It's OK! With your dirty laundry aired, we have decided to give a little TLC to that one room in your house that has the most foot traffic - but is probably not receiving as much attention as it should…the KITCHEN!

It is safe to assume, that people gravitate towards the kitchen the most. So if you are going to start organizing somewhere in your home, it makes complete sense to tackle the kitchen first! And lucky for you, the NEAT girls are here to help! :)

These small organizational solutions are easy to implement, a sinch to maintain, and most of all - will help to alleviate stress typically associated with clutter! 

Expandable Bamboo Drawer Organizers and KnifeDocks will help to keep your drawers from overflowing with utensils. If you find yourself without enough drawer space, adding a Wood Utensil Holder on your counter is an easy solution.

Organize your pantry with glass canisters and labels. Clear jars will allow you to see how much you have, while also keeping your foods fresh for longer.

If you have a smaller kitchen and are looking to create additional space, the unused space above your cabinets is perfect for adding additional baskets.

And lastly - For those Chefs who love to use their tablets to read recipes while cooking, we have the perfect gadget for you! Belkin's Chef Stand + Stylus allows you to stand your tablet upright while also using a stylus to keep your messy hands from dirtying the tablet. Talk about genius!

Hope these simple organizing tricks kick start you to having the NEATest kitchen yet!

xx

the NEAT girls

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Bon Appetit!

Tip #1 :: Keep it Simple!

There are a million and one Wedding Magazines out there that will tell you how to plan your wedding. No one does it better than the Real Simple Wedding magazine edition. It's no surprise that the NEAT girls are in love with a magazine with the word, 'simple' in it. We love the clean lines and clutter free pages. If you haven't already, pick it up STAT and let wedding planning made simple begin.

Tip #2 :: Face the Facts

If you have NEVER planned an event before and the process seems daunting to you - consider using part of your budget to get some help! We absolutely cannot get enough of Lovely Little Details. We like to stalk look at all of their ideas on Instagram. If they are not in your city, start hunting on pinterest for great photos and find someone you love that is. It will be money well spent and you can focus on the specific details you are excited about. 

Tip #3 :: Make a Wish

One of the best parts about planning a wedding is dreaming about your new life together with your significat other. From place settings to home style, now is the time to start fresh. If you haven't heard of Newlywish consider your life changed starting now. Newlywish curates the best of the best when it comes to registering for your wedding. From dishes to a dining table, Newlywish has what you are looking for. You can shop by your style or the latest additions to the site. 

Best of all, you can register for NEAT's services as a wedding gift! We will be giving more details about the partnership this week - but use the code NEAT15 to receive 15% off our services when you register between now and April 1st. 

xx

the NEAT girls

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Donut you know it's almost Valentine's Day??

With February 14^th just two days away, we wanted Tip Tuesday to focus on how to perfectly celebrate the sweetest day of the year! Whether your lovey dovey holiday is celebrated with friends, family, or a loved one…a dash of pink, red, something sweet, and a few heart shaped decorations will leave your day filled with LOVE!

Start your Thursday morning off on a sweet note, and print these super cute DIY coffee cup wrappers for you and a loved one! It is the perfect gesture for the caffeine obsessed! 

Add a dash of pink and red to your day with one of these stylish chic accessories:

Kate Spade Lace Up Sneakers :: Jonathan Adler Sunglass Case :: CWonder Hearts Aflutter Bracelet :: Botkier Valentina Satchel :: CWonder Silk Lip Service Scarf

Jazz up your table centerpiece or nightstand with a flower vase filled with heart shaped candies. We are just swooning over Martha Stewart's! Read more great ideas here!

It wouldn't be Valentine's Day without a little candy and/or dessert! We have been eyeing these Red Velvet cupcakes for weeks!

Hope your Valentine's Day is just as sweet as you all are! Thank you for showing us love, we are forever grateful! :)

xx

the NEAT girls

We are pretty sure alot of people who requested this Tip Tuesday post have a drawer like this somewhere lurking in their kitchen...

The reality is, you don’t need to hoard Tupperware. Other than around particular holidays, it is not necessary to have an excessive amount of Tupperware. Truly, you should really only keep one set!

Here are just a few tips and tricks to having a NEATly organized Tupperware collection ::

Repurpose a CD rack to keep the tops from sliding and making a mess!

If you'd like to get even more creative, you can install dividers in the bottom kitchen drawer to keep all like items together! This way, you'll never misplace another lid again!

We typically recommend glass stoage containers for leftovers. Not only are they more durable with a longer shelf life, but they will never absorb food flavors.

This 20 piece set of Glasslock Snapware Temepered Glass containers are dishwaser, microwave, and freezer safe. 

Okay people - today is the day! Out with the old, and in with the new. Next time you are heating up some leftovers, don't forget to invite NEAT! 

xx

the NEAT life

We pretty much want everything Anya Hindmarch makes, because like us… she loves a good label. This make-up bag has labels for each beauty product, making it a piece of cake to stay organized while traveling! And for the men, this dopp kit is both “handsome and classicaly rugged.”

Flight001 is the bomb.com (yes we just said that) when it comes to traveling! They offer a wide variety of items to help you travel like a pro. The FI Spacepak Tie Case neatly packs neckwear flat for the gents, while the FI Spacepak Lingerie Case for the ladies provides double compression to maximize space, and has 1 side for clean underpinnings and one side for dirty. Genius!

For women who can’t leave their baubles behind, this is pretty much the best in the industry for a travel jewelry organizer. For the sleek gentlemen who also appreciate fashion details, Brooks Brothers has the perfect travel case to store and protect cuff links, a watch, and your sunnies.

So now that we have organized packing figured out, where should we go???

Still wanting the dirty on more of our favorite products?? Check out our Pinterest page here for all the scoop!

xx

the NEAT girls

Luckily, you are reading this post and are about to learn some seriously savvy ways to keep your receipt issue in check. Take exhibit A: If you are into having the most current trends, this adorable Alexander Wang coin purse will look great in any bag you may have. 

If you have a large purse, or are a fan of all things late 80's/early 90's this one is for you! Hey...bright things are easy to spot!

If you are cringing from the last option, perhaps you are a bit more sophisticated. Do not worry, this Abas travel envelope has your name written all over it (and it comes in some great colors).

Or, if you see yourself as an over achiever, consider taking receipt organizing to a new level (we obviously do) with this little gem.

No matter which you choose this season, rest assured any items that need to be returned will be without the headache. Let us know which one you end up with!

Happy Shopping!

xx

the NEAT girls

BUT you wish it looked more like this?

The NEAT Method girls are happy to help you!!

Meet the NEATest things since sliced bread :: The Tastebud App. This little app finds you "girlfriend impressed" recipes based on the ingredients you already have in your kitchen! Genius!

Hope dinner is a success tonight! And if so, your wonderful girlfriend can always thank us at tips@neatmethod.com! :)

xx

the NEAT girls

:: A cheeky little bunny ::

:: An Uber ::

:: A shark attack ::

:: Annnnnd... white trash?? ::

Now what are you supposed to do with these fabulous items post-holiday festivities?? 

We actually recommend donating them to your local Goodwill, Salvation Army, or thrift shop. Chances are very slim that both adults and children will ever want to wear the same costume again. So donate them now, before they take up valuable real estate in your closet!   

Hope you had a spooktacular Halloween, and are perhaps lucky enough to have leftover candy! We sure are enjoying our stash of reese's pieces!

xx

the NEAT girls

We have all been there, so you are not alone! Saving recipes in an organized manner will not only relieve some of the "stress" associated with hosting for the holidays, but it will also allow more time to enjoy those festive cocktails! Here are just a few of our favorites ::

If you tend to collect recipe clippings from magazines and papers, you can easily cut them out and organize in a book such as this one!

Can’t even remember which book, magazine, or recipe box has the actual recipe you need? Make an index card for each "dish type" section (ie appetizers, desserts, main course). Make sure each index card includes the recipe title, the book or magazine issue it is in, and the page number. They should also be listed alphabetically. Now, regardless of if the recipe is located on an index card, in a recipe book or magazine - you will be able to keep them all organized!

We are just loving this Rifle Paper Co. box!

For those of you who are lucky enough to be attached to your IPad, we have two favorites applications for you: The Recipe Box and Evernote. Both are perfect for organizing recipes electronically – including magazine clippings and personal family recipes!

And to leave you all with something sweet - a fall recipe we can't wait to bake and enjoy :: Fudge Striped Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies!!

Happy (early) Holidays!

xx

the NEAT girls

The whole point of keeping an organized bar is so that you can have the perfect gathering on any given day! In regards to actually stocking the bar, you will need a few bottles of wine, bubbly, and four main spirits on hand :: whiskey, gin, tequila, and vodka. A few key mixers include :: club soda, tonic, ginger beer, simple syrup, bitters, and if you are like Heather – “Fresca, not coke.” 

Now that you’ve stocked up on the goods, you need to make sure you have the proper utensils! This includes an ice bucket, wine opener, a cocktail shaker, strainer, bar spoon, and of course straws! You will also need chic bar glasses (preferably stored in a cabinet away from dust).

As for the few details of "personal character," we recommend beautiful cocktail napkins, coasters, and a little extra touch of you! Here are a few suggestions, including Heather’s personal bar trinket (drink specials framed from her wedding) ::

The NEAT girls love a good list, and HouseBeautiful has a great one! We also recommend a stylish tray to arrange everything together ::

Our last and most important tip is to always check the expiration date! Nothing says "Bummer Host" quit like stale wine and a bad tasting Gimlet. If you need help polishing off that bottle of gin before it goes bad, do not hesitate to invite us over!

CHEERS!

xx

the NEAT girls