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Before these kitchen organization hacks I would literally get anxiety walking into my hot mess of a kitchen. These easy kitchen hacks not only save money but also save a ton of TIME and helps me cook meal faster!!

8 Budget Friendly Hacks to Take Your Kitchen from Hot Mess to Organized

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I would let my kitchen get so cluttered that I would have no motivation to cook or even clean it. It would just look so bad that I would get overwhelmed with the work needed to declutter that I just wouldn't (and we would end up ordering take out). So I committed myself to decluttering, followed the steps in this article, and now cooking (and even cleaning) is so much less overhwelming.. it's almost ENJOYABLE!

How to Declutter Your Kitchen & Finally Get Weeknight Dinnertime Under Control

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I HATE cleaning!! Seriously, it's the last thing I want to do!! But you know what? If I can tell myself it's only 15 minutes to clean my WHOLE house- it's a whole lot less of a chore and let me tell you-it actually only took 15 minutes!! The speed cleaning checklist that came with it is awesome and helps me stay organized (and motivated) which is a huge win!

15-Minute Speed Cleaning Checklist: From Hot Mess to Company-Worthy Home (+free printable!)

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Your phone rings. It’s your neighbor, Sue. She says she's “stopping by in about 15 minutes.” You Continue Reading

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These ideas for how to reduce food waste by using leftovers are such a game changer for our grocery budget!! These recipes are easy to make, I always want ideas for how to use up leftovers, and BONUS-- I don't have to worry about what to make the kids for lunch!

How to Reduce Food Waste (+ Budget-Friendly Leftover Recipes & Ideas!)

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Whip up this super simple DIY citrus all purpose cleaner in just 3 minutes!

Super Simple Citrus DIY All Purpose Cleaner! Save Time and Money!

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The Secret to Squeaky Clean Wooden Floors

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The 3 Reasons You Need a Home Supply Closet and a FREE Home Supply Closet Inventory Tracker Spreadsheet.

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paper towel alternatives

Save $400/year by switching your paper towels for cloth!

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