Valentine Gift for Him
It is darned near impossible to find something for my husband for Valentine’s Day. I mean, something that I don’t have to wear (*AHEM*). So when I Pinterested across this idea, I pinned it to my board and to my heart as the perfect Valentine gift for him.
This image and very clear how-to info are available at Papervine.
Start making your list of 52 things now so you can write down some of the adorable little things that you appreciate about your man on a given day, but might not think of if you’re under the gun on February 13.
And of course, this idea works for anyone you love…as long as you love them in 52 ways.
Other Valentines ideas…
Valentine Peppermint Creme Cookies from Cheeky Kitchen
Valentine’s Day Make and Takes
Which Hangers to Keep
I have a thousand different types of hangers in my closets. I hate all of them. OK, that’s not true, I like the few nice wood ones and the velveteen ones I started buy a year or two ago.
Seriously, Faye Dunaway/Joan Crawford was totally right: No More Wire Hangers!
If you’re confused about the type of hangers you need and which you should toss, I found this post on hangers over on the Mental Clutter Coach on best hangers. Go. Read. Reevaluate all your hanger choices.
From the Mental Clutter Coach
Frankly, her tip on minimizing the clothes pile in your house (oh, you know the one) is brilliant. Will be installing that ASAP.
My tip? Those velveteen hangers that you see for sale on TV? The ones that make me love my closet and treat it reverently? You can get the same ones, or similar ones, on serious deep discount at your local TJ Maxx/Ross/Marshalls/Steinmart if you keep an eye out.
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