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Organize Important Papers

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Keeping papers and bills organized can be an ongoing challenge.  Better Homes and Gardens has a slide show of suggestions.  My favorite is number 10 - using small baking pans as clutter catchers.  Don't let this happen to you: For more ideas to help you simplify and organize one day at a time, visit the Organized in 365 Archives. Have you shared a great organizing tip on your website? I'd ...

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How to Make a Rug

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Did you know you can make a rug with little to no sewing skills? Perhaps you need a small to medium-sized rug but you: can't find one to fit your decor? are shocked at how expensive rugs are! can't find one that doesn't look cheap (since it is the right price)? think rug shopping is super boring (that would be me!) Well, guess what? You can easily (really!!) make your own rug using ...

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Recycled Crayons: Homemade Christmas Gifts

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Save your old crayons and use them to make new ones! Pair these recycled crayons with a pretty notebook for a perfect homemade Christmas gift! You can find the tutorial on The Thrifty Mama. Do you have a beautiful homemade Christmas gift idea? Submit it here and be featured on The Happy Housewife. Click here to see all of the Homemade Christmas Gifts for 2012. ...

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Sock Monkey: Homemade Christmas Gifts

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Oh these sock monkey's remind me of my childhood! So cute and inexpensive when you can find socks on clearance! You can find the tutorial on Craft Passion. Do you have a beautiful homemade Christmas gift idea? Submit it here and be featured on The Happy Housewife. Click here to see all of the Homemade Christmas Gifts for 2012. ...

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