I have just returned from a much needed vacation, and what better way to celebrate than with a giveaway! This is the new Hidden Recycler by Rubbermaid! The Hidden Recycler attaches to the inside of a cabinet door to help collect recyclables and keep them out of sight. The bag is durable, machine washable, and …
*Contest is now closed. Thank you for participating!* Ready for some organizational eye candy? Turns out combining organization and style can give you the chills… As in cold. As in the refrigerator. Not only did I clean out my fridge this week, (applause if you please), but I also gave it a functional fashion face …
Another classic storage solution that just may never go out of style… glass containers. When it comes to glass you just can’t beat the fact it’s always nice too see what is inside. Drinking glasses are an especially great item for storage. Cheap and boasting height, they can house many items. Consider a drinking glass …
Just getting into Legos? Or are you a seasoned set builder? In my house, Legos are a definite favorite amongst my kids and their friends. In my son’s room we have a large wood box on the floor in-between two tables. Sets are built, torn down, and built again on the table tops. I have tried organizing …
I was recently asked to try out the new Martha Stewart Home Office supplies by Avery, available exclusively at Staples. I have used Avery labels before, and I must say the infusion of Avery and Martha equals some really beautiful products! It was seriously like Christmas morning at my house when the box arrived. I’m not sure Martha would condone the …
Who knew an app existed for keeping your wallet organized! Seriously, such a good idea. The MyMiniWallet app has been downloaded over 15,000 times, and has become an iOS friendly favorite of consumers who want to store, organize, and most importantly be reminded of their gift cards, receipts, coupons, and even membership cards. MyMiniWallet is a PIN-protected App, so …
I have been working hard lately getting the inside of my house clean and organized. The problem is I have totally neglected my garage. I keep working on projects, and then dumping all the supplies on my already too small work bench. Yesterday I went out to find a spray texture to patch a wall, …
Have you ever head of Clos-ette? I knew they offered closet organizational consultation, but I didn’t know they sold great products too. Remember when I showed you my earrings tote for traveling? Well, who knew there was a much prettier and more organized solution! This is the Travel Jewelry Case. It retails for $50, and comes …
Do you use coupons? I love them. Though I am certainly not an extreme couponer, I have always kept a stash in my car. A few years ago I found a 4×6 photo book and stuffed all my coupons in the sleeves. As you can see below it got a little trashed with use. 🙂 It was also …
She (Andrea) was fifteen when I (Greg) first met her. It took eight more years of our paths crossing before I finally convinced her we would have an amazing life together. We started out our life living in a 900 sq. foot red-brick bungalow that we had spent months renovating before we were married. That …
If there is one piece of furniture I see in home decor and design time and time again, it’s the Expedit shelving unit by Ikea. Known for its affordability and organizational potential, this put-it-together piece of furniture has rocked both Pinterest and the web. Even I have succumb to its creative potential in my own home: Here’s a glimpse at how Expedit has organized …
Hi! My name is Sarah, I am CEO of Veggie Kids, an online site providing nutrition and meal ideas for busy families, and a full time mom of three boys. I need all the organizational help I can get! Having a second child enter elementary school this past year I knew I was going to be …
If you haven’t heard of Eve Ashcraft, let me just tell you she is the paint goddess. When Martha Stewart wanted to develop her first paint collection, she turned to Eve for help. Eve helped Martha to pinpoint colors from none other than chicken eggs, which resulted in an enormously successful paint line. Eve graduated with a degree in …
Hello Readers! My name is Katie Brown and I write about a little bit of everything on my blog, Smile Like You Mean It. I’m so happy to share my craft space with you today! Over the last year or two I’ve become somewhat of a craft-supply hoarder! You can bet I was in that …
I visited my sister last fall at her home in Virginia. She lives in a beautiful colonial home where the majority of the flooring is white tile. White! Can you imagine? I assumed she had spent many hours cleaning it in preparation of my arrival, (Hello sister! I am the last person who cares!), turned out to be …
I recently had the opportunity to read two awesome new books published by Artisan Books. What’s A Disorganized Person To Do? and What’s a Homeowner To DO? Both books are intended to help families keep organized, and learn how to be self-reliant in their homes. After reading both, I am really excited to share with …
(This was originally posted at Tech4Moms. I thought it was such a cool idea, I wanted to share it with you here at The Organized Mom!) Several weeks before going to CES with Sarah of Tech4Moms, we were bombarded by e-mails from companies showcasing products that would be unveiled at the show. One particular e-mail I …
*We are starting a new series on The Organized Mom! If you , or someone you know has a great organizational idea, we would love to share it with our readers! You may send submissions to: natalie@organizedmom.net. Here’s a look at our first feature; Ahsli from the beautiful blog called Mini Manor! Hi my name …
I used to be a scrapbooker. Though I am happy not to be spending the insane amounts of money on supplies anymore, I do miss the creative component that always came with creating a scrapbook page. Now, instead of scrapbooking, I create a family photo book online. I make one book a year, usually the …
If I see muddy boots on my floor one more time I’m going to… Well, I just don’t know. Unfortunately no one is admitting to doing it, and I am starting to think it’s a joint effort around here. I’m just going to nip this one in the bud right now with a simple book storage solution. …
As you know we have just launched our Creative Storage Solutions series. I wanted to share with you a favorite website that has been my personal creative inspiration for the last year or two. The site is called Design*Sponge, and chances are you have seen or heard about it. Design*Sponge is a design blog run by Brooklyn-based …
I am kickin’ it in Vegas my friends! One whole week of computer geekery at the Consumer Electronic Show. I am traveling with Sarah for Tech4Moms, and we are both having a blast networking and checking out the lastest tech toys here at CES. Before I go get my geek on, I wanted to share …
Hello! I am Becca with Tabletop Lazy Susans, and a friend of Sarah’s. We were talking recently about ways to organize your kitchen, and thought it would be fun for me to tell you about how I have organized a space in my kitchen with a Lazy Susan. In my home, I have a beautiful …
There are certain things in this world that every girl should own. A piece of diamond jewelry. Tweezers. Comfortable heels. And a drill. Yup, I am putting a drill right up there with sensible shoes. It’s true! Every girl should have access to a drill and know how to use it. Check the oil in your car? …
Make your own laundry hamper for under $3 One of our kids rooms has an itty bitty closet, and there just isn’t enough room inside for a dirty clothes hamper. Here’s the solution I came up with… 12″ wood Embroidery hoop $1.25 Clearance pillow case $1.99 Ta-da! Not bad for just over $3.00. You will …
I think I mention this every year, but I feel the need to say it every year. I HATE New Year’s Resolutions. Despise! BLECH! The reason for all this hatred, is that it’s almost set up to fail. You try to change too much all at once, you break down a couple days and then …
If there’s one thing I get tired of, it’s my kids borrowing my phone. I once deleted Angry Birds thinking it would keep the troops away. Nope. They had it right back on within 24 hours. For this very reason my husband and I both enabled lock screens on our cell phones. We can get …
I purchased a huge roll of Christmas wrapping paper for gifts this year. I am going for a matchy, everything wrapped in the same paper, kind of look. The idea seemed solid until my three year old got into the roll and decided it would be fun to wrap her bed. Now all I have left …
Check out these innovative organizing boxes in my video that help solve some typical organizing problems. The Neat Containers are a good solution for those who have lots of shoes, office supplies, scrapbooking supplies or Legos. 😉 They are easy to use and there’s no need to label them because they’re clear! I give them an 8 …
I loooooove homemade bread. You do too, don’t you? You’re smelling it right now aren’t you? About a year ago I was buying bread at the grocery store. This adorable old man came up to me and said, “Whoa! Does your family eat that much bread?” I looked down at my six (gulp!) loaves of …
We all have stuff; stuff that’s useful, stuff that’s pretty, stuff that’s sentimental, etc. There are lots of different kinds of stuff and it goes by many different names, but no matter what you call it, it’s still just stuff. Let’s say that this little purple guy represents “stuff”. At some point in time you …
I come from not one, but two sets of very orderly grandparents. Both my father’s mother, and mother’s father, (still with me?) had very organized homes. I am talking labeled everything. Needless to say, it did not skip a generation with me. I love to organize. Love it! I am more likely to purchase storage …
Sometimes even a mom can throw the biggest of tantrums. I admittedly had one last week when I discovered my 11 year old son had broken my favorite pair of headphones. Not again! Turns out he had tried to separate two pairs that has been shoved inside a desk drawer, and accidentally pulled one of …
I love to paint. This statement is not far off from admitting a love to pull weeds or clean toilets, but it is true. I love painting! There’s nothing better than a clean, stiff, two inch Purdy slant brush and a blank sheet of drywall calling my name. What’s the downside to repainting my living …
OK, so not REALLY, but definitely want one! Really though the best doormats are the astroturf doormats from Don Aslett. He says that 80% of the dirt in your house walks right in through the front door. If you have a really good doormat that will trap the dirt instead of a fancy schmancy one …
I was approached by the Charming KEYper company a while back to review their flagship product the Charming KEYper. First I was impressed with the idea. It’s basically a leash for your keys. You attach it to your keys and then put the other end of the “leash” which has a cute little charm on …
A couple of years back we had this great activity for the ladies at our church where we made these simple yet very useful organizers for our cars. I have loved it and used it so much that I just have to share it with you! You will need: One square shaped hot pad with …
Women spend a lot of time worrying about their weight, thinking about their weight, and trying to lose weight. While its great to want to do things to help you get healthy, there is also a lot of time wasted. Hopefully, these tips will help you get your life back, while still working towards your …
Over on my tech site, I’m talking about “Social Media Overload“. With the addition of Google+, many people are feeling a little overwhelmed with the social media options available to them. I’m going to help you streamline the process a bit! Use ONE tool on your desktop. If you want to keep up with Facebook, …
Gee, lets see. What to blog about? Hmmm, well considering I was supposed to post on Monday and today is now Wednesday, how about procrastination! I have been up late every night this week due to my habit of putting everything off to the last minute so why not do it tonight starting at 10:45pm? …