10 Things to Unleash Your Inner Neat Freak

get organizedHere’s another great post from the gals over at GetButtonedUp.com, Sarah Welch & Alicia Rockmore – enjoy!

Getting organized was one of the top three New Year’s resolutions in 2009 for the majority of people. If you were one of the people hankering to get a little bit more buttoned up this year, but haven’t quite gotten off the mark, what’s holding you back? Are you overwhelmed and wondering where to start? Are you too busy? No matter the excuse, we’ve put together a list of ten simple things you can do today, this week, or this month to get you on your way to a neater, more organized life. Continue Reading

Friday Favs – Cleaning and DIY Blogs

my kind of cleaningHere are my top 5 favorite cleaning and DIY blogs for this week. These blogs all offer great cleaning tips along with do-it-yourself home projects, crafts, cooking, and more!

Check them out!

Tip Nut

Shelterrific

Home-Ec101

Home Cleaning Goddess

Little House in the Suburbs

Tips for Organizing Cosmetics and Toiletries

cosmeticsMost of us use cosmetics or toiletries of one kind or another, but far fewer of us put a lot of thought into organizing them. Keeping these items organized can shave minutes off of your morning routine.
The first step in organizing your cosmetics and toiletries is to go through and get rid of anything that’s past its prime. Below are some helpful guidelines for weeding out the old stuff.

Cosmetic shelf-life guidelines:

Unopened, sealed products usually have a shelf life of 3-5 years or more. As long as they stay sealed, they will last for years. The shelf life countdown begins when you open it. Continue Reading