Organized junk drawer

Happy Monday everyone!  The kids and I are spending some time at my mom's house (aka our summer retreat).  This is a pic my mom snapped with my phone while the kids were being entertained  by their grandparents.  Just look how relaxed we are!  I look forward to this week every summer.  :)  Bummed my husband had to head back to San Diego to work but the kids and I have a fun agenda that includes lots of time in the pool, time with grandparents, and time with our friends.  (I'll be sharing lots of pics from our week on instagram - erin_sunnysideup of you want to follow along!)  My mom also handed over her annual summer "to organize" list with a big grin on her face.  We have a little arrangement each year.  She watches the kids for me while I organize for her.  It's a win for both of us.  :)

Before I start sharing what I'm up to at my mom's here are a few pics of another junk drawer I tackled in my kitchen last week.  This is my "go-to" drawer in one of my kitchen islands that I'm in and out of the most.  It holds pens, scissors, chap stick, tape measures - the little things I need on and off throughout the day.  This drawer was such a mess before I tackled it and I keep forgetting to take "before" pics.  Let's just say this is a major improvement.  The organizers I picked up at Home Goods (4 bucks each!).  They add a fun pop of color.

I tossed a bowl in the drawer to hold loose change and that has been handy.  You can also see our doorbell that we have yet to install on our front door.  Will we ever really be done building?  :)

I keep my girls' cameras in this drawer so they are easy to grab when they need them.  Little photographers in training.  :)  I've also found it's so handy to have a set of mini screwdrivers close by for all of the kids' battery operated toys and other miscellaneous household items.

Ahhh.  Peace is restored!  At least in the junk drawer.

:)