I Spent $10 to get organized. Here’s what I bought…

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Closet Organizers: www.shopltk.com/explore/Skip_to_My_Life/collections/11ef22b69d7d015dac040242ac11002e The Container Store Bathroom organizers: rstyle.me/+_rLuV77jd0mTeA8iE8scqg Over door hanger organizer: rstyle.me/+JE9716ghtlXjv8tJRWLDxg Dog magnets: rstyle.me/+wjSG86KVtXUlJTL5BFKhPw Stackable drawers: rstyle.me/+tm9GSj3Z8D8ayq2dwSdFDA

[@isCode4]

Where have you been all my life?? Now I'm binge watching your video's !! Practical yet chic ideas!! Thank you!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cjhoward409]

We built our own home. But we built it without BIG walk in closets. Now, I can’t hoard. 😮😊 Also, don’t use cardboard boxes for storage. It attracts bugs. 😬 Love your video !

[@shannonskiptomylife]

That’s good to know!

[@laurabrazelton6007]

Sam’s Club has the velvet hangers 50 for $9.98

[@kathrynboseman5249]

Declutter first! Then organize what remains. If something comes into the house, something needs to leave. This has helped me more than anything...and I'm a quilter with a stash😂😂😂 Buy new shoes..donate a pair. Something comes in, something goes out. Doesn't have to be the same thing, but something has to go. Organizing before decluttering just hides the real problem.

[@cjhoward409]

I’m 58, and starting to downsize. So, 1 thing in means 2 things out !

[@sherrillsturm7240]

I've always done that with underwear and sleepwear.

[@rayshelld791]

@@kathrynboseman5249 lol I too am a quilter. I use to work at a major fabric store, and got sale and clearance fabric pennies on the dollar. At one time I had my stash in black lock top garbage cans. Lol. So I know what you are saying.

[@estherthebeautiful1946]

Hey Girl , thanks for that ten dollar budget. I started with $20. Went to $10. Today I put back like 4 items and I was blessed to spent $7.00. Did not miss the other items. You’re right 😮 don’t be bullied.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

That is awesome!

[@terrimoore3900]

Thanks for the ideas. I’m glad I’m not the only one that wears sunglasses over their glasses.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Terri funny, right?

[@chosenmjroyalty4917]

My hubby laughs at me when I do this. I don't care. Lol

[@danneyandroid0391]

Google "fitovers". They are made to be worn with your glasses.

[@brendatomlinson]

I splurged (for my budget it’s a splurge!) on $20 sunglasses that are made to specifically fit over Rx glasses. Polaroid or Foster Grant maybe. It’s wonderful to not have them slipping around while driving. I had always bought dollar tree sunglasses before.

[@blessedhighlyfavored2645]

I like the hangers from that IKEA

[@dyoung2739]

When I was young I automatically bought new containers/baskets if I thought I needed them. Nowadays I repurpose old containers/baskets or decorate an Amazon box w/contact paper.

[@marieannejacquelinekeough2549]

Be careful opening Amazon boxes in the home! There is a high probability of bringing cockroaches into your home via the boxes!

[@dyoung2739]

@ Thanks❤️for that info.

[@beckyshell4649]

Do the declutter before you buy any organization containers . Sometimes you have extra kitchen containers that will work well in another area . You can use cheap or free containers to see if the organization system is going to work then upgrade to nicer containers later on.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Great tip!

[@kathrynboseman5249]

@@beckyshell4649 and in my experience, mine and others, organizing isn't the issue, having too much stuff is the real problem.

[@MsSimpleMovies]

Exactly what I do. I test run a new system before spending a dime. Often, that "temporary solution" gets a promotion to "forever solution."

[@maryogarvey1]

I disagree I would buy several standard size bins, laundry baskets and shoebox size boxes.

[@earlscott2065]

Thanks for all the great ideas! Hopefully I will get our closet for my husband and me organized in the near future!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

You'll love how much easier it is to get dressed once you're organized!

[@rayshelld791]

When buying velvet coated hangers be cautious of dollar tree ones. I had black ones, and I hang numerous tops to dry on hangers instead of the dryer. The dye on the cheaper hangers can rub off on your wet or damp clothes. Buy the better quality.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Great tip!

[@FABlife-zt1hl]

I keep some plastic hangers for drying in the laundry area. Once clothing is dry I hang them on the velvet hangers in my closet.

[@Iquey]

I won't buy velvet hangers because I don't want that fluffy stuff rubbing off all over the place. I would rather get the thin hangers of a similar design with rubberized shoulders which also helps keep clothes from sliding off.

[@ruth410]

You shouldn’t use velvet hangers for wet clothes.

[@rayshelld791]

@ruth410 why not?

[@LaylaDSmith]

I wish you lived close! Your ideas are fantastic, thank you for making content that is usable by most!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Wow, thank you!

[@financiallysparkling]

I like your method of going to the store with a budget plan. It keeps us focused on what we need. 😊

[@shannonskiptomylife]

It’s taken time but I’m getting better!

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Great plan, but I'll do you one better. Only take the amount of cash you want to spend with you. Leave the plastic and checks at home.

[@financiallysparkling]

@@tracyjohnson5023 totally agree! I've done this too and it works! 😃

[@vivian9803]

There's an old adage, "Buy cheap, buy twice" and there's a lot of truth to it. At The Container Store, while prices are higher, quality is, too. I bought 12 of those plastic drawers you showed in the video in 2005 and have used them continuously since then. After almost 20 years, they have survived several moves and not only still look great with no chips, warping or splits, but are as functional today as when I first purchased them. I think that level of quality speaks for itself and I've certainly gotten my money's worth - and counting! 😊

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Great insight! Thank you.

[@MJ-vc6ih]

Exactly my quote has always been Cheap always end up being Expensive

[@thishappyhousewife9341]

I have sun glasses over my glasses too!

[@juliebee61]

I’m so glad I have downsized the clothes. We waste so much money on clothes and clothing waste is a huge solid waste issue globally.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

I agree Julie.

[@debbycottingham9283]

Great ideas!!! So happy I found you!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Imanimal-lover]

I'm happy now that I have a lot less shoes & clothes. I know I can mix and match the clothes and shoes I've kept. Keeping things ORGANIZED means for me to keep it SIMPLE. 😊🎉

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Love that!

[@richardlynngarst3728]

If you are like me, I have lots of clothes mainly because while I may buy something that fits, I didn’t clear out the clothes that I didn’t wear because they weren’t comfortable, or whatever. Same with shoes - it hurt to get rid of a pair of shoes even when I refused to wear them. I am getting better but there is still plenty of room to improve

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Slow and steady…

[@averyvazquez24]

I actually use those little lucite bins for jewelry, they work great and stack nicely in shallow drawers. I find 3 packs of the smaller ones all the time at HomeGoods, Marshall's and TJMaxx,

[@shannonskiptomylife]

That's a great idea!

[@jknoimnot372]

The 3 mirrors painted above laundry area... I did same thing but red, lime green and blue in kitchen where I have 4 mixed chairs painted samish for a mexican themed room!!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

That is awesome!

[@somarbrito4825]

Loved the encouragement at the end. I needed it. Thanks!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

So glad I could help.

[@someonewhoknows2019]

I put stuff out for free all the time when I no longer need it. Saves me having to take it to the dump.

[@lanecooper4803]

I've rescued several things from my neighbors usually the night before trash pickup. When I lived in Northwest Montana everyone took everything to the dump. As an unwritten rule, you would dump trash in the dumpster and stuff that could be reused by someone was left to the side. I got a full set of nice China, a beautiful king size Christmas quilt and other great stuff during the 5 years I lived there. Sadly some of the dumps were encouraging people to stop this practice around the time I left in 2011.

[@geriewald6798]

My friend gave me velvet covered hangers years ago for a gift. Marvelous.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

I agree!

[@Pp4Gd]

I looked at my closet space and kitchen drawers and cabinets. I figured out what would fit in my space bought organizers and/or totes and what fits in the organizers or totes stays. If it doesn’t fit then it goes. You need to decide what works for you to stay organized. Do you like things on kitchen counter or nothing on your kitchen counter. Number one rule - a place for everything and put everything its place when done using it. I don’t do cardboard totes but I do use cardboard kitchen organizers. The type of organizer you use will depend on where you live. Snowy blizzard areas might need a different organizer material than in a tropical climate.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

You have a great system, and I agree that it really has to work for YOU!

[@Karmin19991]

I go to the container store to get ideas and buy the samething somewhere cheaper

[@PhD4me]

Great ideas

[@shannonskiptomylife]

I'm so glad you liked them!

[@ChriztineLynn]

New subbie here! Excited to see all your ideas. I am purging and decluttering my house!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Welcome! I hope you find some inspiration.

[@nancysmith2874]

When I put something on, if I don’t like it or doesn’t fit I put it in a to go box right yhrn

[@ReeInvesting]

love organization!

[@sharonwebb6026]

Love the dachshund

[@vvvv-h8m]

Think of all the money wasted to purchase all those clothes, shoes etc.. I too look back at what I purchased in the previous years and am so mad at myself. Try not to purchase anything unless emergency within a year and see what does get used up.

[@donnaatienza8001]

yes you are right about this

[@cjhoward409]

We bought a steel 3 high shelving for all our beverages. It said on there that it can safely hold 600 lbs. I don’t mind paying a little more to have something that lasts forever. And it was from the container store.

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

I needed bedside organization. I found a oblong rectangle basket & a tissue holder cube that fit in it perfectly. The cube divides it into thirds. Glasses, pen & pencil, note tablet & light switch in front. A sturdy clear plastic sheet over the tissues to hold Clock on top of tissues. The rear has emergency flashlight & misc. items. The nightstand is less than half covered! All from 2 items I found for $4. total...

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Wow!

[@faithf5846]

I like the kitty cat 🐈‍⬛ magnet. I would like to organize my laundry room, but I’m not as tall as you so it’s back to the drawing board. I visited the container store years ago and noticed push grocery carts that were a little bulky. Hoping they streamlined. (Especially good for people with back issues bringing groceries in the house, ……I’m hopeful.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

I love organizing the laundry room! Maybe you can try a step stool or a small ladder.

[@ChrissMott]

Lov the dacusund😊

[@deelong2862]

Ty😊

[@happycamper4045]

Great video!!!

[@unicemarquez9850]

I bought the hangers and love them

[@paulettedrake2972]

Oh- so you meant $10 for EACH organization purchase!

[@2002Sheer]

The title is a bit misleading. 😏

[@SamStone77-v9n]

Just a bit🙊​@@2002Sheer

[@pamwarner]

Great tips! Thanks!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

You're so welcome!

[@danettejachalke5818]

Thank you. I really enjoyed

[@shannonskiptomylife]

So glad!

[@deloreshall5459]

Great ideas Shannon. Gotta get those hangers😊

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Yes! Thank you!

[@ginnymiller5894]

I have colored plastic hangers. I put red shirt on red hanger blue on blue hanger. You get the idea. It's a personal problem I have.😂😅

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Ginny if it works for you! Thanks for watching.

[@BlackButterfly_79]

I used to do the same thing! My ex thought I was weird

[@marthavillanueva5505]

That's funny. I thought I was the only one who does this.

[@Yummicookie1979]

I think it's funny and cute. Definitely not a problem!😊 I'm obsessed with cardboard boxes. I hoard them! I just can't let them go! It's a problem because I find myself having to reorganize to make more room for more boxes that I may need to organize things later! My husband thinks I'm insane!😂❤

[@MarthaRodriguez-hy3xf]

You are really down to earth. I love your videos!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Martha you made my day! Thanks.

[@AngelaCoopwr]

Awesome job

[@shannonskiptomylife]

You're so sweet!

[@GingerZelidon]

Thanks, Shannon!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Ginger you are welcome!

[@terriensberg5487]

Love the spiritual dimension added to the organizing advice.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Terri thank you!

[@NinaLynnElliott]

You're amazing! Love your videos! :):)

[@AnnaNewton-yh6xf]

I bought them hangers from walmarts earlier this year.

[@joanwalford1959]

Thanks for sharing

[@shannonskiptomylife]

My pleasure

[@sharetac9296]

Hi, thank you

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Welcome!

[@myrnadevore5461]

I love the Container store, but, as you said, they're generally too expensive. 😬

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Myrna hope I showed some affordable gems!

[@cansadadeescolherusername]

It can actually cost nothing if you use card boxes :) Resusing what you have has two great points: saving money and helps the planet. There are tutorials out there on how to make them look nicer if you don’t like how card boxes look. But buying things to organize isn’t a hack at all.

[@ritadyer9295]

I recently bought those hangers and I love them! I changed out all of our clothes except my husband’s work clothes which tend to be heavier. I haven’t done the kids’ yet but plan on it.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Rita it makes such a big difference! Thanks for watching.

[@loladuran6933]

New subscriber I enjoy watching organizing videos

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@DAWNGALLEGOS-vu3lo]

Felt hangers do break and mine are wal mart brand. Not many but they do

[@sassysasser6220]

I put my sunglasses over my prescription glasses as well!😂

[@Iluvpaws_1]

I scored a metal plant stand on special pickup day. Went back for the pristine tabletop Christmas tree the same ppl left out and it was already gone a few minutes later. 😱 Half the stuff left out on special pickup day is gone by the time the trash collectors come. NO shame whatsoever

[@shannonskiptomylife]

That’s crazy! You’re right, no shame whatsoever!

[@erindennis9881]

You are adorable! Really loving your videos!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Erin thanks so much!

[@ruthstagnitta274]

Shannon I like that pink tower storage did yo make that it looks like a bowl from d.tree.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Ruth yes! 3 DT bowls and 2 champagne flutes.

[@rachelburgener819]

I was go ping to ask about that! Awesome idea ❤️😀

[@christenascott5280]

We do not have those type of high-end thrift stores.

[@OndineGalsworth]

interesting you hang the jeans........:)

[@kimhanback1302]

You can get 50 velvet hangers at Sam's for 14.99 also.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Good tip!

[@DJRenee]

1:21 I bought a case of felt hangers in like 2020. Still got them and I think only one broke

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Yes!

[@wendyface6473]

Broken so many felt hangers. 😪

[@denisesorenson1150]

There is stuff at Menards Walmart ect cheaper than Dollar Tree and better.

[@allkindsamusicchick]

I've owned each type and I'm not a fan of the velveteen-coated hangers. My preference is the inexpensive thin, white-metal hangers. Walmart, baby!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Go you!

[@danicegewiss862]

Before organizing, declutter. It's the cheapest thing you can do. I ended up donating organizers that didn't work.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

That is a great point. It's also a huge time saver!

[@Beautifulsummer19]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@niajeannine]

wait you already started wrong... you need to declutter not purchase different hangers. that saves you 10 bucks!

[@sunrae7680]

She was helping a friend. The friend will declutter her own clothes.

[@cbarnett1135]

Sometimes you can't declutter till you know what you have. So i get it. Both have applications.

[@ruthstagnitta274]

Bella is inspecting lol

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Always!!

[@annettem572]

You said that the dollar tree hangers were the same price as the Walmart ones but then you stated that the Walmart ones were nine dollars for 30 when you could see on the package of the dollar tree ones. It says five dollars.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Yes Annette. $5 for 15 hangers at Dollar Tree.

[@joshuakent1962]

IKEA has skinny hangers 10 for 2 dollars

[@joshuakent1962]

IKEA also has organizing with a zipper lid

[@joanngarza3734]

❤😊

[@ChrissMott]

I cant organize. I just moved.i cry daily. Idk where tomput a thing. So it sits in a huge nox idk where to.put it!!! I dk sht

[@shannonskiptomylife]

I believe in you. Take one small step and ask for help.

[@peggyhawley8435]

You can do it. Get some organizing magazines , they can give you ideas about how to organize your stuff. Or if you have the money you can hire a professional organizer to come & help you. Don't give up!​@shannonskiptomylife

[@londawhitt6841]

😊👍👋

[@mariannatrapani5859]

Don’t have that size closet. 🤣🤣🤣

[@traceydunlap]

I know your feelings about your laundry room! My laundry area is in my master bathroom. I'd love to work on it! The one shelf over my washer and dryer is high, which needs to be bc my washing machine is a top loader. I keep giving up, especially after chasing the dust on that shelf from the dryer! I don't have a walk-in closet, lol! I only have a small laundry closet with a water heater, washer, dryer, and an ugly shelf! I took off the ugly, heavy doors bc of water damage from hot showers, and now I'm stuck with looking at this laundry room! TFHelping!❤

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Tracey I know it will look fantastic!!

[@rhondatallent2396]

Could you use curtains to replace doors?

[@traceydunlap]

@@rhondatallent2396 I thought of that idea, Rhonda! Now that you've mentioned it, I will try that this weekend! I appreciate you!😍

[@traceydunlap]

@@shannonskiptomylife Thank you, Shannon!

[@maryjothompson4578]

Put up a tension rod and curtain with grommets.

[@crystalsylvia6920]

The hangers are not $10, at least not at Walmart but not to far off.

[@evelynrogers7145]

I have never cared about other people

[@JE-lj9ue]

You garbage pick, girl I'm with you! That is the best way to recycle!!!

[@janereed4036]

REPEAT

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Where should I shop next, Jane?

[@marieannejacquelinekeough2549]

Be very careful !We are being told to only open Amazon boxes outside the home now because they carry cockroaches!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

That’s definitely something to be aware of!

[@danneyandroid0391]

That's a $30 budget

[@jillstover8782]

I’ve tried those hangers myself do not like then at all! But that’s just me.

[@ellenblair3991]

Yeah, I was looking forward to seeing what you did for $10., thinking you meant total. Sounded too good to be true and it was! Misleading titles just lost you my subscription.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Thanks for voicing your opinion.

[@CharleneEvenson]

That is a ridiculous amount of clothes.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

I don’t believe in judging my friends for the way they choose to spend their money. I would appreciate it if you don’t either.

[@angelirohival6270]

Yes, a lot of clothes. I had even more! I’ve been declutterring for years! Today, I filled up three more bags! Some of us need help!!!

[@kimberlyshaw7469]

If you think that's a lot CharleneEvenson you'd really be appalled by my closets and dressers full of course. Don't even get me started on my shoe collection.

[@angelirohival6270]

@@kimberlyshaw7469 , you, too, huh?

[@giseledwyer258]

I agree who needs all that