Our Favorite Home Organizing Essentials

We’re sharing our favorite home-organizing essentials today.

These items help keep our home neat and tidy all year!

We probably all have a friend or family member who says, “You have GOT to help me get organized this year.”

Or they boldly announce, “This is the year, I’m going to get organized. I’m serious this time!” with complete conviction every January.

And despite their best intentions, they say it again while spring cleaning.

Then again just before school starts.

And again at the end of the year.

Maybe that’s how you feel sometimes too.

No matter what time of year it is or what season of life you find yourself in, it is possible to have an organized home.

I know sometimes the thought of being organized can seem overwhelming though.

Especially, if you have a busy and active family life, an intense job, are the parent of littles or teenagers, or you’re trying to organize 2 separate households in 2 different cities.

But don’t worry, there’s hope.

The Secret to Getting and Staying Organized…

I truly believe anyone can be organized.

You just have to know your priorities, find the right tools, and have a system in place that specifically works for you and your family.

Organizing is not one size fits all!

Once you have those systems in place, gone will be the days you put up with clutter and chaos.

It just won’t be an option for you and your family anymore.

We live a mostly organized life. 

I say mostly because we aren’t perfect.

There are definitely things we’re working to improve all the time.

Our garage, for example, is a hot mess right now.

It’s taken some effort for the rest of the house to get to this point.

But now that we’ve been living an organized life for several years, we can’t imagine living any other way.

A Look at Our Favorite Home Organizing Essentials…

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Office, Desk, Devotion and Work Life Essentials

• Binder – I created my own planning system and have been using this binder. It’s such a pretty shade of pink!
• Devotional – I start every morning with this devotional. It’s so good.
• Magnetic Calendar – We have similar one to this and it keeps us organized.
• iPad – I have the Habit Tracker App on my iPad and love it.
• Label Maker – I bought this last year and use it all the time
• Paper Shredder – we have the OG black version of this paper shredder and it’s still going strong.
• Tab Dividers – have and love, keep in mind they’re sold in sets of 8 so you’ll likely need 2 packs
• 5 Minute Journal – used this one a few years ago and it was great.
• Large Dry Erase Wall Calendar – this would have fabulous framed.
• iPad Cover – have and love, there are lots of fun colors to choose from. I have the pink.
• Colored Pencils – colored pencils but make them mechanical.
• Portable File Box – have and love
• Pink Tab Dividers – have and love
• Lined Journal – just started using this year after my other one was no longer available and it’s working out well.
• Pouch – need a pouch upgrade and this one comes in 10 colors.
• Drawer Organizers – have, love and use these all over the house.
• Erasable Pens – have and love.
• File Organizer Box – 21 colors available
• File Folders – need to order these, I love all the shades
• One Line a Day Journal – an easy intro to journaling if you don’t have a lot of time.
• Fountain Pen – have, love and use every day.
• Desk Pad – lots of colors to choose from, mine is pink.
• Paper Mate Flairs – an OG staple for planners
• Kraft Storage Boxes – have, love and use these all over the house.
• Hanging File Folders – this would be so pretty in a file organizer box

Gadgets, Gizmos and Analog Essentials

• Reusable Notebook – S has and loves and we’ve also gifted, it’s great for notes
• Echo – I’ve lost count all the ways this device helps us stay organized.
• Digital Calendar – I’m a paper and pen planner, but this is be a great option for those who love digital organizing.
• Air Tags – great for traveling
• Outlet – have and love
• Charging Station – S has and loves.
• Silicone Cable Ties – organizing cables by color has never been easier.
• Charging Cables – love the long length on these.
• Visual Timer – great for studying and batching tasks
• Password Keeper – comes in a variety of colors and sizes
• Velcro Cable Ties – great for loved ones who don’t like visual clutter or colored cables.
• Smart Plug Pack – have and love
• External Hard Drive – I have the black one and use it all the time
• Alarm Clock – a budget friendly way to rise and shine.
• Greeting Card Organizer – have and love, it holds a lot of cards
• Electronic Organizer Pouch – a simple way to keep your cords organized, especially if you travel

Kitchen Organizing Essentials

• Gallon Glass Jars – have, love and use in multiple rooms.
• Food Storage Containers – these make leftovers super simple
• Dry Food Containers – have, love and use these for cereals
• Water Hyacinth Basket – we use baskets similar to these all over the house including the pantry.
• Reusable Produce Bags – we use bags similar to these, they’re easy to clean
• Cracker Jars – we use these in the pantry for dry goods like sugar and flour
• Bento Box – another easy way to box up lunches and leftover
• Pantry Storage Containers – my parents have these and love them
• Water Hyacinth Cubes – hoping to use these in a closet makeover
• Reusable Bags – have and love
• Pink Jars – have, love and use every morning
• Overnight Oat Containers – have and love
• Refrigerator Organizers – ours are all the same size but I love that these have a variety
• Refrigerator Liners – come in multiple colors
• Expandable Drawer Divider – have and love
• Reuseable Grocery Bags – have and love
• Ball Jars – have, love and use all the time
• Spice Jars – love that these come with labels
• Labels – have and love

Cabinet, Drawer and Closet Organization

• Stackable Jewelry Trays – have and love
• Water Hyacinth Cubes – hoping to use these in a closet makeover
• Sock Organizer – S uses the gray version of these
• Shoe Slot Organizer – great if you have a lot of shoes
• 3-Drawer Organizers – have, love and use all over the house
• Storage Cubes – have and love
• Purse Organizer – great for purses
• Stackable Storage Bins – bamboo tops and stackable
• Under the Bed Storage – great for dorms, blankets and off season clothing items
• Stackable Shoe Organizer – love that these look like a display
• Wooden Hangers – S has and loves
• Storage Baskets – have and love
• Sunglass Organizer – great if you have a sunglass collection
• Water Hyacinth Basket – we use water hyacinth baskets all over the house
• Dish Storage Protectors – have these in a cream version
• XL Storage Organizer – have and love in the striped version which is not currently available
• Bamboo Drawer Dividers – S uses these
• Lidded Baskets – have and love these in the striped version which is not currently available
• Belt Organizer – an easy way to organize belts or scarves
• Handbag Organizer – have, love and gifted

Books on Organizing and Decluttering

• Beautifully Organized – an informational book that’s gorgeous
• Total Home Reset – a new to me author
• Organizing for the Rest of Us – Dana K White has a knack of breaking tasks down and making them feel doable
• The Complete Book of Home Organization – one of my all time favorite books
• Fridge Love – also includes recipes
• Swedish Death Cleaning – curious about this process
• Minimalista – filled with tips and tricks
• Making Space: The Last Book on Decluttering You’ll Ever Need – excited to see if this claim is true
• SORT and Succeed – Darla’s blog also has a lot of helpful posts.
• Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind – An oldie but goodie from Dana K White.
• The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up – The book that started my tidying journey
• NEAT Method Organizing – Excited to learn more about this method
• Organized Living – A fun peek inside the home of professional organizers
• Organizing – Martha’s books and magazines are always classics
• Cluttered Mess to Organized Success – Declutter and organize your home and life, lists and worksheets too
• How to Keep House While Drowning – A gentle approach to cleaning and organizing
• MOM – helpful tips for families
• The Home Edit – a powerhouse duo
• Home Management – tips for building a system that helps you manage your home, busy families included
• Real Life Organizing – the inspiration for our 15 minute clutter catcher nightly routine

Making Progress on Your Organizing Goals…

I know most of us have goals to be more organized in specific areas of our lives. 

I definitely do too!

Keep in mind, that small changes each day will make the biggest impact over time.

You don’t have to be perfect – you just have to get started.

So, make this year the year you not only get organized but you stay organized too. 

As always, I’ll be cheering you on!

Other Organization Posts to Enjoy:

52 Weeks to a Simplified and Organized Home Challenge

Simple Ways to Organize Your Pantry and Refrigerator

Small Closet Makeover Tips and Tricks

How to Easily Organize Your Handbag

Tips and Tricks for Organizing Makeup and Skincare Products

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo