Hasta La Ideas

“My stuff is all over the place”, she said to me.
The answer is easy, organizationally.
I’d like to help you in your desire to be neat,
There must be fifty ways to use a basket.

Organizing doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Small baskets can be purchased at discount stores and can be used in many ways. Put them in drawers to group similar items together. Put them on counters to stop clutter from spreading. The following is a list with 50 ways to use a small basket.

In the kitchen:

• to group spice jars together
• to hold packets of sauce mixes
• to hold lids for reusable food plastic storage containers
• to group small, sharp knives together in the drawer
• to group measuring spoons in the drawer
• to hold all the parts for the food processor
• to hold re-usable wine corks
• to hold twist ties
• on the counter to hold the plugs for the kitchen sink and the pot scrubber

In the fridge:

• to group together small round cheeses, cheese slices and cheese sticks
• to hold mini yogurt containers
• to contain single use soy sauce, mustard, and ketchup packets for lunches

In the office desk drawer for:

• paper clips and staples
• tape, hole punch
• erasers and correction fluid
• highlighters, markers
• pens, pencils
• batteries and small screwdrivers
• postage stamps and envelopes

In the bathroom to contain:

• eye glass cleaning accessories
• contact lens accessories
• hair elastics, barrettes, etc.
• make up and accessories
• nail polish and nail care accessories
• razors, shaving accessories
• bandages, antibiotic cream
• dental supplies (toothpaste, floss, etc.)
• feminine hygiene supplies

In the bedroom:

• to group jewelry on the dresser
• to hold coins found in pockets
• beside the bed to hold lip balm, hand cream, etc.

At the front entry to hold:

• spare change from pockets
• wallet, keys
• cell phone and Blackberry
• shoe polish and rags

In the toolbox for:

• small screwdrivers
• drill bits
• sockets for socket wrench
• router bits
• hooks, nails, screws
• clips and clamps

To contain children’s:

• paints, brushes
• beads and thread
• yarn and knitting needles
• crayons
• doll clothes and shoes
• blocks
• small parts for board games
• playing cards

In the car’s glove box to contain:

• mini measuring tape, pen, cell phone recharging cord, sunglasses

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