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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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my desired life planning
When I graduated from college, I had a relatively clear picture of the goals I wanted to achieve in my life and they seemed to be similar...
Michele Vig
Dec 26, 20182 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
mindful holiday giving - leave the guilt trip at home
It's the day before Thanksgiving, so gratitude messages are high as we reflect on what we are grateful for and share food with family and...
Michele Vig
Nov 21, 20182 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
2019 Neat Little Planner!
I have been creating lists to help me keep track of everything from my life’s goals to my daily to-do's for most of my life. When I was...
Michele Vig
Nov 4, 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
morning routine
For some, morning is their favorite time of the day and they savor its peaceful simplicity. For others, the morning is a difficult time...
Michele Vig
Sep 5, 20183 min read
back-to-school: school lunches
If you have school-aged kids in your home who do not want to eat school lunches, it can get be challenging. With a little prep and a lot...
Michele Vig
Aug 27, 20182 min read
back-to-school: morning routine
With school-aged children in the family, the morning routine can make or break your day. Having a morning routine can help prepare both...
Michele Vig
Aug 20, 20182 min read
back-to-school: top 5 tips
You can't open a newspaper or watch TV without being reminded what time of year it is ... back-to-school season! While some kids around...
Michele Vig
Aug 13, 20182 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
weekly meal planning
I love Sundays. The reflective and most relaxed day of my week. For my family, Sunday includes a few key weekly routines that help keep...
Michele Vig
Apr 22, 20182 min read
mindful holiday gift-giving | leave the guilt at home
With Hanukkah in full swing and Christmas less than 2 weeks away, gift buying and gift giving are in full swing. As someone who spends...
Michele Vig
Dec 14, 20172 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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