How to Purge: Tips for Letting Go
Happy New Year! We all know what that means, time for New Year’s resolutions! Sigh… It’s been said time and time again that resolutions rarely stick, however, rather than thinking of organizing as a New Year’s resolution, think of this time as an opportunity to go through your things and pare down. While this task might sound easier said than done, we’re here to help with some tips on letting things go. You must start somewhere!
How To Waste Less This Year
Happy New Year, everyone! As always, the new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start and to get organized! I always say the easiest way to get organized is to have less stuff. Why not challenge yourself to get organized by being more sustainable? There are so many resources at our finger tips these days that can impact not only your home and daily functioning, but your carbon footprint as well! Read along for 10 ways that you can make a difference (big or small) while getting organized.
How to Organize Under the Kitchen Sink
Whether you are organizing underneath your kitchen sink or bathroom sink, there’s always something to organize! Typically these spaces can become a pit of random cleaning products, rags, bags and so much more if you don’t have a system in place. If you’re struggling to keep underneath your kitchen sink neat and tidy, check out our suggestions below!
Spaces you Should Organize Daily
Making the effort to start and end your day clutter free might seem daunting, but it is a better than leaving your spaces unraveled. The more you consistently organize you will start to see what the common issues are. Perhaps it’s that you don’t have a shoe rack in the entryway so your shoes end up all over the floor. Once you know your pain points you can start to find solutions. Don’t know where to start each day? Check out these spaces below.
Back to School Organizing
It’s the mid- September so you know what that means…time for back to school organizing! It’s important to get your organizing systems and routines set up early in the year so you set your family (and yourself!) up for a successful school year. Keep reading to find out our favorite ways to start your year off on the right foot!
When You’re a Minimalist, but Your Partner Isn’t
Hopefully you know your partner pretty well before you get into a committed relationship, and most partners are more similar than dissimilar. Maybe you two recently moved in and their disorganized habits have started to get to you, or maybe these things have really added up over the years. Regardless, we work with couples all the time to help them get on the same page about getting organized. If you’re a minimalist and your partner is not, this post is for you!
Toy Organization for Kids & Pets
So you want your house to be clutter-free, but you have kids and pets? Does that sound like an oxymoron? We’re here to help! Parents, dog-moms, cat-dads, babysitters, and everyone in-between: it’s time for a lesson on toy storage!
How to Get Rid of Sentimental Clutter
I’ve always been a pack-rat. A few years ago, while I was home during a school break, I found a box with all of my old letters – including every valentine that I received during all of elementary school. I can’t even remember if I ended up recycling them! Clearly, getting rid of sentimental clutter is not natural for me.
Spring Organizing Checklist
Has the spring-cleaning bug taken over yet? Our team loves any excuse to get in the organizing spirit, and the start of spring tends to be our busiest time of year! If you’re looking for any inspiration to get started, look no further. We created a handy checklist with some tips to start getting organized for spring.
Minimalist Wardrobes & How to Make One
For many, picking out a daily outfit can be a chore. How often do you stand in front of your closet each day trying to figure out what to wear? Here’s where a minimalist wardrobe comes into play. Keep reading below to find out the different minimalist methods and how to master one.
Our Favorite Organizing Products
Today we’re giving you all the deets on what everyone wants to know: What are our favorite organizing products? Although we fully believe a lot goes into product recommendation (you know the drill-sort, purge, assign, THEN contain), some things can’t be beat! Measuring your space is an important step, too. This blog post is not sponsored, but most recommendations are from The Container Store.
Prepping for the Holidays
The holiday season is here and with 2020 behind us, luckily things are feeling a bit more normal with travel, guests, and gatherings. While we’re all eager to welcome back friends and families into our homes, I’m sure we’re not as excited about adding that holiday stress back in! Keep reading for some tips on how to prepare for the holidays to keep you at ease.
Back-to-School Supplies That Will Keep Students Organized All Year
Somehow the summer flew by and we've made it to the weekend before Labor Day! Time to get out those class lists and head to Target or Staples this week, right? Not so fast! We also challenge you to shop locally this year and check out used bookstores, paper stores, and maybe even your basement to pull from a previous years' stash. Today we're sharing some of our favorite supplies to keep you or your students organized and set up for success at school, home, and in between this year.