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Are you a neat freak? Even if you are not, it nice to relax in a fragrant and a tidy home. Instead of buying tons of boxes and bins from the home department store, use what you have and be creative in organizing your home. To give you a head-start, here are 5 Inexpensive Ways to you can do to Organize Your Home…

1. JARS

Jars can be ideal for preserving jams, jellies, sauces, mustards and flavored vinegars. Basically, it is a storage for your food. But aside from that, you may organize your office supplies such as paper clips and pens and let the jar act as a stationary vase so you can pick up the items you need in a simpler manner.

Style the jars up by painting it with enamel, covering it up with laces, or glueing cute buttons.

2. SHOE BOX

Shoe box, usually made of paper, is a storage for shoes. It can also be used in packaging, retail stores or in your home. If you have a lot of bills, photos, tools, and sewing supplies then store it inside a shoe box.

Image Credits: alison headley via Flickr

You may divide sections of the shoe box by cutting the cover into pieces. You may also cover the shoe box with a patterned fabric to resonate the decor of your room.

3. ZIPLOC BAGS

Tired of seeing your children’s toys scattered around? Don’t forget the smaller ones such as the action figures or doll clothes that are lying on the floor. Well, ziploc bags may come in handy. Ziploc bags can be used in many ways than one because of its re-sealable zipper storage design. The see-through exterior provides easy identification of the stored contents.

Just store your child’s toys, crayons, and markers in a labeled Ziploc Bag to keep it organized. You may also store up some manuals and brochures inside.

4. TOTE BAGS

Tote bags especially those made of canvas are typically inexpensive. Take your beddings and blankets and put it inside the tote bags. You may also put your old or underused clothes inside the tote bags and donate it to those who need it most.

5. PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS

Plastic food containers such as Tupperware containers serve can not only serve as a durable storage for food but also for the child’s toys. For a fun tip, let your child personalize it with markers and stickers.

When you are caught in a beauty dilemma, you need a quick solution! In order for fast action to happen, health care products that are already available can be used.

Here are 5 Affordable Beauty Hacks that can make your life easier…

1. FOR YOUR SHINY FACE

To deal with your shiny face, you may use hand sanitizer or Sticky Notes (e.g. Post-it). Hand sanitizer has “dimethicone” that smoothens the skin like a primer and provides a protective coat locking in moisture. You may use this along the hairline, forehead, T-zone or cleavage.

Post-it or sticky notes remove the excessive oil on your face without ruining your make up. Just peel off a Post-it sticky part then dab it along your T-zone.

2. MULTI-PURPOSE PRODUCTS

Many of the health care products have multiple uses so stretch its capabilities to save more money. Here is a list of 4 multi-purpose products:

a. Toothpaste can double as pimple remover
b. Baby oil can double as a make-up remover
c. Nail polish cannot only personalize your jeans but it can also stop a run in your stockings.
d. Greek yogurt to reduce pimple inflammation and redness

3. FOR YOUR HAIR IRON BURNS

If you accidentally burn yourself with your hair iron or curling stick, use raw honey to alleviate the pain and provide antibacterial protection. Honey also keeps your skin hydrated and smooth.

Image Credits: Maegan Tintari via Flickr

4. FOR YOUR DRY FEET

Debra Jaliman, a dermatologist and author of “Skin Rules”, suggests adding two tablespoons of brown sugar to 1/2 cup of coconut oil to exfoliate dry feet. She says that it helps to get rid of the unwanted dead skin.

5. FOR YOUR UNRULY HAIR

Your hair may either be dry or dull. When this happens, gather the ingredients you have in your kitchen and try these hair masks.

a. Hydrating Mask
Heat up 4 tablespoons of olive oil for 20 seconds then mix it with 2 tablespoons of honey. Apply it in your hair and put a shower cap on for 20 minutes. Then, rinse it.

b. Mask for Shiny Hair
Mash one piece of avocado until the texture is smooth. Then, add 1/2 cup of coconut milk and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Heat the mixture up for 20 seconds. Apply it in your hair and put a shower cap on for 30 minutes. Then, rinse it.

Image Credits: Michal Hadassah

Sources: Stay a Stay at Home Mom and Beauty High

5 Inexpensive Ways to Organize Your Home

5 Affordable Beauty Hacks You Must Try Now

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