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Michele Vig, Neat Little Nest Owner + Chief Organizer

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.

I hope you find some inspiration.

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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

2020 Neat Little Planner is here!

I'm excited to share that Neat Little Nest's 2020 Neat Little Planner is available! Much like last year, it has a Desired Life Planner...

Michele Vig

Nov 5, 20193 min read

spot-treating your laundry situation

For some, laundry is a four-letter word. For a few, it’s a treat. Wherever you fall, laundry can be a nuisance, unless you're organized!

Michele Vig

Sep 29, 20193 min read

yes, refrigerator transformation is possible

In a busy household, an organized refrigerator can help speed up and destress mealtime. Neat Little Nest helps you learn how to do it.

Michele Vig

Sep 10, 20195 min read

10 organizing tips to help simplify back-to-school

With June and July behind us, we've officially turned the corner to back-to-school season. For many parents, this back-to-school season...

Michele Vig

Aug 3, 20195 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

the weekly reset

If you follow me on social media, you've likely heard me talk about a Sunday reset. It's something that our family does almost every...

Michele Vig

Jul 7, 20194 min read

travel tips for a stress-free departure

Whether your summer travel plans include driving to the lake or flying to Europe, the key to stress-free travel is light, efficient packing.

Michele Vig

Jun 4, 20194 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

mindfulness

To me, if one of your goals is to live clutter-free so you can live your most-desired life, mindfulness is a key ingredient. When we go...

Michele Vig

May 10, 20193 min read

before you declutter | envision your desired life

Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, and also a time when many people choose to declutter their homes, work spaces and garages. If...

Michele Vig

Apr 13, 20192 min read

kids' paper organization

Kids bring home a lot of papers — from artwork to homework to awards to medical checkups and report cards. I know that parents have the...

Michele Vig

Apr 4, 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

international women's day

Happy International Women's Day! As I reflected this morning on the significance and importance of International Women's Day, I am...

Michele Vig

Mar 8, 20192 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

simplify. simplify. simplify.

In the last few weeks, I've been asked a lot of questions about the best way to organize something. What's your favorite bin? What's your...

Michele Vig

Feb 3, 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

rushing ... the perfect way to slowly suck the life right out of you.

Are you a rusher? Do you rush to get ready in the morning? Rush to get your kids out the door? Rush to work? Rush to get to meetings?...

Michele Vig

Jan 4, 20192 min read

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