I am a brand ambassador with Ball® Home Canning. Extra extra! I have some exciting news! I am thrilled to officially announce that I have been selected as a Ball® Brand Ambassador. Over the next 10 months I will be working with the makers of Ball® home canning products to share with you all of […]

This client’s pantry has what so many of us long for in our kitchens: the luxury of space! However we often forget that a large space doesn’t immediately translate to an organized space. It is very easy, especially in a pantry with more storage, to push off organizing as you can technically fit everything inside. […]

I am a brand ambassador with The Container Store and this blog was written in partnership with them. Let’s talk food storage and organization! Sadly, we are not all lucky enough to have gorgeous, spacious walk-in pantries but we do all need a system for food storage in our kitchens. Whether you live in an […]

The pantry. Honestly, it is the biggest headache of many of my clients’ homes. It is that one trouble spot they just can’t figure out what to do and I get it. Our pantries, whether big, small, walk in or a cabinet, are where we spend the bulk of our time. And if you have […]

When I polled you all on Instagram last week (@rachelorganizes), I asked about the spaces in your home that you struggle to get organized. Overwhelmingly, the responses were centered around the kitchen and pantry. And you know what, it totally makes sense! It’s hard to get you kitchen and pantry organized because it’s one of […]

Like many of you, I wear many of hats throughout a day. Between being a mom, running a full-time business and managing my team, plus keeping my house and personal well-being in check it feels like there never is enough time. We are always searching for time to add to our day. Clients always tell me that if they had more time they could do XYZ and I get it. I know that I can’t change how many hours are in a day but I can change what I do in the environment where I spend my days. There are things that I can do throughout the day and week that can get me—and you, too—more in control and grounded so that when I lay my head down at night I’m not running through the laundry list of items still on my to-do list. And while I can’t dish out tips for how to master the work/parenting balance (is there even such a thing?!), I can tell you that there are things that can be done in your home to help save you time and sanity, which is a pretty big “win” if you ask me!

True story: last week I had to take a power nap after dropping my kids off at school. The 5-minute walk home from school expended the remaining little energy that I had and I needed to fall asleep. Never in my decade of being a parent had I taken a nap “on the job”, but I could not respond to an email, get out my girls’ snacks, or deal with the mail and incoming packages at my doorstep until my body had a break. Kind of sounds pathetic, right? That kind of exhaustion is a tiny peek into what my life with Hashimoto’s disease is like.

While it can be tempting to think of how you can transform your entire home during spring cleaning/organizing, it can also be overwhelming and time consuming. Instead, narrow your focus to a few select areas that will make the most impact, like your kitchen and pantry. When you set out to organize your kitchen and pantry, make sure to avoid making these common mistakes so that you can save on time, money, and ensure that you make the  most out of your available space.