Melinda Grace Organizing

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Yesterday was National Sister’s Day! 💕 I don’t think I’ve ever posted about my sister here on Instagram. But I have one!...
08/03/2026

Yesterday was National Sister’s Day! 💕 I don’t think I’ve ever posted about my sister here on Instagram. But I have one!

She’s about 4 years older than me, and I’ve always looked up to her for her cool big-sister vibes, grounded sense of purpose, easygoing nature, and quiet, steadfast faith. She’s an incredible mom who works hard and somehow still manages to show up for all of my niece and nephew’s sports and activities. Amidst their busy schedules, she was able to sneak away with my niece last year to meet baby Dylan, love on him, and give him all the squeezes. Lol. 🥰

Last year, we started tackling her pantry. We began by decluttering, then creating zones for each section, and finally mapping out the right organizing products that fit both her vision and her budget 🙌 Because she’s my sister, I took her shopping and shared all my favorite tricks for getting the look you want while staying on budget. She wasn’t able to purchase everything at once, but we got started. And getting started is often the hardest part. So, just start 😌

Since then, she’s slowly added the clear bins she wanted, more OXO containers, and beautiful minimalist white labels. Her husband and kiddos are fully on board with the systems, and the pantry has continued to evolve over time!

Sometimes organizing takes time... and that’s okay. So does cultivating a beautiful, meaningful relationship with a sister. And you know what? They’re both worth it. 100%! 💝
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You’re not the problem and your home isn’t either! 🫢Most recurring clutter usually isn’t a willpower issue… it tends to ...
07/17/2026

You’re not the problem and your home isn’t either! 🫢

Most recurring clutter usually isn’t a willpower issue… it tends to happen when the systems in your home don’t actually match the way you live day to day 🙌

When everything doesn’t have a clear home, piles naturally start to form again because your space isn’t set up to stay maintained.

A few simple shifts can change everything: creating landing zones, grouping similar items, and making “putting things away” feel obvious, not overwhelming 😌

If you want a gentle place to start, I’ve created a free decluttering checklist to walk you through it step by step! Comment “DECLUTTER” and I’ll send it your way! ✨
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This client originally brought me into their home office to help with paper filing…They had worked with a previous organ...
07/14/2026

This client originally brought me into their home office to help with paper filing…

They had worked with a previous organizer before, but the system just didn’t stick. It looked organized, but it didn’t actually make sense for the way they think or work, so the papers slowly piled back up.

When I came in, I didn’t try to force a “perfect” system or rebuild it my way. I just asked, “How do you actually want this to feel and function?”

And then I built the folders exactly how they had in mind. Not how I would naturally set it up, not how a textbook says to do it, but how it made sense to them 👏 That’s really the difference!

Now they’re joining my RESTORE maintenance membership so we can stay on top of it together, especially with paper filing and keeping their systems maintained.

Listen first. Implement second. That’s my mission. And I aim to tailor everything to the person actually living there. Because organization only works if it works for you 💕
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07/02/2026

Okay, I have opinions 😅 These are a few things you probably won’t find in my house as a professional organizer:

✨ Bins that get narrow at the bottom. I don’t care how pretty they are, they waste space and make it harder to actually use what’s inside.

✨ Buying a bin just because it’s on sale. I’d rather wait and buy something that matches my home and my aesthetic. If I’m going to see it every day, I want to love it 💕

✨ Under-the-bed storage. I get it, I do. But for me, that space is meant for rest. I don’t want the mental clutter of trying to remember what’s under there or feeling like there are decisions waiting for me while I’m trying to sleep. No thank you 😮‍💨

✨ Over-the-door storage. I know, I know… organizers love it because it’s “wasted space.” But to me, it just adds noise. I’d rather have open space and less visual clutter, even if it means storing things somewhere else.

And before anyone comes for me 😂 these are just my personal preferences! What works for one home may not work for another. That’s why I always say, my clients live there, I don’t. The goal isn’t to follow every organizing trend. It’s to create a home that feels peaceful and functions for the way you actually live 🙌💕
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06/24/2026

Paper piles up faster than we realize and most of it never actually gets used again! ⬇️

A simple way to start is going room by room. In the kitchen, look through recipes, cooking articles, old grocery lists. In the office, sort through school papers, bills, and receipts. In the bedroom, check those stacks of mail, reminder notes, and magazines.

If you haven’t referenced it…you probably won’t! ✨

This doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Just start small, be honest about what you actually use, and let the rest go. Your space (and your mind) will feel so much lighter because of it 💕
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Decluttering can feel overwhelming long before you even begin! And most of the time, it’s not because you don’t want to ...
06/19/2026

Decluttering can feel overwhelming long before you even begin! And most of the time, it’s not because you don’t want to do it, it’s because your brain is already carrying so much that even knowing where to start feels exhausting. 😓

That’s why I always encourage people to start smaller than they think they need to…

One space. One drawer. One decision at a time.

Because small progress creates momentum, and momentum creates change. 💕 If you need a gentle place to start, I created a free decluttering checklist to help walk you through the process with more clarity and less overwhelm!

Comment “CHECKLIST” and I’ll send it to you! ⬇️
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