Pantry Essentials

Pantry Essentials

Ever wonder what a fully-stocked pantry should have? Do you find yourself frequently out of a certain item? Key to having an organized pantry is knowing what you have and where it is located. Using bins, clear containers for decanting items and labeling as much as possible are techniques that will all help you towards having and maintaining a fully functioning pantry.

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15 Items You Should Always Pack When Traveling

15 Items You Should Always Pack When Traveling

Being well prepared for a vacation, whether your are traveling by yourself, with a friend or with your family, always leads to a better overall experience. Knowing that you have exactly what you need for the type of trip you’re going on will make your time more efficient which leads to spending more time doing what you love on vacation.

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Making the Most Out of Your Family Vacations

Making the Most Out of Your Family Vacations

I’ve traveled far and wide as an adult. Lucky for me, my husband has the travel bug as well. Over the years, it’s become clear to me that I’m an over packer (and I’m sure my husband would agree!), coming home with as much clean clothes as dirty clothes. Since this discovery, I’ve developed a packing list, not only to be sure that I don’t forget something important but also to be sure that I don’t pack too many “just in case” items. Not only has following a detailed list helped me but using packing cubes has also been a benefit.

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8 Benefits of Packing Cubes

8 Benefits of Packing Cubes

Is it a fad or is it here to stay? You’ll have to be the judge of that. But I’m here to tell you that using packing cubes will change your travel game! What’s a packing cube? They are zippered pouches of varying sizes that help organize everything in your suitcase, from clothes to toiletries to electronics. I’m an avid traveler and I know that living out of a suitcase for even just a few days can get old quickly. We don’t always have the luxury of unpacking and staying in one location for an extended period of time. Enter the travel cube.

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One-Minute Habits to Start Doing Today

One-Minute Habits to Start Doing Today

Developing habits is key to keeping your home organized and decluttered on a daily basis. Why is that? Simple tasks like putting your clothing in your laundry basket or gathering the mail into one place each day can really make your home tidier and more enjoyable to live in. There’s nothing like coming home after a day of work and entering a space that is calming.

Developing these habits, which I like to call “One-Minute Habits” doesn’t happen overnight.

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College Dorm Room Product Recommendations

College Dorm Room Product Recommendations

When setting up your college dorm room, there are key items that everyone must have. From clothes to shoes, books and school supplies, bedding and towels, there are a lot of necessities that you’ll have to bring. There are some things that will help make your dorm room just a little bit extra special. Below are some of the favorite products that Living. Simplified. suggests.

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How To Organizer Your College Closet and Dresser

How To Organizer Your College Closet and Dresser

If you’re lucky, you’ll have an actual full size closet in your dorm room. For others, you may only have an armoire, like pictured above. Definitely not a lot of space to keep your clothes! These tips and tricks are great for organizing your dorm closet or armoire. And they’re also handy for anyone who has a small closet, whether you live in a dorm, an apartment, or an old home with small closets.

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Attic Organization Product Guide

Attic Organization Product Guide

Once you’ve completed the decluttering and organizing process in your attic, it’s time to purchase organizing supplies if you think it’s necessary. Since the attic is a space that guests aren’t seeing, it’s key here to use items that are useful and not necessarily the most beautiful. Here are a few of Living. Simplified.’s favorite products.

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