The Organizing Boutique's Best of 2018 Blog Posts

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Here are The Organizing Boutique's best of 2018 blog posts.

These are our most popular pages from 2018, and we hope you enjoy them as much as everyone else has. Happy organizing!

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Best of 2018 Blog Posts

1. 12 Ways To Donate Used Magazines Instead Of Recycling Them (Best of 2018 and 2017!)

You see them lurking in the corner...a pile of perfectly good magazines in great shape but never opened. You think to yourself that you'll get to them this weekend, but then the weekend comes and goes. The magazines are still there, but the only thing that has changed is the added layer of dust that has accumulated on them. Ugh!

You decide that you're not going to get to them since new ones just came in, and who knows when you'll even get to those. It's time to let the old ones go, but throwing them in the recycling bin just seems wrong! I got ya. Here are 12 ways to give your magazines new life without recycling them, and I threw in a personal story as well.

2. How To Organize Passwords So You Can Avoid The Whole "Forgot Password?" Process (Best of 2018 and 2017!)

Are you constantly having trouble logging in to stuff online? Do you always have to use the "Forgot Password?" feature? Sick of doing all of that? Everything is online these days, so staying digitally organized is important. We each now have tons of usernames and passwords, and keeping them in order and being able to retrieve them can be a challenge. These tips will help with password storage and maintaining organization in this digital part of our lives.

3. How To Organize Your Cardigans So They Don't Stretch Out (Best of 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014, wow!)

If your cardigans are getting too wrinkled, stretched out, and/or taking up too much drawer space, then this solution is for you. Here you'll find the step-by-step process for organizing your cardigans and photos of how I FILE my cardigans in open canvas storage bins. Happy organizing!

4. 10 Music Festival & Camping Hacks That Will Improve Your Sleep, Your Meals & Your Cleanliness (Best of 2018 and 2017!)

I've been attending music festivals since 2005, and each year we've improved upon something to make our experience even better. These are things you wouldn't generally think of unless you've braved the muddy, sweaty days that we call some of the best of our lives. But we have done it, so without further ado and in no particular order, here are 10 music festival hacks from a professional organizer and veteran festival goer (that's me!) that will make your glow sticks shine even brighter.

5. Shoe Storage Solutions (This Pin Went Viral On Pinterest!)

I love shoes, and I love organizing...I love organizing shoes! One of my weaknesses is shoes. Yes, I am a professional organizer, but I'm also human (and female)! I find really cute shoes at bargain prices...honestly, they find me. :) I have found some creative ways to store shoes even in small spaces, and I've shared them here.

6. Eye-Opening Statistics That Show Why You Should Organize Your Life (Best of 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014, wow!)

Who cares about organizing statistics and why should you organize your life? Why should you declutter your home? Why should you be able to find things easily? Check out these statistics and you'll learn the importance of getting organized - this will blow your mind!

7. 3 Unusual Camping Tricks That Will Prepare You For The Zombie Apocalypse

Well, at least the creative thinking behind these camping tricks will train you to think on your toes in desperate situations. Here are 3 unusual camping tricks that will make your outdoors experience better.

8. What To Store Where In Your Car + 10 Things A Pro Organizer Keeps In Her Car

Car organization is essential, especially for those always on the go. Whether you are constantly carting youngsters around, hopping from one business meeting to the next, or habitually taking road trips, an organized vehicle will contribute to improved efficiency and punctuality, to say the very least. The following tips on how to get organized in your car and my car organizer product suggestions will help you get started.

9. 4 Simple Steps For Organizing Your Work Bag (Best of 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015!)

I'm guessing you're frustrated with the current state of your briefcase or work bag. Is it so full that you can't find anything without making a huge mess? Is your work bag so heavy that your shoulder needs physical therapy after carrying it? Is it a black hole that even light can't escape? Not to worry, we're going to remedy this situation so you can find your stuff, give your shoulder a break and impress the people you work with. Here you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to organize a work bag as well as some great organizing products that will help you maintain order.

10. How To Stop Shopping

Buying things we don't need contributes to clutter build up, wastes money that will most likely be necessary later for something way more important and sucks time right out of the day. Here are 5 ways to kick your shopping addictions for good.