DIY Cute Storage Boxes

This summer is the summer of the deep clean.  I even made a banner for it!

As I started organizing, I realized I could use some more small, cute boxes!  So I took some old boxes, and covered them with scrap book paper,  and voila!, practically free and cute boxes for organizing!

Before

After

Filled one with headbands!

Filled one with permanent markers for the office.

Filled one with highlighters for the office.

I'm in love with these boxes so far!  I am planning on making a few more even to help with organization in my office as I continue cleaning!

If you like'd to repeat this project, all you need is an empty box from around the house and some colorful paper (scrapbook, wrapping, etc) and tape!  Good luck!

To-do List

With the goal of simplifying my life this year, I'm constantly on the search for new organizational methods.  While searching the Internet for helpful printable, I came across the cutest To-Do list.  It's simple, to the point, but still has a little dab of flair.  I've been using a new one everyday so far in 2014, so I thought it was time to share my awesome find from Saved By Love Creations.

What do you use to keep you on task each day?  Do you have any favorite printables?

P.S.  Check back next week for a surprise update in my kitchen!

Kitchen Deep Clean!

Spent all day thoroughly cleaning the kitchen today.  I pulled out every single item, cleaned the self/counter/drawer, then reorganized everything as I put it all back away.  All the coffee like items are now finally together instead of strewn all of the kitchen randomly!  All the coffee stuff is together by the Keurig.  All the dishes are above the dishwasher!

I'm so excited that everything is organized and has a place and it's squeaky clean!   I don't think it's been this clean since I moved in!  A special thanks to Mom (who helped!), Clorox Wipes (aren't they amazing!)  and Dollar General (for having tons of plastic storage bins for 1 or 2 bucks!)

Note: Thought about posting pictures, but rows of crackers organized in a pantry doesn't really seem that exciting to see!  Just image the most organized and spotless kitchen ever and pretend!)