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Ariel Kaye's 5 Golden Rules For Staying Organized With Kids
Ariel Kaye, CEO and founder of Parachute Home, has a house that looks just like you’d imagine. Calm and peaceful with an abundance of gorgeous neutrals and textures. It’s a vibe, and from the first step through the door you can tell that she lives and breathes the essence of her company. What you can’t tell at first though, is that two tiny people under the age of three live there.
Then and Now: Organizing in a Pandemic
March 17th and 18th, 2020: Los Angeles had mostly shut down. Everyone was panicking, grocery store shelves were empty, half of the city was already tucked away safely in their homes. A client had called a few days earlier: she and her boyfriend broke up and she was moving into an apartment alone: could we help her unpack before the world went into hiding? She was overwhelmed and not sure how to do it herself. My immediate answer, yes.
Shelving 101
Shelving is the unsung hero of organizing. Yes there is some cool, attention-worthy shelving out there, but usually it’s reserved for books or fancy dishes. But what about all that other stuff you need to store? Your boxes of holiday decorations and luggage? Your lightbulbs and family heirlooms and the fondue pot you pull out once a year? All that stuff needs to live somewhere, and more often than not, it needs to live on a shelf.
Change Your Life By Organizing Your Fridge
Healthy eating is a huge priority for me. Years ago, I made a promise to myself to keep nutritious options at my fingertips and to limit the amount of meals that I order out. How do you take a goal of consistently eating healthy and turn it into a lifestyle? Benjamin Franklin once said that “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Heeding this advice, I make the time to grocery shop and prepare my food/fridge (almost) every week. This sets me up for success, as my fridge is most often stocked up with fresh fruits and vegetables, prepped meals and nutritious snack options.
What's Your Inner Organizing Product?
What does your personality say about who you are…as an organizing product? Every time I wander the aisles at Container Store I find myself thinking about what I would be if I lived there. Would I be a lazy Susan? A wicker basket? Maybe a wooden hanger? SO I MADE A QUIZ about it. It’s fun, it’s silly, it will take you a few minutes and maybe you’ll even find something you never knew you couldn’t live without!
Organize Your Under Sink
It’s been about a month since “safer at home” started here in Los Angeles, and I don’t know about you but I’ve gotten a littttttle stir crazy. I’ve reorganized my pantry, my craft supplies, the with all the extra cleaning supplies we’ve had around lately, I decided it was time to tackle the area under my kitchen sink.
The Color Coordinated Closet
Are you ready to take the leap and color-coordinate your closet? Here’s what you need to know!
DVDo's and DVDont's
Remember when DVDs came out and compared to VHS tapes they were so sleek and modern OMG and now they’re basically extinct and computers don’t even come with DVD drives anymore? We’re living in a time where technology is sprinting along and our little analog brains are like, wait, what am I supposed to do with all this stuff I bought over the last few decades? Well good news, I’m here to tell you that I have all the answers! (Just kidding, kind of). I don’t have all the answers, but I definitely have some guidance for you, so if you have piles of plastic cases bumming you out in your living room, read on my friend.
Organize Your Pantry Like a Pro
Pantries are my number one favorite space to organize. Why?! I love to cook, I think food is beautiful when it’s displayed in pretty baskets and jars, and I love the challenge of making sense of small spaces. But you don’t need to be a professional to have a pantry that functions perfectly. Read on to see how!
Get That Gift Wrap Box Under Control
How to Organize Your Kid's Backpack
The Best Organizing Products Under $15
We all want to be more organized, and we know all too well how EXPENSIVE that can get. A couple bins here, a few baskets there, and all of a sudden you’ve spent $600 at The Container Store. As an antidote to overspending, here is a roundup of our favorite products that will help keep you organized without breaking the bank.
How to Keep Your Bedroom Organized
