I started brainstorming organizing tips and tricks. What ideas can I use around my home that will help with organizing myself? Here is what I came up with!
1) I vow to use the storage I have instead of lamenting about what I don’t have.
I don’t have a pantry…I would kill for love a pantry…but it is not to be. So I use some shelving in my walk in closet as a make shift “pantry” for those kitchen overflows.
Also, after my brainstorming session I realized that I have two drawers in my bathroom that I rarely open. A rarely open drawer = a drawer full of junk. I basically threw everything away in those drawers and filled em up with stuff I USE.
2) I am cheap. I will not be spending a huge amount of money on “storage solutions”. But cardboard boxes I have and they are free.
They make great holders in drawers to keep things upright and organized (no one should be looking in there anyway right??). I will also use this method in closets to keep things separate and in “groups”.
3) Maybe we should all run around trying to find drawers and closet spaces that are picture worthy. Sure does open your eyes….
So much to do…so little time…I will be organizing and cleaning out little by little. I find that breaking it off in small chunks makes the whole process managable.
4) I am also vowing never leave a room without taking something with you and putting it in it’s place.
Sounds simple…we will see if I can stick with it.
5) Look for things that appear to be “in place” but need to find a home.
For instance, my purse usually always ends up on the kitchen table. So it looks like it belongs there because we are all used to seeing it there. Does my purse look good on the kitchen table?? I think not. I am wondering how many things I can find that we walk by everyday because “it is always there”.
For instance, my purse usually always ends up on the kitchen table. So it looks like it belongs there because we are all used to seeing it there. Does my purse look good on the kitchen table?? I think not. I am wondering how many things I can find that we walk by everyday because “it is always there”.
What organizing tips do you try to live by?
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I need to peruse the tips myself — I’m trying to get the closets organized and well, now it’s all over the floor :). Your tip #4 is a great one — I bet my house would stay relatively in place if I’d follow that!
I thought he tips were really great too. The “take everything out of the bags” was something I’d never thought of. Great job!
Way to go, Angie! You’re awesome! It feels so good to get organized and know where everything is and that it has a place. I think I like to stay organized just so I don’t go crazy. Thanks so much for mentioning me. You are such a sweetheart. I hope we’re able to meet someday. We’d have great fun together and I want to go shopping with you and Gina. Have a great evening!
These are great tips! I love tip number 4, especially. 🙂 I need to follow that rule especially when going up or down my stairs.
Organizing is a hard thing for me to keep up with. It’s sooooo much easier to throw things in a closet and quick slam the door. Everytime I do organize I swear I’m never going to let it get that bad – ever again!
Seems to me you have some great tips and ideas to make organizing a little more “do-able” Thanks