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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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reducing mental clutter this holiday season

The holiday season can be an exhausting and stressful time of year as you run here, there and everywhere to check off all of your to-dos,...

Michele Vig

Nov 23, 20214 min read

a DIY gratitude jar

I think we would all collectively agree with the idea that showing or expressing gratitude is important—and that establishing a regular...

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Nov 15, 20212 min read

the 2022 Neat Little Planner is here!

Have trouble keeping track of to-dos, tasks, meal planning, and general notes and goals? Have lots of notebooks, but can never find the...

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Oct 4, 20214 min read

10 techniques to help decrease mental clutter

Mental noise - also called inner monologue - is that voice which provides an oftentimes ongoing verbal whirlwind of your conscious (and...

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Sep 21, 20215 min read

meal planning for those who dislike cooking

As a wife, a mom and a business owner, I wear many different hats. And of all the hats I wear, the one I like least is chef because...

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Sep 16, 20216 min read

transformational decluttering

After spending the last few years working with people to help them declutter their homes, one thing I've come to realize about...

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Sep 8, 20216 min read

the power of putting stuff away

I am often asked if my house is always tidy since I'm an expert in decluttering + organizing. The answer is, for the most part, "yes"!...

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Aug 11, 20213 min read

school is almost out for the year: what to do with all of those papers?

I have one child in middle school and another in high school, and as we all know it has been an interesting school year indeed. My kids...

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May 29, 20214 min read

how single-tasking can improve your productivity

In a world seemingly obsessed with multi-tasking, single-tasking isn't widely popular. While the concept of single-tasking has been...

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Apr 15, 20213 min read

recognizing when you're nearing a state of burnout + learning how to bring back balance

For as long as I can remember, I've been a task-master and proud of the number of things I can check off my list and accomplish in a day...

Michele Vig

Apr 8, 20214 min read

why saying "yes" when you really want (or need) to say "no" contributes to mind clutter

Has someone ever asked you to do something and your inner voice told you to say "no", but you still said "yes"? It might have been a...

Michele Vig

Jan 14, 20214 min read

how mindfulness helps to keep your home tidy

I haven't always been organized + tidy. As a child and a teenager, I'm confident I didn't always put my things away without first being...

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Jan 6, 20214 min read

get a jump start on your 2021 goals

Setting new goals for the upcoming year is always a great way to celebrate the end of one calendar year and the beginning of a new one...

Michele Vig

Dec 22, 20203 min read

how I slowed down to declutter my mind

At the height of my corporate career, I was busy. I would rush around from the moment I woke up until I passed out from exhaustion at the...

Michele Vig

Dec 16, 20204 min read

paper decluttering + organization

There is one organizing category that most often instills dread and that is paper. Even the mention of spending time decluttering piles, bin

Michele Vig

Sep 23, 20204 min read

decluttering your habits | breaking cycles that keep you from living your most desired life

Decluttering expert shares thoughts on decluttering your habits to help you live your most desired life.

Michele Vig

Jul 21, 20203 min read

my top 10 organizing quotes + sayings

I've always loved inspirational messages, quotes and encouraging words. When I feel the need for a pick me up, an inspirational message...

Michele Vig

Jul 9, 20201 min read

why I've struggled keeping my home tidy

For as long as I can remember, I have been someone who moves at a fast pace. While doing so has served me well in certain areas of my...

Michele Vig

May 8, 20203 min read

the art of folding clothes

Folding clothes is a task that many of us learned to do in a very informal way likely from your mother or grandmother. The way my mother...

Michele Vig

Apr 28, 20204 min read

weekly reset | how one routine can transform your home

As a professional organizer, I'm often asked what is the one thing I do to keep my home organized and tidy. My answer is usually the same...

Michele Vig

Apr 10, 20204 min read

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