Fun New Organizing Products In Store Now

Posted by Laura on April 20, 2012 · 4 Comments

Hi everyone, this week I’ve added two new organizing products to my shop (with another to come on Monday) so I thought I’d give you a quick sneak peek. For more specifics about each of the products and what I love about each of them, click on any of pictures below to be taken to the individual shop page.

First I’m introducing the stocking organizer, a smaller version of the shoe organizer. It is shown with socks/pantyhose but of course as with most of my products it can be used for so many other things as well like toys, makeup, sunglasses, etc. The possibilities are endless! You’ll find two big pockets on the backside for more storage. On sale right now – set of 2 for $15.00!

Next is the RevMed, a revolving organizer that has been designed to help you organize your medications and vitamins. It offers two levels and space dividers to help keep things separated and easy to find. It is sized to fit in standard cabinets, revolves for easy access and is tiered for label visibility. On sale right now for a short time for $15.00.

I use mine to organize all my hair supplies:

Exclusive:

Next is something I’m so excited about. This product is my first EXCLUSIVE product, yay! You may remember me talking about a fantastic product for toy storage called the Lay N Go Activity Mat. Well this same fabulous company has created a product just for my readers to help us contain all our makeup that seems to collect all over our bathroom counters. Wouldn’t you love a quick and easy way to clean it all up? Allow me to introduce the Lay N Go Cosmo, the perfect solution for makeup explosions.

Simply put all your makeup on the mat when it’s open and when done pull on the drawstring and you end up with a makeup pouch that contains everything for you until the next time you need it. I think this is such a clever idea. No more having to riffle through a cosmetic bag as the Lay N Go Cosmo opens right up and lays flat so you can find what you need right away. No digging involved. And once the pouch is all cinched up your makeup is beautifully hidden away and not scattered all over your bathroom counter in a cluttered mess. It’s also perfect for traveling. Now that’s awesome! For more details and to purchase this product visit my shop! On sale for $24.00 for the next two days.

Happy Organizing!!

PS: Just a reminder that Opensky only ships to US addresses at this time.

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4 Inexpensive Ways to Organize Scarves

Posted by Laura on April 19, 2012 · 11 Comments

I love scarves. I love the way they dress up an outfit at a fairly inexpensive price. However with many scarves comes the need for some great organization so that I don’t find them scattered all over the house. They need a designated home so the one I want can easily be found on any given day. Of course not all solutions need to be expensive ones, here are four great ways to organize scarves without breaking the bank.

1. Using Towel Rods:

My girlfriend hung towel rods behind her bedroom door and then hung her scarves off them. I love this idea and as you can see it also works great for jewelry too.

2. In a Basket:

Depending on how many scarves you have you might be able to get away with just tossing them in a basket. Simple!

3. On a Hanger:

Using shower curtain rings (from the dollar store) on a hanger I was able to add my scarves in such a way that they take up next to no room at all in my closet. Very simple and easy to do and as you can see I could really get many more on there. This is probably my favorite solution of them all.

All I’ve done is loop them through the rings.

4. With a Scarf Organizer:

This scarf organizer I purchased from Solutions (a Canadian organizing store) for $6.99 if I remember correctly. Ikea sells a similar one as well although it is bigger and available for $9.99. I blogged about it here.

As you can see it holds quite a few scarves but because they overlap one another it does get a little bulky.

So there you have it. Scarves, scarves and more scarves. Which solution is your favorite?

How do you organize your scarves?

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Transforming a Closet with Canvas Bins

Posted by Laura on April 17, 2012 · 20 Comments

Please welcome my guest today, Julie from Simply Savvy!

I am so thrilled to be sharing with Org Junkie’s savvy readers and one of my favorite organizing blogs! Many thanks and be sure to see what else is on my mind at Simply Savvy.

As a Professional Organizer I have the fun task of shopping for clients and purchasing organizing and designing solutions that meet their unique needs. While shopping with a loaded cart, I am often asked if I have a favorite product or one that I would recommend. I could go on and on about good organizing solutions—no one solution works for everyone. However, one of my favorite items to use is canvas grommet style bins—functional, flexible, and stylish.

They work great in a laundry room, under the sink, on a playroom shelf, and in any type of closet.

Here’s how I quickly transform a space using bins:

1- Start by removing all items so you can see what you have and purge what you don’t need.

2- Reorganize items according to purpose, category, or function.

3- Label each bin clearly for easy access.

Take a look at this transformed bathroom closet.

I chose the chocolate brown bins to go with the sleek look of the espresso cabinet. I grouped like items together; such as, hair products, accessories, toiletries and then utilized shallow bins for wash cloths.

This busy working mom can now access her items quickly and feel good while doing so! Now that’s Simply Savvy.

Are you spring cleaning? What areas are you struggling with? Share your thoughts, I love sharing back!

As a Professional Organizer and owner of Simply Savvy LLC, I work with clients to create organizing and design solutions that allow them to love their spaces. The Simply Savvy blog is where I get to share what inspires me in the hopes of helping others along the way — it’s all things organizing, design, or just things I find that are Simply Savvy!

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Simplify Your Family Life: $375 of ebooks for $29!!!

Posted by Laura on April 16, 2012 · 2 Comments

It’s time for the 2nd annual Simplify Your Family Life ebook sale!! Last year’s sale was a huge success so Corey from Simple Marriage and Mandi from Life…Your Way decided to do it again. They have brought together some of the top authors in the family life space with 38 ebooks covering a variety of topics related to family life.

When purchased separately, these ebooks are worth $375, but for four days only, you can purchase the entire collection for just $29! This is a fantastic deal and it is only available from today through to Friday, April 20th at 8:00 am EST. There will be no late sales offered.

Here is the entire list of all the ebooks you’ll receive for just $29.00 when you purchase the Simplify Family Life collection. You’ll get instant access to each of the 38 ebooks listed below:

Entrepreneurship & Blogging

Blogger Behave by Laura @ 10 Million Miles ($4.99)

How to Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too by Mandi @ Life Your Way ($12.00)

Make Money Blogging by Tara @ Feels Like Home ($4.99)

Tap Into Your Unique Creativity and Self Expression Webinar by Lisa @ WellGrounded Life ($39.00)

Tell Your Time by Amy @ Blogging with Amy ($4.99)

Your Blogging Business: Tax Talk & Tips from a Bookkeeper Turned Blogger by Nikki @ Christian Mommy Blogger ($4.99)

Food & Cooking

Get Lean Recipe for Success by Nisha @ Healthy Mom’s Kitchen ($37.00)

Got Dinner? by Susan @ The Confident Mom ($4.00)

How To Cook For Yourself: A Complete Beginner’s Guide by Rachael @ Kitchen Courses ($35.00)

Plan It, Don’t Panic by Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home ($4.99)

Real Food Basics by Kate @ Modern Alternative Mama ($6.95)

Real Food, Real Easy by Erin @ The Humbled Homemaker ($9.95)

Smart Sweets by Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship ($9.95)

The Everything Beans Book by Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship ($9.95)

Homemaking

2012 Confident Mom Weekly Household Planner by Susan @ The Confident Mom ($9.00)

Clean Start: Your Guide to Natural Home Cleaning by Michelle @ Open Eye Health ($4.95)

Complete Printables Download Pack by Mandi @ Life Your Way ($7.00)

Food on Your Face for Acne & Oily Skin by Leslie @ Crunchy Betty ($7.99)

From Debtor to Better by Barry @ Debtor to Better ($15.00)

My Buttered Life {Summer + Gift Giving Editions} by Renee @ MadeOn Hard Lotion ($10.00)

Not a DIY Diva by Melissa @ The Inspired Room ($3.99)

One Bite at a Time by Tsh @ Simple Mom ($5.00)

That Works for Me by Kristen @ We Are THAT Family ($8.00)

Marriage & Relationships

A Simple Marriage by Corey @ Simple Marriage ($4.99)

Buck Naked Marriage by Corey @ Simple Marriage ($2.99)

Entangled by Amy @ Permission to Peruse ($4.99)

The A to Z Guide: 26 Ways in 26 Days to a Happier, Healthier Marriage by The Dating Divas ($9.97)

Minimalism for Families

101 Ways to Simplify Your Life by Laura @ Journey to a Simple Life ($9.95)

321-Stop by Lori @ Loving Simple Living ($9.97)

Inside Out Simplicity by Joshua @ Becoming Minimalist ($11.99)

Simple Ways to Be More with Less by Courtney @ Be More with Less ($9.97)

The Minimalist Mom’s Guide to Baby’s First Year by Rachel @ The Minimalist Mom ($9.95)

Parenting & Kids

4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions by the Moms @ 4 Moms, 35+ Kids ($7.99)

Flourishing Spring by Michele @ Frugal Granola ($5.95)

Mindset for Moms by Jamie @ Steady Mom ($4.99)

Nurturing Creativity by Renee @ FIMBY ($3.00)

Parenting with Positive Guidance by Amanda @ Not Just Cute ($9.00)

Truth in the Tinsel by Amanda @ Impress Your Kids ($6.99)

The Simplify Your Family Life Sale is brought to you in part by Plan to Eat, an online meal planner that makes eating at home simple. Receive an exclusive coupon code on a one-year membership with your purchase!

Click here to purchase your collection today!

Remember the sale ends at 8 a.m. ET on April 20th, and there will be no late sales offered, so don’t wait.

Enjoy!!

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Menu Plan Monday ~ April 16/12

Posted by Laura on April 16, 2012 · 31 Comments

Hi friends, did you have an organized menu week last week? Having a menu plan really is a game changer isn’t it? Gosh I don’t know how I ever managed without one and I know I am not alone in thinking that. And yet there are still so many that have never given menu planning a go. Perhaps this is your week! What will it take for me to convince you? :)

I took a photography course this weekend and am so excited to finally know how to shot in manual mode. I can’t wait to play around and practice some more this week and I suspect my family may get annoyed with me as I make them wait “just one more minute” for dinner so I can take just one more picture of it. Ha! Maybe I should start with my containers and have a photoshoot with them. They would never complain to me, they love me and are so happy with me when I take them out to play :)

So here’s my question for you today. I absolutely LOVE casseroles…I love to make them and I love to eat them. One dish meals are so easy to throw together and usually mean fewer dishes to clean up as well. They are great to throw in the freezer and for potlucks too. However I have a girlfriend who can’t stand them. She hates having her food all mixed up together. How about you? Love em or hate em?