Many parents might agree that toys have a superpower where they seem to multiply overnight…not to mention appear under our bare feet when we least expect it (we’re looking at you, Legos). When we work in homes where there is an abundance of toys that are no longer be pulled out to play with, we love being able to share the impact that Project Play Inc. has on the community (and set up a Donation Pick-Up while we’re at it).

Project Play Inc. takes donated toys and redistributes to children and families in need. The team at Project Play Inc. works diligently to meet the needs of kids who do not have toys or books to use. Angie Lacy, Occupational Therapist, Preschool Teacher and Founder of Project Play, took the time to share with us what Project Play Inc. does and how we can rehome our toys and books while benefitting the greater community.

Organized | RESOURCESGracie GrouzardSeptember 7, 2022Donation Resources, Toys, Kids, Kids Space Comments

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.

The Everewear Style Box | A Review

Now that we’ve raved about how Everewear is revolutionizing fashion, I can’t wait to walk you through my personal experience of ordering a style box!

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellFebruary 22, 2022Fashion, Everewear, consignment, MinimalismComment

Sustainable Fashion is Everewear

Do you love sustainable fashion and secondhand shopping, but dread the work of the treasure hunt experience? What if there was a way to find clothing that was tailored to your style without the hassle of the hit-or-miss experience in a thrift shop? Let us introduce you to Everewear (pronounced everywhere), a new way to experience secondhand shopping!

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellFebruary 8, 2022Fashion, consignment, Minimalism, EverewearComment

DONATION RESOURCE // G.L.A.M.

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellDecember 17, 2021Donation Resources, DonateComment

DONATION RESOURCE // Mars Hill Arts Center

Have you ever looked inside your craft box and thought to yourself, what on Earth will I ever use these for? Maybe you have a pack of pipe cleaners or googly eyes, or maybe even a whole stack of construction paper? Well have we got news for you - we’ve located the perfect place for you to put all of your crafting supplies to good use!

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellNovember 19, 2021Donation Resources, Donate, Holidays, CraftsComment

DONATION RESOURCE // Helping Veterans And Families (HVAF)

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellNovember 11, 2021Donation Resources, DonateComment

DONATION RESOURCE // Indianapolis Animal Care Services

Calling ALL animal lovers! I have the perfect donation spot for you! Whether you have a pet, or have a soft spot for animals, I think you’ll love the opportunities to get involved here.

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellOctober 12, 2021Donation Resources, DonateComment

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

DONATION RESOURCE // Outreach Indiana

Who were your role models growing up? Maybe you looked up to your parents or grandparents, an aunt, a teacher, or maybe your neighbor down the street? I’m sure someone comes to mind for you, and you could probably tell me countless ways they’ve impacted how you live your life today.

Mary Voigt had some incredible role models growing up, sparking a passion to provide that same sense of support for others. She has been given the perfect opportunity to do so in her role as Communications Manager at Outreach Indiana, a local organization seeking to provide hope for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. While Mary has been such a positive light, she has received more in return than she ever expected.

Organized | RESOURCES, Organized | EVENTSKamy MitchellSeptember 17, 2021Donation ResourcesComment

DONATION RESOURCE // Brides Against Breast Cancer

You go shopping for the perfect dress, look stunning on your big day, and then what? Likely you pack your wedding dress away to preserve it, maybe thinking your daughter will wear it one day. But nine times out of ten, daughters don’t wear their mother’s or grandmother’s gowns because they either don’t fit them or they are too outdated. We spend all of this time and energy preserving these gorgeous dresses just so they can take up space in our closets, never to be worn again.

What if there was a way to not only save space in our closets, but also make a powerful impact? Cue the lovely organization: Brides Against Breast Cancer. Founded in 1997, their mission is to provide early detection education while supporting breast cancer research efforts through their wedding dress donation program.

Organized | EVENTS, Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellAugust 3, 2021Donation Resources, WeddingComment

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

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