If we’ve ever worked together, than today’s resource probably looks familiar! Whenever we work on a project with a client, we pull out our trusty side kick. These organizing printables will help keep your organized projects…well…organized.

If you have the space, consider dedicating a portion of your garage for donations, or a spare closet for items that you intend to sell. Recyclables and trash can be dealt with as you go. And for those items that you wish to keep, take care of them! Put them on display, use them for more than a special occasion, tell stories about the items to your kids. Don’t let them collect dust or be boxed away for another time. Your future self with thank you!!

Download your copy HERE!

Organized | RESOURCESMaria BaerMarch 27, 2026Organizing Tips, Organization, organize, New HomeComment

Roses Are Red, Clutter Is Not: 14 Tips to Love Your Home

Around here, we believe that loving your home is possible, when you fill it with intention. Sometimes it is tricky to get to this place though. It takes time, focus and often, a helping hand. (And of course, we would love to be that helping hand).

Creating a home you love isn’t about perfection or Pinterest-worthy spaces (although we love being inspired by those images). It’s about intentional systems, breathing room, and highlighting your story in ways that allow your home to be a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the world.

Let’s dig into 14 Tips to LOVE Your Home:

Organized | SPACESMaria BaerFebruary 13, 2026Organizing Tips, OrganizationComment

31 Unassuming Areas to Declutter // A New Years Challenge

Happy New Year, aspiring Minimalists! Let’s Make 2026 Your Most Organized Year Yet (or maybe just slightly more organized than last year).

I don’t know about you, but 2026 feels like a fresh planner page, a crisp label on a to-die-for basket, a drawer that’s finally going to stay organized (…right?!). If the tail end of last year had you shoving closets full and saying “I’ll deal with it in January,” well friends, the time has come.

Organized | RESOURCESMaria BaerJanuary 5, 2026Declutter, Donate, Before/After, Checklist, Organizing Tips, OrganizationComment

Organization Ideas to Free Up Space in Your Garage

Garages often become the catch-all for everything we don’t have space for inside our homes. From tools and sports equipment to holiday decorations and random items, the clutter can quickly take over, leaving little room for what a garage is meant for—parking your car. Fortunately, with a bit of planning, some creativity, and a few smart investments, you can transform your garage into a well-organized space that not only fits your car but also keeps everything in order.

In this article, we’ll explore practical and efficient garage organization ideas that will help you free up space, making your garage functional and tidy. Whether you’re dealing with a small garage or simply need to declutter, these tips are designed to meet a variety of needs.

The Importance of Garage Organization

Before jumping into the specific organization ideas, it's crucial to understand why garage organization matters. A cluttered garage can lead to unnecessary stress, safety hazards, and wasted time searching for items. When your garage is organized, everything has its place, making it easier to find what you need, when you need it.

Organized | SPACESMaria BaerSeptember 3, 2024Organizing Tips, Organization, garageComment

Introducing The Annual Heirloom Album

According to a Business Insider projection: People would take one hundred billion more photos than the prior year.

And that projection was for 2017.

Five years ago.

One hundred billion more photos.

Before smartphones, we didn’t carry around cameras 24 hours a day. I can list the top five photos that defined my childhood on one hand. Don’t ask me to choose the top five photos of my daughter’s first month of life.

While the number of pictures we snap is staggering, it’s so great, right?! Who cares if I blink anymore! Snap another! Sun in your eyes? Let’s just adjust our position and let the camera do the work (#portraitmode). I love love love what smartphones now offer us.

8 Tips for a Digital Declutter

Alright, you may have tackled the clutter in your closet or plight in your pantry, but what about the chaos on your computer? Your ever-growing email inbox? The photos on your phone? You all know what I’m talking about...that little red bubble indicating the number of notifications we have for an app that just seems like it’s constantly growing. Believe it or not, this adds to our stress level more than we realize. So, how on earth do we tackle our technology?

Lucky for you, I’ve got 8 tips and tricks to help you declutter your devices!

Organized | LIFE, Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellSeptember 29, 2021Organization, Tech, Technology, Declutter, digital, Organizing TipsComment

The Ultimate Guide to Organize + Stylize Your Dorm Room

Now that the littles are back in school, it’s time to prep for sending your older ones off to college! Whether this is their first year leaving the nest, or they’re returning for yet another fun year on campus, these tried + true tips are sure to help get them started off on the right foot!

With Maria as a professional organizer, and myself as a recent college grad, we have put our heads together to compile what we deem the ultimate guide to organize + stylize your dorm room. Here are a few tips from the pros…

Organized | LIFE, Organized | SPACESKamy MitchellAugust 16, 2021college, dorm room, Organizing Tips, desk organization, OrganizationComment

5 Tips for Keeping Your Organized Space Looking Fab + Fresh

Alright, you’ve tidied your space and donated items that you no longer need...now what? You may be thinking, “Maria, this is the part where we pop the bubbly and relax, right?” By all means, yes! However, there’s still one more thing to tackle...how do you keep it this way?

This may sound daunting, but trust me! It’s not that hard, especially after we’ve taken the time to put a customized system in place, and will actually make your life much easier. I’ve laid out five tips for keeping your organized space, well...organized!

Organized | LIFE, Organized | SPACES, Organized | RESOURCESMaria BaerJune 18, 2021Organization, Organizing TipsComment

Organizing Printables | A Stay Home Safe Gift for You

If we’ve ever worked together, than today’s resource probably looks familiar! Whenever I’m starting a new project with a client I pull out my handy organizing printables, which help keep track of which pile is which (because those piles can get pretty large after awhile).

I wanted to share this resource with each of you, because you may find yourself with a few minutes to tackle an organizing project of your own while we stay safe at home.

If you have the space, consider dedicating a portion of your garage for donations, or a spare closet for items that you intend to sell. Recyclables and trash can be dealt with as you go. And for those items that you wish to keep, take care of them! Put them on display, use them for more than a special occasion, tell stories about the items to your kids. Don’t let them collect dust or be boxed away for another time. Your future self with thank you!!

Things I Never Thought I'd Have Time To Do Printable

With a completely clear calendar from social events, we are all finding ourselves with a bit more free time than we are used to. We’ve got to keep our minds, bodies and families busy, so what better time than now to create a list of all of the things you never thought you’d have time to do.

Each day, try to tackle something new. I’ve put together a starter kit of ideas on the printable below and also have space for you to keep track of all of the things you’re accomplishing - I hope that it will be a list you can look back on and be proud of.

By lifting each other up, we will all get through this together!

Organized | LIFEMaria BaerMarch 18, 2020To Do List, OrganizationComment

2019 Highlight Reel

This year takes the cake for being my favorite yet!

On a personal level, our not so little Pair of Baers have totally transformed our lives! Our house is louder, messier and happier than we ever could have imagined. Their laughter, smiles and snuggles bring us so. much. joy.

On a professional level, after taking time off to settle into motherhood, I came back to organizing with so much renewed energy and excitement. I mean I’m always excited to help clients feel like they’ve got it together, but I felt like I could relate on a new level after becoming a mother myself.

A few of my favorite moments of the year are:

Organized | LIFE, Organized | SPACESMaria BaerJanuary 1, 2020Year in Review, Organization, Indianapolis OrganizerComment

How in the Heck Do I Store My...Holiday Decor?!

This time of year, one of the most frequently asked questions in the world of organizing is something along the lines of…How do I store my wreaths?! Is a bag or box better for storing my tree? What on earth do I do with all of these ornaments?! Is it normal to spend 5 hours unraveling Christmas lights each year?

So today, I’m sharing some of my favorite hacks and the products needed for organizing your holiday decor just in time to take advantage of those big SALES starting on December 26! And better yet, a lot of these solutions utilize items you might already have on hand.

WREATH + LINEN ORGANIZER

If you’ve got a blank wall in your storage space begging to be filled, consider using Command Hooks to create a gallery wall of wreaths. Bonus points if you organize by season! Imagine a tidy grid of wreaths with Spring on the top, summer in the middle, and Fall/Winter below. I can envision it now and it has me E X C I T E D.

Organized | HOLIDAYSMaria BaerDecember 16, 2019Holidays, Organizing Tips, Organization, Indianapolis OrganizerComment

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