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Hello! I'm Michele, Founder of Neat Little Nest. Here I share my passion for creating beautifully organized spaces with the goal of helping people simplify their lives.
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50+ ways to donate, sell or recycle your stuff!
You've done a great job sorting through your things deciding what items you want to keep and you're left with unwanted items. Now what?...
Michele Vig
Feb 2, 20208 min read
new year, now what?
Ok, so if you're like most people, you've already given up on your New Year's resolutions. Strava, the social network for athletes,...
Michele Vig
Jan 13, 20202 min read
organize your pantry with seven easy tips
A well-organized pantry can save you both time and money. Professional organizer shares seven easy tips to get your pantry in order!
Michele Vig
Jul 29, 20193 min read
garage organization: top tips to shape up your space
On its best days, the garage is home to a car or two, in addition to tools and outdoor supplies. Unfortunately, for many families, the...
Michele Vig
May 14, 20193 min read
spring decluttering
As soon as the snow begins to melt and the sun shines bright in Minnesota, people head outdoors en mass. You see neighbors you haven't...
Michele Vig
Mar 29, 20194 min read
let's get sentimental
Recently, I've been working with clients who've had a lot of sentimental items they don't know exactly what to do with. Items like the...
Michele Vig
Mar 6, 20192 min read
love in the kitchen
Many of us show others our love through cooking, so it seems appropriate that on Valentine's Day we share our top organizing tips so that...
Michele Vig
Feb 14, 20192 min read
life-changing magic of tidying up
If you hadn't heard of Marie Kondo or her KonMari method of decluttering before this month, you've probably heard of it by now. Marie...
Michele Vig
Jan 18, 20193 min read
decluttering + organizing paper
If there is one organizing category that can bring a grown adult to their knees, it’s paper. Even a mention of spending time decluttering...
Michele Vig
Jan 11, 20194 min read
last-minute prep for holiday guests
Seeing friends and family over the holiday season can bring us so much joy. We share food, conversation, laughs and in the process,...
Michele Vig
Dec 15, 20182 min read
an organizers holiday gift guide - top 10
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, holiday shopping is in full swing. If you're planning on doing any organizing before or...
Michele Vig
Nov 28, 20183 min read
holiday planning + organization
With the elections behind us, we sets our sights (and actions) to what is in front of us - the HOLIDAYS! There's no doubt the holiday...
Michele Vig
Nov 9, 20183 min read
winter closet organization
Turning your coat closet or mudroom into a high-functioning space for the winter can be a challenge due to the sheer volume of items...
Michele Vig
Oct 8, 20185 min read
photo organization
To some, just hearing the two words “organizing photos” makes their stomachs turn. They instantly conjure up one of two visions. If...
Michele Vig
Sep 28, 20184 min read
drawer dividers
If there is one tool that can help you transform your drawers unlike any other, it is a drawer divider. A drawer divider allows you to...
Michele Vig
Sep 13, 20183 min read
The power of decluttering
I love this quote by Dr. Wayne Dyer because I know it to be true. I've watched people stuck and overwhelmed by clutter transform right...
Michele Vig
Jul 25, 20182 min read
swim organization
With Memorial weekend behind us, we've officially kicked off Summer. Are you ready for it? My next few blog post will focus on organizing...
Michele Vig
May 31, 20182 min read
garage organization
The primary function of a garage is to park your car, yet approximately one out of four Americans with a 2-car garage do not park their...
Michele Vig
May 8, 20183 min read
organizing spices
Organizing your spice cabinet can have a very positive impact on your day-to-day life. Being able to see all of your spices quickly makes...
Michele Vig
May 1, 20182 min read
iconic teacher: marie kondo
I've read so many home organization books, magazines and blogs in my life I've lost count. Most of that literature starts in the same...
Michele Vig
Sep 14, 20173 min read
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