containments ~

One of the best ways to reduce stress is to reduce clutter and one of the best ways to reduce clutter is to toss it. But some clutter just cannot be tossed, therefore you much “contain the madness.” This means take the “untossable stuff” and make it presentable…which comes through acquiring a variety of containers in which to present the clutter!

Warning ~ Containers can be both addictive and expensive ~ neither of which I endorse or encourage ~

So as your budget allows, over time, I would encourage you to acquire some of the following container options…some are practical and some are aesthetically pleasing…both are stress reducing! Enjoy the list and remember…budget as you go!

Container Options ~ most of these are found at a variety o fplaces like Wal-Mart, Target and, my personal favorite, The Container Store.

1. Dog food container with the scoop – this is so awesome – you just dump your food in and throw away the big, cumbersome bag! Talk about tidying up your utility room!

2. Plastic Grocery bag holder – you always need those little plastic grocery bags, but sometimes they can take over your pantry…they sell a cute little baggie holder that sticks onto the wall or a door in your utility, and it only takes up a tiny space.

3. Crystal rose bowl for tissues - consider putting tissues in something prettier than the box they come in that you paid extra for because you thought it was cute…just buy the ugly (cheaper) box and empty the entire box of tissues into one of those crystal bowls that are round with a smaller round opening at the top.

4. Clear plastic hangers – no more wire hangers – your clothes hang soooo much more neatly and not develop any weird pointed places on the sides... and your closet will look amazing…promise!!!!!!! Also, the little clicking sound as you look for something to wear will make you think your shopping in your own closet.

5. Laundry bins – awesome if you do not have them built into your laundry room.

6. Wall hooks – use for purses, baby bags, backpacks, keys, and caps.

7. Cereal container – Love this one…it keeps the cereal from going stale as fast and is easier to pour and much less messy than the bag!!!

8. Water dispenser – (if you don’t have the fridge water dispenser) This is great for the fridge – the sell it at Container store for like 5 dollars..it is long and narrow and has a tap on it…it take up almost no space in the fridge and you can just push the tap and fill you glass full of fridgerator cold water!

9. I have many more…but I feel the list might be overwhelming…We will start there and add more as we go ~