Designing organizational systems in a home is not just about making the space look neat and tidy. It’s also about creating a functional and efficient environment that makes everyday tasks easier to manage. The best time to add built-in organizational systems to your home is when you are having a house built from the ground up. New construction gives you…
Contrary to popular belief, organizing is a skill that can be learned. But what unintended skills do you gain in the process? While not all professional organizers possess the exact same organizing skills, there are some skills you’ll find we all have in common. Let’s take a look at six skills that, when applied to your daily life, can make…
Tiny home living has become more than just a trend, it’s become a way of life for many people. And those who have chosen to downsize and live with less know the importance of maximizing space and being creative with the limitations of their small square footage. While it may not seem like those of us who enjoy our wide open…
In a kitchen it’s not unusual to organize the pantry, the dishes and the utensils. But how about your fridge & freezer? Yes, that large appliance that does the vast majority of the heavy lifting in your kitchen needs a touch of order too! But it’s not uncommon to find most fridge & freezers in a state of disarray. If…
A new school year means purchasing a fresh stock of school supplies, re-establishing routines, and figuring out ways to manage your calendar with all the upcoming activities. But it’s also a great time to help your child stay organized both inside and outside the classroom. In doing so, you can ensure that your child is not only successful but top…
If you love to clean but have trouble keeping your cleaning products organized, we’ve rounded up five of our favorite cleaning storage products that can easily corral your supplies and remove the headache of storing them! These are not the only cleaning storage products that can help you maintain order, but we love using them with our M2O clients. They…
It’s the season for spring cleaning! Whether you want to dust off the cobwebs, refresh some unforgotten space, or you just love spring cleaning, now is a great time to do it. But do you have the best cleaning products for the job? It’s no secret that many of today’s cleaning products contribute a lot of waste to the environment.…
Thanks to the recent interest in sustainability, home gardening and farm-to-table eating, canning food and storing the jars for future use has become widely popular. But as with any culinary activity that you undertake, whether it’s baking or cooking up a five-course meal, organization is a key component to getting a five-star review. While most of the organizers at Team…
While there are plenty of things you need to consider when moving – liking booking a moving company or planning your meals – you’ll also want to think about the must-have items you’ll need when you’re ready to take your space from drab to fab!! At Mission 2 Organize, we believe the best time to decorate your new home is…
A new year means new resolutions! According to researchers, some of the top resolutions people make each year include (in no particular order): 1. Exercise more/Lose weight 2. Get organized 3. Save money/spend less money 4. Learn a new skill 5. Read more While Mission 2 Organize can’t help you with all of these goals, we can definitely help with…
Even if you aren’t an A-list celebrity walking the red carpet, you might have one or two luxury pieces – gowns, suits, handbbags, shoes or jewelry – you cherish and want to keep well-protected. Whether it’s your wedding dress, a tuxedo you wore to a charity event or a pair of Jimmy Choos you slipped on for that one special…
What’s great at entertaining kids while developing critical learning skills? Puzzles, of course! As wonderful as they are for little ones, they can be a chore to maintain and keep organized, however. Ask any parent who has dealt with missing pieces, dilapidated boxes, or toppling towers of wooden puzzles and they’ll tell you what a nightmare puzzles can be. So…
While eating out can offer a nice break from the day-to-day responsibility of cooking and dining at home, it can also be costly and unhealthy. Does that mean you should never eat out? Of course not! At M2O we love a fun evening at one of our favorite Chicago eateries. But with a bit of mindfulness and organization, you can…
According to realtors, closet space is one of the most important factors that homebuyers pay attention to when searching for a house. But not all houses are blessed with large walk-in closets. So what do you do if your closet situation is less than ideal? Design your ideal closet! Need help designing and creating your closet? We can help! Download…
A few years ago, eBay was offering a starter supply kit to help you get a head start on your junk drawer: The truth is, most of us don’t need a starter kit when it comes to our junk drawers. We all have that one space in our kitchen, living room or office that naturally collects those small items that…
Many people think that bringing order to the spaces in your house is limited to the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and closets. While those are the areas we are generally called to help with, it doesn’t mean other parts of your home don’t need to be organized. They do! And that includes the space where you store your bar supplies. Make…
You’ve packed up all your stuff, hired the best movers in town and had all your boxes placed in your new location. Congratulations on your move! But you’re not done yet! Now it’s time to unpack all those boxes. Sadly, this is where most people get stuck and live with the boxes way longer than they should. While unpacking can…
Mission 2 Organize is known by its name and its mission as an organizing provider. So what does that mean exactly? It means we help our clients declutter, make decisions and create systems that will allow them to have a home or space that functions in an orderly fashion. But after more than 10 years in business, we noticed that…
“Same, same, but different.” It’s a saying well-known throughout Asia when trying to compare two items that may seem similar, but have small variations, or differences, between them. In the organizing world, it’s a perfect way to describe the ever confusing controversy between organizing and cleaning. While the two words are often used interchangeably and seem to have some overlapping…
The holidays are synonymous with family gatherings, friendly get-togethers and parties with colleagues. It’s these moments with others that remind us what the holidays are about and what truly matters most in life. But in order to huddle around the tree with our favorite people, there’s usually a long list of to-do’s that need to be checked off first: decorating,…
