How I Organized My Medicine Cabinet | Organizing Inspiration

[@gypsiekera]

I love a good medicine cabinet orgamization. I think it is great that you focus more on function over aesthetics. I like an aesthetic cabinet, but if it is not functional, it is pointless. I always love your energy and authenticity. 😊

[@tabiandro]

I always love how authentic this channel is, and all the great tips included! Thanks for everything.

[@happycommuter3523]

I recently did a deep clean of my bathroom and toiletries. I found an anti-nausea medication that was prescribed for me when I came home from graduate school with a stomach bug. In 1991.

[@caroldeacon6114]

😮😂

[@jenniferevans89]

As you mentioned, most tablet/capsule/powder medicines are made to be stored in a cool dry space. Often used bathrooms can be more humid which can lead to medicines degrading more quickly. My pharmacist suggested keeping some dehumidifying packs in with your medications in a sealed box to ensure they remain in good condition. Then they can stay in the bathroom just fine. Edited for typos!

[@hoedown175]

Putting night routine supplies in one container is brilliant

[@jennyjenkins877]

It's always a good day when there's a new video from Kay!

[@SnowshoeAviator]

My apartment had a medicine cabinet, but my house does not. I have been so lost without it honestly. We are redoing our bathroom over the summer and I am making sure we get a medicine cabinet in there. I'm sure it isn't the oldest one lurking in my stuff, but my caladryl is a year expired. Still works like a charm though so I don't want to waste it!

[@tracywaring3769]

Always love watching , I’m going to save this video to watch in bed with a cup of tea xxx

[@babsr8479]

I use those wristbands. They're great. I always hated the water running down my arms. I also use cabinet containers for better organization. 😊

[@joannechandler5667]

The package will tell you when it expires, but you have to remember when you opened the container. When I open something, I write on the container with a black sharpie the date it was opened.

[@joycedavis9996]

hey, good to see you!

[@deirdretaylor3105]

I really wish we had a medicine cabinet. In my older house we had one, however in the new build that was not included. Thanks for showing yours. You are so down to earth and relatable. 😊

[@tealipstick6856]

Would love to see your ideas on the actual medicine organization. That is on my summer to do list.

[@kaseymontague7755]

Ahhh. Thank you! I just moved and feel lost. This is my perfect start to get organized and back in routine.

[@rmf4]

My husband and I did a big clean out of our double vanity about 4 weeks ago. We just repurposed unused tubs that we already had. It is so satisfying that it is so neat and organised.

[@lasandralucas7314]

Great video, Kay. I'm definitely need an upgrade.

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

You have such a happy demeanor I had to listen in. Thanks!

[@midlifemom5829]

I do like the open shelf at the bottom of your cabinet. I wear my old tennis wrist bands for washing my face 🤣

[@TeriLinWA]

We don’t have medicine cabinets at our new house but I always love to see organization ideas that I can use in other ways! I was quite ruthless on tossing old products before we moved last summer but I still have some eyeshadow that I’ve kept for over ten yrs. I don’t use it because it’s too old but it was my absolute favorite and it was discontinued. I’ve been wanting to find a dupe or hoping it comes back, and I refer to it every so often when I see something similar. Realizing now how long I’ve been holding onto it!! 🤣

[@TeriLinWA]

Okay, I saw the wrist towels and my jaw hit the floor! Genius!!! Water going down my arm to my elbow has been a lifelong annoyance! I have now tried these and yes they work great!!! Thank you so much Kay!!

[@teresacryer5872]

Growing up, we kept medicine in a kitchen. It was on the bottom shelf in a cabinet far from the stove and refrigerator (heat sources). Aspirin/Ibuprofen bottles and any vitamins we were using. I continued the practice when my kids were growing up.

[@PatriciaFenech]

renovating our bathroom and we have bought a mirrored cabinet and I love this idea you have by putting them in containers makes so much sense , will probably do the same

[@nataliefontane]

I had those exact cabinets (with the soft close) and handles in the first condo I owned. I remodeled it and installed those cabinets--they have full plywood boxes like yours--and they're really nice and built to last a long time.

[@NoDecaf7]

I love cleaning the medicine cabinet out! I do keep my medicine in the cabinet, it is what it is. In our DINK household, we don't close the bathroom door for showers anyway because the fan doesn't work in our rental. I keep a first aid kit in the kitchen for bandages and related items for burns and cuts, but finding a home for the OTC pills and liquids is rough. Where would be the best place to keep medications? That's an interesting thing to think about. I do keep my makeup in a case in the bedroom to protect it from the humidity, but it makes sense there because thats where I put it on 😊

[@deniseatthelake]

We keep our OTC meds/first aid in the powder room cabinet, not as much humidity; our vitamins supplements and rx meds are in a cool dry kitchen cabinet on a lazy susan rounder.

[@randomharts]

I love a clean med cabinet! It’s time to go through mine. As I like to do this once a month when I clean my makeup brushes, I rarely have anything too old! I keep makeup in my cabinet, and I know that the conditions are not ideal, yet it works for me! Probably the oldest thing is my mascara which I use sparingly and it hurts to throw away a $20 tube when it’s still mostly full!

[@TheOrganizedSoprano]

The mascara trashing when it’s still full pain is SO REAL. I’ve had to resign myself to drugstore mascara but even that’s like $17 now?!?!

[@treeintheroad]

My ring cleaning solution was from Kmart. I haven’t been to Kmart for 20 years. I threw it out. I’ll be measuring the shelves in my medicine cabinet. You are very convincing. 😊

[@californiaglo9666]

I live alone and have three medicine cabinets. I have work to do 😊. Great video!

[@andreawalker7138]

I've seen that symbol before but had no idea it was an expiration date. Thank you!!

[@itsbittersweetest]

shhh a shaving nick stick from the 90s who new they expired, thanks for the inspiration

[@jeanettemarkley7299]

My medicine cabinet is very well organized. I like to group things together like all my teeth stuff, hair stuff, face stuff and body stuff. I keep medications elsewhere. I also have a drawer that holds mostly big hair stuff and I do have a small train case, that is not kept in the bathroom, for makeup and makeup removers. It's a small cabinet but my husband and I have two, so we have our own. I get the drawer though, he doesn't have that. LOL I'm a meticulously organized person, but that doesn't stop me from making a mess sometimes. It's necessary for creativity.

[@balletmeli]

I have had few apartments that had medicine cabinets which I use for the over the counter medications only. When I did not have any I use bins and were stored elsewhere. 😊 Sanrio towel. Whenever I buy beauty products I put a label with the exp date on it. Since I have a a lot of skin issues since 2014.

[@njmaryannez]

I have got to get those wrist bands! There is nothing so annoying as getting my nightgown sleeves wet right before bed.

[@lorriestarosta7602]

Were do you get the wrist bands at ?

[@TeriLinWA]

@@lorriestarosta7602 They’re from Amazon. Kay has them linked in the description of this video.

[@vi9763]

I put the month & year on the bottom of the jar or tube in marker

[@sandrablomberg3687]

I am keeping my everyday medications in a metal box that can be locked if needed , in the dining room next to my place at the table, since that is where I am taking them after eating breakfast and/or dinner. There are decorative metal storage boxes that may be locking with a key or having a hasp for a small padlock, suitable for any decor if you look . I am thinking that you may even use a nostalgic old lunchbox in a kitchen, some did have a hasp on them. Thank you for sharing your organizing skills ❣️ Take Care, Stay Safe And Healthy 🐱🖖✌️☮️🌈

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

Great tips! 🧡😊🐦

[@brendonsgirl21]

We for sure have a medicine cabinet we need to utilize. I will be taking notes on organization! I need all the tips lol

[@MakeupCleaningAndCats]

We have a tri-view medicine cabinet. Right side for me, left side for husband and middle is for both of us. I have mostly skincare and some hair products on my side. I hear it’s also bad to keep skincare in the bathroom but meh. The only first aid thing I keep there is rubbing alcohol. Our meds are in a kitchen drawer. Your medicine cabinet is so cute and organized!

[@le96g]

Love your videos! I don't have a cabinet anymore, just a big ol' mirror, but I do have some space under the sink and some drawers!

[@Krista_Rose7]

I have jewelry cleaner that I got when I first got married...it's my 20th anniversary this July!

[@NinaCasali]

Travel tube of toothpaste was my oldest and yes they do expire!

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Opening up my medicine cabinet always calms me down (too much stress nowadays with the future of our country at stake…I’ll take any little stress reliever I can). I’m a minimalist, so the hardest part for me is the height of the non-adjustable shelves.

[@carolperdue7534]

I use the pandemic as my guide, lol. I ask myself, "Did i have this before the pandemic?" and if so then it gets tossed! I've been going through my make up and skincare and tossing like crazy. Its hard to believe its been four years. Thanks for the video.

[@karissalauren9661]

When I moved into my first apartment in 2014, I found some allergy medicine that expired in 2003. Since then I have been good about getting rid of/using stuff up before it gets that old, haha.

[@SouleFoodInc2024]

I need to organize and restock mines

[@TheOrganizedSoprano]

You got this! 🙌🏾

[@SouleFoodInc2024]

@@TheOrganizedSoprano thank you dear

[@lorihikiji78]

Hi Kay! Love your organization. Can you link Clover's hair dryer you use? Thanks!

[@ingrid2543]

I sort of have my items the same way, easier to take out the bin to use.we have a seriously small 1952 bathroom. Pedestal sink and a medicine cabinet we bought from Lowe’s. No storage in there for extras.

[@jos2424]

Thank you for interesting and positive videos. Binge watching it from time to time. My question is to keep and use or to throw away lotions and serums and creams I bought organic from Germany in 2020 when the "thing" started. They are all unopened, some are sealed some tubes not. Bought a lot to get a free delivery when spent over 200e. What a silly reason. Havent used a half of it yet. Now a dilemma to use or to toss??😂 Please advice.

[@tuesdayswithed]

I notice that the ikea medicine cabinet comes with euro hinges. They might be adjustable. Maybe have your husband look at them and see if there is an adjustment screw he can tighten to prevent the door wanting to close. You have face frame hinges down below your sink on the doors there and those can be adjusted to change the gap. So if those ikea hinges have a screw he might be able to tighten it. Sorry for rambling on here, thanks again and take care.

[@CeeLeeLEMT]

I have some Opium body lotion from 2016 - it is sentimental tho 😹 I use a marker to write the date the product will expire on the container (If there isn't an expiry date I write the date it was opened) - as I usually can't remember when I bought something. Getting an IUD and having my periods stop was fabulous!!!!

[@TheOrganizedSoprano]

Omg Opium is my mom’s favorite 😂 It does smell REALLY good!

[@mfriton]

The oldest product I've found was some Aveda lotion from 2008!!

[@HR-re6mr]

I wish we had medicine cabinets. I like closed storage. I’m pretty good with throwing stuff out. I e had old lippies that were all clumpy

[@julietannOsfan1972]

My medicine cabinet is he only storage space that have in my bathroom. (& loo). I don’t store medicine in tho but I do store toiletries in there. I also don’t have any drawers. I keep my toothbrush etc on the window seal.

[@dmbalsam]

I have a narrow tower. I take my medications at night while brushing my teeth. So my meds are in the tower. My hearing aid accessories are in there, too.

[@M-Joy]

I really need help with my medicine cabinet and bathroom cabinet because they're weird. I'll post in the FB group soon

[@SoliRhymesWithJulie]

Not in my medicine cabinet but I know I have some makeup still from 2018-2019. been periodically going through and getting rid of the old things.

[@jennyjenkins877]

I had eyeshadow that was over 30 years old and I don't wear eyeshadow. When I started decluttering, I became mindful about what I owned and got real with myself... it's gone now.

[@katzenfrau]

I've never used the medicine cabinets in my homes... it's out of sight, out of mind for me, so I just keep everyday stuff on the counter or on open shelves on the wall. And then other bigger cabinets for replacements because the old school medicine cabinets are just so small! Simpler times I guess

[@Taitai7]

Ok, off to find these wrist scrunchies. Water traveling to the elbow and soaking the lower cabinet and floor is thee most annoying thing. Ever. 😂

[@JustHerefortheComments_]

victoria's secret strawberries champagne spray, which if you're over a certain age, you will know how old that is!

[@TheOrganizedSoprano]

I CAN SMELL THIS COMMENT

[@lisagriffin2124]

I had Mac foundation for five years. Got rid of it.

[@californiaglo9666]

Oldest thing....essential oils