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- 11 Things You Probably Own Too Many Of {And What To Do With Them}!
- 14 Ways To Cook Bacon! Including My Favorite – In The Waffle Maker
- 15 Common Cooking Mistakes & How To Fix Them!
- 16 Simple Ways To Be Happier
- 16 Surprising Effects of Stress On Your Health
- Coming Out Of The Medicine Cabinet…17 Alternative Uses for Alka-Seltzer!
- 20 Simple, Last-Minute Gift Ideas From Your Grocery Store!
- 21 Hidden “Hot Spots” For Germs
- 22 Health Benefits of Lemons
- 22 Things You’re Better Off Buying New {And 16 More Things You’re NOT}!
- 23 Tips For Drinking More Water Each Day!
- 25 Surprising All-Natural Energy Boosters!
- 25 Tips For Making Camping Easier & More Fun!
- 25 Uses For Lemon Peels…Including Lemon Vinegar!
- 27 Ways To Save Money = A Very Happy New Year!
- 3 Simple Steps to Keep Your Hardwood Floors Looking Good!
- 31 Things You Can Freeze To Save Time and Money!
- 37 Creatives Uses For Your Mobile Device + My Review of the New iPhone 5
- 37 Tips for Keeping Food Fresh Longer
- 40 Uses For My Top Four Favorite Essential Oils + A Free Printable and A Giveaway!
- 45 Simple, Creative DIY Spring Organizing Ideas
+ A Crate and Barrel Giveaway! - 5 Food Combos To Look and Feel Younger!
- 5 Steps To A Camera-Ready Face
- 50 Things Every Woman Should Know How To Do By 50
- 51 Reflections On Turning 50 + 1
- 57 Uses For Petroleum {Free} Jelly
- 66 Creative Uses For Coffee Filters…Even If You Don’t Drink Coffee!
- 33 Uses For “Baby” Wipes That Have Nothing To Do With Babies!
- 9 Tips For Healthy, Younger-Looking Skin at Any Age!
- A Clean Bill Of Health For “One Good Thing By Jillee”
- A Grocery Store Gadgets Tour
- A Simple Hanging Dish Towel {That Actually Stays Put!}
- A Simply Pretty Way To Tie A Scarf!
- Amazing Blueberry Pancakes And 13 Other Reasons To Own A Cast Iron Skillet!
- My Top 10 Favorite Beauty Tips From The Experts!
- An Extraordinary Gathering of Artisans & Crafters In My Own Backyard!
- The Art of Bookshelf Arranging
- Aspirin & Lemon Juice Face Mask
- "Back to School" Already??????
- Balloon Flower Party Decor!
- Baskets and bottles….
- Bathroom Mini-Makeover On A Shoestring!
- Gelatin: A Thing Of “Beauty”!
- “Birthday Present Treasure Hunt” {Free Printable}
- Bringing Your Recipe "Book" Into the 21st Century!
- Browning Hamburger In The Crockpot – A Real Timesaver!
- "Carving" Pumpkins with Cookie Cutters!
- Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas + A $200 Michael’s Gift Card Giveaway!
- Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzels {Gluten-Free} & A Cute, Printed Bag To Put Them In!
- Clean Your Ceiling Fan In SECONDS!
- Cleaning Those Nasty Stove Burners!
- Cleaning With Microfiber – Part Deux
- Cleaning with Microfiber…No Sprays or Chemicals Required!
- Common Kitchen Measurements “Cheat Sheet” {Printable} . . . Just In Time For Holiday Cooking!
- Conquering Frozen Yogurt Pops!
- The Easiest Frozen Yogurt Pops Ever!
- Cooperative Cleaning System
- A Couple of Product Recommendations…
- Creamy Frozen Yogurt Chips
- Create A Perpetual Inspiration Wall For Under $50!
- Creative Ideas For Celebrating New Year’s Eve At Home!
- {THE} Cure For Dry, Cracked Heels and Feet!
- Delicious Dinner Rolls with GRATITUDE Rolled Up Inside!
- Dessert In A Jar! So Many Choices!
- Dining In Is The New Date Night
- Discover Your “Personal Style”!
- D.I.Y. "Paint With Water" Book
- Do You Believe in Magic {Erasers}?
- Drano Saved My Marriage! {Or How To Clean Concrete Stains}
- “Easy Cheesy” Cheese Crisps
- Edible Play Dough! Let’s Make Some Nutty Putty!
- Envelope Budgeting . . . A Simple Way To Gain Control of Your Money
- Essential Oils 101
- Even a LITTLE Organization Goes a LONG way!
- Express Yourself! Glade Expressions $50 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway!
- Facebook Tutorial: Creating a "List" of your Favorite Pages
- Finally "Printer-Friendly" & Cute Pencil Covers to PRINT!
- Finding Fall On My Front Door Step
- "The Flour Game" – A FUN Holiday Tradition!
- Food Storage for "Dummies" (who are SMART enough read this!)
- Foolproof Oven-Baked Brown Rice
- FREE & Freaky Fonts For Halloween!
- From Garbage to Masterpiece!
- Frozen Yogurt-Covered Blueberry Bites!
- Frozen Yogurt-Covered Blueberry Kabobs
- Frozen Yogurt Dots!
- Funky (Cheap) Wall Art!
- Simple {Ingredient} Substitutions
- Getting Kids To Eat Healthy…Without Them Knowing It!
- A Sweet “Heart” Surprise For Valentine’s Day {Or Any Day!}
- Gluten-Free Goodness
- Hall Closet Makeover in Six Easy Steps!
- Halloween Costume Inspiration Board!
- “Hangerdoos” Giveaway – A Little Way To Send A Big Message
- Have Yourself A "Pinterest" Christmas!
- Healthy Handbag Essentials
- Holiday Shipping Tips and A Holiday Card Giveaway!
- Home Remedies for Stinky Shoes and Feet!
- “Homegrown” Green Onions and Mom’s Cheese Bread
- Homemade Carpet Stain Remover…NO Scrubbing Needed!
- Homemade Honey Butter Ambrosia!
- Homemade Remedies For Pets Using Essential Oils
- Homemade “Shake and Pour” Pancake Mix!
- How Many Cups In A Pint? A Quart? A Gallon?
Hang This Up In Your Kitchen And Never Wonder Again! - How To Avoid Detergent Overdose
- How to Borrow Library Books on Your Kindle
- How To Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator!
- How To Clean and *SHINE* Your Microwave Without Cleaner!
- How To Clean Those Smelly Outdoor Trash Cans
- How To Clean Your Bathroom Like A Pro!
- How to Clean Your Dishwasher
- How To Clean Your Flat Iron
- How To Clean Your Makeup Brushes
- How To Clean Your Wicker Baskets
- How To Cook Salmon In Your Dishwasher and Other Surprising Uses!
- How To Cook The PERFECT Steak . . . In Your Cooler!
- How To Darn Socks AND Couches
- How To Dress Up Boring Frozen Food!
- How To Clean Your {Front Loader} Washing Machine!
- How To Fix Too-Tight Shoes . . . Chill Out!
- How To Fold & Store Extra Bed Sheets
- How to Freeze Eggs, Milk and Other Unexpected Foods
- How To Get The Most Bang For Your Buck At Costco + Enter To Win A One Year Membership!
- How To Keep Your Sanity When Traveling With Small Children
- How To Make Boxed Cake Mixes Taste Homemade
- How To Make Hard Taco Shells In Your Oven, Plus . . . A Recipe For Baked Tacos!
- How To Make Homemade Sunscreen
- How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs . . . Without Boiling!
- How To Make A (Swedish) Bed
- How to Make your Jeans Last Longer!
- How To Make Your Own Fire Starters
- How to Microwave Popcorn in a Brown Paper Bag (and make it look cute too!)
- How To Pack A Carry-On Like A Pro!
- How To Read The Laundry Symbols On Your Clothing Tags!
- How To Remove Sticker Goo!
- How to “Unshrink” Your Clothes!
- How to Restore Stained and Yellowed Linens
- How To Roast Your Own Almonds and Save $$!
- How To Save Money On “All The Trimmings” This Holiday
- How To Take Great Family Photos…Plus A Fantastic Giveaway!
- How To Unclog Your Kitchen Sink! {Or Any Other Sink}
- How To Unload A 12-Pack of Soda Into Your Fridge in 10 Seconds!
- Hydrogen Peroxide Magic!
- I Have A "Dream Bank"
- Ideas for “Giving Back” This Christmas!
- I’m “Scentsy”-ing A Fabulous Giveaway!
- In Honor Of Teachers…
- In my spare time….
- In Praise of Grocery Store Flowers!
- In Pursuit Of The Perfect Fried Eggs
- Introducing "The Tie Buddy"
- “It’s Tea Time” for Sunburn Relief
- I’ve Got Hang-Ups! Organizing With Hooks!
- Keep Your Garbage Disposal Running Fresh and Clean . . . Naturally!
- Kicking The Paper Towel Habit! An Update
- Kitchen Maintenance 101: Cleaning Your Refrigerator Coils
- Laundry Tips From The Pros….YOU!
- Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint – The Natural Antihistamine
- Let’s Go On a Birthday Treasure Hunt!
- Lettering Inspiration!
- "Letting The Wookiee Win"
- The Little Things That Say "I Love You"
- Living Your Best Life At Any Age {A Nice Way Of Saying…I’m Getting Old…Now What Do I Do?}
- Love an unexpected "find"!
- Lunch Box Smoothies
- Taking Care of Backyard Birds This Winter: Make A Simple DIY Bird Feeder
- Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas With Simmering Stovetop Potpourri
- Make Your Own Car Air Freshener In Minutes!
- Make Your Own DIY First Aid Kit For The Road!
- Make Your Own Endless Supply of Swiffer Refills!
- Make Your Own Headache {and other aches} Pillows
- Make Your Own Homemade “Uncrustables”
- How To Make Your Own “No. 2 Spray” Bathroom Deodorizer
- Make Your Own Translucent Face Powder
- Make Your Own Washing Soda (For Homemade Laundry Detergent)
- Maybe it’s just me…
- MESS-FREE Indoor Grilling…
- Microwave Popcorn . . . No Bag Required!
- Microwave Potato Chips . . . Crunchy, Healthy Perfection!
- More Creative Ways To Recycle Old T-Shirts!
- My Altitude Summit DIY Gift Bag
- My BEST Couponing Tip…From A Former Coupon Queen!
- My Homemade Laundry Products “Cheat Sheet”
- My New “Mind-Reading” Moen Faucet…Plus, A Giveaway!
- My "Secret" for Wiping Out Ring Around The Collar
- Never Lose A Sock In The Laundry Again!
- NEW Life for OLD Cookie Sheets!
- New Life for Old (Mason) Jars
- “Newtons Law” Of Snacking!
- Nicole’s One-Minute Eggs
- No-Slip Dish Towels
- No-Slip Hanger Trick!
- No-Slip Hangers – 3 Different Solutions!
- No Space For A Craft Room? Create A Project Closet!
- One Good Thing By YOU – Volume Four
- One Good Thing By YOU – Volume Three
& A “Share The Blog Love” Giveaway! - One Good Thing By YOU – Volume Two!
- Operation Beautiful!
- Organizing My New Home Office With Martha Stewart!
Plus, Win a $100 Gift Card To Staples! - Organizing Paperwork for Dummies
- Organizing Your Essential Oils {Or Any Other Collection of Small Items}!
- Original Blue Dawn . . . It’s Not Just for Dishes Anymore
- Phenomenal Family Photographs!
- Practical Tips For Back-To-School Shopping
- Printing On Post-It Notes
- Printing Personalized Post-It Note Messages
- Protect Your Floors (and your sanity!) with Felt Pad Sliders!
- Pumpkin Carving Inspiration Board!
- Purse Organization and a Fabulous Giveaway!
- Quick and Easy Superbowl Party Decorating Idea!
- Make A Quick and Easy Window Valance . . .
Plus, An Exciting Announcement! - Quick Fix Wardrobe Tricks!
- Random Acts of Kindness…Easier Said Than Done…But So Rewarding!
- Reaching Your Goals! Now What Do You Do?
- "Real World" Kitchen Makeover Inspiration
- Recycling T-shirts Into Useful Stuff
- Remove Hard Water Deposits From Your Bathtub . . . No Scrubbing Required.
- Removing Ink Stains: A Surprising Solution!
- Homemade Makeup Remover Cloths….Revisited…Again.
- My Top Ten Repurposed Household Containers
- A Salute to Red, White and Blue!
- Savoring Summer Sweet Corn!
- The Secret To Perfect Shredded Chicken In Seconds!
- “Share The Blog Love” Giveaway Winners!
- Shop Your Closet: How To Make The Most Out Of The Clothes You Already Own
- shower curtain…..CURTAINS!
- Towel Folding 101
- Simple {But Sensational} Gifts For Teacher
- Simple Handmade Gifts – Part Five
- Simple Handmade Gifts – Part Seven
- Simple Handmade Gifts – Part Six
- A Simple Pantry Makeover
- Some Easter Thoughts and a Beautiful Giveaway!
- Some Lovely Printable Art :-)
- Soup or Sauce [S.O.S.] Mix
- Spice Cabinet Makeover
- Spotting the Latest "Baby Trends"
- Spring Cleaning Cheat Sheet (Printable)
- Store-Bought Kitchen Staples You Can Easily Make Yourself!
- Super Easy Summertime Tote Bag!
- T-Shirt Obsession Confession
- Take Off 20 Pounds By Choosing The Right Clothes!
- Teach Your Kids About Money…Plus, A Free Online Tool To Help!
- The COUNTLESS Uses for Baking Soda (Besides Baking)!
- The Four Most Common Communication Mistakes
- The Fragrant Pharmacy
- The Health and Beauty Benefits Of Clay
- The Many Benefits of Aloe Vera . . . The Medicine Plant.
- The Many Benefits of Pepper . . . Nothing To Sneeze At!
- The Power Of Moms
- The “Secret” To Making Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets
- The Secret Weapon for Getting Organized…A Post-It Note Planner!
- The Shelf Life Of Common Refrigerated Foods {Free Printable!}
- The Wonders Of Ordinary Epsom Salt
- These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things…GIVEAWAY!
- Things You Can Make In A Blender! Plus, An Incredible Giveaway!
- With A Little Help From My {Bar Keepers} Friend!">Thrift Store “Trash To Treasure”…
With A Little Help From My {Bar Keepers} Friend! - Throw Your Own "Favorite Things" Party…Like Oprah! (for a lot less $$)
- Throwing In The {Paper} Towels!
- Tip for Teething Tyrants…I Mean Babies!
- Tips For Eating Healthy On The Go!
- Tips for Traveling With Style…Plus, A Martha Stewart Tote Giveaway!
- Tips From Master Barbers For The Perfect Shave!
- Tips to Prevent & Reduce Back Pain
- Top Ten “Good Things” From YOU!
- Train Your Brain to Think More Positively!
- TWO Amazing "How-To" Videos = ONE Good Thing!
- Using Fresh Ginger In A Recipe for Health and Happiness!
- Vinyl Wall Art Inspiration!
- Weekend Wisdom
- What To Buy {And What NOT To Buy} In Bulk!
- What To Do When Life Gives You {Lots Of} Oranges!
- When Life Hands You Peaches…Make Peach Jam! Immediately!
- Win a Caribbean Cruise for Two…courtesy of GIGG.COM!
- Scatter Kindness {Messages} This Season
- World’s Easiest Boiled Eggs {Unless You’re Me}
- World’s Fastest Dinners!






how can I organize my long neckless. i want to see them all hanging….
put each necklace through a straw and clip them shut so that the straw is on the necklace like a bead, sorry hard to explain… but for smaller necklaces or bracelets just cut the straw to whatever length, do that to all your necklaces and they will never tangle again :)
to see them all hang, use an old metal rake thing don’t know what they are called but cut the rake part off about a foot up.. I attached a pretty bow and hung it on my wall, looks vintage and I hang my long necklaces off the teeth
TO HANG MY NECKLACES SO I CAN SEE AND KEEP THEM FROM GETTING TANGLED. I HAVE USED TWO DIFFERENT IDEAS AND FIND BOTH WORK GREAT. I’VE USED A MEN’S TIE HOLDER, THE KIND THAT YOU CAN ATTACH TO THE WALL. THEY CAN BE MADE OF WOOD WITH DOWELS PROTRUDING WITH A ROUND LITTLE KNOB, OR A HOOK ON THE END, SO THEY DON’T SLIP OFF.
THE SECOND ONE I’VE USED IS A SMALL DRIED TREE BRANCH THAT I MOUNT ON A BASE AND TRIM THE TINY STICKS AND ALL LEAVES OFF. WIPE IT DOWN WITH A CLOTH. HANG SOME LACE FROM SOME OF THE SMALL BRANCH OUTS TO PUT EARRINGS ON, AND RINGS CAN GO ON STUBBIER TOPS. IT’S VERY BEAUTIFUL.
I have very fine thin shoulder length hair that i wear straight. A friend passed on this tip and I have tried it after every shampoo for 6 months and it works!
Gather your damp hair from the top of your ears up and comb it up to make a pony tail on top of your head. It looks a little silly at my age, (kind of a Pebbles Flintstone “do”), but I sleep ok this way, and in the morning when it has dried, I have ‘body’ on top and it stays that way all day. I’m on the very dry West Coast so humidity isn’t a problem but I bet it could be hair sprayed before making the ponytail.