Bee Organized Kansas City

Co-Founder – Bee Organized

1. Bee Super Power? PURGING! I love the feeling of purging myself or helping people purge! There is something so powerful and freeing about getting rid of unneeded STUFF!!!
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Crammer-Jammer-Stacker
3. Favorite place to organize?  Pantry
4. Guilty pleasure?  Sleeping in
5. Favorite place to unwind? My back patio with my family, friends, dog and a glass of chardonnay OR the beach!
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Negative people
7. Words to live by?  Every day is a gift
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Coffee in the morning, water by day, Chardonnay in the eve!
9. Best Inspiration?  Great things never came from comfort zones
10. Favorite organizing tool / product?  My label maker, of course!
11. Theme Song for Life?  Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye

Co-Founder – Bee Organized

1. Bee Super Power? Bring order to chaos
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize?  Garage
4. Guilty pleasure?  Cheese
5. Favorite place to unwind? By a fire
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Unfriendly people
7. Words to live by?  The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? White wine
9. Best Inspiration?  My mom and my faith
10. Favorite organizing tool / product?  Any size containers to do the job and label maker!
11. Theme Song for Life?  Girls just want to have fun (Cyndi Lauper)

Buzz Development – Bee Organized

1. Bee Super Power? Thinking outside the box and staging homes
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize?  Any place but my own home!
4. Guilty pleasure?  Wheat Thins and Disco dancing
5. Favorite place to unwind? Any place I can paint, play games or do a puzzle
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? People that drive and text
7. Words to live by?  The meaning of life is to find your gift…the purpose of life is to give it away
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Americano or Chardonnay
9. Best Inspiration?  Sunshine, positive people and long walks with my golden retriever
10. Favorite Organizing Tool?  A trash bag
11. Theme Song for Life?  “Shower the People you Love” by James Taylor or “People” by Barbra Streisand

Chief Operating Officer – Bee Organized

1. Bee Super Power? Crazy focused on the details. And some may say that I have super powers making spreadsheets. I think I have a spreadsheet for everything. And of course, all formatted to print.
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize?  Kitchen and pantry
4. Guilty pleasure?  Pretty much anything on Bravo. And add some wine and cheese in there…sounds like a perfect evening to me!
5. Favorite place to unwind? The lake
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Clutter. Specifically, the little random toys and trinkets that we get at kid’s birthday parties or random places that take up space and go to nothing but still accumulate.
7. Words to live by?  Organization is the key to a happy life!
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Wine. Always Wine.
9. Best Inspiration?
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Oh there are so many! But an organization job is not complete without a label. Specifically from the Brother P-Touch Cube label maker….nothing is more satisfying than hearing that sweet sound of a label being created.
11. Theme Song for Life?  “Shake It Out” Florence and the Machine

Client Service Manager – Bee Organized

1. Bee Super Power? Kitchen, pantries and home decor. I love finding a way to display little knick knacks collected over time
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize?  Any kind of closet, the kitchen and pantries
4. Guilty pleasure?  Pastries, reality television and travel cooking shows 
5. Favorite place to unwind?  Anywhere in nature – by the water, in the mountains, hiking through forests – I love it all!
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)?  Disingenuousness and negative judgement
7. Words to live by?  Don’t take yourself or life too seriously
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Whiskey, red wine, OJ (with or without champagne) and a can of  Coke when I need a caffeine boost
9. Best Inspiration?  My family and Pinterest
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Bins or finding storage uses for things already in the home
11. Theme Song for Life?  I love all music!

Director of Marketing – Bee Organized

1. Bee Super Power? simplifying & staging
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Money Minded
3. Favorite place to organize? Family room & pantry
4. Guilty pleasure? HGTV & Halo ice cream
5. Favorite place to unwind? Mountains & Hiking trails
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Not treating people equally & kind
7. Words to live by? Spread positive energy
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Coffee & Diet Coke
9. Best Inspiration? Traveling, Podcasts, Nature & Instagram
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Love a divided turntable – from organizing to entertaining!
11. Theme Song for Life? Eye of the Tiger

External Marketing Communications Director

1. Bee Super Power? Purging
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize? Kid’s rooms and toys
4. Guilty pleasure? Reality TV
5. Favorite place to unwind? My living room couch
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Negativity
7. Words to live by? Find joy in everything you choose to do.
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Wine
9. Best Inspiration? My mom
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Mesh Zipper Bags

Move Manager – Bee Organized Kansas City

1. Bee Super Power? Pantry and kitchen resets are my fav organizing spaces!
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Aspirer
3. Favorite place to organize?  Pantry and kitchen cabinets
4. Guilty pleasure?  Remodeling homes! HomeGoods shopping sprees!
5. Favorite place to unwind? On my couch – with a good book
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Clutter
7. Words to live by?  What you allow will continue
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Chilled glass of Chardonnay
9. Best Inspiration?  My parents – raised 8 kids in this crazy world and we are all doing OK!
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Simple drawer dividers (fav) – most ridiculous those overpriced OXO cereal containers
11. Theme Song for Life?  Fix You (Coldplay)

Senior Living Coordinator – Bee Organized Kansas City

1. Bee Super Power? Helping others discover what “stuff” really holds meaning and value for them so their lives and head spaces can be simpler!!
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Memory Keeper
3. Favorite place to organize? Closets and Kitchens!
4. Guilty pleasure? Reality TV – you name the show I’ve probably seen it
5. Favorite place to unwind? Power Life work outs or on the couch with my golden doodle Louie (oh and my husband!)
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? When people are flakey
7. Words to live by? Choose gratitude every day
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Iced Coffee or a ranch water
9. Best Inspiration? My Mom without a doubt
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Any type of clear bins!
11. Theme Song for Life? Days Like This Van Morrison

Hive Manager – Bee Organized Kansas City

1. Bee Super Power? Finding Function! I enjoy looking at a space and finding how to make it function efficiently for your daily routine!
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize?  Pantries and kitchens!
4. Guilty pleasure?  Fresh flowers in my kitchen! I love it!
5. Favorite place to unwind? Lost in a book…
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Wet towels on the floor!
7. Words to live by?  You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough! Mae West.
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Moscow Mule
9. Best Inspiration?  My mother…she is the ultimate memory maker!
10. Favorite organizing tool / product?  Label maker.
11. Theme Song for Life?  Don’t Stop Believin’!

1. Bee Super Power? Good Listener, Compassion and loads of Patience
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Memory Keeper
3. Favorite place to organize?  Kitchens, Bathrooms, Closets and Playrooms!
4. Guilty pleasure?  Reality TV
5. Favorite place to unwind? Outside when it is nice out
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? A fly in the house!
7. Words to live by?  The Way to Eat an Elephant is One Bite at a Time…
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Rosè or Vodka drinks! …iced sun tea with a fresh sprig of mint for a daytime refresher!
9. Best Inspiration?  A home just before company arrives…a home that is ready to show!
10. Favorite organizing tool / product?  Finding new uses for things we already have…a glass candle jar makes a great pen, marker, paint brush or make up brush holder!
11. Theme Song for Life?  This is a toughy…it really depends, but I have been known to break out in song if the opportunity presents itself in the moment! The Facts of Life theme song comes to mind

1. Bee Super Power? I love to purge!!
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Crammer-Jammer-Stacker
3. Favorite place to organize?  Basements and garages are two of my favorites but I love to do it all!!
4. Guilty pleasure?  Ice cream!
5. Favorite place to unwind? On my bed LOL or with friends!!
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Negativity
7. Words to live by?  “You got this”! is one and the other is “this too shall pass.”
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Fresca and you can always add a little Titos for a twist! 😉
9. Best Inspiration?  Love generously, praise loudly, live fully!!
10. Favorite organizing tool / product?  Clear bins and a label maker!
11. Theme Song for Life?  Shut Up and Dance

1. Bee Super Power? I love to purge and get rid of things! Makes me feel so good to organize a space and throw away/donate things
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Space Giver
3. Favorite place to organize?  Closet
4. Guilty pleasure?  Pizza, Beer and sitting in the sunshine
5. Favorite place to unwind? My patio or a pool
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Clutter
7. Words to live by?  One day at a time
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Diet Coke/screwdriver
9. Best Inspiration?  My mother
10. Favorite organizing tool / product?  Black velvet hangers from Costco/Amazon.
11. Theme Song for Life?  I will survive – Gloria Gaynor

1. Bee Super Power? Purging! It makes me feel so light and free – almost like I could fly!
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Crammer-Jammer-Stacker
3. Favorite place to organize?  Basement, garage, pantry, refrigerator…wherever there is a lot of stuff to get rid of!
4. Guilty pleasure?  Reese’s Pieces
5. Favorite place to unwind? The beach – but if everyday, I love sitting on my back deck
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Things not having a home, or in my own home, when things don’t make it back to their home – which happen OH, so often!!
7. Words to live by?  Live in the moment
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Hint waters or an Island Green Smoothie from Tropical Smoothie
9. Best Inspiration?  Best inspiration is my Bee work! We all drag our feet at times at our own home projects, me included. But, when I’m assigned a client job, once I’ve thought it through in someone else’s space, I can’t wait to come home and tackle my own projects!
10. Favorite organizing tool / product?  Clear Divided Lazy Susans for all the small stuff that needs to be organized in closets, pantries, fridges – whatever!
11. Theme Song for Life?  “Can’t Stop the Feeling” – I can’t help but be in a good mood with a huge smile on my face when I hear that song!

1. 1. Bee Super Power? Baking
   2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Acquirer
   3. Favorite place to organize?  Craft rooms or closets
   4. Guilty pleasure?  Real Housewives
   5. Favorite place to unwind? Poolside with an adult beverage
   6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Spelling/grammatical errors
   7. Words to live by?  Do it right or do it twice
   8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Cranberry Bubly or a vodka soda with lime
   9. Best Inspiration?  I like to look for out-of-the-box uses for items, ie, use kitchen items in the craft room
   10. Favorite organizing tool / product?  A container of any sort and a label maker.

1.  Bee Super Power?  Kids spaces and meal planning
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize?  Craft and playrooms
4. Guilty pleasure?  Wine and cheese, and frozen chocolate custard
5. Favorite place to unwind?  Camping with my family or just reading a good book
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)?   Shopping carts not returned to cart stalls and dirty dishes in my sink in the morning
7. Words to live by?  Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger – everyone has a story
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)?  Good cup of coffee or a glass of wine
9. Best Inspiration?  People who trust me to help them and my faith
10. Favorite organizing tool / product?  Sharpie markers, sticky notes and pretty much plastic containers of any kind
11. Theme Song for Life?  “If We’re Honest” by Francesca Battistelli

1. Bee Super Power? Purging
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Acquirer
3. Favorite place to organize? Storage
4. Guilty pleasure? Carbs
5. Favorite place to unwind? Beach
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? People who leave their shopping carts randomly in the parking lot!
7. Words to live by? Be Silly, Be Honest, Be Kind
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Coke (regular)
9. Favorite organizing tool / product? Containers
10. Theme Song for Life? “Everything is Awesome” (from the Lego Movie)

1. Bee Super Power? Packing
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Crammer-Jammer-Stacker
3. Favorite place to organize? Garage
4. Guilty pleasure? Reading
5. Favorite place to unwind? Back porch
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? No communication
7. Words to live by? To thine ownself be true
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Root beer
9. Best Inspiration? Friends
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Notebook
11. Theme Song for Life? “It’s my life” by Bon Jovi

1. Bee Super Power? A love for helping people transform their spaces! Also, I’m pretty good with a label maker!
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Just-in-Caser and the Acquirer
3. Favorite place to organize? I really don’t have a favorite. They all bring me joy.
4. Guilty pleasure? Making and learning new crafts. This is where the Acquirer part of me kicks in. I collect supplies for crafts I don’t even know how to do.
5. Favorite place to unwind? Home with Steve and our dog Cooper.
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Bullies, speed bumps and ticks.
7. Words to live by? Be curious, not judgmental. – Ted Lasso
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? A cold Diet Coke with crushed ice.
9. Best Inspiration? Anyone who lives a life of service…Military, Healthcare, Police are just a few examples.
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? My cherished label maker and cabinet risers.
11. Theme Song for Life? “Fit for a King” by Garth Brooks

1. Bee Super Power? Purging.
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Just-In-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize? Pantry or kitchen.
4. Guilty pleasure? Watching “Below Deck” – or eating lots of popcorn – or both at the same time!
5. Favorite place to unwind? My back patio with a good book – or the beach would be nice, just not as accessible. 🙂
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Oblivious drivers – especially those who hang out in the passing lane.
7. Words to live by? “Keep your face to the sunshine and you can’t see a shadow.” Helen Keller
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Morning – a cup of Earl Gray tea. Evening – maybe a glass of pinot grigio or grapefruit vodka & tonic.
9. Best Inspiration? My (adult) kids.
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? A label maker.
11. Theme Song for Life? “Take it Easy” – The Eagles

1. Bee Super Power? Non stop action
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Acquirer
3. Favorite place to organize? Basement and garage
4. Guilty pleasure? Beer and golf…together.
5. Favorite place to unwind? Home
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Mean people
7. Words to live by? Treat people how you would like to be treated.
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Water
9. Best Inspiration? My deceased parents
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Clear bins and label maker
11. Theme Song for Life? Al Green Love and Happiness

1. Bee Super Power? Sense of silliness, making things fun
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize?  Basement
4. Guilty pleasure?  Coffee ice cream
5. Favorite place to unwind? The mountains
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Insincerity
7. Words to live by?  There is NOTHING more important than the treasured relationships in your life. Work hard to nurture and forgive, understand and be patient, and love and cherish these relationships always
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Chardonnay
9. Best Inspiration?  My faith
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? A broom and dustpan, tidying up can make a WORLD of difference! even in a basement!
11. Theme Song for Life?  Thankful by Josh Groban

1. Bee Super Power? Purging (it always feels good to get rid of items no longer needed and to donate to a good cause for someone in need)
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Crammer-Jammer-Stacker
3. Favorite place to organize?  Kitchen or Closet
4. Guilty pleasure?  Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
5. Favorite place to unwind? Cottage on Lake Michigan
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Dishes that are not put in the dishwasher
7. Words to live by?  One kind word can change someone’s day
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Vanilla Coffee (iced or hot)
9. Favorite organizing tool / product? (Or most ridiculous)? Lazy Susan

1. Bee Super Power? Patient & Kind
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Memory Keeper
3. Favorite place to organize? No favorite – just love tackling the project.
4. Guilty pleasure? Brownies
5. Favorite place to unwind? The mountains or boating on a lake.
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Not being Honest
7. Words to live by? Live Laugh Love
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Tito’s & Cranberry
9. Best Inspiration? My Mother – She always was able to do it all.
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Tubs & Labels
11. Theme Song for Life? Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw

1. Bee Super Power? Patient
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize? Pantry, Closets, Craft Area
4. Guilty pleasure? Chai Tea Latte
5. Favorite place to unwind? The Beach!
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Not Following Through
7. Words to live by? Live Simply, and Live The Life You Love
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Sweet Tea
9. Best Inspiration? I love to follow Joanna Gaines and her simple style
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Totes/Baskets
11. Theme Song for Life? I Hope You Dance

1. Bee Super Power? Helping others
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize? Closet
4. Guilty pleasure? Netflix
5. Favorite place to unwind? My home
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Clothes next to the hamper
7. Words to live by? Minimalism and organization is an intentional daily choice about what you allow in your life and your home.
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Wine
9. Best Inspiration? Proverbs 31
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Wire baskets
11. Theme Song for Life? The Afters – Every Good Thing

1. Bee Super Power? Purging, planner
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize? My new home
4. Guilty pleasure? Starbucks lattes and a good book!
5. Favorite place to unwind? My hearth room
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? When people don’t put things back where they got them!
7. Words to live by? Maintain ties and enjoy family and close friends
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Starbucks oat milk latte with no added flavor or Diet Coke
9. Best Inspiration? Pinterest or observing other people and how they do things that I find handy
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Baskets
11. Theme Song for Life? You Need to Calm Down by Taylor Swift

1. Bee Super Power? Pantries and closets, constantly reorganizing my own
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Space Giver
3. Favorite place to organize? My closet
4. Guilty pleasure? Bread Pudding, my sister makes it every year for me on my Birthday
5. Favorite place to unwind? Our outdoor porch or patio
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Leaving dishes in the sink, cluttered counters, and drawers and cabinet doors left open. (Did you say one?)
7. Words to live by? We rise by lifting others
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Jalapeño margarita
9. Best Inspiration? My granddaughter Daisy
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? The Lazy Susan under my kitchen counter
11. Theme Song for Life? Friends by Elton John

1. Bee Super Power? Empathetic Purger
2. Bee Organizing Profile: The Aspirer
3. Favorite place to organize? Office
4. Guilty pleasure? Thrift Shopping
5. Favorite place to unwind? Outside in a garden
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Complaining but not doing anything about it.
7. Words to live by? If you can be anything, be kind. If you can’t be kind, then be quiet.
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Tea (Hot or Iced)
9. Best Inspiration? Jesus
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Labels
11. Theme Song for Life? Starting Over by Chris Stapleton

1. Bee Super Power? Being patient and I truly love helping others-even if it means getting dirty!
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Memory Keeper
3. Favorite place to organize? Kitchen
4. Guilty pleasure? Eating at the French Market
5. Favorite place to unwind? The beach
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? When people are driving and are on their phone/not paying attention.
7. Words to live by? Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Arnold Palmer
9. Best Inspiration? Fun loud music!
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Labels, Sharpies and lazy susans
11. Theme Song for Life? We Are Family

1. Bee Super Power? Being able to make a difference in a space with what homeowner already has.
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize? ANYWHERE 🙂
4. Guilty pleasure? Having a glass of wine or old fashioned at a jazz club.
5. Favorite place to unwind? In my hammock swing reading a book.
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? Rude people.
7. Words to live by? Proverbs 3:5-6
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Homemade lemonade
9. Best Inspiration? Making an active effort to use the gifts God has blessed me with in order to serve others.
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Can’t get enough baskets and bins 🙂
11. Theme Song for Life? Couldn’t choose-I love music way too much to pick one lol.

1. Bee Super Power? Patient/caring and purging
2. Bee Organizing Profile: Just-in-Caser
3. Favorite place to organize? Kitchen pantry
4. Guilty pleasure? None are guilty LOL
5. Favorite place to unwind? Home
6. Pet peeve (or a Bee Sting)? People who feel entitled and better than anyone else (I’m kind to them also though, I remain professional)
7. Words to live by? Be grateful and do your best to be happy. Try not to dwell on the negative of anything/anyone. (Do what you feel you were put on Earth to do…it will bring you happiness)
8. Favorite Nectar (drink)? Alcohol or chocolate milk (depends on mood and time of day LOL)
9. Best Inspiration? People who strive to do better, keep a positive attitude and don’t blame their past or financial situation.
10. Favorite organizing tool / product? Clear acrylic bins
11. Theme Song for Life? “This I know” by Carrollton is one. It’s hard to choose just one.