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Your messy pantry is bleeding money 💸 . HOW? ⬇️

💸 Ghost Shopping: You can’t see what you have, so you buy dupes. Average fam wastes $180/year on items they already own (but can’t see). That’s a Costco membership + $60 cash.

💸 Expiration Tax: When everything’s a mess, you don’t rotate stock. The average American throws away $1,500/year in spoiled food. Even if you’re “better than average,” that’s still $40-60/month going straight into the trash.

💸 Takeout Trap: “I don’t wanna dig through this disaster to cook” = $30 DoorDash. Disorganized kitchens lead to 40% more takeout orders. That’s an extra $400-600/month.

💸 Bulk Buy Backfire: You bought the Costco-size to “save money” but half of it expired before you found it. Bulk buying in a disorganized space isn’t saving—it’s
pre-paying for future trash. 🗑️

💸 The Time Thief: You spend 10 extra minutes/ day looking for ingredients, shopping without a proper inventory, spills from unstable stacks. If your time’s worth $25/hour (prob more), that’s minimum $1,500 in lost time.

💸 Pest Premium: Open packages and spilled food = bugs 🐜 . One pantry moth infestation cost $200-500 to professionally treat, plus you have to throw out EVERYTHING and start over.

💸Stress Shopping: Clutter increases cortisol. High cortisol = impulse purchases for “quick fixes”(more bins you won’t use, more organizers that don’t fit, more stuff!!) 🔔 The organizing industry is worth $11 billion because stressed people buy solutions instead of systems. 👎🏼

😳 THE REAL COST? Most families lose $3,000-5,000 per year to pantry chaos 😳

🙌🏼 THE REAL SOLUTION? A 4-hour organizing session that pays for itself in 60 days.

Your pantry isn’t just messy—it’s expensive.

📌 Save this post for the next time you think, “I can’t afford to get organized.” 🤔 You can’t afford NOT to.

Tag someone who needs to see the math on this 👀

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This pantry recently got a major upgrade and I am

This pantry recently got a major upgrade and I am loving how it turned out!

My client had already purchased lots of great organizing products. I used a lot of what he had and switched out other items for products that fit the space better. He loves to cook so maximizing every inch was important. The black wire baskets, combined with acrylic bins, allow for everything to be visible but still contained. Both of these products come in various sizes which makes it easy to customize any space. They both can be purchased @thecontainerstore.

Now everything is arranged by category, labeled and easy to find!

Happy organizing!

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Who wants some tea? If I have the space I always

Who wants some tea?

If I have the space I always like to take tea bags out of boxes and create an area where all of the tea varieties are accessible and easy to locate. This way you can see what you have and know when it’s time to restock.

Who wouldn’t love to open this drawer and have some tea??!!

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This is hands-down my favorite mudroom that I’ve

This is hands-down my favorite mudroom that I’ve ever organized! This space is deceivingly large and needed large scale baskets so the space would look proportionally correct. I used the Folly Jute Basket on top and the Kaia Water Hyacinth on the bottom, both from @thecontainerstore. For size reference the bottom basket is 20 inches in diameter! These cubbies are huge!

The natural tones of the baskets against the black cubbies provides a beautiful contrast in color and is a match made in heaven!

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This pantry went from messy to organized in a day!

This pantry went from messy to organized in a day! This family had just moved in from out of state and wasn’t sure how to organize this large pantry. I found products that fit the space perfectly and helped maximize the storage space on the shelves and the large corners. The family was thrilled with the result and can now start enjoying their new home!

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One of my favorite ways to organize deep drawers i

One of my favorite ways to organize deep drawers is with tall bins that have movable dividers. These Brick bins from @thecontainerstore are one of my favorites! They come in various sizes and colors and have dividers which help contain small items and keep them from falling over in spaces like this bathroom drawer. Any container that you can customize to fit your needs is always a win in my book!

Happy organizing!!

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Drawer dividers are a great way to help organize a

Drawer dividers are a great way to help organize a drawer that has items that might not necessarily fit into drawer organizers or bins. These dividers come in different materials and sizes and are expandable so you can easily create a perfect fit for your particular drawer.

The best part is if your needs change for the drawer, you simply take it out or adjust it accordingly. This is such a quick and easy way to make a big difference!

Be sure and measure the height and depth of your drawer first so you get the right divider for your drawer.

Happy organizing!!

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If you are local to the Nashville area, come join

If you are local to the Nashville area, come join me at the Container Store located in The Mall at Green Hills on Saturday, April 26th from 13 - 3 PM for their ‘Ask the Organizer’ event.

I will be showcasing my favorite organizing products and sharing fun tips and tricks to help you organize your home. Feel free to bring photos and measurements of a space you are organizing and I will be happy to help you!

If you are unable to attend the event in person, you can call the store to schedule a complementary phone call with me during the event.

I hope to see you Saturday!

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This pantry recently got a refresh and it’s a gr

This pantry recently got a refresh and it’s a great example of how using the right products makes a massive difference in a space!

This cabinet is extremely deep and items were getting lost in the back, never to be seen again. I took measurements and used products that maximized the depth of the space.

A large 20 inch lazy susan helped organize bottles while allowing easy access and preventing anything from getting pushed to the back of the cabinet. This was my client’s favorite part of the organizing design!

I also used The Elfa mesh metal drawers from @thecontainerstore to organize items by category. These deep bins can be easily pulled out to access the items in the back, ensuring nothing gets lost or forgotten.

As you can see, using two products that perfectly fit this space made all the difference in the world!

When organizing any space be sure and do your homework first. It will ensure a custom fit and maximize every inch of space that you have!

Happy organizing!!

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It was such an honor this week to have Simply Cont

It was such an honor this week to have Simply Contained featured on @todayinnashville with @wsmvtv. I brought along a few of my favorite organizing products and shared some tips and tricks about organizing your home. Be sure and check out the full segment by searching for ‘Simply Contained’ on the WSMV4 website.

Happy organizing!!

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I had a fun time this past week organizing a jewel

I had a fun time this past week organizing a jewelry collection. My client sorted through every piece and gave away a huge pile to friends and family. I used two of my favorite wall-mounted jewelry organizers from @potterybarnteen. This organizer is beautiful and hold a ton of jewelry. It takes up very little space and looks amazing in any room. Now all of my client’s jewelry is in one place and she can see exactly what she has so she can make the perfect selection each day!

Happy organizing!!

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This pantry got a complete transformation recently

This pantry got a complete transformation recently and I love the results! My client’s fiancé is about to move in with her and she needed to make room for him. Since this is a smaller pantry space, we needed to maximize every square inch.

I used acrylic bins from the Everything Collection @thecontainerstore to create a custom fit in the pullouts and arranged items by category. By using various sizes of bins, I was able to create division of categories and prevent items from moving around.

I also emptied out the two large deep drawers below the cabinet and moved those items elsewhere so we could utilize those spaces for food as well. I placed the heavier items on the pull outs and then placed lighter weight items like snacks in the drawers.

Now there is room to spare and plenty of room for my client’s fiancé to add in his items when he moves in. Mission accomplished!

Happy organizing!!

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Swipe for a quick 5 minute glow up! This space was

Swipe for a quick 5 minute glow up! This space was the last thing on my to do list during my day of organizing this family‘s kitchen. I only had a few minutes to spare, but didn’t want to leave this space untouched. I used a turntable for their cleaning products and a deep bin with dividers for small items like sponges & cleaning brushes. It’s proof that with just a couple of key products and a few minutes you can make big changes in any space!

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This pantry got a major overhaul recently as a sur

This pantry got a major overhaul recently as a surprise birthday gift from husband to wife! I had a tight budget for this project so I reused their baskets, which were in great shape, and my favorite white bins from @thecontainerstore to organize their food and supplies by category. I utilized the floor space with baskets from @target that are very spacious. durable and budget friendly. This pantry is a hard-working space and is used for not only food, but diapers, wipes, and other baby supplies.

I was told there were tears of joy when the surprise was revealed so I think that’s a job well done!

Don’t miss the ‘before’ picture. This was a huge transformation!

Happy Organizing!

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I recently gave this vanity a much-needed facelift

I recently gave this vanity a much-needed facelift! My client did a great job with taking everything out, going through it and getting rid of what she didn’t need anymore.

I organized the items that needed to go back in by category and what she used on a daily basis versus what was backstock. I used deep acrylic bins from the Everything Organizer collection @thecontainerstore , which really helped to maximize the depth of the vanity. I also used a turntable for her frequently used taller products for easy access. She loved the results!

Happy Organizing!

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Do you have deep cabinets that you just don’t kn

Do you have deep cabinets that you just don’t know what to do with? One of my favorite products for maximizing space in deep cabinets are the Elfa drawers @thecontainerstore. These mesh metal baskets are perfect for organizing items in deep cabinet so that things don’t get lost in the back never to be seen again! These are easy to pull out and grab what you need. They are available in multiple colors, widths and depts, which makes it easy to customize any space.

Pro tip- Be sure and measure your space before shopping for any products and find something that fits your specific space. Organizing is not one size fits all!

Happy organizing!!

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Do you have a lot of large oversized platters that

Do you have a lot of large oversized platters that are in a stack on a shelf or in a cabinet? This expandable and adjustable vertical organizer by @youcopia is one of my favorite organizing products. It’s so versatile. It’s my ‘go to’ product for pots/pans and platters. Anytime you can use vertical storage is always a win in my book! You can customize this rack to accommodate any size platter. It’s so much easier to reach in and grab what you need instead of trying to pull something from the bottom of a pile.

Happy organizing!!

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Let’s go from a stack of boxes to unpacked, func

Let’s go from a stack of boxes to unpacked, functional and beautiful in days instead of weeks….

On day one, I unpacked and organized the kitchen and pantry in this new home, which is always my first order of business. When those two spaces function well, everything else seems to fall into place.

Are you planning a move? Let Simply Contained help you unpack and organize your new home. Whether you are moving locally or out or out of state we can help you take the stress out of moving and have you enjoying your new home in just a few days!

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I love a perfect organized vanity that truly maxim

I love a perfect organized vanity that truly maximizes all of the horizontal and vertical space. These acrylic drawers from @thecontainerstore are my favorite way to organize toiletries and makeup. They stack beautifully and have the option of adding dividers if you want them. They work their magic every time!

By using a combination of drawers and a turntable for taller items, all the space is being used and is functional.

Pro tip- Be sure and measure around the plumbing when working under a sink before purchasing items. It’s important to find products that work around & under the plumbing in order to fully maximize the space.

Happy Organizing!

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I’m loving these beautiful canisters in this gor

I’m loving these beautiful canisters in this gorgeous pantry! My client is a chef and wanted all of her frequently used items decanted. These canisters worked perfectly to hold all of her baking supplies, pasta, nuts, seeds and etc. I’m always a big advocate of being able to see what you have so you can use it and know when to restock. An added bonus is that they instantly make a statement and look gorgeous sitting on a shelf!

These are the Anchor Hocking Glass Jars from @thecontainerstore and they come in 3 sizes. I’ve used these in multiple projects and love them! these are a great option if you are looking for a glass canister and don’t want to break the budget!

Happy Organizing!

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