Looking for a quick fix to help you stay organized and stress less? Scroll down for a sampling of small projects that will help you achieve big wins while building better habits.
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1. Prep Your Purse
Repeat after us: YOUR PURSE IS NOT A TRASH CAN. In order to keep yourself from mindlessly stashing things (i.e. crumpled receipts, half-eaten granola bar, a rock your kid handed you), you need guardrails in place. Add a purse insert that has separate compartments for all your main categories (i.e. wallet, keys, sunglasses, concealer to hide dark circles), and maybe a pouch or two for good measure.
2. Clutter-Proof Your Car
Guess what else isn’t a trash can? Your car. The thing getting you from point A to point B with all the items that go with it. So, yeah – you want to keep it organized. It’s as simple as getting a collapsible case and packing the items you tend to reach for. This cleaning putty is another helpful tool to have on hand.
P.S. If you are driving around with a donation bag in your trunk right now, just go drop it off. It will take five minutes and you’ll feel super accomplished.
3. Style Up Your Stroller
Strollers have come a long way, but not when it comes to built-in storage. Thankfully, it’s easy to add your own with this stroller organizer that includes two insulated cup holders, a detachable zippered pocket, a phone pocket, and more. It attaches over the stroller, but also comes with a carry strap so you can take your system on the go.
4. Corral Your Cords
Cords are annoying. There, we said it. They tangle, they’re not attractive while plugged in, and not attractive while tucked away. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a fully wireless world just yet, but anything from silicone ties to cable labels will help ease the struggle.
5. Debunk Your Water Bottles
Water bottles are one of those items you seem to acquire over time. They are also notoriously hard to store, since they are bulky and can’t stack. That is, until now. With this stackable storage solution, you’ll be able to keep the bottles and lids together, while maximizing cabinet space.
6. Rethink Under Your Sink
Digging for the dish soap is never fun, especially when it’s lurking somewhere behind the pipes. Luckily, the only things you need to make this space less dark and scary is tiered storage with a pull-out drawer. Categorize and contain accordingly, but not before wiping down every inch of that cabinet. Let’s be honest: It needs it.
7. Destress Your Dresser
Turn to the file folding method. This technique turns stacks of clothing upright so you can quickly identify what you have and fit more in a drawer.
Step 1: Lay the shirt flat in front of you, with the front of the shirt facing down.
Step 2: Fold in the right sleeve
Step 3: Fold both sleeves to the middle of the shirt. Fold the sides of the shirt slightly, it should never go past where the hem (aka the neckline stitching) begins on either side
Step 4: Fold the shirt in half from the bottom hem.
You’re done! The trick to knowing whether you folded it correctly is if the shirt stands up by itself with the folded side up. Add a set of our new expandable dividers from our Walmart collection to keep all the rows neatly contained.
