1) I'm addicted to chalkboard paint.
2) I sick of wasting paper on memos and to do lists.
I found the above image both lovely and amazingly inspirational. But, I have to be honest...I have way too much to do and not enough time to be doodling my dreams onto pretty paper and dropping them into a jar. So, I changed this little number up a bit and fashioned my "Bored Jar" into something similar. You might be thinking, "how is this a reduction?" Well, when my oldest tells me he's "bored" he gets to dip into our new jar and pull out a chore to do - one that helps me and minimizes my to do list. Reduction!
As I mentioned above, I'm not a fan of wasting paper on to do lists or personal notes. Cute little hand-made chalkboards/memo boards are proving to be very handy.
Here's the best part about these reductions - they're easy to make and extremely affordable. All you need is a small can of chalkboard paint, tape and a brush. Easy peasy! What's your favorite reduction? xo
I just love the idea of using chalkboard paint on a clipboard! That's totally what I need to spruce up my office, functional + fun! The jar is also pretty cute :)
ReplyDeletelove the clipboard...i might need to borrow your idea!!
ReplyDeleteohhh good idea!!! love it
ReplyDeleteI am in love with that clipboard! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteJust bought a set of 3 clipboards 2 wks ago on a whim with no idea what I was going to do with them...lovely idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic ideas! I love the bored jar, and need that for my 14 year old :)
ReplyDeleteI want some clipboards for the studio to do lists! :)
Love this idea...especially the chalk paint! I've seen a friend label her jar "The Job Jar" and when her kids need a consequence for a minor infraction they have to pull a job from the jar and complete. Her kids are a little older, so a good consequence that is carried out right away...and like you said cuts down on YOUR "to-do" list! It's a win win!
ReplyDeleteI copied you!
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