Mum fed up with no storage transforms her wardrobe with a £3 budget buy
A mum has been in the spotlight after sharing a genius trick that allowed her to add a whole lot more to her wardrobe for just £3.
Gemma Bird, also known as Money Mum, shared a clever trick on her TikTok page that she discovered when she wanted to add more clothes to her wardrobe.
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In the videoshe explained that “all you need is a cable tie.”
She then showed how she secured the cable tie around the top of the hanger and repeated this all the way down, creating a chain of sorts.
You can then use the cable tie loops to attach hangers from top to bottom.
She demonstrated this by hanging five children’s sweaters on the loops.
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“Save money on storage,” Gemma wrote in the caption of the video.
“All you need are cable ties!!
“This is so easy to do.
“I thought it might be useful if you run out of space or have to pay for storage.
“This is a cheap and easy idea!”
And considering you can buy a pack of 100 cable ties online for just £3.34, this trick certainly isn’t too expensive.
People were quick to respond on TikTok. One person wrote, “Good idea!”
“Be careful with fabrics that are easy to pull,” they added.
Gemma is known for sharing money saving tips and tricks on her social media pages.
And because she is a mother herself, she regularly posts tips for raising children.
In another recent TikTok, Gemma shared a video explaining one of her favorite free hacks while on a bike ride with her son.
“What if one day you just got up and went outside?” she wrote at the top of the caption.
Time-Saving Hacks for Moms
Morning routine
Bedtime Preparation: Lay out your and your children’s clothes, pack lunches, and organize backpacks before going to bed.
Effortless Breakfast: Keep easy, healthy breakfast options on hand, like overnight oats, smoothie packs, or ready-made breakfast burritos.
Meal planning
Weekly Meal Prep: Take time each week to plan your meals so you don’t have to make decisions every day.
Bulk cooking: prepare larger quantities and freeze portions for later use.
Home Cooking: Use slow cookers or Instant Pots for easy, unattended meal preparation.
Pre-Cut Vegetables: Buy pre-cut vegetables or cut them all at once to save time during the week.
Household chores
Daily laundry: Wash a load of laundry every day to prevent dirty laundry from piling up.
Clean regularly: Encourage children to clean up after themselves and complete small cleaning tasks throughout the day.
Efficient multitasking: fold laundry while watching TV or listen to audiobooks/podcasts while cleaning.
Organization
Family Command Centre: Set up a central hub with a calendar, to-do lists, and important documents.
Daily tidying: Spend a few minutes tidying up every day to keep your home organized.
Organized Storage: Use bins and baskets to keep items neat and easy to find.
Child management
Prepared activity bags: Make sure you have bags filled with supplies for different activities (e.g. swimming, sports).
Routine Visual Aids: Use visual schedules to help children follow their routines independently.
Delegate tasks: Give children tasks that are appropriate for their age. This will give them a greater sense of responsibility and reduce your own workload.
“You forgot all your problems.
“The fresh air is free – this is the sign that you should get up and go outside!”
Wearing a loose T-shirt, leggings and a baseball cap, Gemma grinned with delight as she and her son bobbed around on their bikes, jokingly collapsing from exhaustion at the end of their outing.
She used the hashtags goodday #upandout #bikes #freshair #mummyandson for her adorable video.
This free hack is also a great tip to try out during the upcoming fall break.
