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Sep. 12, 2007
Works For Me Wednesdays

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WfmwheaderI'm getting a late start on my blog today, but it has been one of those days. I've been running since I got up and am happy to be home now.

Even so it is yet another Works For Me Wednesday, so I must add my idea to the mix.

I love to organize and rearrange things. One area that I have tried several different organizational methods with is the entry. We are fortunate to have a rather large entry, so I have some room to work with. About 3 years ago I put up some cubbies for our entry. Since then I have added to my cubbie wall and have a cubbie for not only everyone's shoes, but for backpacks, library, things to return, seasonal clothing, dad's lunchbox, misc., and guest shoes.

Here is what my cubby wall looks like:

To make the tags, I made some tags on my Microsoft Works program. I printed them out on cardstock, cut them out, laminated them, punched holes in them and hung them with small zipties. Here is a picture:

This method has worked out really well for us. It is easy to add more cubbies and they are light enough to move and vacuum under. They are also strong enough to hold 2 baskets of seasonal shoes (show boots, etc.) and slippers in, and one basket for large books for the library. I have had a few of the cubbies wear down after some time but only after about 2 or 3 years, and they still worked fine even though they were wearing down. Plus for the price, wearing out after that long of a time is no big deal. You can purchase a large pack of these cubbies at Costco.

This works for me! I love these cubbies and use them in my laundry room and in some bedroom closets too. But that is for another Works For Me Wednesday.

Janelle


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Sep. 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SAHMmy Says


Love those labels! I have a tiny entry, but your system would be perfect in my garage! Thanks for posting the pics and explaining the details!
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Sep. 12, 2007 - cubbies

Posted by Janelle


You are welcome! It also works well in the laundry room too.


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Sep. 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by crazy4cherries


yeah I remember seeing them. It's a good idea, I want to do something like it in my bedroom.


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Sep. 14, 2007 - Love it

Posted by Cherie


I'm going to go to Costco today or Sunday and get some for the garage. Lov ethe idea and I think I can make it work in the garage. I'm also going to put a few in Sarah's room.

Blessings
Cherie

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Sep. 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous


Love the cubbies! Those are great. The labels are perfect. I am struggling on finishing up my sons' bedroom. So far many of their (well organized) toy bins are still sitting in my room. Ha!

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