Just So Organized Blog
Discover Mary’s favorite organizing tips and tools to inspire your organizing projects. You can simplify your life and create the space you desire with these proven techniques.
10 Ideas for Storing Books
Just So Mary was featured in this Redfin article that explores a variety of creative ideas for storing books that go beyond traditional stacking and shelving.
Where to Donate: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn where to donate or repurpose your unwanted items with this comprehensive guide, covering everything from clothes and instruments to glasses and more.
Prep Your Playroom for a Fun-Filled Summer
It's the perfect time to refresh your playroom for those rainy days, sibling breaks, and more indoor fun this summer.
Take Control Of Your Medicine Cabinet
Here are five tips from Mary on how to take control of the chaos of your medicine cabinet and toiletries.
The Art of Gift Wrap Organization
Are you looking to wrap your worries away? Here are three strategies and bonus tips on how to master the art of gift wrap organization.
Tackling Your Tupperware Troubles
Are you tired of wrestling with your Tupperware drawer every time you need a container? Say goodbye to the chaos and hello to organization with four simple steps from your favorite professional organizer.
Holiday Organization for Stress-Free Celebrations
How does a professional home organizer organize her own holiday decor for stress-free celebrations? Read more about Mary’s strategy and three reasons why it works.
Transform Your Bathroom
Where do you find more bathroom storage space when your bathroom counters are full of products, the cabinet under the sink is completely full, and the linen closet is at capacity? You can try one of my favorite tricks - over-the-toilet storage.
The Quest for the Organized Pantry
As a professional organizer, the question I get the most often is "How in the world do I keep my pantry organized and still find everything I need?" One easy way to take a giant step closer to an organized and functional pantry is to unpack your snack boxes.
Time to Get in the (Drop) Zone
It’s that time of year. Summer is ending, vacation is over, and the kids are heading back to school and straight into all the fall activities. Even if you don’t have school-aged kids, the fall is the perfect time to reset your drop zone.
The Lazy (Susan) Days of Summer
Lazy Susans are a simple way to ease into some quick summer organization. This ingenious yet simple rotating tray transforms cluttered, hard-to-use spots into organized and hard-working spaces by creating visibility, accessibility, and versatility.
Father’s Day Family Project
What do you get the man who has everything to celebrate Father’s Day? How about time together with the kids organizing the garage?
Summer Essentials
Three tips for organizing your summer essentials include keeping all essentials together, inventorying items from last year, and creating separate bins with labels.
Tidy Up, Go Green, and Give Back
Here are four reasons why organizing your closet can impact the environment AND give back to our community.
Does your home need a HUG?
HUGS is my favorite decluttering hack. It’s a system to help you separate your belongings from your feelings about your belonging and make objective decisions about what to keep and what to let go.