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Use Matching Storage Containers In Kitchen
By likekinds
The sugar came in a 5 lb. paper bag. The cocoa came in a round tin. The dark brown sugar came in a plastic bag. The light brown sugar came in a paper box. Imagine storing these conveniently, side by side.
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I reuse all the glass jars in my house for everything from gifts to storage. I found a way to soak the labels off without having to fill your whole sink. Just fill a larger jar with the smaller one you want cleaned. Put a drop of dish washing liquid in the smaller jar and fill with very hot water.
Organizing and Identifying Yarn Stash
By HerkDia
I like to ball my yarn when I get it. I always save the wrappers to go back for size of skeins, color, or washing instructions. I found though that sometimes I couldn't match up the label with the yarn I was working on until I came up with the idea of how to solve that problem.
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