Organizing your home doesn't have to break the bank. In fact, you can find a variety of simple and cost-effective organizing tools at your local dollar store.
Here are 7 organizing hacks that won't empty your wallet.
1. Mason Jars: If you've been on my newsletter for awhile, you already know how much I love mason jars...and most dollar stores sell them. I use them in my pantry...a lot...to hold various food items. But here's the fun
part: you can combine these with the tops of Morton Salt containers to add pour spouts (for dry foods like sugar, barley, quinoa, etc.) to your mason jars.
When your Morton salt runs out, don't toss the container. Use the circular flat metal piece from your mason jar lid to trace a circle on top of
the salt container, ensuring you include the pour spout in your tracing.
Then, carefully cut out the traced circle with a scissor or Exacto knife. Reassemble the mason jar, replacing the
flat metal piece with the newly cut pour spout circle. Secure it in place using the mason jar's screw piece.
Speaking of repurposing, before discarding flip-tops from parmesan cheese containers that many stores sell, check if they fit on your mason jars. You'll be surprised at how handy they can be
for storing various items.
2. Scarf Hangers: If you have a collection of silk scarves to manage, Dollar Store scarf hangers are your best bet, and they won't break the bank. 3. Long Skinny Baskets: Your
local dollar store likely offers a selection of long, skinny baskets. These are perfect for keeping items organized in your kitchen cabinets, pantry, and/or fridge.
They're also great for
holding mixes like hot cocoa mix, envelopes of taco seasoning, or a basket of cold and flu remedies.
4. Removable Labels: When it comes to labeling, removable labels available at many dollar stores are a valuable tool.
These labels can be applied to containers, organizing bins, and more, and they can be peeled off later without leaving any sticky residue behind.
5. Plastic Pencil Cases: To keep cords organized, consider plastic pencil cases with three pre-punched
holes, also available at most dollar stores. You can use these cases to group cords either by person (e.g., Jack's cords) or by types of cords (e.g., iPhone cords, Kindle cords, watch cords, etc.).
Label the pouches for easy identification and insert them into a 3-ring binder to keep them neatly organized and secure.
6. Carabiner Clips: For hair tie organization or full-circle bangle
bracets, carabiner clips can hold a large number of them easily, and you can easily add or remove as needed. 7. DIY Clips: For a quick and budget-friendly solution for holding coupons on your fridge or keeping food conversion charts handy inside your pantry, consider simple clothespins from the dollar store.
If you'll be hanging them on a magnetic surface, attach a magnet to one side of the clothespin.
If your surface isn't magnetic, use a command strip on the back of the clothespin.
"Stick" it on the surface. Now, you have a convenient "clip" for anything you want to hang.
So pay a visit to your local dollar store. It can be a treasure trove of affordable organizing solutions, making it easy to tidy up your space without breaking the
bank.
P.S. Want to get super organized?
