Sunday, December 23, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Free Early Reading Educational Games
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Extremely Inexpensive Garage Organization
It took half the day, but we cleared out our garage recently, decluttering 15 years of accumulation, and freeing up a lot of space in the process. We took everything out, swept the floors, and then did some extreme purging. We filled up our vehicle and donated all the stuff to a local thrift store which takes hardware type items.
For an efficient bare budget garden tool organization, we used this method:
We used leftover wood from other projects, and we already had nails and screws, so it cost us no additional money. Sometimes you can find long pieces of wood for free(with permission) in the trash bins at the end of the lumber aisles. These long thin pallet type scrap wood is easy to come by at big box stores.
We were able to hang bulkier items like the electric clippers and the weed wacker from hooks screwed in under a high shelf. I put all the hand tools and tinier items in a giant rubbermaid container with smaller containers from the dollar store inside to organize the "smalls". It's all contained in one, and simple to clean and move around.
There are no more hiding places for overwintering palmettos bugs and spiders! The floor is clear to sweep and occasionally spray down with soapy water.
For an efficient bare budget garden tool organization, we used this method:
We used leftover wood from other projects, and we already had nails and screws, so it cost us no additional money. Sometimes you can find long pieces of wood for free(with permission) in the trash bins at the end of the lumber aisles. These long thin pallet type scrap wood is easy to come by at big box stores.
We were able to hang bulkier items like the electric clippers and the weed wacker from hooks screwed in under a high shelf. I put all the hand tools and tinier items in a giant rubbermaid container with smaller containers from the dollar store inside to organize the "smalls". It's all contained in one, and simple to clean and move around.
There are no more hiding places for overwintering palmettos bugs and spiders! The floor is clear to sweep and occasionally spray down with soapy water.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Sunday, December 09, 2012
Coffee Filter Cut-out Snowflakes
A bag of coffee filters from the dollar store go a long way! These make the easiest snowflakes - no rounding off the ends. More here.
Children's Viking Ship Cut-out
We are using this as an ornament on our Christmas tree this year because everyone needs a viking ship on their tree. ;)
DIY Disposable Stick Branch Christmas Tree
The branches can be held in place with large rocks in a bucket. We took our rocks from the garden.
Here's a pretty one that has been painted white:
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Make an Easy Sparkly Cat Ornament - Free Cat Outline
Use this outline as a template for a glittery cat ornament. I plan to cut it out on black paper, glue to recycled cardboard, and cover with glitter. I'll add a pretty pink bow and hang it on the tree with my pet's name on it.
Friday, December 07, 2012
Some Simple Vintage Christmas Designs for Drawing, Cuttings, Etc.
From The Kindergarten-primary Magazine, 1914
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