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Two pots of Mountain High Yoghurt that have been repurposed, one into a paintbrush holder and the other into a makeshift piggy bank filled with coins.

25 Junk Drawer Items To Organize

It’s time to close the lid on clutter. Organizing the small stuff can make a big difference in how your home feels.

Our Top 25

  • Pocket change
  • Small toys
  • Pens and pencils
  • Pins thread and other sewing items
  • Birthday candles and Tea lights
  • Disposable silverware
  • Candy, snacks and other treats
  • Drill bits, nails, screws and other small tools
  • Cables, cords and chargers
  • Tea leaves and coffee beans
  • Paper pads and Notebooks
  • Tape, glue and other craft items
  • Ribbon, gift tags and gift bows
  • Recyclable tabs and bottle tops
  • Sponges and scrubbing pads
  • Paint brushes and loose paints
  • Vitamins and medicine
  • Batteries
  • Plastic bags
  • Old receipts
  • Rubber bands, paper clips and clothes pins
  • Dice, miniature and other game accessories
  • Yarn and twine
  • Keys and Key chains
  • Napkins and plate mates

Instructions

  1. Stick loose clutter items in a Mountain High tub and label the outside.

Six pots of Mountain High Yoghurt that have been emptied of yoghurt and now have various items in them like pencils, lego, cookies, salad, and more.

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