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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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