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5 Inexpensive Ways to Organize Your Home

Are you a neat freak? Even if you are not, it nice to relax in a fragrant and a tidy home. Instead of buying tons of boxes and bins from the home department store, use what you have and be creative in organizing your home. To give you a head-start, here are 5 Inexpensive Ways to you can do to Organize Your Home…

1. JARS

Jars can be ideal for preserving jams, jellies, sauces, mustards and flavored vinegars. Basically, it is a storage for your food. But aside from that, you may organize your office supplies such as paper clips and pens and let the jar act as a stationary vase so you can pick up the items you need in a simpler manner.

Style the jars up by painting it with enamel, covering it up with laces, or glueing cute buttons.

2. SHOE BOX

Shoe box, usually made of paper, is a storage for shoes. It can also be used in packaging, retail stores or in your home. If you have a lot of bills, photos, tools, and sewing supplies then store it inside a shoe box.

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You may divide sections of the shoe box by cutting the cover into pieces. You may also cover the shoe box with a patterned fabric to resonate the decor of your room.

3. ZIPLOC BAGS

Tired of seeing your children’s toys scattered around? Don’t forget the smaller ones such as the action figures or doll clothes that are lying on the floor. Well, ziploc bags may come in handy. Ziploc bags can be used in many ways than one because of its re-sealable zipper storage design. The see-through exterior provides easy identification of the stored contents.

Just store your child’s toys, crayons, and markers in a labeled Ziploc Bag to keep it organized. You may also store up some manuals and brochures inside.

4. TOTE BAGS

Tote bags especially those made of canvas are typically inexpensive. Take your beddings and blankets and put it inside the tote bags. You may also put your old or underused clothes inside the tote bags and donate it to those who need it most.

5. PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS

Plastic food containers such as Tupperware containers serve can not only serve as a durable storage for food but also for the child’s toys. For a fun tip, let your child personalize it with markers and stickers.

Special Handcrafted Gift Ideas For Valentine’s Day Under S$50

As everything turns digital, there is an increasing need for more tangible items. These physical copies of our photos for instance, become priceless.

Handcrafted items speak volumes of love. Nothing beats a custom-made gift because it will make your partner feel that you really have thought of them. On that note, here are Special Handcrafted Gift Ideas For Valentine’s Day Under S$50.

1. FOR THE SENTIMENTAL SWEETIE

PIXAROLL
Wouldn’t be great to have your personalized pictures (matte or glossy), stamps, magnets, phone casing, and wall decor delivered on your doorstep wherever you are? Well, Pixaroll’s App allows that. Pixaroll App transforms your photos into keepsakes that lasts a lifetime. It is available for FREE on ITunes and Google Play.

Image Credits: www.pixaroll.com

This Vday, you may purchase 12 pieces of 2.5 x 2.5 inch photo stickers for only S$10 or 24 pieces of 3.5 x 3.5 inch photo stickers for S$18. You use these to design a notebook, book, canvas tote, gift wrappers, or a phone casing for your beloved.

If you want to remind your lover of how good looking she or he is then you may customize a stamp or chop block (S$49) for him or her. Pixaroll’s chop block measures 2.5 cm and there are 4 ink stamps included. Artist’s impressions of your selfies are hand drawn into rubber stamps. So special!

2. FOR THE ARTISTIC ANGEL

PAINTASTIC ART CRAFT

If you want to make a craft that takes a little bit more time and patience but shouts “labor of love” then purchase a DIY Painting Kit from Paintastic Art Craft. The kit usually includes the canvas template, acrylic paints, brush, and instructions. They offer kits with affordable prices and weekly special offers.

In fact, this lovely flower painting that took me 5 days to make comes with free easel and only costs S$4.90.

The painting sizes for sale range from mini to large so you will be able to find a size that is suitable to your needs. This can surely be a fun experience for you that may even turn to a great hobby.

3. FOR THE LOVE OF PRECIOUS PAPER

THEPAPERBUNNY

Whoever said that sweet and lengthy written expressions of love are so 19th century ago is mistaken. Written love notes will not only overwhelm your partner’s heart but it will also serve as a memorabilia that he or she can keep forever.

You may choose between ThePaperBunny’s greeting cards that say: “We’re Better Together Card”, “Keeper of My Heart”, and “You’re My Favourite”. It costs S$5.90 each. Linen embossed envelope that adds a touch of luxury is included.

4. FOR THE Do-It-Yourself DARLING

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Lastly, DIY gifts make the most out of the resources you have at home. So, it won’t cost you a dollar. For more DIY gift ideas made with love, check this out.

4 Smartphone Mishaps that You Can Repair Yourself

Nowadays, almost everyone uses a hand phone or a digital device (e.g. tablet, laptop). And as these devices grow in popularity, its complexity, features and parts also increase.

When a hand phone or cell phone is broken during the 1990’s, people will probably self-repair it by the use of small screwdrivers or even a pair of tweezers. But, self-repairing a Smartphone is not possible now…or is it?

The truth is…there are some repairs you don’t have to pay someone for. I bring you the ultimate list of 4 Smartphone Mishaps that You Can Repair Yourself (and save money in the process)…drum roll please!

1. REVAMP THE CHARGING PORT

With continued use; your charger may not fit as well into the port as it did before. The simple way to fix it is to use a sharp toothpick to remove the lint and dirt from the port. Clean the rest of your phone by using cotton swab/ cotton buds/ cotton tips with drops of distilled water on it.

Image Credits: Yutaka Tsutano via Flickr

2. IMPROVE THE AUDIO QUALITY

Overtime, you may experience hearing an inferior sound when you plug the earphones into the “jack” (usually on the upper-right hand corner of the phone). To fix this audio quality, stick a cotton swab into the jack and use it to clear out any dirt.

3. REPLACE A SHATTERED SCREEN

Replacing your smartphone’s screen is usually do-able and it is easier than you think! All it takes is the right tools and a little courage. Get concise instructions online (here or here) and buy a repair kit if you don’t have a toolbox. You may buy a repair kit on IFIXIT or Ebay.

Image Credits: Toby Charlton-Taylor via Flickr

4. REVIVE A SOAKED SMARTPHONE

One of the common mishaps is water damage. Even I experienced it myself. So, if your phone takes an unexpected swim, remove the battery (if possible), and place it in a bag of rice for one day or two to absorb the moisture within. With luck, this will do the trick.

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Sources: Reader’s Digest Magazine, Lifehacker.com

Spare yourself some money and time by subtracting Smartphone repair to your expenses! Truly, there are some mishaps that you can handle yourself. All it takes are tools, courage, determination, and a little help from the Internet.

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