Organization On A Budget

My family has been having a problem with throwing all of their stuff right in front of the door when they get home. After about breaking my neck tripping over the stuff a few times I decided something needed to change.This is what I really wanted to get.

With a hefty price tag of almost $300 I knew that wasn't happening, so it was time to get creative. I ended up with this for about $50 and I like it a lot better. I got the bins at Dollar Tree and made labels for each person in the family to go on them. The coat hooks, shelf, and shoe organizer all came from Lowes and there is a place for everything imaginable that comes home at the end of the day! For more frugal ideas check out Frugal Fridays on Crystal's blog.

It's Frugal Friday again on Crystal's Blog. My frugal tip for the day is sharpening the blades of your garbage disposal. Put ice down the drain and turn on the disposal. What could be easier than that? If I have ice that has been sitting in my ice maker for a long time I like to do this. It gives me a chance to get rid of stale ice and sharpen the blades at the same time. Is your sink drain getting a little smelly? Pour a little vinegar down it to freshen it right up! Don't forget to check out other great tips here!

Frugal Friday Tip

I love Frugal Fridays on Crystal's blog! It seems like everyone else's ideas are always so much better than mine that I never post. This week I have an awesome frugal and easy idea. Doughnuts. This recipe is from someone in my recipe club.

*Pillsbury Grands biscuits (I used the Walmart brand and they worked great too)
*Make a hole in the center of each biscuit (I used the cap off of a water bottle)
*Fry in oil (350 degrees) for 1-2 minutes on each side (don't forget the holes)
*Let cool on a paper towel and then either frost them with chocolate frosting or dip each side in glaze (mix together powdered sugar and milk into a thin liquid)
*Let dry on waxed paper
Enjoy! This is super easy and inexpensive.

For more frugal ideas go to biblicalwomanhood.com and check out Frugal Fridays.