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by Britnee Tanner
The Junk Drawer is a podcast for busy women craving a calmer, more intentional home. Hosted by Britnee Tanner, a home organizer, entrepreneur, and mom, the show covers realistic routines, thoughtful design, decluttering without overwhelm, and approachable low-tox living—so your home works for you, not against you.
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- 1 weeks ago13 min
How Your Environment Shapes Your Day: The Connection Between Your Home, Clutter & Mental Clarity
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt ovewhelmed? Or gotten into a clean car and noticed how much better your day suddenly feels? Your environment has more influence on your everyday life than you might think.In this episode of The Junk Drawer, Britnee talks about the connection between your surroundings, clutter and how you feel throughout the day. From visual clutter and unfinished tasks to the spaces you move through every morning, Britnee explores how your home environment can either create more friction or make everyday life feel a little easier.Britnee looks at why certain spaces feel overwhelming, how your bedroom, kitchen, car and living room influence your daily routines and how to make small changes that support a calmer, more functional home.Follow Britnee on Instagram: @britneetannerhomeFollow Britnee on TikTok: @britneetannerhome
- 3 weeks ago19 min
Holiday Home Reset: How to Declutter, Organize & Prepare for the Holidays
The holidays have a way of exposing every system in your home that isn't working. The kitchen gets busier, packages pile up, coats take over the entryway, and suddenly your house feels like one more thing to manage.In this episode of The Junk Drawer, Britnee talks about how to reset your home before the holiday chaos begins. From decluttering high-traffic areas and preparing your kitchen for entertaining to creating a realistic cleaning routine and setting up a holiday drop zone, these practical home organization tips will help you feel more prepared without spending an entire weekend reorganizing your house.Britnee also talks about what not to buy just because the holidays are coming, why you should declutter before decorating, and how to avoid bringing more clutter into a home that's already about to get busier.You don't need a perfectly organized home to enjoy the holidays. You need a home that works for the life you're actually living.In this episode:The five areas to reset before the holidaysHow to declutter before decoratingSimple kitchen organization tips for holiday entertainingCreating a realistic cleaning routine that survives a busy seasonSetting up a drop zone for packages, gifts, returns, and wrapping suppliesWhat not to buy before the holidaysA simple 15-minute holiday home resetThink of this as your reminder to make life easier for your future self—before the calendar fills up and the extra stuff starts piling up.The Junk Drawer is your guide to realistic home organization, thoughtful interiors, and practical systems for a home that feels good to live in.Follow Britnee on Instagram:Follow Britnee on TikTok:
- Sep 16, 202622 min
Your Kitchen Isn’t Disorganized, It’s Overfunctioning
Your kitchen isn't disorganized—it's overfunctioning. If your kitchen counters are covered in papers, kids' homework and artwork, reusable bags, water bottles, and appliances you barely use, the problem may not be your organization system. You may simply have too much stuff and too many responsibilities living in one room.In this episode of The Junk Drawer, Britnee tackles kitchen clutter and breaks down the most common problem areas she see in clients’ homes: paper piles, kids’ school and art collections, countertop clutter, small appliances, reusable grocery bags, and overflowing water bottle cabinets.You’ll learn how to declutter your kitchen, decide what actually deserves space, create simpler systems for family clutter, and stop relying on more bins and storage to solve a stuff problem.Because a calmer kitchen doesn't require a perfect organization system. It starts with less stuff, fewer responsibilities, and more simple.If your kitchen always feels messy no matter how often you clean or organize it, this episode is for you.Follow Britnee on Instagram: @britneetannerhomeFollow Britnee on TikTok: @britneetannerhome
- Aug 23, 202616 min
The Difference Between Creating a Cozy Home and Buying a Cozy Home
Fall is just around the corner, and with it comes the temptation to buy all the things that promise to make a home feel cozy. In this episode of The Junk Drawer with Britnee Tanner, Britnee explores a different approach to creating a cozy home—one that doesn't require spending a lot of money or constantly bringing in new stuff. She shares simple ways to create a cozy mood, do a fall home audit, and make a home feel personal through seasonal traditions, memories and meaningful details. Because creating a cozy home isn't always about what you buy—sometimes it's about how you use what you already have.Follow Britnee on Instagram: @britneetannerhomeFollow Britnee on TikTok: @britneetannerhome
- Aug 4, 202621 min
The Back-to-School Reset Your Home Actually Needs
Before the school year gets into full swing, your home needs a reset.In this episode of The Junk Drawer with Britnee Tanner, you'll learn about three high-impact areas that can make school mornings feel calmer and less chaotic: your pantry, your lunch station, and your family's drop zone.Whether school starts next week or you've already survived the first few days, this episode will help you identify the small friction points that create daily stress—and show you how to build simple systems that actually work for real life.In this episode, Britnee covers:Why the weeks before—or just after—the start of school are the perfect time to reset your homeHow to organize your pantry for easier breakfasts, snacks, and lunch packingDesigning a drop zone that keeps backpacks, shoes, and school papers under controlWhat to do if school has already started and your home is already revealing where your systems need improvementBecause organizing isn't about having a picture-perfect home—it's about creating a home that supports your family when life gets busy.If you're looking for practical home organization tips, back-to-school organization ideas, and simple systems that help your household run more smoothly, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can implement right away.Follow Britnee on Instagram: @britneetannerhomeFollow Britnee on TikTok: @britneetannerhome
- Jul 15, 202611 min
Why You Should Edit Your Home, Not Just Organize It
Most organizing advice focuses on buying containers or finding better storage solutions. But creating a home that feels calm, functional, and beautiful starts with something else: editing.This episode explores the difference between organizing and editing a home, why clutter isn't always the real problem, and how small, intentional changes can help a space better support everyday life. Learn how to identify friction points, simplify with purpose, and create a home that feels lighter without chasing perfection or becoming a minimalist.If you're looking for practical home organization tips, decluttering motivation, and simple ways to create a more peaceful home, this episode is for you.What if the key to a more organized home isn't buying another bin or finding more storage?In this episode, Britnee Tanner shares why "editing" is one of the most overlooked ideas in home organization. Discover how thoughtful edits—not perfect spaces—can reduce daily stress, improve function, and help every room support the way life is actually lived.Perfect for anyone interested in home organization, decluttering, intentional living, and creating a home that feels calm, beautiful and easy to maintain.Follow Britnee on Instagram: @britneetannerhomeFollow Britnee on TikTok: @britneetannerhome
- Jul 2, 202619 min
Your House Isn't Broken (And Neither Are You): Why Your Systems Matter More Than Storage
In this episode of The Junk Drawer with Britnee Tanner, learn why your house isn't broken. More often than not, it's your systems, your routines, or simply the fact that your home hasn't evolved with your current season of life.We'll talk about:Why organization isn't about perfectionThe difference between a clutter problem and a storage problemHow outdated systems create daily frustrationWhy your home should support the life you're living today—not the one you lived five years agoSimple ways to create a home that feels calmer, lighter, and easier to maintainIf you've ever felt like you're constantly cleaning but never getting ahead, this episode will help you see your home through a completely different lens—and give you practical steps you can start using today.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow The Junk Drawer with Britnee Tanner so you never miss future episodes. Every week, you'll get practical organization tips, realistic home routines, intentional living ideas, and simple strategies to help you create a home that feels peaceful—not perfect.Follow on Instagram: @britneetannerhomeFollow on TikTok: @britneetannerhome
- Jun 25, 202616 min
Stop Packing for “What If”: How to Pack Intentionally Without the Overwhelm
Why does packing for a trip feel so much harder than it should? If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a suitcase, overwhelmed by decisions, and packing like you’re preparing for an emergency evacuation instead of a vacation — this episode is for you.In this episode of The Junk Drawer, Britnee Tanner breaks down the real reason we overpack: decision fatigue, “what if” thinking, and trying to prepare for every possible scenario. She shares practical tips to help you pack more intentionally, create simple outfit systems, reduce travel stress, and make decisions with more confidence.You’ll learn how to:Stop packing for imaginary versions of your tripAvoid the “just in case” spiralCreate an easier packing system you can repeatReduce decision fatigue before you even leave homePack in a way that helps you feel calm and preparedBecause an organized suitcase isn’t about bringing less — it’s about bringing what actually supports the life and experiences you’re creating.If your suitcase is usually overflowing before you even leave the house, this one’s for you.Follow Britnee on Instagram: @britneetannerhomeFollow Britnee on TikTok: @britneetannerhome
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The Junk Drawer is a podcast for busy women craving a calmer, more intentional home. Hosted by Britnee Tanner, a home organizer, entrepreneur, and mom, the show covers realistic routines, thoughtful design, decluttering without overwhelm, and approachable low-tox living—so your home works for you, not against you.
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