Tuesday Tip: Kitchen Product Solutions

multi-purpose bin

As a reader of the My Organized Lifestyle blog, I’m letting you in on a little secret! The Momsources section now contains a full page of Kitchen Product Solutions. These are my most favorite containers that I’ve personally used over and over again on client projects, as well as in my own home! You will [...]

You Need a Junk Drawer (Yes, That’s What I Said!)

Many people won’t even admit they have a junk drawer because it in someway connotes being messy, even if outwardly they are not. Well, I say you should have a junk drawer. Why? Well, we all need a place to “temporarily” stash papers or stuff that accumulates on the countertops in the kitchen. Designate a [...]

Kitchen Organization Made Easier

Stacey, I would like to know if there is a ‘right’ way to organize a kitchen? I’ve heard that the dishes should go close to the dishwasher, etc. Are there guidelines such as this that I should consider?-Anonymous, Charleston, SC First off, I can’t say that there’s a “right way” to organize a kitchen. For [...]

Spice up Your Kitchen!

pull+out+drawer

Home Improvement stores are terrific! What was once only available as a custom job is now available to the masses. For example, pull-out drawers in kitchen cabinets. You can purchase and install a quick solution and avoid losing items items stored at the back of the cabinets. Other solutions include adding a spice rack organizer [...]

Option for storing fine china

tday+dining

With Thanksgiving coming soon, it’s time to pull out the formal china. Or maybe not. Depends on whether you’re staying home, going to friends or relatives, or choosing not to use the “good stuff.” So where is your china stored? In a breakfront or china cabinet, still in boxes from the last move (mine is), [...]