The Rubberband Hanger

I loved the back-to-school ads Office Max used to have with The Rubberband Man..I thought they were fun and catchy commercials...

Tip #20: The Rubberband Hanger
I normally don't like rubber bands because they can snap fairly easy, but I found a great new use for them when organizing peoples closets who don't have the non-slip hangers..

 Keep camisole straps and slippery dresses on their pesky hangers and off the floor by wrapping the outer corners of the hangers with rubber bands to stop the article of clothing from falling off.

Not only does it keep your closet floor and shelves clothes free, but it's a less expensive alternative to buying new hangers.

The Post It Note!

Do you remember the scene in Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion when Romy talks about how she invented the greatest invention ever... The Post It Note.. I crack up every time I see that part of the movie...Romy was right! The Post It Note is by far one of the best inventions ever created!

Besides the obvious use, there is another great use for them once your done with them...
Tip: #19: Clean Sweep
You can use them to clean your computer keyboard.
Slide the sticky part through the crevices to collect dust debris and crumbs. Then us the the edge of the note to sweep the crumbs away...

O is for Oatmeal

With the economy in the toilet I decided to make the Tip Of The Day not only time saving, but most importantly money saving..I'm like most women out there..I love to be pampered and I've had to cut back on some of the luxuries I used to indulge in like facials...

I recently read about a way to treat myself to a at home facial. Same results at a fraction of the price!!
Tip #18: O is for Oatmeal
Mix a packet of plain instant oatmeal with warm water and apply to skin. Let stand for 5-10 minutes then rinse well.

Beautiful skin...Oh La La!!

Smitten Mitten

I have a pair of sunglasses that I adore...They fit great, and they were extremely cheap.
The problem is they did not come with a case so I just leave them sitting on my seat in my car or throw them in my bag when I go into a store, or restaurant. I needed to come up with a solution to keep them from getting scratched..

Tip #17: Smitten Mitten

I read in a Real Simple that you can use a mitten/glove as a sunglasses case. 

Deflect scratches to shades in your handbag by sliding them into a mitten.

They fit like a glove (no pun intended). This keeps your lens protected so they look as good as new when you pull them out to use again!

Mus what??

With seasons changing it's time to rotate the closet and put the spring and summer clothes to rest.

Tip #16 Mus what?
To preserve off-season clothing line dresser drawers and closet shelves with a cotton looking material called muslin...I know what you are thinking..Mus what??

Muslin is a loose woven cotton material. It comes in bleached/unbleached, dyed, and undyed versions. You can purchase muslin at any fabric or craft store. Buy the unbleached/undyed kind then wash. The muslin keeps the acidity in the wood in your dresser and on your closet shelves from damaging garments you place in and on them.
Sorry Grandma no mothballs this year...

Repeat the process every time you rotate your closet! Your clothes will smell fresh and look as great as they did the day you purchased them.

Money Money MoneyClip

So as you know I'm a huge ebay addict...I have purchased several vintage clutch bags on the site. When I use my clutches I have to switch out wallets because my everyday wallet is to big. Instead of going out and buying a small wallet which can be pretty pricey I decided to purchase something that was versatile!

Tip #15: Money Money Moneyclip

I purchased a money clip which fits nicely into any of my clutches. Places like J Crew, and Nordstrom sell money clips made for women.

 If you are looking for something a little fancier Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry make money clips that double as key chains.

 If you want to go for any of these I would suggest looking on Ebay before paying full price.

So the next time you are about to go out for a night on the town, ditch the bulky wallet and downsize to a money clip with that cute clutch.

 Less is always best!

Sew Sew..

Have you ever been out for the night or out of town and had a fall off of your shirt or blouse? Well I have a really quick and easy tip that will help keep from putting a snag in your plans...

Tip #14 Sew Sew..

This is one of the best tips I have ever used..Make a mini travel sewing kit using a match book. 

Replace the the matches with a needle or two and wrap a few basic colors of thread around the book. Then pop into your bag, clutch or wallet. Not only does this keep you from having to go somewhere to buy a sewing kit, 

but the matchbook can double as an emery board for quick little nail snags!

 I have to say the matchbook is definitely one of the best inventions ever!!!