Just in case you missed this DIY article on making popsicle stick bracelets,  the first time we shared it a couple of years ago, we are republishing it. After we first published this blog originally, we got an awesome response. This is one of the PYP Best Blogs! (I also included a couple oldie but goodie organizing tips! Perfect for all the back to school clutter and chaos!)

These are so much fun to make! You can recycle your popsicle sticks from the Summer – or purchase jumbo craft sticks to make these. They are so cute and simple to make and decorate.
What you need: Craft sticks (or popsicle sticks); modge podge; craft paper; paints; whatever you want to use to decorate your bracelets! You are only limited by your imagination. You will also need drinking cups/glasses, rubber bands (optional) and an emery board or some sandpaper.
Boil a pot of water and add your craft sticks to the water. Some sticks will break so make sure you boil more bracelets than you actually want/need. Let sticks boil for 30 minutes. Take off the heat and let sit in the pot of hot water for another 30 minutes.
Form your craft stick bracelets around cups or glasses or vases (measure wrists to get the right sizes!) and rubber band around. You can also form the bracelets inside the containers and you will not need rubber bands. Let dry overnight. Sand the bracelets with an emery board or sandpaper as necessary and…
Decorate!
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Back to school means back to school hair! Here’s an organizing tip you NEED if you’re not doing it already. Just purchase an inexpensive carabiner and voila – instant organization for one of the messiest things in the bathroom, your ponytail holders!

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With all of the white sales going on this week I was reminded of a project that I’ve been wanting to do. I’ve seen this idea in several places online and I’m sure I’ve pinned it at least once! This is such a simple way to organize scarves. You just put shower curtain rings on a hanger and voila, instant scarf organizer! This could be used for ties as well. This is one I need to do today! You could spend $14 and buy one, but you can make it yourself for so much cheaper.