5 Ways to Use Egg Cartons for Organizing

I know I said I’d only have 5 days of organizing ideas using objects that you likely have on hand already, but egg cartons have so many uses, I had to share!

desk-organization

Use an egg carton to organize little office supplies, like paper clips.

baby-socks

Organize baby socks in a visual manner using an egg carton. (or use the carton to give socks as a gift.)

ornament-storage

Use egg cartons to store Christmas ornaments safely.

sewing-kit

If you only have a few sewing items, store them in an egg carton by creating a little kit!

jewelery-organization

Organize your jewelery using egg cartons!

I’m sure there are a ton of other ways to use empty egg cartons.  Care to share your ideas?

5 Ways to Use Shoe Boxes for Organizing

Both cardboard and plastic shoe boxes are super versatile when it comes to organizing.  Here are 5 ideas on how to put them to use in your home!

socks

Use a shoe box to hold little baby socks, accessories and shoes in a dresser drawer like I did!

ribbon-organizer

Organize your ribbons and create an easy dispensing system with a cardboard shoe box!

ornament-storage

Create a DIY Christmas ornament storage box using a shoe box!

freezer-organization

Plastic shoe boxes are a great way to organize your freezer.

changetable-organization

Organize your change table by using a few boxes.

5 Ways to Use Toilet Paper Rolls for Organizing

Save those toilet paper rolls!  They’re useful for many organization tasks, but here are 5 ideas to get you started!

cord

Wrangle extension cords by putting a toilet paper roll around them.

wrappingpaper

Cut a toilet paper roll to use around wrapping paper.

scarf-organization

If you use a hanger to hold your scarves, use a toilet paper roll to keep the scarves from sliding off the hanger!

Keep your pens and pencils in order by using toilet paper rolls in a shoe box!

seed-starter

Not necessarily an organization idea, but you could “organize” your garden seeds and get them growing in toilet paper rolls!

Have you got any brilliant ideas for using toilet paper rolls ?

5 Ways to Use Hangers for Organizing

You may be thinking that this one is obvious and that I’ve lost my mind.  But there are other ways to use hangers to organize, aside from the traditional clothes hanging approach.

flipflop-hanger

Turn some wire hangers into flip flop holders.

wrapping-organizer

Wrangle your wrapping paper, gift bags and tissue paper using hangers.

magazine-hanger

Use a hanger or two to keep current newspapers and magazines easily accessible.

Hangers are a great way to organize hats!

Use a hanger and shower hooks to organize your scarves. (or just tie the scarves to the hanger and do away with the shower hooks)