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Megan G
Huntersville/Charlotte, NC
easy-going, hard-working, sport-loving gal from Michigan who is proud of her midwest roots
Interests: traveling, playing and coaching volleyball, going to sporting events and concerts, animals, going to the beach, finding new ways to be creative, seeing new places, helping the environment
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I couldn't keep those cats out of there - I guess they wanted to get in a cameo!
Commented Sep 16, 2011 on Weekend Redo: Master Closet! at Adventures in Organization
Weekend Redo: Master Closet!
Yes, it was ambitious. Yes, we planned on doing it over our holiday break. Yes, we have had the product for a long time and just kept talking about it...and talking about it...But we finally just woke up on Saturday and said, "Let's redo the closet today." So we did. Here is the before video: ...
Hi Sam - thanks for the note!
Commented Sep 7, 2011 on Media Storage Problems at Adventures in Organization
Media Storage Problems
I am a person who has lived through the media transition from cassette tapes to cd's. I have not grown up in the world of digital music (where you download everything and never have a need to puchase a cd). Because cd's were the main music vehicle for the better part of my life, I have accumulate...
My fridge gallery is back! (...just on the wall...)
Posted Jul 18, 2011 at Adventures in Organization
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That's great to hear! My congrats (and props) go out to Colby College as well! I'm assuming (and hoping) a lot of other colleges take on some sort of project like this. Thank you for pointing out another college that is leading the way with their sustainable efforts!
Commented Jul 12, 2011 on Ditch the Dumpster - Bravo ASU! at Adventures in Organization
Ditch the Dumpster - Bravo ASU!
Do you remember how much trash there was when you moved in/out from college? How crazy, overflowingly full the dumpsters were? I follow a blog from the website Earth911, and I was happy to find this story about Arizona State University and a program they have in place as students start to move...
Kids' artwork is a great way to use the other side of paper! I like your other ideas too :) Thanks for the good ideas Heather!
Commented Jun 29, 2011 on Green that works for me: My scrap paper stash at Adventures in Organization
Green that works for me: My scrap paper stash
Being a graphic designer, I admittedly [and unfortunately] use a lot of paper. I try to only print when I need to and use both sides of pieces when I can. One thing that has helped me do this is my scrap paper stash. It started as a small pile under my monitor, but now I use a small cleverstore ...
Hi Trisha! The best place to look would be the Rubbermaid Commercial products website. Good luck - I hope you find something!
http://www.rubbermaidcommercial.com
Commented Jun 13, 2011 on Reusable cups save some bucks at Adventures in Organization
Reusable cups save some bucks
One [simple] green thing that some places are doing that spreads their brand name and saves consumers money is offering incentives for reusable cups. Zoe's Kitchen is a case in point. They offer branded reusable/travel cups for purchase (= distributing brand material that communicates their valu...
Ditch the Dumpster - Bravo ASU!
Posted Jun 3, 2011 at Adventures in Organization
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Thanks for the link! I didn't really think of putting magnetic stainless OVER the non-magnetic stainless fridge. Now I just need to decide if I want all of my stuff back on the front of the fridge or not - the clean (non-cluttered look) is one that I like, but I definitely miss having my photos in clear view. The velcro is a good idea even if I ended up putting something on the side or the fridge or inside of a cabinet too. Good tip! Thanks for your comment Happykat!
Commented May 16, 2011 on No more fridge gallery :( Help please! at Adventures in Organization
No more fridge gallery :( Help please!
Thanks to our fridge breaking down, we made an unplanned appliance purchase last weekend. Our fridge was not super old, but not super new by any means. You can see the old fridge from this post about fridge organization. (Scroll down to see mine - a white double-door fridge.) As you will see fro...
I like the combo cork/magnet board - good idea! The magnet strip seems good for flexibility too - so you could always be moving things and removing things...
Thanks for the ideas - very smart!
Commented May 16, 2011 on No more fridge gallery :( Help please! at Adventures in Organization
No more fridge gallery :( Help please!
Thanks to our fridge breaking down, we made an unplanned appliance purchase last weekend. Our fridge was not super old, but not super new by any means. You can see the old fridge from this post about fridge organization. (Scroll down to see mine - a white double-door fridge.) As you will see fro...
Glad to hear the command strips have held up so well for you Shris! I've actually used some of the smaller command hooks and things, but I might have to expand my horizons a bit! (I'm also wondering, "Is my purse more than 5 pounds?" ha!) Thanks for the ideas - love that you use them to hang recipes on the wall. I appreciate you sharing!
Commented May 13, 2011 on No more fridge gallery :( Help please! at Adventures in Organization
No more fridge gallery :( Help please!
Thanks to our fridge breaking down, we made an unplanned appliance purchase last weekend. Our fridge was not super old, but not super new by any means. You can see the old fridge from this post about fridge organization. (Scroll down to see mine - a white double-door fridge.) As you will see fro...
I love this idea of repurposing the cookie sheets! I never would have thought of that. I'm glad I asked for help :) It's great to hear how well it works for you - and that is really WORKS (and you didn't just hear about it from someone else). Thanks for the great tip Jennifer!
Commented May 13, 2011 on No more fridge gallery :( Help please! at Adventures in Organization
No more fridge gallery :( Help please!
Thanks to our fridge breaking down, we made an unplanned appliance purchase last weekend. Our fridge was not super old, but not super new by any means. You can see the old fridge from this post about fridge organization. (Scroll down to see mine - a white double-door fridge.) As you will see fro...
Thanks G! Working here has for sure kicked my organization up a notch (if that is possible! ha!) Your piggy bank sounds great - what a great idea. I'm sure Gigi loves it :) any reusing and recycling is a good way to go. happy earth week to you too!
Commented Apr 21, 2011 on Green that works for me: My scrap paper stash at Adventures in Organization
Green that works for me: My scrap paper stash
Being a graphic designer, I admittedly [and unfortunately] use a lot of paper. I try to only print when I need to and use both sides of pieces when I can. One thing that has helped me do this is my scrap paper stash. It started as a small pile under my monitor, but now I use a small cleverstore ...
Love it! I do think sometimes that I should make "custom" notepads for people out of my scratch paper...I do have plenty :) Thanks for your comment and link Heather!
Commented Apr 21, 2011 on Green that works for me: My scrap paper stash at Adventures in Organization
Green that works for me: My scrap paper stash
Being a graphic designer, I admittedly [and unfortunately] use a lot of paper. I try to only print when I need to and use both sides of pieces when I can. One thing that has helped me do this is my scrap paper stash. It started as a small pile under my monitor, but now I use a small cleverstore ...
Green that works for me: My scrap paper stash
Posted Apr 21, 2011 at Adventures in Organization
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I agree that clutter can definitely lead to stress! Storage and organizing solutions are personal and unique to each person, so hopefully you have come to find solutions that work for you - it sounds like you can relate :) Thanks for the comment!
Commented Apr 18, 2011 on Making the Most of our Laundry Closet at Adventures in Organization
Making the Most of our Laundry Closet
I dream of a laundry room or mudroom. It's on my "in my next house" list. For now my reality is a laundry closet with bifold doors. When I got my washer/dryer many years ago, I lived in an apartment that only fit a stackable set. We still have that, which saves me some space. I was well aware th...
Reusable cups save some bucks
Posted Apr 13, 2011 at Adventures in Organization
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Little things can make a big difference, right? :)
Thanks for your comment!
Commented Mar 28, 2011 on Nothing but the best for my hummus! at Adventures in Organization
Nothing but the best for my hummus!
This weekend I had to figure out what to bring to a family dinner. As I rummage through the fridge, I found a new tub of hummus. Perfect! (I already had some pita bread. Bonus!) Most of the time I would take it in the container that it comes in...because it's just family, and they don't care! (I...
Nothing but the best for my hummus!
Posted Mar 25, 2011 at Adventures in Organization
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Thank you! It's fun to be using our product for the solution - even if it might not be the prettiest thing!
Commented Mar 21, 2011 on Need a boost? at Adventures in Organization
Need a boost?
I recently moved to a new desk/cube at work. It was a great opportunity to go through all of my things/files/samples/drawers and purge what I could and organize the rest. In my new space I ended up with this "slot" of space between my filing drawer and my computer tower. I hated to see the waste...
Need a boost?
Posted Mar 16, 2011 at Adventures in Organization
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I hope it works out for you Risa! Good luck!
Commented Feb 24, 2011 on Shoe Holder = Organized Bags! at Adventures in Organization
Shoe Holder = Organized Bags!
I saw this tip online, and I just love it: using a clear, over-the-door plastic shoe holder for reuseable bags. (We also use a few cubbies for sunscreen and Brita filter refils). It works awesome! You can find them at a lot of stores or online. (I found one at Bed, Bath and Beyond for $15, and a...
I am learning a lot about organizing, but I don't know how good I would be doing someone else's house - ha! As long as you have systems that work for you in your space, then that is all that matters. Thanks for the comment Kristen!
Commented Feb 16, 2011 on Making the Most of our Laundry Closet at Adventures in Organization
Making the Most of our Laundry Closet
I dream of a laundry room or mudroom. It's on my "in my next house" list. For now my reality is a laundry closet with bifold doors. When I got my washer/dryer many years ago, I lived in an apartment that only fit a stackable set. We still have that, which saves me some space. I was well aware th...
Thanks Cody! On my wish list for my next house (whenever that may be) is for sure a laundry ROOM (not a laundry closet), but this has made our laundry closet SO much more functional - so I figure it's almost as good as it can be for now!
Commented Feb 15, 2011 on Making the Most of our Laundry Closet at Adventures in Organization
Making the Most of our Laundry Closet
I dream of a laundry room or mudroom. It's on my "in my next house" list. For now my reality is a laundry closet with bifold doors. When I got my washer/dryer many years ago, I lived in an apartment that only fit a stackable set. We still have that, which saves me some space. I was well aware th...
Almost is right - ha! I love that we reused the old countertop that was left when we bought the house. It is amazing how having this space has made me more efficient with the laundry. I am using the hang rod all the time (I love that I don't have to walk upstairs to hang something!), and the flat surface is super useful for folding and sometimes as a make-shift desk for writing out cards, etc. Loving it!
Commented Feb 15, 2011 on Making the Most of our Laundry Closet at Adventures in Organization
Making the Most of our Laundry Closet
I dream of a laundry room or mudroom. It's on my "in my next house" list. For now my reality is a laundry closet with bifold doors. When I got my washer/dryer many years ago, I lived in an apartment that only fit a stackable set. We still have that, which saves me some space. I was well aware th...
I love over-the-door shoe organizers! I use them for all sorts of things - good call Karen! I use mine for storing holiday ornaments and storing plastic/canvas bags at the moment, and I have one at home that I'm just waiting to find a new use for. Glad yours is working out for all of the hats and gloves for the kids!
Commented Feb 9, 2011 on Winter Entryway Organization at Adventures in Organization
Winter Entryway Organization
Last year, I did a quick and cheap organization project when I adopted my dog Gabby! It was working wonderfully until winter weather hit North Carolina. I know you all in the North and Canada are laughing at a North Carolina winter BUT whether it is -12 degrees or 10 degrees, you still have cold...
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