New Year, New Me: My Mission to Tame a Kitchen Drawer

I’ve decided to take on a serious mission this year. Forget the usual “get fit” or “travel more” resolutions. This year, I’m gonna do something that’ll actually make a difference in my daily life: I’m organizing my cooking utensils drawer.

I know it sounds like a small thing, but if you’ve ever opened a drawer that’s packed with whisks, spatulas, wooden spoons, and maybe a stray cheese grater (or three), you’ll understand exactly what I mean. That drawer has been a source of stress for me for far too long.

Step 1: Empty It All Out
You know the drill—take everything out and see what you’re working with.

Step 2: Let Go of the Old
I had to channel my inner Marie Kondo and ask myself: Does this whisk spark joy? If the answer was “no,” it went straight into the donate pile. I said goodbye to a few spatulas I hadn’t touched in years, some broken tongs, and that cute little pastry brush I bought on a whim but never used.

Step 3: The Perfect Organizer 

I'm loving the new Jessica Simpson drawer dividers and organizers. They clear acrylic is chic and gives a nice, uncluttered look. Now, everything has its place, and I can actually see what I’m working with.

Step 4: The Real Joy of Cooking
Now that I’ve got a clean and organized utensil drawer, I’ve noticed something kinda wild: Cooking feels easier.

Here’s to a year of utensil harmony and culinary bliss!

XO