By Guest Blogger Caitlin Burgess The kitchen is the heart of your home. From sharing a meal with your family to serving as a entertainment area when guests come over, your kitchen is the one spot in the house where everyone gathers. And, a well-organized kitchen adds ease, style and function to the room. The READ MORE
An Organized Baby Shower Gift Idea
My cousin is having her first baby next month, and I just attended her baby shower a couple weeks ago. I needed the perfect organized baby shower gift idea that would be useful and adorable, and, of course, organizing-themed. A quick perusal on Pinterest gave me some ideas, and a follow-up on Etsy helped me located just READ MORE
Quick Make-Up Drawer Makeover
Ready for the quickest organizing makeover ever? This one took ten minutes, and it’s the perfect starter project for the organize-phobic. Here are the simple steps: Take out everything, grouping items on the counter or floor by category (make-up, skin care, implements/brushes, tooth care, nail care, etc.) Wipe out the drawer with some spray cleaner. READ MORE
12 Easy Refrigerator Organizing Tips
Last fall, I was interviewed by Martha Stewart Magazine for some refrigerator organizing tips. A quick peek in my fridge last week reminded me that I needed to give that space a little refreshing! It’s easy to let organization slide in the summer months, but all that great farmer’s market produce goes to waste when READ MORE
Easy Summer Organizing Tips
Finally, it feels like summer in Minnesota. Ah! I was so happy to swap out my winterwear for summer duds. Goodbye sweaters and warm leggings, hello maxi dresses and tank tops. Yahoo! I’ve been busy helping my clients switch out their seasonal clothing as well. Have you done this yet? If not, it’s that time. Here are READ MORE
Why I Love Organizing with Mason Jars
Mason jars bring me back to my childhood. My beloved grandma was an avid canner. She had an abundant garden, filled with cucumbers, onions, green beans, strawberries, and — my favorite — raspberries. She canned all summer long so that we could all enjoy the fruits of her labor in the dreary winter months. I READ MORE
Target Dollar Spot Gets You Organized
Who says getting organized has to cost an arm and a leg? I hit the Target dollar section (AKA the “Dollar Spot”) today and found plenty of organizing tools that costs between $1 and $3 each. Here are a few scores for a few bucks: Metal buckets: Just a buck each, they could corral anything READ MORE
Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Cleaning Ideas
It may not seem like it right now, but spring is right around the corner! As the weather warms, thoughts will soon turn to spring cleaning. But, unfortunately, many of the cleaning products we use on a daily basis contain harsh, toxic chemicals that are not good for our homes, kids, and pets. But don’t despair READ MORE
Best Valentine’s Day Gift Idea
Wondering what to get that special person in your life this Valentine’s Day? How about the gift of organization? This year, ditch the dozen red roses. (Those are going to wilt and die in a few days.) Forget the box of chocolates. (While delish, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips.) Lingerie — READ MORE
Beautiful Bathroom Organizing Tips
Got the winter blahs? A room makeover is a great pick-me-up. The perfect place to start is with your bathroom. In as little as an hour, you can declutter and add a few decorative touches that will make you smile. Here are a few bathroom organizing tips to get you going: Photos credit: Better Homes READ MORE