Thrifty Thursday: Dresser Organization

Having a full time "town/real job" I don't get to do the things I love as much. Last night I decided I was going to take a little "me time" and check off a project from my list. I had been wanting to paint the dresser that had been in my bedroom for a year or so and finally did it!

 

While I was at it I decided my jewelry and other "stuff" on my dresser needed some organization. Long OVER DUE!




I have been using the coffee mug tree for necklaces for years. But still had other items that needed captured.  I went to my garage in my stack of "stuff I will use sometime"


DISCLOSURE: Usually it doesn't look so "put together" and  this time next week I bet it won't look this organized. 

The solid wooden walnut stand is perfect for perfumes and body sprays. The vintage relish tray works for pendants, rings, and pins. 


This was all done in an evening and cost about $1.35! I guessed on the amount for the stand and tray ( $0.25 is too much, but guess that covers the cost of my purple paint) These were in a box I bought at an auction for $1...yep, you heard me right. A whole box for $1 !!!

While I enjoy having a unique look and not having the same thing as everyone else, I hope I have given you some new ideas.

What is your favorite way to organize jewelry? Do you have any unique items you repurposed?

13 Recipes to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes

This post came out of necessity. Last night I helped host a large event, with a large amount of leftover mashed potatoes. Thank goodness for 4-Hers and 4-H parents helping serve and keep things going smoothly.
I gave a friend a roaster full of them and told her to be creative. As I was getting ready to send her an email with a list of recipes and ideas I thought why not make this a blog post to help others!


Enjoy these 13...or 14 ideas, from myself and others! I could go on forever, but this is a start.

1. Freeze them! Yes you can freeze mashed potatoes, I learned this from my grandma. If you don't have time to try out the other 9 ideas I will list, this might be the best option for the moment. You can either freeze them in a pan/tupperware or bag. When ready to use, thaw and mix with a handheld mixer to "fluff." I ran across  this cleaver ideas from The Yummy Life.

2. Shepard's Pie

3. Potato Pancakes

4. Potato Soup

5. Potato Croquettes.

6. Gnocci, I love this gnocci, so  way to use of leftovers and have these lovelies is great. Check out this recipe.

7. Mashed Potato Muffins, from Just A Taste

8. Mashed Potato, Cheddar & Chive Waffels. Fun idea from Joy the Baker.

9.Potato Puffs, here is a recipe I plan to try.

10. Potato Bread or Potato Rolls. This Amish Potato Roll recipe from Baked by Rachel looks tasty

11. Mashed Potato Quesadilla. Supposedly this recipe tastes like Perogies, and there you have another recipe idea!

12. Loaded Baked Potato Eggroll.Seems like a fun idea from Spend with Pennies.

13. Last and definitely not least.......Mashed Potato BACON Bombs!   Bacon, cheese, and potatoes, what more can you need?! Think I will try this recipe out tomorrow.