Organizing Resources: My Favourite Things, Tools & Resources
If Oprah can have a favourites list, why not me too! This organizing resources lounge was designed for those who love the organizing items I use in my home, my life and/or want tools to use for your business/blog! Have a seat and get in on all of my favs plus more on where to get them!
let's get you some goodies!
Quick & Honest Disclosure: In all full transparency, I thought you should know that some (not all) links that I am sharing with you today on this page may be affiliate links. Which means that when you click the link to purchase, I might get a small commission that won't cost you any additional cost. As you might already know from my product reviews articles, I only share what I personally use and love in my life!
I'm Shanice bannis
Let me be the first to say thank you for stopping by my free organizing resources lounge. I am an organizing expert and creator of my blog City of Creative Dreams. I'm the creative girl who took a small apartment that is shared with my mom, 3 younger siblings and my son and turned it into an organized stress-free empire.
My subscribers rave about my jaw-dropping free resource library and can't stop scrolling through my Pinterest page with 1+ million monthly views. I've been in the blogging world for 7+ years with nonstop teaching how to organize your home, wedding and life. Why? Because I love the fact that organizing can help all aspects of your life (aka your story).
My Favourite Organizing Resources Tools for my Blog/Business
BLUEHOST
Bluehost is web hosting platform that is filled with all your website needs. Choose a hosted option & a self-hosted option.
CANVA
I can't live without Canva! Everything you see from my website, printables, social media, business cards & were created FREE! You got to try it!
FLODESK
Flodesk is by far my favourite email service provider! You can easily create beautiful emails & newsletters with unlimited emails, subscribers and features
godaddy
I love GoDaddy for domains. They are so affordable and their customer service is excellent. They are always my go to for a website domain!
Dubsado
I used Dubsado for my business, it is easy to manage clients, creating calendars to making invoices. It is very easy to use and navigate which makes life so much easier!
Teachable
If you are interested in making online courses then you will love Teachable! I've used this company to make courses. They are affordable and pretty easy to use.
GRAMMARLY
Grammarly is the best! It catches any grammar that you have missed and gives you suggestions on how to make it better. I use it all the time from browser extension to site!
Tailor Brands
Need a little help with logo ideas? Tailor Brands is a automated logo maker & design platform to help you get unstuck. Get 20% off on using discount code: ccd20
Podcasts that Empower you to Thrive!
The Jasmine Star Show
by Jasmine Star
THE SUNNY SHOW
by Sunny Lenarduzzi
The BossBabe Podcast
by Bossbabe
The Goal Digger Podcast
by Jenna Kutcher
Online Marketing Made Easy
by AMY PORTERFIELD
Social Media & Other Organizing Resources Tools I am Obsessed with!
Pinterest is my number one source of traffic for my blog and my business. Believe me, it is not just for recipes & inspo, you can gain so much too.
TAILWIND
Tailwind is great for scheduling all my Pinterest pins. Try the free trial! Plus a free $15 Tailwind credit when you upgrade to Plus.
HOOTSUITE
Hootsuite is defiantly another one of my assistants for social media, I schedule all my Instagram and Twitter posts here! Nothing but love!
HELLO BAR
Need a pop up in your life, use Hello Bar! I think they are pretty easy to use & install. A great way to tell your audience anything new. Oh & its FREE!
selvi
Sometimes I use Selvi which is a free teleprompter app to help me be able to talk in front of the camera. It also makes you feel like a TV anchors.
mojo
Mojo is a great free app if you want to create amazing Instagram stories. They have 300+ amazing templates to choose from & make your own.
Milkshake
Milkshake is an fantastic app for making the link in the bio of your Instagram stand out so you can connect your followers to important links in your life.
unscripted
Unscripted is perfect for photographers but you can also use the poses for yourself if you have no idea how to pose. This app will tell you how to do it!
Books I've ACTUALLY Listened to/or Read!
Becoming
by Michelle Obama
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
by Maya Angelou
Letter to My Daughter
by Maya Angelou
Seriously I'm kidding
by Ellen degenerous
Girl, Wash Your Face
by Rachel Hollis
Girl, Stop Apologizing
by Rachel Hollis
Everything Is Figureoutable
by Marie Forleo
#GIRLBOSS
by Sophia Amoruso
Organizing Resources to Organize your Business/Blog like a Boss!
Onenote
Microsoft's OneNote is one of my favourites to use. You can jot down notes, create editorial calendars like me using the notebooks, sections and pages.
Monday.com
When you have teams it can be hard to manage everyone but Monday.com is a great source to manage team tasks that need to get accomplished.
asana
Asana is not only for managing teams but you can also use it manage tasks and projects for yourself and business. Defiantly a good one to use!
COSCHEDULE
CoSchedule is a marketing calendar and management solution perfect for all your editorial and content creation tasks.
Cleaning & Body Care
All my favourite Eco- Friendly & Natural Goodies
01:
eco gloves
Looking for an alternative for disposable latex gloves? Then Eco Gloves are the way to go! If you put in this discount code: CITYOFCREATIVED you will get 10% off your purchase. Basically, you get a glove, and you get a glove!
02:
Young Living
I love love love Young Living from their essential oils to there body care products. Once I had my son and started using their natural product, there was no going back. Learn why I made the switch and can't stop raving about it!
03:
GOLI NUTRITION
Apple Cider Vinegar is good for you! I for one hate the smell but Goli Nutrition makes gummies that mask the taste. If want to task advantage of the health benefits put in this discount code: CITYSHAN you will get 5% off your purchase.
04:
Honest company
When my son was a baby, this company helped me through it all. Why not check out more eco-friendly, all natural and overall amazing products that you can be proud of with no worries. Check out this review.
Favourite Self-Care Products That I Swear By!
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Lisse
Lisse is the last razor I ever needed to purchase. Say goodbye to those disposable one and hello to safety razors! This company even has essential oil infused shaving oil to really make your legs feel smooth. Learn why you need to switch!
02:
SMILE BRILLIANT
Smile Brilliant is great if you have achieve having white teeth. This teeth whitening service does not cost a arm and a leg. In fact, let me save you more money with this promo code: cityofcreativedreams15 to $15 off any tray set!
03:
Busy beauty
Busy Beauty has this natural showerless shaving gel that truly rocks! I am serious, no water, all natural shaving gel. I rave about it because it is all natural + 3 in 1 (Pre-Shave, Shave, and Post-Shave) + Paraben Free and more!
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boabab oil
I use Boabab Oil as cream for my face and haven't used anything else since. It has powerful antioxidants, Omegas Fatty Acids: 3, 6 & 9, Nourishes Skin, heals damaged skin, no greasy feel treats eczema, and absorbs fast
05:
yL Thieves toothpaste
Young Living's Thieves toothpastes is just amazing! I find that does wonders for my teeth. I don’t find it overwhelming strong or way too sweet or foams like some kinds of toothpaste can taste. It just does its job naturally.
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YL lavender lotion
Put lavender in everything I say! I need some calm so you can bet I bulked up on Young Living's Lavender Hand & Body Lotion. It is the perfect addition to my morning/evening routines.
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saje floral deodorant
Saje Wellness Floral Deodorant is exactly what I love. I personally rather a spray than a stick. Bonus, it is not sticky nor stains any of my clothes. Here is a brief list of what makes me love this product
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veorganics body scrub
Who would have thought that coffee and chocolate would make your skin feel refreshed and silky in a body scrub? VeOrganics did! It's organic ingredients proven to tighten, nourish your skin, and so much more.
Apps and Products the Help Me De-Stress
breethe app
Breethe app is one of my favourites, I love the many options of meditations targets to things going on in your life and the backdrops with the mediation.
headspace app
HeadSpace opened the door to my meditation world! This app is so great for beginners and truly teaches you how to meditate and relax. They even have a kid section.
OIL DIFFUSER
Can a home ever have too many essential oil diffusers? The answer is no! I love have a diffuser on my desk, in my room and in living room.
LAVENDER OIL
Lavender is hands down my favourite essential oil by far. I love the soothing smell and relaxing atmosphere it presents.
Home Décor & Projects You Will LOVE!
organized kitchen Drawer
Ikea Spice rack
towel Holder
entryway prok
Kitchen Organizing Resources for your Home - Amazon Must Haves
Drawer Organizer Tray
cereal container
round turntable
Dry Food Dispenser
Cabinet Shelf Organizer
Organizer Bin Soda Can
Storage Container Set
clear Storage Bin
Office/Paper Organizing Resources for your Home - Amazon Must Haves
Jumbo Scrapbook box
P-Touch Cube
Desktop File Box
Magazine Organizer
Bedroom Organizing Resources for your Home - Amazon Must Haves
Plastic Storage Basket
Non Slip Velvet Hangers
Large Laundry Basket
Foldable Storage Bin
Love online shopping? me too!
Cheers to one more awesome thing added to this organizing resource lounge! I couldn't resist telling you this one. Whenever I do online shopping, I use Rakuten because this company pays you for shopping for items you were going to buy anyways. I am serious, you get paid to shop. How cool is that? You don't have to set up any affiliate links or write any content, you simply use their site to buy items from your favourite stores and they pay you a percentage.
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