10 Ways to Organize DVDs {Organizing Tips and Tricks}

It's still January, so it's still "organizing season" in my mind. One thing I've noticed recently is that our DVD collection is a little out of control. My kids seem to own a copy of just about every kids' movie ever made. I hope to pare down some of the discs we don't watch or need...and reorganize the ones we keep. For today, here are some Organizing Tips on Ways to Organize DVDs.

As always, please be sure to Pin from the original source.

DVDs in Sleeves via Ask Anna

DiscSox  from The Container Store

Popsicle Stick Filing System via Turnstyle Vogue

Freezer Meal Recipes and Tips

One of tough things about recovering from a c-section when you have an older child/children in the home is coming up with something for dinner when all you really want to do is take a pain killer and fall asleep on the couch with your mouth hanging open. I hope to fill a decent portion of our small deep freezer with freezer meals before the baby arrives next month. To celebrate that lofty goal, I rounded up some Freezer Meal Recipes and Tips from around the web to share with you today!

*Please be sure to RePin from the original source for individual recipes. It makes it easier for your Followers to track them down!

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo via Tales of an (Almost) Domestic Goddess

50 Easy Freezer Meals via Six Sisters Stuff

Taco Pasta via Freezer Meals for Us

23 Easy Crock Pot Freezer Meals via Mommy's Fabulous Finds

10 Delicious Summer Cocktail Recipes

Summertime, relaxing on the deck with a magazine and a fruity drink. Something about being pregnant makes me see the grass as being greener on the other side when it comes to delicious, delicious alcohol. In other words, I have been salivating over gorgeous, summer cocktail photos in my Instagram feed and have not been able to partake, lest my child come out with three arms or something. I can "splurge" on lemonade or maybe the virgin version of these drinks. Meanwhile, you can enjoy!

~Sangria Tinto via Inspired by Charm

~Rum Punch via Martha Stewart

~Blueberry Lime Margarita via Eating Well

~Frozen Vodka Lemon Slush via Recipes Ranger

~Citrus Berry Sangria via A Night Owl

~Spiked Blueberry Lemonade via Veggie Belly

~Frozen Lime Margaritas via Fitness

~Watermelon Margarita via Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

~Peach Cooler via White on Rice Couple

~Lemonade Mojito via PopSugar

Surviving the Summer with Kids

12:30 pm today marks the start of official summer vacation for us. In all honesty, I am completely terrified. My girls have been on a real mean streak to each other for the past week or so, and no amount of banishment from TV or the pool seems to do the trick. It inspires temporary remorse, which disappears the instant one's sister is spotted playing with a beloved toy. I refuse to spend the summer referring a mini version of cage fighting, so I hopped on my Pinterest boards yesterday to hunt for Summer Ideas for Kids. 

I think half the time boredom is the culprit in the fights that pop up, so hopefully these ideas will be helpful. Here are a few of my favorites:

"Mom, I'm Bored" Jar via Somewhat Simple

Summer Learning Activities via Imagination Soup

50 Summer Boredom Busters via Classy Clutter

Printable Road Trip Activity Pack via Playdough to Plato

DIY Kick the Can via Dukes and Duchesses

~101 Chapter Books via Feels Like Home

~Stories in a Bag via Apartment Therapy

101 Almost Free Things to Do this Summer via Stay at Home MOM

Summer Reading Star via How Does She?

Summer Organizing via Organizing Made Fun

~Create a Relaxing Summer Schedule via A Mom with a Lesson Plan

What about you? What are your best tips to keep the boredom (and nastiness) at bay?

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*Bring your best post of the week to share tomorrow at the link party, going live at 8 am EST.

10 More Must-Follow Pinterest Profiles

It's still a little crazy here, so I'm going to do another PSA and share 10 profiles of Pinterest users that I follow. Don't we all love to escape to our Pinterest boards every now and then? If you don't follow these ladies, you must check them out!

The girls from How Does She? They regularly Pin some of the most inspiring ideas for the home and family. Their Pinterest boards can be spotted here. 

Myra from My Blessed Life. You'll find her Pinterest boards here. She finds some really tempting recipes!

Anna from Ask Anna. Here are her Pin Boards. She finds great organizing tips!

Kim from 733. I like her boards because she finds neat craft ideas, and also fun stuff for kids. 

KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms adds the most delightful home decor photos to her Pinterest boards. A great one to follow.

Beth from Unskinny Boppy also has some really lovely home ideas Pinned to her boards. Don't miss her!

Jocelyn from Inside Brucrew Life not only posts the most amazing recipes...she Pins them too. Find her Pinterest profile here. 

Johnnie from Saved By Love Creations posts some amazing round-ups on her blog, and she finds great ones to Pin too. Find her on Pinterest here. 

Desiree from The 36th Avenue. Pretty printables, crafts, homey stuff. Find her here. 

Erin from How to Nest for Less Pins some great printables, DIY ideas, and home decor. Her boards are right here.

You can, of course, find my Pinterest boards here. They're a mash-up of recipes, crafts and DIY, home decor, organizing tips, and so much more!

Hope you find some great inspiration from these stellar Pinners! You can find more of my Pinterest Profile Recommendations here.

*Don't forget to bring your best post of the week to show off here at the link party, tomorrow morning at 8 am EST. Can't wait to see what kinds of creative ideas you'll share this week!

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10 Free Spring Cleaning Printables

My sister-in-law and I are hosting a very informal "baby brunch" this Saturday for my sister, who's expecting in May. The brunch is going to be at my house, which means I have all sorts of straightening up and cleaning to do around here. I'm busy with those chores in addition to other responsibilities this week, so in the spirit of the season, I thought I'd round up some fantastic Free Spring Cleaning Printables from my Pinterest boards to share with you!

I like the graphics for this one:

Source: freebies2deals.com viaAmanda on Pinterest

Pretty fonts, easy to read:

Source: firsthomelovelife.com viaAmanda on Pinterest

This one is several pages with nice photos and a checklist:

Source: imperfecthomemaking.com viaAmanda on Pinterest

Clean by zone.

Source: livingwellspendingless.com viaAmanda on Pinterest

One job at a time. I like the grid-style list.

Source: scatteredsquirrel.com viaAmanda on Pinterest

Clean out your closet with a specific guide!

Source: styleclarity.com viaAmanda on Pinterest

Love the "boot-camp style" mention

Source: littlemsrobinson.blogspot.com viaAmanda on Pinterest

This one is several different pages with the same pretty header.

Source: creativelifedesigns1.blogspot.com viaAmanda on Pinterest

Several color choices for this one.

Source: honeybearlane.com viaAmanda on Pinterest

Make your own list!

Source: newbeehomeschooler.com viaAmanda on Pinterest

Have you started with your Spring Cleaning yet? Do you keep a household binder or use printables?

You can follow my Printables Pinterest Board here, and you'll find my Housekeeping and Homemaking Board here. I also have a Spring Cleaning Tips post here on the blog if you're interested!

*Each source is listed below the photos. Please be sure to Pin from the original sources so each person gets credit for his/her own work.

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