How to Organize, Reduce and Live Simply


Easy Ways to Organize Your Possessions, Your Home, Your Schedule and Your Life
Does your life feel out of control, chaotic, disorganized and overwhelming? Here are easy, free tips to organize, purge, free up resources and live simply. These tips won't cost you anything except the loss of a massive load of stress.
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Free TI-83 Online Calculator Software Download

Free TI-83 TI-84 TI-86 TI- 89 Online Graphing Calculator for School Math Homework
TI-83, TI-84, TI-86 and TI-89 are Texas Instruments models of graphing calculators which are required for most all middle school and high school algebra and math classes. TI-83 runs $100, but here are links for free online graphing calculators.
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Inexpensive DIY Closet Organizer, Shelves and Storage from Rubbermaid

Hello my fru-gals and guys! Having raised a family of four kids in a 14 X 70 mobile home has taught me a great deal about creating space and organization. Here's an easy, inexpensive DIY guide to making the most of your closets, cupboards and storage spaces. Make the most of storage with some easy tricks.
Turn a shallow wall closet into a shelved storage space. There are hundreds of expensive systems, but you can create your own by installing a closet shelving system like Rubbermaid Fasttrack Rail Storage.  The set is a little over $100 on Amazon and is available at  most any home improvement center. This simple, durable closet organizer system is completely adjustable to your available space.

Made with similar styling to the Rubbermaid dish rack, with study rubberized plastic coated metal, this shelf unit is ideal. What I like best about the Rubbermaid closet organizers is that the shelves are open rack shelves with an over-hanging slotted edge. This doubles beautifully as a place to hang clothing. The Rubbermaid Free Slide closet organize can be configured in limitless ways to create spaces that work for your individual needs.

Hang shelves according the length you'll need for your hanging garments. Shorter garments like blouses, shirts and half folded slacks can be hung from lower shelves or between shelves. Longer garments can be hung from higher shelves. This works so much better than traditional closet hanging arrangements in which all the clothing, regardless of length is hung from the same level, wasting a good deal of space. It also helps to organize clothing by season, style and purpose.

By adding baskets for accessories and folded clothing, and placing shoes on a rack or in boxes on the floor, you eliminate the need for a cumbersome dresser. Affix hooks on the wall for jewelry, ties, belts and other accessories.

When we were finished hanging our Rubbermaid Free Slide Closet organizer, everything looked so neat that we decided to replace our bulky, heavy closet doors with decorative curtains on a shower rod. Actually, we could have left the curtain off and the closet open to the room, as the closet in the above link is shown. 




How to Decorate a Bike for Memorial Day Parade; Cheap and Green

How to Decorate a Bike for a 4th of July Parade Decorate a bike for riding in a fourth of July parade or just for fun using these inexpensive recycled decorations.
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Where to Buy Cute Prom Dresses Under $50-$100: Yes it's Possible!

Where to Buy Great Inexpensive Prom Dresses Under $100 Want to buy a kick-ass prom dress, but don't want to pay through the nose? Here's your one-stop Penny Pincher Post shopping guide to looking like a million bucks at prom for less than $100. If you start early and watch the sales you can usually get that show-stopping dress for under $50. 

High school prom can get be a really pricey affair. I know; I've footed the prom bill four times and face my fifth prom next month. Is there any way to find cute prom dresses under $100? Absolutely! Follow this guideline. 

To get the best prices on prom dresses, start shopping early. Familiarize yourself with styles and prices. Watch for sales. Subscribe to email coupons from favorite stores. Use coupon code finder apps like Retail Me Not. And submit receipts for rebates to Rakuten. Install Honey in your browser to access rebates and find best deals.  Here are my top picks for cute inexpensive stylish prom dresses under $100.

ASOS is an online-only retailer featuring a nice selection of affordable prom dresses under $100. Great for trendy, unique styles. Their "ASOS DESIGN" line often features maxi dresses and formal wear in the $45–$80 range.

Etsy sells formalwear prom dresses under $100 and some under $50. Check out this beautiful floor length dress priced at $44 with a coupon. 

Lulus: Known for modern, sleek designs, Lulus has a dedicated prom section with many floor-length prom dress priced under $100. There are gowns and sequins priced between $70 and $99.under $100. Lulus carries A-line, cut away, empire, halter, strapless, formal length, tea length, just about any style that your prom goer might want. 

Windsor: A go-to for many students, Windsor offers a huge variety of satin and corset-style dresses. While some are pricier, they maintain a large selection of formal midi and maxi dresses under $100.

J.C.Penney: Our daughter was inclined to scoff at J.C. Penney thinking that it was an old lady's' store. We were pleasantly surprised to find a nice assortment of lovely prom dresses, in unique styles, sale priced well under $100, many in the F$50 to $70 range. J.C. Penney prom dresses are well made with lovely detailing.

Consignment and secondhand stores: Don't over-look second hand and resale venues for lovely prom dresses. Since most prom dresses are worn only once or twice, they are generally in near perfect condition. Needless to say prices on second hand dresses are often remarkably cheaper. Depending upon the area in which you live, second hand prom dresses run between $15- $40. Second hand prom dresses are also the ideal choice for the young woman who favors green, eco-friendly shopping.

Prom dress swaps: Share, trade, swap and borrow dresses within your circle of friends who are of a similar size. Prom dresses aren't as seasonal as most people imagine. The basic dress styles remain constant over the years, and every high school prom features an assortment of dress styles. When choosing your prom dress, I advise that you select a dress based on how it's color, cut and design look on you, rather than what dress may be in vogue.

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