Today it is my pleasure to have Bryn from Her Own Wings blog today sharing ways to keep your life more organized which is one thing we can all use more of.
Chalkboard paint seems like a novel idea and it’s possible you’ve grown tired of hearing about it. It’s beginning to feel a bit overdone and if you haven’t used it already, you may be resisting. No one wants to look too trendy. It’s true that is seems to be on everyone’s lips and in everyone’s home, but there are some interesting uses you may not have thought of. Using chalkboard paint in unexpected ways can help you organize your home and at Modernize that’s something we can all get behind.
- Create a chalkboard wall calendar.
Keeping track of your ever changing schedule can be chaotic. Erasing and scribbling in your paper planner can leave things a confusing mess. There is the magic of chalkboard, it can be erased and rewritten with ease. Just cut a large chalkboard decal into squares of your desired size and label each square with numbers for the dates. The calendar can be as big or small as you want and your tasks can be written and erased as your schedule changes.
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- Make a chalkboard menu.
Let your family know what they can expect for dinner each week by making a chalkboard menu. Get everyone excited about the meals you prepare and inspire yourself in the kitchen. By planning your meals ahead of time, you’ll save money at the grocery store and make healthier choices. Border your menu with a frame to make it more attractive in your kitchen.
- Label your herb pots with chalk.
The herb selection in your garden probably changes year to year or even throughout the season. It’s possible your pots are also rotated. Make it easy to identify and grab what you want from your garden by painting your pots with chalkboard paint. You can write the name of each herb on the pot and simplify your life and your garden. You’ll even be able to ask your children to grab herbs for you while you’re in the kitchen. It can be an easy way to teach them about gardening and nutrition. This also makes a great gift for any gardener.
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- Organize your dry goods in your pantry.
Chalkboard sticker labels are easy to find in any size or shape. There are so many uses for these labels but one that really stands out is in your pantry. Use chalkboard stickers to label the cans where you store dry goods. As your grains and cereals change, you can modify the tag. It will make things so much easier and organized in the pantry and will make mealtime a breeze.
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- Label your tool drawers in the garage for easy access.
The garage can become a dumping ground for knick knacks, screws and tools. Any drawer space available turns into a junk drawer over time. Paint the drawers with chalkboard paint and label what is inside. It will keep you from throwing just anything in when you see the label and help you find things quickly and easily.
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Bryn Huntpalmer is a mother of two young children living in Austin, Texas where she currently works as an Editor for Modernize and nurtures her HGTV obsession. In addition to regularly contributing to Home Decor and Design websites around the web, her writing can be found on Lifehacker, About.com and on her personal blog Her Own Wings.
Enjoy the little things in life like staying organized and the fun of chalkboard paint.
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