Twenty-eight years ago, when I became a mom for the first time, baby products were nothing like they are today! In 1995, we didn’t have smartphones, social media or Amazon Prime to make life easier for a new mother. Nope, I had to roll with the hand I was dealt and do the best I could. But oh, how today’s…
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…
Planning a get together? Why not make it a game night?! Hosting a game night is a fun way to keep your guests entertained and engaged all night long. Yet with so many different options to choose from, how do you know which is best for your family and friends? Dominoes? Board games? Cards? If you want to be known…
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…
You’ve found the perfect place, completed all the paperwork and now it’s moving day! Although the actual process of moving can be stressful, it doesn’t have to be. With a little bit of planning and some strategic packing, moving day can run like a well-oiled machine. How? With some help from your friends at M2O, of course! 6 Tips for…
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…
An Irish proverb says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” While laughter is definitely good medicine and relatively easy to find, that isn’t always the case with sleep. According to researchers, half of Americans say they don’t get enough rest and feel tired most of the time. Not only does that…
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…
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…
Time is a precious commodity. We are constantly looking for ways to fit things into the 24 hours we’ve been given each day. Think family, meetings, phone calls, meal prep, housework, laundry, hobbies and interests. And then there’s exercise. Which, for some reason or another, always seems to get pushed to the bottom of our to-do list. But studies show that…
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,…
For most of us, life moves at the speed of light. As we juggle life, work, kids and extracurricular activities, sitting down at the kitchen table to consume three solid meals a day becomes more difficult. Add to that the current pandemic and the inability to dine in at fast food establishments or restaurants and eating on the go becomes…
When you think about organizing, you may only think about rearranging the items in your bathroom cabinet or decluttering your expired medicine. Organization is about so much more! Like organizing your day, keeping an up-to-date calendar and preparing for a productive day.  One time when it is especially important for us to be prepared is prior to a doctor’s…
When the alarm goes off in the morning you have very little time to get ready but you have so many tasks to complete before running out of the door, so you start sacrificing the essentials like eating breakfast! What you do in the morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. A day that starts smoothly helps…
As soon as you think about moving, a lot of things probably come to mind. But before you can start, you have to consider every minute detail of the process. Moving has many parts, but no matter how small or big, how general or unique the situation, there is one thing for certain that you will need…boxes! It is not a…
You look around the house and you feel stressed out! There is a pile of unfolded laundry next to a stack of toys in the middle of room and you can’t even see the dining room table anymore under all that paperwork. Despite your efforts, no matter how much you try, you cannot tame the beast. This can simply…
Here at Mission 2 Organize we love to plan, attend and host parties. Parties are fun and bring joy all around. They exist to celebrate, to connect or to simply enjoy life and loved ones. We have many tips on planning and organizing parties right here on our blog. If you’re planning a party on a bit of a…
