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Dream Drawers
We recently received an organizing tip that has revolutionized our dresser drawers. Instead of stacking clothes top-to-bottom, stack them side-to-side. For example, take that stack of t-shirts and place the entire stack on its side in your drawer so that the folded side of each t-shirt is visible.
Not only will you be able to see every item at a glance, but the drawer will also stay neat as you pull out one item at a time (unlike the mess that ensues when trying to find and pull out a shirt from the bottom of the drawer). Added bonus: more clothes can fit in a drawer stacked side-to-side. Try this trick in kitchen linen drawers as well, and say goodbye to digging to find what you need. | COMMENTS (0)
We recently received an organizing tip that has revolutionized our dresser drawers. Instead of stacking clothes top-to-bottom, stack them side-to-side. For example, take that stack of t-shirts and place the entire stack on its side in your drawer so that the folded side of each t-shirt is visible.
Not only will you be able to see every item at a glance, but the drawer will also stay neat as you pull out one item at a time (unlike the mess that ensues when trying to find and pull out a shirt from the bottom of the drawer). Added bonus: more clothes can fit in a drawer stacked side-to-side. Try this trick in kitchen linen drawers as well, and say goodbye to digging to find what you need. | COMMENTS (0)
Perspective
When a friend passed this article on today, it was hard not to pause and reflect on life's trials. It seems that perespective has a lot to do with how we see those challenges and disappointments.
Walk a mile in the shoes of the youngest foster parent in Orange County. From the night shift at "the happiest place on earth," to the day shift of diapers, groceries and discipline, this 21 year-old janitor at Disneyland is truly pulling double duty.
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1653106.php | COMMENTS (0)
When a friend passed this article on today, it was hard not to pause and reflect on life's trials. It seems that perespective has a lot to do with how we see those challenges and disappointments.
Walk a mile in the shoes of the youngest foster parent in Orange County. From the night shift at "the happiest place on earth," to the day shift of diapers, groceries and discipline, this 21 year-old janitor at Disneyland is truly pulling double duty.
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1653106.php | COMMENTS (0)
Icing On Top
Cupcakes very well may be the perfect dessert. They are not too big, not too small, not too messy, extremely portable, pretty and provide the opportunity for seemingly endless variations. Cinnamon Sugar Puff Cupcakes for a bridal shower and Chocolate-Covered Mint Meltaway Cupcakes for the holidays are just two of the brilliant recipes that Elinor Klivans shares in the latest cookbook in our collection: cupcakes!
Beginning with basic cupcake recipes and tips, Klivans adds ingredients, style and creativity to this classic treat that will make your mouth water and your kitchen happy. | COMMENTS (0)
Cupcakes very well may be the perfect dessert. They are not too big, not too small, not too messy, extremely portable, pretty and provide the opportunity for seemingly endless variations. Cinnamon Sugar Puff Cupcakes for a bridal shower and Chocolate-Covered Mint Meltaway Cupcakes for the holidays are just two of the brilliant recipes that Elinor Klivans shares in the latest cookbook in our collection: cupcakes!
Beginning with basic cupcake recipes and tips, Klivans adds ingredients, style and creativity to this classic treat that will make your mouth water and your kitchen happy. | COMMENTS (0)
Want of the Week: Hardware by AnthropologieAccessorize by adding a zing of color, class and artistic detail with Anthropologie's tasteful selection of knobs, handles, wall hooks and brackets--to name a few. Bring some originality to your most recent, self-assembled piece of furniture or update a worn and peeling family heirloom with a touch of chic. From fish-shaped knobs to fleur de lys hooks, the selection is sure to spark an idea or two.
Check out Anthropologie's selection of hardware by clicking here.
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April Household Tips
• Hosting a special event using candles? Place the candles in the freezer for 3 hours prior to burning, and they'll last much longer.
• Tired of stained tupperware? Spray it with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces to prevent staining.
• Ants marching through your kitchen? The supposedly never cross a chalk like, so get out your chalk and draw a line on the floor to stop the procession.
• Tiny splinter in your finger? Use scotch tape instead of tweezers or a needle. The tape will remove most splinters much more easily and painlessly.
• Bras breaking down in the wash? Toss your lingerie in a pillowcase and tie it shut, then toss it into the washer to keep it from wear-and-tear in the laundry.
Do you have a clever household tip to share with other ZIA readers? Send it to editor@ziamag.com for us to try out and pass on. | COMMENTS (0)
• Hosting a special event using candles? Place the candles in the freezer for 3 hours prior to burning, and they'll last much longer.
• Tired of stained tupperware? Spray it with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces to prevent staining.
• Ants marching through your kitchen? The supposedly never cross a chalk like, so get out your chalk and draw a line on the floor to stop the procession.
• Tiny splinter in your finger? Use scotch tape instead of tweezers or a needle. The tape will remove most splinters much more easily and painlessly.
• Bras breaking down in the wash? Toss your lingerie in a pillowcase and tie it shut, then toss it into the washer to keep it from wear-and-tear in the laundry.
Do you have a clever household tip to share with other ZIA readers? Send it to editor@ziamag.com for us to try out and pass on. | COMMENTS (0)