my top  + similar jeans + hat  ||  gray baskets + tags + string

My organization course, 30 Days To An Organized Home, launches this week and one of the biggest questions I get is “But what do I do about containers?” I have been asked questions from which ones I use to if you actually need them in order to achieve an organized home, and if it is even possible on a budget.  Just like weights are a tool for strength training, so are containers for organizing.  Can you do it without them?  Yes, but it’s much more difficult to achieve and maintain without them.  So this post is my rundown of all things containers and the common myths about them!  

pink baskets + gray baskets 

Myth 1 : They’re So Expensive

This is like 10% true.  Containers can certainly add up if you have a lot of stuff and you don’t currently have any.  The more things you have, the more you’ll need.  But the 90% truth of the matter is, most containers are built to last.  You shouldn’t need to replace them often if you buy well made items.  And they can be purchased at so many different stores.  I’ve even found amazing options for small items at the dollar store and in the Target Dollar section.  Trust me, they can be as affordable as you need them to be. You just have to look! The pink and gray baskets pictured above are only $6 and those below are under $3! Both cute and functional! 

white bins + sticker labels

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similar clear containers (mine were found at Ikea) + sticker labels  |  pink basket + aqua basket 

Myth 2 : They Won’t Make a Difference

Okay, this one is super, super false.  If you’ve tried to organize a kid’s playroom or a pantry without a bin, basket, or any sort of container, you know how well that goes.  It may look okay for a day or two, but the organization never lasts long.  The purpose of containers is to give everything a place.  When everything has a place, you and anyone in your home can easily find it, put it away, and reorganize as necessary.  Containers are, in my opinion, necessary for long-lasting organization.

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top shelf clear   |  gray baskets + label holders  |  bottom shelf clear

Myth 3: I Need All Of The Same Containers

False!  As you’ll see inside the course and within our own home, you can absolutely use different types of containers, even in the same space.  In fact, I recommend it!  For example, look at the image above in my pantry. There are some items I want to be able to see easily.  For those, I opt for acrylic ones or wire baskets.  There are also many things I’d like to keep hidden like medicines, mismatched chips/back stock, or treats I’m hiding from my kids! For those I opt for woven bins or a colored plastic that isn’t through. The same goes for closets and bathrooms. Use the variety of containers both in size and materials to match what you are organizing.  It’s absolutely okay to mix and match for your style, space, and budget.

top clear containers  |  white containers

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At the end of the day, containers are just a part of organizing. I will walk you through exactly how to find the perfect options for your newly organized home in my new course, 30 Days to An Organized Home, that launches on September 1st!  

my dress  ||  hunter: tee + shorts  ||  houston: tee + shorts  ||  hayden: tank  ||  harper: top + shorts  ||  hudson: tee + shorts  ||  step stool + bar stools  ||  containers: clear + similar white + pink

Do you consider yourself an organized person?  I’ve always thought that I was very Type-A, organized, even to a fault… and then I had five kids! And I realized how much harder it gets to organize with each child!  I also learned something important about myself. When I felt organized and I felt like my house was clean, I was an even better mom.  I was able to help my kids find their toys easier, get ready for school easier, and plan fun vacations and not worry about what the house would be like when we came home. Going from all the different games and practices was easier because I was able to be well-prepared with treats and equipment ahead of time.  Taking the time to organize changed my mom-game.

And  because of that,  I had to share with you, which is why I created a course. 30 Days To An Organized Home with Kailee Wright became my mission to create a step-by-step process that anyone can use to go category by category through their home and create an efficient, beautiful space to live in.  Organization affects every facet of my life. My relationships, my business, my parenting, and our home is just the beginning.  I want everyone to feel that sense of satisfaction and clarity that comes with a clean home.  

Back to School and Fall in general is a sort of fresh start for us.  We go hard during the summer with sports, vacations, swim days, and family time, but that can mean a few of our regular routines and habits fall out of balance.  I love to get our home and family back on track with a freshly organized home and routine, and here are a few reasons why I think you should too! 

: Get Back Into A Routine

Like I said above, routines can tend to fall out of balance during the summer.  With back to school, I like to get back into a daily family routine and chores are certainly a part of that.  And you know what makes chores much, much, much easier?  Organization!  Name something less fun to do than try to put clothes away in a dresser that is bursting at the seams with unfolded clothes.  I’ll wait. ps – head to this post for our free chore chart download! 

: Save Money 

Going through my 30 Days to An Organized Home e-course will save you money.  It just will.  Even after the cost of the course and containers, you will have saved money. And maybe even MADE money if you choose to sell items you no longer need or use.  In the beginning of the course, I walk you through home intake, a systematized way of looking at what comes INSIDE your home and that oftentimes is a huge money saver.  When you’re more conscious about what you’re buying, and you have limited space to put things, you are less likely to make impulse purchases.

: Prepare For The Holidays

The holidays are crazy town for everyone and they also usually mean an influx of products, gifts, and food.  Get your home organization in place and systematized BEFOREHAND to eliminate holiday overwhelm and clutter.  

: Do It With Others 

Launching on September 1, I am creating a community full of doers ready to get organized before the holidays!  Join us in the tasks and we can share posts using hashtag #30dayswithkailee.

: Because You Deserve It

This one is the most important.  You deserve to live in a clean, organized home, and to go to bed at night with mental clarity and calm.  To have a closet full of only clothes that you love to wear.  You deserve to spend more time with your children instead of cleaning up too many toys.  To walk into an organized pantry when cooking.  You deserve ALL of that.

My new organization course launches September 1, 2021! I can’t wait to get organizing with you and create a space you LOVE!