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How To Organize A Spice Drawer

Spices are simply a must-have in the kitchen! With their unique blend of aromas and flavor profiles, they can truly elevate your dishes and bring them to new heights. Storing and organizing these little gems can be quite the challenge, particularly if you have a vast collection of spices.  But fear not, friends! By keeping them tidy and organized you’ll not only free up precious counter space, but you’ll also protect them from pesky heat and light, ensuring their flavors and freshness for longer periods of time. ( Because after all, spices can get expensive!!! ) And finally, let’s not forget, a beautifully organized spice drawer display is visually stunning and oh-so-inspiring, making you want to cook up a feast...

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The Best Host Gift To Give, According to the Recipient’s Zodiac Sign

If you’re lucky enough to receive a party or dinner invitation, it’s best to not show up empty handed. Bringing a small gift for the host signals you’re thankful to be there, but it can be tough to decide what to bring. And while it’s usually welcome, another bottle of wine isn’t exactly groundbreaking. But just as in so many other areas of our lives, astrology can provide a fun way to determine which small token of entertaining-related gratitude would be most appreciated by every zodiac sign as a host gift. By using your host’s sun sign (which is their birthday), it’s possible to identify gifts that highlight some of their personality traits. “You can then be more connected to...

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TESTING-Toned Modern Kitchen Design with Custom IKEA Cabinets

A sublime kitchen design with soft whites and wood, flat-paneled doors and custom IKEA cabinets. If you’re starting your first IKEA kitchen and feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. First-time IKEA customers often do initially. Between navigating the IKEA Home Planner; researching kitchen design and kitchen cabinet options that suit your vision (and budget!) and — if you’re DIYers — understanding how to properly install your IKEA cabinets, there’s plenty of IKEA idiosyncrasies to learn. This is especially true if your kitchen needs a lot of customization. Fortunately, if you collaborate with design professionals, chances are you’ll feel like an expert when your kitchen project is complete. This was what happened for IKD customer Adam from Omaha, NE, who — along...

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Organizing Tune-Ups – Episode 8: Organizing A Kitchen Full Clean-Out Method

The whole kitchen organizing method is where we declutter our entire kitchen. Then reorganize the space to make sure that it stays organized. I am breaking down how to use this method to get organized in your kitchen. Show Notes: Organizing Kitchen Full Clean-Out Method Kitchen is the heart of the home. There is a lot of stuff that goes into this area. When you want to declutter everything all at once, the full clean-out method is right for you! Step 1: Take everything out of your cabinets, drawers, and under the sink and group them together based on category. Post-It Notes are great for this step! Step 2: Take Post-It Notes and assign them a cabinet or drawer in...

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Line 6 Spider V series amps review

Line 6 is a well-known company that owes most of its notoriety to its wide variety of modelling tools. The original Pod was a bestseller amongst guitarists and bassists worldwide and was the company’s breakthrough product. It offered various amplifier presets, as well as effects and cabinets. This concept was extended from the modelling amplifiers created by the manufacturer. Since 2004, the Spider series has constantly been one of the top-selling lines on the market, thanks to its flexibility and affordability. Now on its fifth iteration, the amps are loaded with more features than ever. I’ve recently received the smaller versions; the Spider V 20 and V 30 that I’m going to review for you. The Spider V 20 and V...

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