that need washing. Put your socks together in pairs and store them in a drawer or box. While you are at it, decide if you can donate some of the socks to a homeless shelter or goodwill, etc. I am sure you have more pairs than you need. Happy Sock hunting!

Tomorrow's decluttering job will be to clean out the TV entertainment center, or DVD/VCR storage.  We are going to tame those electronics people!


Enjoy the journey and seize the day!

๑Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ๑*¨*• Barbara •.¸¸..๑Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

A little effort.

Yesterday I put away all my Christmas Decorations.  It wasn't perfect.  I don't have a shelf in my garage or anything.  No matching storage containers.  But, It is all put away in a designated area in my garage.  I will not be looking at it all year.  I took down the outside Christmas lights too.  Did you know you could use a rake to take Christmas lights off the lower portions of the roof if you used gutter hooks?  That's what I did and I didn't even need a ladder to take down the lights!  Easy Breezy!  I just pushed the forked end of the rake up to the clip and pushed up while holding the other end of the lights taunt.   Yes I know it's sort of a lazy way to do it, but anytime I don't have to climb a ladder it's better for me!

Today will be an easy task.  Just pick one area that is covered with clutter and clear it off.  Maybe it's a desk top or table.  Or a small table by your front door.  You  know what I mean!  Every house has one. Some organizers call it a hotspot.  It is an area that just seems to collect things.  First remove all the trash,  take other items to the area where they belong and put them away.  If it's an item you haven't used in a while put it in your giveaway box, you don't need it anymore!  If your item doesn't have a proper place at least take it to the right room.

Also, if you are still working on taking Christmas down finish that task today.

I have chosen 2 areas to clear off today, the table next to my chair and my kitchen table.  Time it took me to do it: 23 minutes and 27 seconds. Yes I timed it!  It didn't take long at all!  A little effort is all it took.  I made sure to put everything in it's right place or the trash!  I wanted to make sure not to start another "hot spot" in another area.

I would love to see your progress!  You can join my Facebook group and post pictures for us to see.  Let's do this together this year :) Here is the link for the group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1216759261703648/

Enjoy the journey and seize the day!

๑Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ๑*¨*• Barbara •.¸¸..๑Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

2016 A new year begins!

It's a new year!  2016.  I've played around with the blog for several years.  I am trying again this year to  keep it up.  I am on a mission to better my life by de-cluttering my home.  If you want to follow along and see the progress please follow me.  I will also be posting about crafts, home decorating and life.

Todays challenge.  Put away Christmas.  I cannot believe I have had a box of Christmas Ribbon in my dining room for 1 year.  Yes thats true.  It has been sitting in a chair, in a corner since last Christmas!  (2014) True confessions of a bad housekeeper! Your mission if you choose to accept it...Put away christmas!  Every bauble and candy cane, each wreath and bow. If it is a Christmas decoration if has to go!  You have 2 days to complete this mission.   If there are decorations you no longer need or want.  Put them in your donation box!  My goal for the day is to get all the Christmas decorations in the same place.  I am going to make a designated place in my garage for all the Christmas stuff, with the exception of the wrapping paper.  Which I am going to store in a closet.

I'll post more pictures after I finish  Now I have to  get busy.  On Jan 3rd I will tackle another project/ area.

Enjoy the journey and seize the day!

๑Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ๑*¨*• Barbara •.¸¸..๑Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

Spooky and Fun Halloween Mantel

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 This was my mantel last year for halloween.  I got the idea for the banner from Today's Mama's Blog.  Her tutorial is here. I used a sharpie brand marker and muslin fabric to make mine.  Easy Peasy and inexpensive!  Coming soon my 2014 Halloween Mantel.

 

Easy Dryer Sheet Storage Box

Hey all, today I am making a box to hold my dryer sheets.  It's a simple little project that is low on cost and high on style. This is a fun to do and easy project.  You can use your box to hold so many things.

Supplies used:  Whitman's Sample Box

     Craft knife

    Glue Stick

      E6000 Glue

               Decorative papers

                        Paper Cutter or Scissors

Ruler

Pencil

1. Gather supplies (eat chocolates out of box!)

                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                                   

2.  Carefully cut around 3 sides of the top of the box to make a hinged lid.  Just put your knife in the folded crease of the lid. A sharp knife will make this easy.  Make sure to protect any surface you are working on.  Maybe put a cutting board under it.

 

3.  Glue the Top of the box to the bottom of the
 box.  I used my craft glue for this.  But any glue will work!  Just put the glue all over the sides and then put the box together, press the sides together as the glue dries.  You could use some paper clips or paper clamps for this step. I just used my fingers.

4.  Measure top and sides of box.  Cut Craft paper to fit. I used a paper cutter, but you can also mark your paper on the back with a ruler and pencil and then use scissors to cut it. I measured just inside of the gold trim on the box.  Glue paper to the top and 4 sides of the box on the outside.

5.  I used E-6000 glue to glue a little bead to the lid for a knob.

The finished Box!  Doesn't it look great!

 It's that time of year, so go out and buy yourself some chocolates!  Eat them, you know you want to, and then use the box for storage!  Have fun.