More New Uses for Old Ties

Old ties gathering dust? Why not put them to good use with some fun and easy projects? In a previous blog, New Uses for Old Ties, I talked about preparing and cleaning out for our upcoming move. I found a box of old ties that my husband no longer needed, and I wondered what to do with them. Two ideas that I shared were a tie lamp and a tie photo frame. Now, here are three more great uses, or reuses for old ties. Another use that I have heard about over and over again for using old ties to … Continue reading

New Uses for Old Ties

Every male closet has at least a few neck ties that are worn and or outdated. Why not put them to good use, or should I say, reuse? Yesterday, I decided to try and pack some of our bedroom closet while Molly napped and Henry played happily in his crib. I am happy about the opportunity to de-clutter while I pack. Even though this closet is pretty organized (complete with a custom system my husband put in it), I still found some items that could have a better life elsewhere. For example, I found a maternity nightgown and robe that … Continue reading

Organizing “Problem Areas”

Last night, I dreamt of owning a bulldozer. I had contemplated using one on my daughter’s playroom the other day, so I’m sure it was just an offshoot of my subconscious. It may sound ridiculous, but it was the only tool I could think of that would accommodate the task of singularly scooping up all of the toys that lay strewn on the floor. The room looked like a toy-eating dragon regurgitated his five-course meal on the floor. Just looking at the mess made me want to curl up on the floor and fall asleep (I very well would have, … Continue reading