How to Organize Your Pantry

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How to Organize Your Pantry

When it comes to home organizing projects, pantries are our most requested space. An organized pantry has so many benefits. Proper organization allows you to make the most of your storage space. Maintaining an organized pantry prevents overbuying and minimizes expired foods. Proper organizing solutions allow you to easily identify ingredients and track when products are getting low. A well-organized pantry may inspire you to eat healthy and cook at home more. Of course, it looks great, too!

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How to Organize Your Medicine Cabinet

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How to Organize Your Medicine Cabinet

When sinus pain and pressure hit, will you rummage through your medicine cabinet only to find the cold meds expired six months ago? A kiddo comes down with a midnight fever, will you discover you’re out of Tylenol? We’ve all been there. No one wants to make those last minute runs to the drugstore. When illness hits, you’re going to want to be prepared.

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How to Organize Gift Wrap

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How to Organize Gift Wrap

The decorations are up, the gifts are purchased, it’s time to start wrapping! Gift wrapping supplies can be tricky to keep well organized. Are you tired of tattered and torn wrapping paper? Tired of never knowing if you have tissue paper for this, or a bag for that? I was, too! With 28 nieces and nephews, I do my fair share of gift wrapping. I had ‘wrapping paper organizer’ on my Christmas list for years and I’m pretty sure my husband thought I was kidding, because I never did receive one. Well, I managed to find my own solution! In this post, I’ll share some of my favorite ways to get the wrapping supplies organized.

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Fewer Toys, Happier Families

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Fewer Toys, Happier Families

Do you feel like toys taking over your house? If you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of toys in your home, there’s a good chance your kids aren’t reaping the benefit of all those toys either. We tend to think the more toys kids have, the more things there are for them to do and the more entertained they will be, but what amount of toys is enough? The answer may surprise you…

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Storage Room Organization

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Storage Room Organization

It’s a struggle to maintain order in storage areas. It’s easy to unload items, walk away, and forget about the mess left behind. Storage areas are where you shove items you no longer use, where you store items you have guilt about getting rid of, and where you put items too large to easily throw out with the garbage. Out of sight, out of mind… until you actually need to find something…

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5 Simple Chores To Do Every Day...

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5 Simple Chores To Do Every Day...

Staying on top of housework can seem daunting. There is always so much to do, and when you only have a few minutes to devote to chores each day, it’s hard to know where to begin. I’ve put together a short list of things you can do every day to help you keep your mess to a minimum and feel like you have your life together.

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Storage Solutions for Every Room in Your Home

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Storage Solutions for Every Room in Your Home

Good storage systems are a must when decluttering and organizing your home. It’s important to choose organizing materials that make it easy to maintain order. There’s an abundance of options out there, and it can be downright overwhelming deciding which is the proper container for the job. Although every organizing project is unique, there are some general guidelines everyone can follow when it comes to choosing bins or baskets. Let me take you room by room and show you my favorite products for nearly any organizing job in your house.

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Spring Cleaning Checklist

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Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring is in the air… get the whole family involved and use this time to deep clean the areas of our homes that are typically overlooked. The change of seasons makes an ideal time to clear out dust and clutter and reset your home for the warmer weather to come. Spring cleaning is more than your typical week-to-week maintenance cleaning so it can be hard to know where to start. I’ve created a Spring Cleaning Checklist—available for download—and will share tips for getting all the items checked off your list.

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How to Organize Your Garage

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How to Organize Your Garage

Are you parking in the driveway or street because clutter has taken over your garage? If you find yourself frustrated with the mess and chaos, it’s time to get organized and reclaim those parking spots. When it comes to garage organization everyone’s needs are going to be a little different—maybe you have a preschooler and the sidewalk chalk and bubbles have taken over, maybe you’re having trouble corralling all the sports equipment needed by your young athlete, or maybe you enjoy DIY projects and need more space for tools and supplies. I’ll show you how to maximize your storage space while keeping those frequently used items within reach. Let’s implement an organizational system that will get your garage in order and be simple to maintain.

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Time Management for the Overwhelmed

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Time Management for the Overwhelmed

Do you ever feel like there’s too much to do? Like you’re being pulled in a million different directions? There are days when I am overwhelmed by the tasks on my to-do list, the kids are constantly demanding attention, toys are scattered on the floor, and quite frankly, I feel I’m loosing my mind. It doesn’t really matter what stage of life you’re in, the feeling of being spread too thin, not having enough time, and being stressed out—affects EVERYONE. Life is hectic. You’ll need more than just organizing skills to feel like you’ve got a handle on things. Being a bit of a perfectionist means that I struggle with the realities of being a work-at-home mom. But, being minimalistic and organized also means when the chaos of life starts to weigh me down, it doesn’t take a whole lot of effort to feel in control again. Here are my tips to better manage your time and overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed.

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Top 10 Things to Listen to While You Clean and Organize

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Top 10 Things to Listen to While You Clean and Organize

Cleaning and organizing aren’t always fun. It can be easy to get distracted before completing your “to do” list. With the right resources and some headphones, household chores can feel a lot less like work.

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How to Clean Out and Organize Your Closet

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How to Clean Out and Organize Your Closet

A change in seasons makes for an ideal time to clean out and organize closets. Are you starting to think about swapping out your tanks and tees for sweaters and long sleeves? While you’re shuffling around seasonal items, take the time to edit your wardrobe, purge unwanted items, and get organized.

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How to Organize Jewelry

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How to Organize Jewelry

Have you ever struggled to find two matching earrings? Have you ever decided against wearing a necklace because it was tangled with another, and you didn’t have the time to unknot the pieces? A little jewelry can turn into a big mess, and most of us have more than just a little…

We accumulate quite a bit of jewelry over the course of our lives. Think of all the Valentine’s Day and anniversary pieces you’ve received, all the items you’re still hanging onto from when you were a teen, and the jewelry that’s been passed down from previous generations. Because more often than not jewelry has a sentimental tie, it can be difficult to let go. Even the pieces that you have no intention of wearing take up storage space and make it a challenge to keep the items you do regularly wear organized.

By organizing your jewelry, you’ll be able to see each piece you own, and you’ll be more likely to actually wear it.

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A Guide to Eco-friendly Organizing

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A Guide to Eco-friendly Organizing

So you’re ready to get organized. You set out to buy some super functional organizing supplies… but wait… they’re all plastic!? Disappointment sets in. Maybe you start to feel a little guilty about the impact you’re having on the environment. There’s a way to get organized WHILE being eco-friendly! Now don’t get me wrong, there are certainly times when it’s hard to beat the functionality of plastic storage bins—areas that experience excessive moisture, or when critters are a concern—but there are tons of opportunities to skip the plastic for more sustainable options! Here are plastic-free alternatives for getting your home organized.

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Minimalism: Misconceptions vs. Reality

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Minimalism: Misconceptions vs. Reality

Minimalism is ‘in’ these days, but what does it really mean to be a minimalist? There’s an abundance of information out there and you may have some preconceived notions about what it means to proclaim yourself a minimalist. I’m breaking down some common misconceptions. So if you’re a skeptic or you just don’t get what minimalism is all about, hang around—I think I can set the record straight...

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