Tag: Home Organization

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Affordable and Unique Gift Ideas for the Home Under $50

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Finding affordable and unique gift ideas can be a challenge. One of our favorite ways to give gifts that are both useful and beautiful is the art of giving. Here is a list of some very useful and unique pieces for your home that are under $50.

Large Glass Terrarium House

This charming, modern terrarium is made from thick glass and comes complete with a swing-top lid that lets you open and close it with ease. It’s a perfect home for plants, herbs, or mosses, but it could also be used to store anything else you can imagine. The size is ideal for placing on your desk at the office or even in the kitchen to hold spoons and utensils. At under $50, this whimsical terrarium is a great gift idea!

What makes it unique? The swing-top lid is a fun alternative to the usual container lid. Plus, its square shape and black accents are very modern and appealing.

Crystal Table Lamp

This elegant crystal table lamp is available in pink, gold, and silver. It has three brightness levels and can charge up to three devices at once, so it’s perfect as a nightstand lamp.

Baobab Workshop Floating Wood Shelves Set of 2

I absolutely love floating shelves! I have a set in my bathroom. This is a great gift because it can easily be installed anywhere in the home. Because they are resistant to moisture absorption, it’s perfect for the bathroom. With positive reviews, one user even said these are probably the best floating shelves ever made.

Metal Guard Cage for Pendant or Lamp

This 4-pack allows you to get creative and use them with light fixtures. The classy and stylish design goes well in any room of your house. The metal is sturdy and has an anti-rust coat for added long-lasting use.

Ceramic Marble Artificial Succulent Planter

This lovely marble box comes with 11 different succulents. The great thing about this gift is that it requires no maintenance. Just put it out as a decorative piece and let people enjoy it!

Let me know in the comments if you try any of these affordable and unique gift ideas!

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Spring-Cleaning and Organization Items You Need Now

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Alright, it’s time to talk about organization items you need now. Is it just me or is winter dragging on and on? I know it’s only the middle of March, but I’m already looking forward to the promises of spring. The sun is starting to peek out a bit longer and the days are getting warmer. For reference, I currently live in Norway, although I’m no stranger to cold weather being from Pennsylvania.

This time of year also has me thinking about spring cleaning and setting a clean slate for the upcoming sunny and warm months. Last year I focused on organizing my bathroom and closet.

Here I will provide you with 10 suggestions for spring cleaning and organizing all parts of your life.


Home – Organization Items You Need

  1. Microfiber cleaning cloths – great for an envrionmentally friendly option to reuse

2. Scrub brush set – Have every size and type of brush you need to get your home sparkling clean!

3. Vacuum cleaner – According to Good Housekeeping, this is the best upright vacuum clearner for 2022. But you can check out their article for other recommendations.


Car – Organization Items You Need

4. Cleaning putty – This nifty putty gets in all those small crevices to clean your car

5. Handheld vacuum – This is awesome for when you’re on the go and don’t have time to stop at a car wash.

6. Car trunk organizer – Start the spring and summer off right by organizing all those loose items in your car!


Office – Organization Items You Need

7. Plastic storage bins – Keep these around to organize your cleaning and office supplies

8. Compressed air duster – Keep the keyboard clear of crumbs and debris

9. Lysol wipes – Use these to wipe down tables and items that frequently get used

10. 5 Drawer storage – A great all-purpose storage unit that can be moved to wherever you need it

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Helpful Tips for a Digital Decluttering

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Let’s do a digital decluttering! We often hear about the importance of decluttering our physical environment. But with the amount of time we spend online these days, the digital environment is just as important.

So how much time do people spend looking at a screen anyway? One report showed that the average American spends just over 7 hours a day on screens. That’s a huge chunk of our day. So, it is important to make sure that the screen time is organized and not chaotic.

Decluttering has many benefits, such as increased focus, a better lifestyle, and even a higher view of one’s self. I know when my physical environment is clear, I feel more at peace. This is often why I have to clean off my desk or table before even beginning to work.

messy office desk space. They need a physical and digital decluttering.
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Tips for a Digital Decluttering

Start with your offline digital space

Desktop

Think of the digital spaces as online and offline. So, starting with the desktop offline – Do you have documents saved on every inch of your desktop? Start by making folders and dragging relevant files into the folders. Then, you can group the folders or color-code them. I created a background on Canva that helps me group my folders.

Screenshot of an organized desktop to show a digital decluttering

Go through your applications folder

You can either manually remove files and applications you no longer need or utilize a service. Personally, I subscribe to Avast Premium, which declutters the files on my computer and recognizes which ones are taking up a lot of space.

Move to your online space

Email!

When you move to the online portion of your digital decluttering, make sure to spend some time on email. Some initial steps would be to archive all of your current messages. I wholeheartedly believe in inbox zero to the best extent possible. Unsubscribe from everything you don’t need.

Group tabs

Are you guilty of having a million tabs open on your desktop? Utilize resources to make it fewer tabs. One tip is to utilize a chrome extension called session buddy. Another option is to use the grouping feature in the Google Chrome browser.

Online/Offline

Another way I like to complete digital decluttering and organize is by creating multiple desktops. On a Macbook or PC, it is easy to separate your tasks into different desktops.

Moral of the story: as with your home, car, or office, keeping an organized digital space is an essential part of maintaining a productive groove.

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10 Items to Spruce up Your Home Office: Amazing Amazon Finds

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I’m always on the lookout for good Amazon finds.

It seems like the work from home options are here to stay long-term. Even before the pandemic, remote work was gaining popularity from both employers and employees. With streamlined communication and proper procedures, it can be a great way for companies to allow workers more flexibility in managing their time.

In this post, I wanted to share some of the products that I find to be helpful in my home office. These are in no particular order and I’m happy to share more if this list is helpful!

white bluetooth speaker on silver laptop computer. Amazon finds
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10 Home Office Amazon Finds

  1. 1. Waterproof desk mat

2. Atomic Habits by James Clear

3. Electric cup warmer

4. Ergonomic mouse pad

5. Power strip with USB port

6. Mini vacuum for keyboard and crumbs

7. Motivational desk plants

8. Monitor message board and phone holder

9. Desk organizer for stationary

10. Alexa as a virtual assistant

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Spring Cleaning – Sprucing up my Bathroom

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I find that my mental health and productivity is directly tied to my physical environment. When it’s cleaner and more organized, I am in a better mood and get more done. When I’m down, I’m less likely to clean or put clothes away, and the cycle may perpetuate. I thought it was time to spruce up my bathroom for spring.

I love my floating shelves and toilet paper holder. I used mason jars to hold cotton pads and make-up brushes, some of which I got from Ipsy.

The favorite addition to my bathroom for spring cleaning was my new shower curtain. I got mine at Ollies bargain outlet for about $3.99 so it was a great deal!

I’m loving this new vibe and I’m so excited for spring! Time to move on to the office!

Here is a spring cleaning guide from Amazon – check out all the essentials! (Affiliate link)

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Amazon Bathroom Finds

Posted on by tracydee

I find that my mental health and productivity is directly tied to my physical environment. When it’s cleaner and more organized, I am in a better mood and get more done. When I’m down, I’m less likely to clean or put clothes away, and the cycle may perpetuate. I thought it was time to spruce up my bathroom for spring.

I love my floating shelves and toilet paper holder. I used mason jars to hold cotton pads and make-up brushes, some of which I got from Ipsy.

My favorite addition to my bathroom for spring cleaning was my new shower curtain. I got mine at Ollie’s bargain outlet for about $3.99 so it was a great deal!

I’m loving this new vibe and I’m so excited for spring! Time to move on to the office!

Here is a spring cleaning guide from Amazon – check out all the essentials! (Affiliate link)