tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post8885823631877347161..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Frugal storage solutionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-76972208869967884412007-01-06T09:22:00.000-06:002007-01-06T09:22:00.000-06:00New to your blog - love it! I also love the idea o...New to your blog - love it! I also love the idea of using old purses. In my case, I have a plethora of old diaper bags that I have either purchased, received as gifts, or gotten free from formula companies. I only need to save one for the new baby, and instead of hauling them off to Goodwill, I'll check and see which ones I can use for other things, especially in the car (extra clothes, toys, books, etc).Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581091006474862331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-28039004258908174902007-01-04T15:22:00.000-06:002007-01-04T15:22:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing this! :0) Before Christmas I go...Thanks for sharing this! :0) Before Christmas I got some Hefty one zip bags to organize small toys (the ones I hide and switch). One of them is already broken. I am going to look for more things I already have around for storage. I use cheap dishpans too. :)Someone Beautifulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235213938101654290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-23109185486647208142007-01-04T14:15:00.000-06:002007-01-04T14:15:00.000-06:00Is anyone else having trouble accessing Sallie's p...Is anyone else having trouble accessing Sallie's posts? I tried linking to both of you today, but I haven't been able to get back to A Gracious Home since then.Mama Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941211100125966917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-89735329830474595702007-01-04T10:44:00.000-06:002007-01-04T10:44:00.000-06:00I love the purse idea! You are so smart.I love the purse idea! You are so smart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-30575636121169851132007-01-04T09:59:00.000-06:002007-01-04T09:59:00.000-06:00I love the money saving tips you share! I conside...I love the money saving tips you share! I consider myself pretty frugal, but you have definately showed me many ways I could be saving even more. <br /><br />I've seen those huge ziplock bags but haven't bought any. I'm hoping to find some at a yard sale some day. They look like they'd really come in handy.<br /><br />~KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-70520145605162571602007-01-03T20:37:00.000-06:002007-01-03T20:37:00.000-06:00I'm with you all the way! I've been reorganzing u...I'm with you all the way! I've been reorganzing using empty lego containers and old dishpans (both in the linen cabinet) and by rethinking the use of almost every storage container I already possessed. $0 spent so far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-17494790846854009652007-01-03T16:04:00.000-06:002007-01-03T16:04:00.000-06:00I've reused items like wipe containers and swiffer...I've reused items like wipe containers and swiffer wet cloth containers. My grandma's favorites were cool whip tubs and butter containers for little items. I currently have my needles in an aspirin tin that was my grandma's.DonnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890459804766354255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-22859846860521167592007-01-03T11:37:00.000-06:002007-01-03T11:37:00.000-06:00Great ideas! I also use a lot of dish tubs from th...Great ideas! I also use a lot of dish tubs from the dollar store to organize things. My bathroom organizing system is a series of dish tubs that I have put a label on to divide our things. I love these ideas too. Never thought to use my old purses for things like this! Thanks so much!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-64398672294847538582007-01-03T11:25:00.000-06:002007-01-03T11:25:00.000-06:00I like to use the zippered vinyl bags that new com...I like to use the zippered vinyl bags that new comforters, mattress pads, even sheets come in. They are not 100% air tight but keep items dust free.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-33323113793188916652007-01-03T07:54:00.000-06:002007-01-03T07:54:00.000-06:00I suppose that there is some form of organizing go...I suppose that there is some form of organizing going on in almost every home this time of year. I've been working on my craft room and have posted pics on my blog of progress. I like a uniform look so I've been covering boxes and painting containers. So far I've managed to spend almost nothing. I like the idea of using purses for storage.Carrie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061525009581491902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-5185001075357466012007-01-03T05:44:00.000-06:002007-01-03T05:44:00.000-06:00Hi Meredith! Thanks for commenting on my "abundan...Hi Meredith! Thanks for commenting on my "abundance post." Your comment: "organizing to save money shouldn't break the bank" cracked me up. I can't tell you how many times my "money-saving" projects have ended up costing more than if I had just not tried to do anything at all! You have great ideas, here. I agree with you about the zip-lock bags....especially for food storage after very large meals (Thanksgiving, etc.)when there are too many leftovers to store in had containers. <br /><br />I also reuse my purses/bags for storage, especially for items we rarely use. Just recently I stored the men's hunting vests (which had been gathering dust in the garage) in one of the bags,(protected from the dust), labeled the bag with masking tape so I don't forget what I have stored in it, and hung the bag on a clothes hanger. <br /><br />Blessings - in abundance!<br />PatriciaPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435071269417046903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-19060596121430283792007-01-03T05:20:00.000-06:002007-01-03T05:20:00.000-06:00Wonderful ideas! I've been doing some organizing m...Wonderful ideas! I've been doing some organizing myself and have not spent a penny thus far. It is so nice to re-use items that we already have!Monica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.com