Looking for space in your cabinet? Try nesting glasses.

How do your dishes stack up?

Cabinet space is at a premium at my house. Instead of taking on a major remodel or trying to rearrange what I have over and over again, I choose to shop smart.

Knowing that I have limited space, I only purchase glasses that stack or nest. This shopping rule applies to bowls and other items too. If I have a need in my kitchen - utensil, pots, pans, dishes, I do not purchase on an impulse. I make note of the space it needs to occupy and incorporate this in my decision making.

~Amy

How about a book swap?

Notebook 

Recently, I hosted my book club.  We often trade books when we meet once a month.  This time was no exception.  I offered my entire library, from which club members could borrow.  I asked them to write their name and the title of the book in a notebook which I will keep in the book shelves in case I need to remember who has what.  My library is becoming more and more digitized as there is both a Kindle and an iPad in my family, but I still love the feel of books.  I cannot really justify keeping so many if I don't share. 

Too many Totes?

Too many totes on your shelf?

Storing totes a problem? Maybe you have too many? Designate a space for totes and do NOT let them overflow! 
Store grocery totes in the car.  
If you come home from a conference with a new tote, don't jam it in your closet! Want to keep the new one? Discard an older one. 
Take the one you wish to discard and place it in your closet. Place items to take to Goodwill or a charity in the discarded tote. Once full, donate the contents and the TOTE to the charity!