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Organize Kitchen Cabinets with Nesting Containers + Giveaway

in , , , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, February 07, 2020

Maybe it’s the dreary weather, but February finds me wanting to clean and organize my home. I look around and see hot spots here and there, but I’m giving myself grace and reminding myself that this is a home full of people making these hot spots and it will take time to get to each area.  I’ve decided to start small with the most obvious hot spot- my kitchen cabinets and the plethora of plastic containers. I’ve tried getting rid of them completely, but that only lasts so long, because we are a family that cooks, so having handy storage containers is a must. Thankfully, a solution arrived when I was asked if I’d like to review Zoku products, including their Neat Stack Nesting Container Set, which will make organizing kitchen cabinets a snap!


Organized Plastic Containers:



Zoku Nesting Containers for kitchen cabinet organization #ad

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Keep toiletries organized when traveling with The Better Beauty Case

in , , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Last month we went on a wonderful family beach vacation where I got to try out this life-changing beauty case. You may be thinking, life-changing, really? I’m here to tell you, yes, it completely changed the way we packed and stored our toiletries for the better!  I’ll never leave home without this roomy Better Beauty Case. Read on to learn how it can help you keep your toiletries organized when traveling.



The Better Beauty Case by Joy Mangano:




The Better Beauty Case



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Weekly Chore Prompt: 5 Ways to Organize Your Pantry

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, October 01, 2015
We are in full fall cleaning mode now as we welcome in October and I’m happy to welcome my very first guest post today. Please make Miriam Bornstein from Zillow feel welcome by commenting on her chore prompt. This is a perfect “tackle over weekend” chore.  



By Miriam Bornstein

Say goodbye to your nightly game of hide-and-seek when searching for dinner ingredients. If your pantry looks like a war zone with open boxes of pasta, spices on every shelf and empty containers taking up limited counter space, then you are in dire need of pantry reorganization. 


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Weekly Chore Prompt: Organizing Shoes

in , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, June 08, 2015
Happy Monday dear readers! As I was trying to get out the door to my very first blog conference on a recent Saturday morning, I tried multiple times to shut our foyer closet door but couldn’t because there was a rogue sneaker blocking the door. I picked the shoe up, looked for a free space to call its temporary home and found zero free space. Zip, nada. I couldn’t even find the sneaker's mate, so I did what any sane mom would do when she’s pressed for time - I chucked in the shoe and slammed the closet door. I knew the weekly chore prompt had to be organizing shoes!

Time To Corral Shoes:



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Add style and organization to an unused space with #BryLaneHome

in , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, November 05, 2014

Last month I shared some easy to follow fall cleaning checklists, and if you have been working your way through your home like I have, you may have come to the realization that you need more storage space. I found myself wishing for something that would allow me to quickly organize all the extra items we have accumulated, yet be pretty enough to use in a room rather than tucked into a closet.

 I found the perfect storage organizing solution when BryLaneHome asked me if I’d like to try one of their home organizing products free of charge and share my thoughts here with you.  Since I’d planned on sharing some organizing tips, I happily agreed.  All opinions are my own. 


BryLaneHome drawer #storage #organizer


Knowing that my bedroom closet and part of my dresser had become a storage haven for everything from extra bedding to craft supplies, I chose the BryLaneHome 10 drawer storage organizer in neutral.

I wanted a functional yet stylish piece that looked like it belonged in our bedroom.  I am really pleased with how well the organizer looks in this unused space.  Not only does it match my neutral color scheme, the sturdier construction and attention to detail gives it the look and feel of a piece of furniture.

First, I gathered up some overflow books that had been hiding out of a shelf and put them in a bottom drawer to add weight and stability as I filled the drawers.  Even though this organizer comes with a sturdy metal frame and wood top, it’s always best to put heavy items on the bottom.

Next, I found a bunch of craft supplies that had been way up on a shelf in a bag. I didn’t even remember I had those cool copper beads! As you can see, I can add lots of stuff to each drawer.

roomy drawers in #storage #organizer


 It will take me several days to fill all these roomy drawers because I am taking my time and clearing out one area of my closet and bedroom at a time. Slow and steady is the way to go with this organizing job.


#BryLaneHome 10 pc. drawer #storage #organizer
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If you are in need of a portable, affordable storage organizer, I invite you to visit BryLaneHome to see color options and sizes available. For even more home organizing ideas, visit BryLaneHome on Pinterest. I think you will be pleasantly surprised and inspired to start your own organizing project.


Please share in comments: What area of your home would you most likely use this storage organizer?

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Planning in 2015 made easy with At A Glance

in , , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Somewhere in mid-summer a key turned in a lock and the world of full-time professional blogging-writing walked right in that open door for me.  Even though I have been a work at home Mom for 15+ years and plan my days as any professional should, I found myself playing catch up because, quite simply, I didn’t have the proper tools and systems in place to keep up with my growth.


2015 monthly #planner #calendar


That won’t happen in 2015 because I already have an amazing monthly planner and wall calendar thanks to Shoplet.com, who asked if I would like to receive these two complementary At A Glance  products to try and share my thoughts with you.  


Let’s start with the monthly planner. I took this out of the package and loved the look and feel of it. This planner allows me to see the whole month without having to flip pages, which comes in very handy when you are planning several assignments and work commitments. 

There’s ample writing room in each day box and a place for notes on the top and right side margins.  The tabbed months are a plus as well, allowing me to easily plan projects in advance. There are ample notes pages in the back of this 13 month planner along with a page of contacts.  There’s even a plastic pocket holder in the back for you to tuck in notes, business cards and those fliers that get handed out when you attend business functions.

I couldn’t be happier with this At-A- Glance 2015 monthly planner and look forward to putting my first assignment in it. Since I already have campaigns that run through January, I’ll be setting up my planner this weekend.


2015 wall calendar #planning

The 2015 monthly wall calendar won’t be hung on a wall in my office, but will be tucked into my lifesaver of a sideboard that acts as a second desk for me.  This calendar will be my hub for all business commitments, not just for my blog and writing assignments, but for my husband’s business as well.

Like with the monthly planner, the day boxes on the wall calendar are big enough for me to write two or three notes on each day. There is an ample header margin where I can write notes or stick post-it notes and reminders there. The flip page method on this calendar will make it easy for me to go to each month without fear of ripping out pages.

2015 monthly #planner

With these two products, I feel confident that 2015 will be a well-organized, successful year for me. With the 4th quarter zooming past us, now is the time to purchase your planner and calendars for next year. I invite you to learn more about these two products and all the business supplies available at Shoplet.com. 


Please share in comments: Which of these two products would you most likely use in 2015?


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Helpful Homemaking – Checklist Tips

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, January 10, 2014

Ah January, the month of “new” the month of “I will” the month of resolutions and goals and promises. Helpful organizing tips abound in January, they even made January National Organizing month, which hammers home the message that we all should be cleaning and organizing during every free minute.

But- I’m not.

Nope. I refuse to get myself all worked up this year.  

It’s the 10th and I simply refuse to feel behind as I “heart” the many free printable’s showing up in my Pinterest feed.  Everything from chores, menu planning to home organizing binders can be found and printed. I’m tempted- I mean really tempted to waste my printer ink on these prettily designed pieces of paper that in theory should make short work of my organizing dilemma’s. 

I don’t print them because I know I won’t use them. I have seen myself not use them in the past. So- here is what I use instead.

A legal size pad of plain white paper, a colorful pen and a clipboard.

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That’s it.

Now the organizing magic can begin.

I walk from room to room with an Eagle eye, channeling my Moms white glove, everything neat and tidy approach to homemaking and I make my list for each room.

  • Put away lotions- check.
  • Revamp pantry- check.
  • Unmuck back hallway for the bazillionth time. Check.
  • If it is dirty, cluttered, unfiled, on the list it goes.

Only put chores on this list. No jotting down “buy new hand towels” when you are in the guest bathroom. There will be a list for that later.

Stick to what you want to get done- your chores.

Do feel free to put a family members name by certain chores. If they drug it out, they should find its home again (says every Mom on the planet).


Then- once you’ve gone through every room in your house and feel like your head is going to pop because you must be the worst housekeeper on the planet- stop! Take a breath, and choose the easiest task first. 

And. Do. It. 

Then check it off. Done! 

 Go through your list this way until you get to the real hot spots of your house. Seeing your completed tasks will make slaying your dragon easier.

I use this checklist method for any project that is multi-step, like planning a party, or revamping my flower beds.  This style of organizing my thoughts to organize my life works for me and it may very well work for you too. If you give it a try, please stop back by and let me know your thoughts.
 
And if you really want to get a feel for How clean (or not) your house is, go take this easy quiz on HGTV. I answered  mostly B’s- with a couple of A’s I blame completely on my Mother! You’ll understand that statement once you take the quiz.

Share with me in comments, what’s your dragon- what is the one place you wish you never had to organize again?
For me- it’s the Foyer closet! Ugh.
And let me know the outcome of the quiz too- no judging here!

Here's wishing you a happy, productive weekend. Now I'm off to buy some much needed hangers for that foyer closet of mine.
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Jump start your New Year Goals with eMeals

in , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, December 27, 2012

One of my biggest goals in the New Year is to shake up my family meal plans. The often asked question "What's for dinner?" will be a little bit easier thanks to eMeals. 

Happy New Year

 Have you heard of eMeals? 

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 eMeals offers over 50 delicious meal plans and corresponding grocery lists every week based on food style preferences, family size and the current sales at selected grocery stores.  Dinner menu plans include classic family meals, low-fat, portion control, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, clean eating, paleo, and the natural and organic plan.  
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 Happy New Year!

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