This is the place where I write about Mai family's struggles, challenges, and adventures. Mai family was created in 1992 in Minneapolis, MN, after meeting each other in 1988, and then officially in 1996 when we received our marriage certificate, We have three children and live in central Florida. Welcome to our world, we're glad you're in it!
Showing posts with label organization. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organization. Show all posts
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Reward Cards
I use reward cards at stores, hotels, and restaurarants. I also use them for airlines. Anywhere I can earn points for things I already purchase, I use a reward card. Why not? It's free. (except some of the book stores - they need to get with the program and offer free reward cards too)
My wallet is full of cards. It was so full that I had to pull some out and put them in the desk drawer. Given that I adore anything to do with organization and can't think past clutter when I see it. So I have been frustrated by my stack of cards in our desk drawer. It honestly bothers me.
When I saw this idea on Pinterest, I had to go for it! I found a ring, punched some holes, and slid the cards on the ring. Done! Now the cards will find a home in the van for when I need to use them.
I also found the free Key Ring app for my phone, per a friend's suggestion. I scanned the reward cards into the app and now have all of them available through my phone. Once I'm sure the kids won't delete my app, I'll feel comfortable getting rid of the physical cards. A third back up - the phone number system lists at the store. Whew.
Thank you Pinterest for another "wish I had thought of that first but it doesn't matter because now it's done" moment.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Bobby Pin Holder
I haven't posted about projects or organizational things I've done lately. I've done a few but to be honest, I have been getting caught up from the holidays and working on getting things in place for summer break. I have a couple months but I want to be organized and ready for a fun yet educational summer for the children. If I'm not organized, nothing will get accomplished.
My list is getting checked off slowly. It feels good to get thank you cards mailed from the holidays. This is late for me! I don't know what happened but I'm back on track!
I saw a tic tac bobby holder idea on Pinterest. How easy yet "green" and an organizational idea too. All the things I love in one little container. Gabriel was more than happy to eat a bunch of tic tacs so I could put bobby pins in the container.
So I took the bobby pins off the paper and threw them in the container - wha la! Easy Peasy as Alex tells us. On to more Pinterest ideas...
My list is getting checked off slowly. It feels good to get thank you cards mailed from the holidays. This is late for me! I don't know what happened but I'm back on track!
I saw a tic tac bobby holder idea on Pinterest. How easy yet "green" and an organizational idea too. All the things I love in one little container. Gabriel was more than happy to eat a bunch of tic tacs so I could put bobby pins in the container.
So I took the bobby pins off the paper and threw them in the container - wha la! Easy Peasy as Alex tells us. On to more Pinterest ideas...
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