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O-Tip of the Week: A Non-Slip Solution Care of Rubber Bands

Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. 

For the month of May, our O-Tip of the Week series will showcase some creative solutions using a commonly found household item – rubber bands.

For someone who is lacking grip strength or for kids needing to use “glass” glasses wrap elastic bands around the glass to create a non-slip surface.

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Organization O-Tip of the Week: Think Vertical to Maximize Space

Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. 

Did you know that being organized can help you to reduce stress?  Spring is around the corner, and with it comes Spring Cleaning!  Therefore, for the month of April, our O-Tip of the week series will share some of the best tips to help you get organized–  because an organized space is a healthier space!

If your garage is anything like mine it is used for more than simply storing your vehicles.  Sports equipment, garbage and recycling bins, lawnmowers, snowblowers and more share this space and without some strategic organization it can get quite crowded.  The best solution for an organized garage is to take advantage of vertical space.  Use wall shelves and peg boards for smaller items, and install hooks and shelves on the ceiling and walls to allow for increased space around the perimeter.

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Organization O-Tip of the Week: What to do with Those Rolls of Wrapping Paper

Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. 

Did you know that being organized can help you to reduce stress?  Spring is around the corner, and with it comes Spring Cleaning!  Therefore, for the month of April, our O-Tip of the week series will share some of the best tips to help you get organized because an organized space is a healthier space!

Due to Birthdays, new babies, weddings, and more there always seems to be a gift to wrap, therefore in our household we always have rolls of paper, gift bags, and bows on hand.  This consumes valuable storage space and can become quite messy if not organized properly.  Why not try using vertical space to store these items?  Try large hooks or magazine holders to neatly organize your gift bags and try plastic bag holder affixed to the wall to effortlessly keep all your paper rolls together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo care of onegoodthingbyjillee.com

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Organization O-Tip of the Week: Make Room by Rolling

Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. 

Did you know that being organized can help you to reduce stress?  Spring is around the corner, and with it comes Spring Cleaning!  Therefore, for the month of April, our O-Tip of the week series will share some of the best tips to help you get organized–  because an organized space is a healthier space!

Is it time to give your linen closet a makeover?  Create additional space and keep towels fresh by rolling and stacking them to store.  This rolling trick doesn’t just apply to bath towels but works for kitchen linens too.  Give it a try and you may end up with more spacious storage spaces.

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Organization O-Tip of the Week: Tupperware Troubles? Try This!

Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. 

Did you know that being organized can help you to reduce stress?  Spring is around the corner, and with it comes Spring Cleaning!  Therefore, for the month of April, our O-Tip of the week series will share some of the best tips to help you get organized because an organized space is a healthier space!

Leftovers are great, but all the food storage containers required can sometimes make a disorganized mess in your kitchen cupboards and drawers.  Without some organization how will you ever be able to find a matching lid?  Tackle your tupperware problems with these smart storage solutions care of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine.

Better Homes and Gardens:  10 Genius Solutions for Food Storage Containers

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Organization O-Tip of the Week: Take It One Day at a Time

Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. 

Did you know that being organized can help you to reduce stress?  Spring is around the corner, and with it comes Spring Cleaning!  Therefore, for the month of April, our O-Tip of the week series will share some of the best tips to help you get organized because an organized space is a healthier space!

Spring cleaning and organization can be rewarding once finished, but a daunting task before you begin.  Don’t stress and remember that it doesn’t all have to happen in one day.  In fact, we suggest stretching it out by focusing on one area/room/closet/drawer (whatever you can handle) each day.

Need more accountability?  Try creating a daily schedule for the month with one space (drawer/closet/room) per day.  Crossing it off at the end of the day provides a great feeling of accomplishment!

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O-Tip of the Week: Pack a Clothespin for Cleanliness

Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. 

Spring Break is upon us so for the month of March, our O-Tip of the Week series will provide tips for traveling like a pro!

Clothespins come in handy for more than just hanging laundry!  Pack a clothespin in your toiletry bag and use it to prop up your toothbrush to keep it from touching hotel sinks and counters.  Because you don’t want someone else’s germs to ruin your vacation!

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O-Tip of the Week: No Need to Use Data with this Simple Trick

Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. 

Spring Break is upon us so for the month of March, our O-Tip of the Week series will provide tips for traveling like a pro!

Did you know you can still use GPS on your smartphone without paying the high price of data usage in a foreign country?  It’s easy to do with Google Maps.  Before you leave download maps of the areas you will be visiting and when you arrive you will be able to use these with GPS for driving directions completely offline.  Learn more in the following care of Google Maps support.

Google Maps:  Download areas and navigate offline

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O-Tip of the Week: Avoid Tangles with this Handy Trick

Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. 

Spring Break is upon us so for the month of March, our O-Tip of the Week series will provide tips for traveling like a pro!

Accessories, especially necklaces, can become a nightmare when you unpack and realize they have become a tangled mess.  Avoid this frustration with the help of a common item – a drinking straw.  When packing simply slip individual necklaces through straws and fasten.  This technique will keep them tangle free!

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Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. 

Spring Break is upon us so for the month of March, our O-Tip of the Week series will provide tips for traveling like a pro!

Never enough room in your suitcase?  That could be because you’ve been packing it all wrong!  (or maybe you are packing too many pairs of shoes)  The trick to maximizing space in your suitcase is to roll your clothes.  Not only will this create space for just one more pair of shoes, but it will also keep your clothing wrinkle free!

Check out this great how-to video care of Travel and Leisure.

Travel and Leisure:  You’ve Been Rolling Your Clothes All Wrong. Here’s the Correct Way to Do It