10 Home Organization Swaps That Saved My Sanity
As a mom constantly on the go, coming home to clutter is the absolute worst. If you are looking to reclaim your sanity, check out my top picks for home organization that I actually use. I’ve rounded up the best tools, from closet helpers to storage for small spaces, that keep my family running smoothly between trips.
Let’s be real for a second. There is a very specific kind of panic that sets in when you return from a family trip. You walk through the door, suitcases in hand, exhausted from the travel, and you are immediately greeted by… stuff. Just stuff everywhere.
As a mom who loves to travel with my family, I realized early on that if my house isn’t functional, my life feels completely out of control. We are packing and unpacking a lot. If everything doesn’t have a designated “home,” our actual home starts to feel like a messy hotel room that maid service skipped for a week. Or more.
Over the last year, I’ve been on a mission to organize our space. I didn’t just want it to look pretty for social media; I needed a practical home organization that could withstand kids, a husband, hobbies, and the chaos of packing for our next adventure. Especially because we don’t live in a massive mansion, finding smart storage for small spaces was super important.
I’ve tried a million different bins, boxes, and gadgets. A lot of them ended up in the donate pile (eek), but a few have stuck around and honestly changed how we live. Here are the products that saved my sanity, and how I actually use them.
Home Organization Storage Essentials
Kitchen Organization
Bamboo Storage Bag Organizer, Sandwich Bag Organizer – Single Block Design
You know that one drawer in your kitchen? The one where the cardboard boxes of sandwich bags get crushed, jam the drawer shut, and eventually spill bags everywhere? Yeah, that drove me crazy. When we are prepping snacks for a road trip or a long flight, I need to grab a quart bag or a snack bag instantly, without having to fight a cardboard box.
I switched to this Bamboo Storage Bag Organizer. It is made of bamboo, so it feels sturdy. It has dedicated slots for gallon, half-gallon, quart, and snack-size bags. The best part is the “Quick Refill Slider.” You don’t have to shove bags in; the top slides off, you load it up, and boom—you look like a professional organizer. You can also hang it up if you need to. It instantly elevated the look of my kitchen drawer organization, and it saves me precious seconds when I’m rushing to pack goldfish before we leave for the airport.
ELYPRO Coffee Mug Organizers and Storage
We are a cocoa-drinking family, and somehow, we have accumulated so many mugs. We had literally JUST donated a bunch of mugs when we found these. I guess it’s time to get more!
The ELYPRO Coffee Mug Organizers are genius. They are expandable gadgets that sit on top of a mug, allowing you to stack another mug safely upside down on top of it. It doubles your shelf space. I use the black ones, and they blend right in. Now, I can keep all of our sentimental travel mugs without cluttering up the counter or our cupboards. If you are tight on cupboard space, this is a total game-changer.
Closet Organization
Clear Acrylic Shelf Dividers
We have a linen closet that I had so many good intentions for. But you wanna know something? There is no good way to organize towels. They are fine one minute, and if you even look at them wrong, they end up a jumbled mess.
Enter these Clear Acrylic Shelf Dividers. Since there are multiple in a pack, I went to town on this closet. They slide right onto the shelf and create instant cubbies. I also started rolling my towels, and I can look at them all I want without them toppling over. Because they are clear, they don’t add visual clutter—they just do their job. It’s such a simple fix, but it makes the closet look boutique-level organized. If there were a boutique for towels, that is.
6-Pack Sheet Organizers and Storage
Let’s be honest: nobody knows how to fold a fitted sheet. My poor linen closet had just been stuffed with tipping towels and wadded-up bed sheets. Finding a matching pillowcase for the guest bed was a twenty-minute ordeal. An ordeal that I loved procrastinating.
These Sheet Organizers are my absolute favorite find for home organization this year. They are foldable, dustproof boxes specifically designed for sheet sets (King or Queen). You fold your sheets (however messily), stuff them in, zip them up, and suddenly you have a perfect, uniform grey square. They have a little window on the front so I can see exactly which set is inside without opening it, a spot for labels, and cute little handles to take them for walks if I want. My linen closet now looks like a spa display.
DIMJ Drawer Organizer Clothes 15 Pack
Packing for kids is hard; finding their tiny socks is harder. I used to just throw all the socks and underwear into one big drawer, which inevitably became a jumbled mess.
I bought the DIMJ Drawer Organizer set (it comes with 15 pieces!) and categorized everything. I use the smaller squares for socks and underwear, and the larger rectangles for t-shirts and pajamas. They are foldable and beige, so they look nice and neutral. When I’m packing for a trip, I can just grab a stack from the organizer and drop it into the suitcase. No more hunting for a matching sock five minutes before we have to leave for the airport.
Office Organization
Tatuo Cable Organizer Box with Wire Ties
Between iPads, phones, cameras, and laptops, our charging station looked like a snake pit. Visual clutter stresses me out, and seeing a tangle of cords was a constant trigger.
I picked up the Tatuo Cable Organizer Box set (it comes with multiple!) to hide the mess. I can put each cord in its own slot with a wire tie and even label them so I know what cord belongs with what device. It comes with wire ties, so you can bundle the excess cord length inside the box. I kept them all near our kitchen, which is where we tend to charge most things. It has made finding the right cord so much easier and less stressful. It instantly makes that area look cleaner and more intentional.
Storage Organization
6 Pack Large Moving Bags Heavy Duty
Okay, the name says “Moving Bags,” but don’t let that fool you. I use these for everything *except* moving. Because our closets are small, I have to rotate clothes seasonally. When winter is over, all the heavy coats and snow gear go into these Large Moving Bags. I have also used them to store clothes that the kids have grown out of and that we are saving for the next kid.
They are heavy-duty with strong zippers and handles, which makes them way better than plastic bins that crack. They are flexible, so I can squish them into the top of a closet or under a bed. I also use these for road trips! Instead of five hard suitcases, we sometimes pack all the kids’ bedding and pillows into one of these bags to toss in the trunk. They are massive, reusable, and tough enough to handle being dragged around.
Garage Organization
Slat Wall Paneling Garage Slat Wall Storage Systems
The garage is usually the last place moms think about, but for us, it’s the staging ground for every trip. Suitcases, sports gear, and tools were piled up on the floor, making it impossible to park the car. We decided to utilize vertical space—the holy grail of storage for small spaces.
We installed the Slat Wall Paneling. It’s a 4’x8′ system made of PVC panels. It looks super sleek in black (Slate Board style). Once it was up, we could hook baskets, shelves, and hooks right onto the wall. We hung the gardening tools and outdoor necessaties which opened up the shelves for suitcases and sports gear. Getting everything off the floor made the garage feel twice as big. It’s durable and waterproof.
Playroom Organization
COZPAW Toy Storage Organizer
We follow a Montessori-ish approach with toys, meaning we try not to have everything out at once. However, we needed a shelf that was accessible for the kids so they could learn to clean up after themselves.
The COZPAW Toy Storage Organizer is beautiful. It’s a 2-tier wooden shelf with movable bins. It looks like furniture, not just a cheap plastic bin. The kids can easily see their toys, pick a bin to play with, and (theoretically) put it back when they are done. It keeps the floor clear and stops the playroom from becoming a tripping hazard. It’s sturdy, stylish, and looks super nice.
The Home Edit by iDesign All-Purpose Bin
If you have kids, you know the struggle of “tiny toy pieces” taking over your life. I use The Home Edit by iDesign All-Purpose Bins to corral all those loose art supplies, LEGO sets, and random action figures. Because they are crystal clear, my kids can actually see what’s inside without dumping the whole bin on the floor (a total win). They are durable, stackable, and make home organization in the playroom feel surprisingly chic.
Start Small, But Just Start
Organizing your home doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune or redo every room in a single weekend. Honestly, just picking one pain point—like that messy cable corner or the chaotic sock drawer—and fixing it can give you such a rush of relief.
Whether you are looking for heavy-duty garage solutions or clever storage for small spaces inside your cupboards, these tools have helped me spend less time cleaning and more time planning our next family getaway.
