Organize and Thrive: The Just Organized by Taya Blog
Creating and Organizing a Kid-Friendly Pantry Space
The pantry is a fundamental part of many family kitchens, storing everything from canned goods to baking ingredients. However, for households with kids, the pantry can also become a space of curiosity, learning, and the key to healthier eating if organized...
How to Organize a (Tiny) College Dorm Closet
A Comprehensive Guide for College Students and Parents As summer arrives, many college-bound students and their parents are already preparing for the upcoming transition to college in September. One of the challenges students often face is organizing their limited...
101 Moving Organization Tips and Tricks to Make Your Houston Moving Day MUCH Easier
Moving out of your old home and into a new one is exciting, but it’s also hard work, and often stressful hard work at that. While we can’t promise to be able to help you make moving day perfect, the 101 moving organization tips offered here in this big guide to moving...
Herbs for Home Decor: A Beautiful and Edible Way to Add Style to Your Space
Alright, so picture this: You've got plants dotted all around your house, some ivy here, a spider plant there, and it's looking good, right? But what if we kicked it up a notch? Now, don't get me wrong, those leafy greens are a treat for the eyes, but have you ever...
Decluttering As a Form of Self-Care
Self-care is a term that you might have been hearing used a lot since the COVID-19 pandemic began a couple of years ago. At first, it might not seem like decluttering your home would have very much to do with self-care. But decluttering is important for self-care, as...
Create Harmony in Your Outdoor Space: A Guide to Outdoor Feng Shui
As summer hits its stride and the days get longer, it's time to take a breather and step out into our sunny backyards, balconies, or gardens. We all love that extra bit of chill time, basking in the warmth, reading a book, or firing up the BBQ. But what if I told you...
Efficient Carry-On Packing: Traveling Without Checked Baggage Made Easy
There's something incredibly liberating about flying to head off on vacation, or a business trip, without a big suitcase. There will be no lost luggage, no lines at baggage claim, and no need to be concerned about ever-increasing baggage fees. Going "carry on only" is...
10 Amazon Products to Transform Your Outdoor Space
You're undoubtedly yearning to get off your sofa and spend as much time as possible outside now that the summer is (unofficially) here. Although it's nice to get away from home for a while on vacation, having an oasis in your own garden is often much better, as it's a...
Family Summer Vacation Planning Made Easy
Hear the call of the open road or the whisper of distant shores? As we bid farewell to another academic year and get ready to celebrate the summer's grand opening on Memorial Day , it's the perfect moment to plan those much-anticipated family vacations. Travelling...
Science Says Clutter Is Bad For Your Mental Health – Here’s Why
Isn't it fascinating how clutter can effortlessly capture our attention? Picture this: a chaotic scene straight out of a family movie, where mischievous kids have turned the entire house into a disaster zone, leaving the mother utterly speechless. Those cinematic...
Top Tips and Ideas for Junk Closet Organization
Cleaning up that junk closet in an entryway, home office, or kitchen is one of those unpleasant home organization tasks we usually put off for as long as possible. Year after year of tossing all sorts of odds and ends into that catch all closet will eventually result...
How to Keep Your Cat Safe and Happy with a Catio
Calling all cat enthusiasts! We all want our beloved feline friends to experience the wonders of the great outdoors while keeping them safe from harm. Cue the "catio" – the ultimate cat patio that combines the thrill of outdoor exploration with the comfort of a secure...
A Professional Organizer’s Guide to Organized Road Tripping with Your Dog
Taya's Top Tips, Tricks, and Helpful Products Hey there, fellow dog parents and adventure seekers! I'm coming to you today as both a professional organizer and a proud 'dog mom' who just can't resist hitting the open road with my fur baby in tow. If you're like me,...
Organized Summer Meal Planning: How to Keep Your Kids Happy and Healthy
Summer is a time for relaxation, fun, and adventure - but it's also a time when many parents struggle to keep their kids well-fed and nourished during the long summer vacation. With a bit of organization and creativity, however, meal planning for kids during the...
5 Houseplants That Boost Your Health AND Your Home Decor
Have you ever ventured into the world of houseplants looking for a boost for your home decor? It's a world filled with endless possibilities and stunning greenery. Sure, we all tend to choose our houseplants based on their looks and how low maintenance they are, but...
