How to Organize Your Medicine Cabinet

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

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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Storage Solutions for Every Room in Your Home

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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A Guide to Eco-friendly Organizing

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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Entryway Storage Solutions... for Shoes

Entryway Storage Solutions... for Shoes

Are you constantly tripping over the pile of shoes by your door? Are you tired of being greeted by an unsightly mess? Have you tried implementing a storage solution, only to be battling the shoes a week later?

You’re not alone. This is one of the most asked about dilemmas of home organizing. Shoes pile up quickly, creating an eye sore as well as confusion…”Where’s my other shoe?” “I can’t find the pair I like.” The shoe mountain grows with each entry into the house, exasperating the problem. You don’t want to just ‘put away’ the shoes, the mess will certainly creep back into the space. You need to keep the shoes accessible with a simple solution the whole family can maintain. You need a solution that is highly functional, fits the style of your home, and makes a great first impression as you enter the door.

The system that will work best for you will depend on your specific space and style. I’ll walk you through the steps of getting the shoe clutter under control and finding the best method of organization for your home.

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Family Room Storage Solutions

Family Room Storage Solutions

The family room is where we come together at the end of the day to unwind. Family rooms are where kids plop down after school or soccer practice, where toddlers drag their toys, where board games are played, and movie nights are held. It’s a known fact that family rooms become a bit of a drop zone. It can be hard to sit back and relax with the day’s clutter surrounding you on the coffee table, end tables, and at your feet. Having good storage systems in place for the items that tend to land on your family room surfaces makes it easier for the whole family to pitch in to keep the space tidy. Maintaining a neat space makes it so much more relaxing to kick back after a long day. Find inspiration and shop my favorite products for solving all your family room storage struggles.

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5 Storage Solutions for Blu-rays and DVDs

5 Storage Solutions for Blu-rays and DVDs

There was a time when I proudly displayed my collection of DVDs. Today, I’m embarrassed I still own them! A few years ago, I decided I could no longer stand the amount of room they were taking up in my home—they had consumed every inch of space in our entertainment center. I couldn’t bring myself to donate them and I knew I wouldn’t make enough money to justify trying to sell them. I set out to find a way to keep the movies but regain some space. I found a lot of good options so I’ll share them all, pick the one that works best for you.

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