Love Your Home Again: Small Organizing Projects That Make a Big Impact (with the organizing products we truly love)

For busy moms, loving your home doesn’t usually mean perfect systems or picture-perfect pantries. It means fewer daily frustrations, smoother routines, and spaces that support your life. I don’t know about you, but my mental load is at capacity these days.

The good news? You don’t need a full home overhaul to feel a difference. These small DIY organizing projects, paired with products we genuinely love, create fast, meaningful wins (and let’s be honest, we could all use more of those).

1. The Entryway Reset: Love at First Step Inside

Your entryway sets the tone for your entire home. When it’s cluttered, stress follows you in. When it works, everything feels easier.

Small project focus:

  • Edit shoes, bags, and coats to what’s actually used (or within season).

  • Create a simple drop zone that everyone understands.

Organizing products we love:

Why we love this project:
When you walk into a space that feels calm, your nervous system notices… even if you don’t consciously realize it.

2. The Kitchen Drawer or Cabinet You Avoid

Every kitchen has that spot. The one you open carefully. The one that steals your patience on busy days.

Small project focus:

  • Junk drawer, utensil drawer, tupperware cabinet, or under-sink cabinet

  • Group like items and remove duplicates

Organizing products we love:

Why it matters:
You don’t need a magazine-worthy kitchen. You just need one that works for you.

3. The Pantry Shelf That Causes Daily Friction

You don’t need to organize the entire pantry - just one shelf can change everything.

Small project focus:

  • Snacks or breakfast items

  • Group by category, not perfection

Organizing products we love:

Busy-mom bonus:
When kids can find what they need, you answer fewer questions—and that’s real love.

4. Your Closet (Just One Section)

Moms often organize everyone else’s things first. February is your reminder: you deserve a functional space too.

Small project focus:

  • Handbags, shoes, or folded items

  • Edit for this season of life - not your “someday” life

Organizing products we love:

Why this hits emotionally:
Loving your home also means making space for yourself in it.

5. The Paper Pile That Lives in Your Head

Paper clutter isn’t just visual - it’s mental.

Small project focus:

  • Create a simple paper flow: action, file, recycle

  • Designate one paper home

Organizing products we love:

When paper has a home, it stops living in your brain.

Why We Love These Products

We don’t recommend products just because they’re pretty.
We love organizing tools that:

  • Simplify routines

  • Maximize your space

  • Make systems easier to maintain

The right products should work with your life, and for your space.


Fall Back in Love Already

Loving your home doesn’t mean it has to be perfect. It means creating spaces that support you, your family, and the season you’re in.

If you want help choosing the right products - or creating systems that actually last, we’d love to help.

A one-day focused Jumpstart Session with us can:

  • Remove overwhelm

  • Create quick wins

  • Set up systems that match your routines

  • Help you let go with confidence

Explore our services and rates here.

Angie Clem

Social Media + Marketing

Type A Lifestyle Co.

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