Mum fed up of having no storage shows how she totally transforms her wardrobe & gets LOADS more neatly in with a £3 buy
A MUM has been praised after sharing a genius hack to get loads more in her wardrobe for just £3.
Gemma Bird, aka Money Mum, took to her TikTok page to share the clever trick, which she figured out when she needed to fit more in her wardrobe.
In the video, she explained that “all you need is a cable tie”.
She then showed how she attached the cable tie around the top of the hanger, repeating it all the way down – making a chain of sorts.
Then, you can use the cable tie loops to put hangers on, top to bottom.
She demonstrated by hanging five kids’ jumpers on the loops.
“Save money on storage space,” Gemma wrote in the video caption.
“All you need is cable ties!!
“This is sooo easy to do.
“Thought it might be helpful if running out of space, or paying out for storage.
“This is a cheap and easy idea!”
And considering you can get a pack of 100 cable ties for just £3.34 online, the hack definitely won’t break the budget.
People were quick to comment on the TikTok, with one writing: “Good idea!”
“Just be careful with easy pull fabrics,” they added.
Gemma is known for sharing money-saving tips and tricks on her social media pages.
And as a mum herself, she often posts parenting hacks.
In another recent TikTok, Gemma shared a video explaining one of her favourite free hacks, as she and her son went out for a bike ride.
“What about if one day, you just got up and out?” she wrote over the top of the caption.
Time-saving mum hacks
Morning Routine
Nighttime Preparation: Set out clothes for yourself and the kids, pack lunches, and organise backpacks before bed.
Effortless Breakfasts: Keep simple, healthy breakfast options on hand, such as overnight oats, smoothie packs, or pre-made breakfast burritos.
Meal Planning
Weekly Meal Prep: Dedicate time each week to plan your meals to eliminate daily decision-making.
Bulk Cooking: Prepare larger quantities and freeze portions for future use.
Hands-Off Cooking: Make use of slow cookers or Instant Pots for easy, unattended meal prep.
Ready-to-Use Veggies: Purchase pre-chopped vegetables or chop them all at once to save time during the week.
Household Chores
Daily Laundry: Do a load of laundry every day to prevent a buildup of dirty clothes.
Continuous Cleaning: Encourage kids to clean up after themselves and perform small cleaning tasks throughout the day.
Efficient Multitasking: Fold laundry while watching TV or listen to audiobooks/podcasts while cleaning.
Organisation
Family Command Centre: Set up a central hub with a calendar, to-do lists, and important documents.
Daily Decluttering: Spend a few minutes each day decluttering to maintain an organised home.
Organised Storage: Use bins and baskets to keep items neat and easy to locate.
Kid Management
Prepared Activity Bags: Have bags packed with essentials for various activities (e.g., swimming, sports).
Routine Visuals: Implement visual charts to help kids follow their routines independently.
Task Delegation: Assign age-appropriate chores to children to foster responsibility and reduce your workload.
“Forgot about all your problems.
“The fresh air is free – this is your sign to just get up and out!”
Donning a loose T-shirt, leggings and a baseball cap, Gemma grinned with delight as she and her son messed around on their bikes – jokingly collapsing with exhaustion at the end of their outing.
She used the hashtags goodday #upandout #bikes #freshair #mummyandson for her cute video.
The free hack is a brilliant one to try during the upcoming October half term too.