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Summertime is not quite over. Catch a few days of sun before the leaves start changing.
Just because life is a bit more relaxed during the lazy days of summer doesn’t change the fact that we still need to know where things are and keep them handy. Here are some simple tips to keep your summertime activities and supplies running smoothly.
 Keep like items grouped together in separate crates: BBQ supplies, pool maintenance supplies, etc.- Keep a basket of beach towels clean and rolled up in the laundry room near the outside door for easy pool, lake, beach, sprinkler, play.
- Keep a handled bin in the back of your trunk or van for putting supplies, groceries, etc. and keeping them from rolling all over the car.
- Have an insulated bag rolled up in the trunk, too, for keeping frozen foods cold on the trip home from the store on hot days.
 Keep a folded blanket or sturdy tablecloth in the back of the car for impromptu picnics in the park, or to sit on during an outdoor theater or concert event.- Store all hand-held gardening and weeding tools in plastic bucket with a handle. Trowel, gloves, knee pad, etc.
- Hang a shoe bag organizer over the back of one of the car’s front seats for your kids to store their toys, books, games, maps, water bottle, and other car or travelling related supplies. If the bag’s too long, cut it to length and hem the bottom.
 In your guest bathroom, keep a small bin or wooden box on the countertop for easy access with a collection of summertime ointments and lotions. Sunscreen (a variety of SPF levels), aloe, hand lotion, bug spray/lotion, antiseptic, anti-itch lotion for bug bites.- Store a small accordion file in your car with all essential car-related stuff. Registration, insurance information, maps, emergency contacts, receipts, and directions.
- Store a “Before We Leave” checklist in luggage. Make a master list of chores, errands, and packing requirements you encounter before each out of town trip you make. You can even laminate the list and then check off complete items with a dry erase marker.
- Make sure your jumper cables, tire jack and emergency kit are actually in the car.
- Keep all camping supplies in one place. Store camping cookware in a hamper that stays packed and ready to go at a moments notice.
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Posted by Robin on August 13th, 2008
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You, like most people, probably have boxes filled with things that you probably didn’t even realize were still in your possession! Using a label maker will allow you to quickly identify the contents of those mysterious boxes and containers.
 There are so many handy uses for these gadgets. Labeling storage containers in a garage or storage shed is certainly not the only use you’ll find for this device. Have you ever had to disconnect a set of computer cables and ended up wondering what cord goes where when you attempted to reconnect the computer cables? Solve the problem by clearly marking the cords to identify which cable is the mouse, keyboard, and other cords, and you will never have a problem again sorting those computer wires.
 Use the label maker to identify the never-ending assortment of boxes of clothing that the child has to grow into or has already grown out of. Label the food containers and shelves in the pantry.
Would you believe the use of labels even has a psychological effect on us? It puts people in the correct frame of mind compared to no other organizing method. The disparity between a hand written and a machine generated label is enormous. The machine label is much more respected. Labels are just very practical for every day use in our fast-paced, information driven society.
Basically, labels allow you to find things you need quickly and effortlessly without wasting time looking through junk drawers and messy closets. When you start organizing and tagging it permits you to take control of an organizing challenge in a creative, positive way that adds to your sense of achievement.
Label makers are inexpensive and can be used to label just about anything in your home. Making a label takes only seconds and can save minutes or even hours later when locating something at a time when minutes may be critical. Don’t waste time when you can identify everything in your home and office easily by clearly marking objects for easy location.
Put these organizing tips to use today!
To help keep your home organized, download a free copy of the ebook “The Essential Guide to Organizing Your Home”. Download it free here: Organizing Tips.
Lynn Cressy has a love for decorating and shopping for home decor. She owns a home decor web site and writes articles on home decorating and organizing your home and your life.
YOUR TURN!
How do you use your label maker? Answer in the comments below.
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Posted by Robin on August 9th, 2008
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When I purge closets, the garage, toys, etc I have a garbage box and donate box. It is MUCH easier for me to get rid of something if I know someone can use it. Otherwise, I keep items to save “until someone needs it.” Translation: it sits in the closet or garage for several months.
Back to School Purge Tackle
This week, I cleaned out my boys drawers and closets and packed up two large boxes of outgrown clothes and shoes for donation and one box for hand-me-downs (for grandchildren).
This time of year people are getting ready for school. Someone else will benefit from the clothes and my boys’ drawers are much neater.
We have a Goodwill close to our home (Salvation Army is over 30 miles away). Items that are especially valued at both charities:
- Furniture that is in good condition
- Housewares such as lamps, dishes, decorative accessories
- Art and collectibles
- Toys and books in good condition
- Small electrical appliances and electronics such as working VCRs and TVs
- Sporting goods
- Clothing, shoes, coats, and sportswear in good repair
- Linens that are clean and are not ripped or stained
Tackle it Tuesday is a blog meme to motivate you to tackle a project each week. Tackle It Tuesday is about giving ourselves incentive, deadlines and satisfaction in getting our household tasks done. (It doesn’t even have to be housework… just whatever is on your To Do list.) Go over and read through the encouraging posts.
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Posted by Robin on July 28th, 2008
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Tackle clutter with canvas collapsible containers. You can find them at Amazon , Home Depot, Walmart, Target, Stacks and Stacks , Linens and Things, the Container Store, and several places online. They work for me, I use them in almost every room:
They come in pretty colors too like this Simply Shabby Chic™ Canvas Storage Bin in Rose fabric.
Here’s some fun storage boxes from West Elm (out of my price range but this gave me the idea to decorate my boxes. If I figure out how I’ll let you know).
Ikea has some unique boxes and great prices.
The Container Store has several options.
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Every Tuesday and Wednesday hundreds of bloggers post super organizing ideas, cleaning tips, recipes, parenting helps, and more! You can browse and visit the topics you are interested in or join in by posting your tips on your blog. Use the links below.
Tackle it Tuesday is a blog meme to motivate you to tackle a project each week. Tackle It Tuesday is about giving ourselves incentive, deadlines and satisfaction in getting our household tasks done. (It doesn’t even have to be housework… just whatever is on your To Do list.) Go over and read through the encouraging posts.
Works for Me Wednesday is a “blog carnival” (explained here). You will find TONS of super organizing ideas, and home improvement tips on Works for Me Wednesday. Join in. Post a tip you’ve learned on any topic–anything that has “worked for you” in making your life easier.
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Posted by Robin on July 21st, 2008
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Decluttering for Geeks, by Evan Goer is Part 1 of a 4-part series). Part 1 deals with decluttering computer components; here’s an excerpt:
Typical decluttering books devote at least a chapter or two about why decluttering is a good thing. To save space, I’m going to assume that you’re already at least partly convinced. Here’s the thumbnail argument:
- decluttering will save you time (you can find your stuff quickly)
- decluttering will save you money (you can live in a smaller house, or avoid using external storage)
- decluttering will save your sanity (you won’t be distracted by constant reminders of abandoned projects and rooms that need cleaning)
And here’s the thumbnail of the thumbnail argument. There but for the grace of God go we all.
Okay, so, computers. Most self-respecting geeks go through a phase of building their own computers. It’s fun to build exactly what you want, fun to compare and contrast different components with your fellow system builders, fun to put together a $500 box that outperforms the $2000 machine of the non-geek. You have powers beyond the ken of mortal men!
But like mathematics and women’s gymnastics, system building is a youngster’s game. Although the truly hardcore might stick with this hobby for decades, the typical geek burns out around their 30th birthday. All of a sudden, debugging overheating problems and scouring the internet for updated drivers becomes… less fun. You’ve reached the magical age where time begins to > money. Maybe it’s because you’re making more money, or maybe it’s because you feel the icy hand of death approaching. Either way, you sell out. You buy a Name Brand Computer, possibly a shiny silver one with a fruity logo. At first you feel guilty, dirty even. Then you get over it.
The end result is closets full of old, decaying systems, plus scads of individual components: Pentium II motherboards, PCI sound cards, and cables. Lots and lots of cables…
Read the rest of Part 1 here.
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Posted by Robin on July 14th, 2008
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Organizing Plastic Containers and Lids
 After countless times of reorganizing my plastic containers, I had a light bulb moment. My 7 and 8 year-old boys were playing with their Legos. If they can can build fancy jets and boats with Legos, why can’t they can sort the plastic bowls and lids?
I put them to work. They actually enjoyed the chore. It kept them busy for almost an hour, taught them organizational skills, and gave me extra time to organize my pantry. We used baskets to store the lids, one for round and one for square/rectangular. The containers and lids nest in each other and can be stored in less space.
Children can help you trim your chore time. Even young children can sort and put away silverware, dust, taking clothes out of the dryer, pick up toys, feed pets, etc. Older children can vacuum, load and unload the dishwasher, mop, clean mirrors, take out the trash, and so much more.
Don’t underestimate their skill level and ability. You may need to lower your standards and provide lots of encouragement but this may be a small price for increased time with your family. When mom has more time, the whole family benefits.
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Have all your favorite homeschool blogs and links right on top of your browser without digging through bookmarks! It even has a quick and easy To Do list. Read about the SUPER cool Homeschool Toolbar here.
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Posted by Robin on June 24th, 2008
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You know you are a homeschooler when you never have enough bookshelves.
Look familiar? Most of my books are still in boxes from my move last November. I am tackling them this week. I had to save up to order the bookcases. I got 15% off the regular price.
I ordered one five-shelf bookcase from Target to be sure I could put it together. It took a few hours to assemble but it looks very nice, very sturdy.
Seven more “espresso” bookshelves should arrive today so I’ll spend the week assembling bookcases, then organizing the books. These bookcases will go in my office and living room. I have white Billy bookcases on my wish list for bedrooms and family room from IKEA awaiting the finances to purchase.
Wish List Bookcases
I am blessed with a master bedroom big enough to fit this corner unit.
This one will hold books for schoolwork next to our dining table, a nice 93 inches high.
I’ve shared this quote previously to express how I feel about my books.
Even when reading is impossible, the presence of books acquired produces such an ecstasy that the buying of more books than one can read is nothing less than the soul reaching towards infinity… we cherish books even if unread, their mere presence exudes comfort, their ready access, reassurance. –A. E. Newton (1863-1940)
I’ll try to post the photo results next Tuesday. I can’t tell you how bad I want my books on the shelves. Hope you all have a good tackle.
Visit my Homeschool Blog for encouragement. This morning’s post is on Seeking First the Kingdom.
Tackle it Tuesday is a blog meme to motivate you to tackle a project each week. Tackles are not limited to housework. Any task you need to accomplish can qualify Find out more about Tackle It Tuesday here.
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Posted by Robin on May 27th, 2008
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You thought just because I had heart surgery Saturday I wouldn’t be here today? How could I miss a Tackle it Tuesday?
The laundry was piled high before I went to the hospital and patiently awaiting me when I got home. I was glad I finally had the energy to get it done and out of the way.
Being a bit overwhelmed motivated me to purge. I sorted and matched every sock in the house. Then put all the lone socks (and matching socks that don’t get worn) in our Goodwill basket in our laundry room.
I got rid of a lot of socks! Enough to fill one plastic grocery bag to overflowing. Which means we have that much more room in our drawers. Yeah!
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Sock Sorting Tips
- Use a basket or dishpan in the laundry area for socks that have lost their mate in the wash. Maybe the other sock will turn up. If the match doesn’t turn up in a month toss the lone sock.
- Save a few lone ankle socks as swiffer covers. I got this super tip from Grey Matter’s Works for Me Wednesday post a few weeks back.
- Minimize the colors and types of socks you buy. Buy a large quantity of one brand (we get the big bags at Walmart and never get any other brands - 20 pair for $14.00).
 To keep my socks separate from boys’ socks I only buy pink toed socks for me. Mine have the pink breast cancer ribbon (also from Walmart).- Use sock sorters or safety pins to pair socks before washing.
 Store socks neatly in these nifty plastic diamond Drawer Organizers - $7.50 on Amazon; also at Walmart and Target.
Sock Poem
Looking for Laundry Tips? Check out Biblical Womanhood’s blog Making Your Home a Haven Monday: Tackle the Laundry. Don’t miss the eighty-some helpful laundry comments.
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What have you tackled in your home this week?
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Posted by Robin on March 10th, 2008
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This week I tackled the messy piles of linens that were spilling off the shelf. The upstairs closet I am using for linens only has a closet rod and shelf. The roof slopes so there is not much room. The best solution would be to add more closet shelves but it’s not in the budget right now.
Enter my creative alternative–hang the sheets in a 6-Shelf Canvas Organizer (under $20) on the closet rod and place bulkier items in large Soft Canvas Drawers ($14) on the shelf.
First I purged (Goodbye Excess) all unneeded linens. Then I stacked sheets and bathroom rugs in the hanging shelves. I still had room to hang jackets and coats on the remaining rod space.
I used large Natural Soft Canvas Drawers  to hold the quilts and other linens on the lone shelf to keep them from spilling off.
This post is inspired by Tackle it Tuesday. Making housework blog-able! Join in the fun. Post your solution and pictures of a project or trouble area that you tackled this week.
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Posted by Robin on March 4th, 2008
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I have to come clean–I am a pack rat. It hasn’t been a negative issue because I am an organized pack rat and I had enough room to store a lot of stuff.
Our home in VA had a full basement with wall to wall book shelves. Not pictured is a storage area with even more shelves, much deeper. I miss my shelves.
I purged a ton of stuff when we moved to TN because we were moving into a smaller home without a basement. All the “stuff” we don’t use often was stored in the barn. I need to purge more; thankfully, I don’t have to do it all at once. My plan is to spend one day a week purging.
Baby Clothes
Why is it so hard to give away baby clothes? Because I love to look at them and remember those wonderful, precious baby days. Then it came to me–why not remember with photos instead of boxes of clutter?
So here are some of the baby clothes I gave away. Works for me.
Books…hmmm not as easy. Taking photos won’t work. Any suggestions on how to purge a few hundred books (that I am sure I may need someday)?
Remember decluttering is like eating an elephant, one bite at a time. Stay tuned (or subscribe) for my next bite.
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Posted by Robin on February 26th, 2008
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A few weeks ago I began my Laundry Room Tackle. I asked you all what I should do with my tools and a few of you suggested a pegboard. I went to Lowes to buy a pegboard with plans of painting it white. Guess what I found! A white plastic pegboard for $14.00.
I hung my tools on the peg board. No need to paint it and it’s much sturdier than a regular pegboard. The laundry room isn’t quite as pretty but it sure is handy. Not just hammers and screwdrivers but scissors, tape, and more. No more rummaging through drawers. I love this solution.
While looking for pegboard accessories I found these adorable pods from Ikea at PoppyTalk’s blog.
The pegboard is so versatile - imagine the possibilities: children’s rooms, office, closets, sewing and crafts, etc. Here are some photos from the Hook Store:
 
An idea from Domino Magazine:
More Pegboard uses:
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Posted by Robin on February 25th, 2008
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I’m using utilizing Works for Me Wednesday to start a new meme with a Prize! You have been tagged! What’s On Your Refrigerator?
On my fridge I have a dry erase board. It’s extremely handy to keep lists on: grocery list, Honey Do list, leftover list (with dates), messages, and appointments. Works for Me!
Works for Me Wednesday is a “blog carnival” (explained here). Be sure to check out lots of great tips on Works for Me Wednesday.
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What’s On Your Refrigerator? Meme
We all have refrigerators and most of us have personal items on the doors that reveal a little about our lives. The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone a little bit better. It will help your readers get to know you and help you to get to know other bloggers.
To make it more fun we are offering TWO bloggers a prize! Both winners will receive Clutter’s Last Stand.
- FIRST PRIZE: The first winner will be the person with the most interesting fridge.
- SECOND PRIZE: The second will be from a random drawing.
In Clutter’s Last Stand Don Aslett shows how clutter can begin to crowd not only our basements and attics, but also our relationships and our personal growth. He gives us the courage to sift, sort, and toss whatever is hazardous to our housekeeping and mental health. Through anecdotes, charts, cartoons, quizzes, and “bumper snickers,” Aslett humorously delves into the full range of junk areas (home, car, office, wardrobe…even friendships), pinpointing problem areas and offering practical ideas for getting rid of unnecessary clutter and cutting it off at its source.
This meme is a one-time posting but will bring visitors to your page and it will be fun to view others’ refrigerator doors. We will hold the drawing at the end of March.
The requirements are:
- Take a photo of the outside of your refrigerator.
- Post BOTH the image at the top of this page and the photo of your fridge on your blog.
- Link to this page telling others about the meme and contest. The code for the image is below.
- Add your link to Mr. Linky below.
- Tag five bloggers.
Use this code to add the fridge meme image (optional):
Mr Linky
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Posted by Robin on February 20th, 2008
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Do you like the new look? I added a third column and needed a wider banner so I scrapbooked a few photos on it. Here is the old look:
I’m still tweaking it. I wish I had more time for digital scrapbooking. Click to view more scrapbook pages.
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Posted by Robin on February 15th, 2008
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“It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out;
it’s the grain of sand in your shoe.”
I’ve been working on our laundry/mud room. We live on a farm and get a lot of use from our mud room. Shoes were thrown in baskets and boots stacked by the door, which is a recipe for lots of sweeping.
I ordered shoe bins and my 8- and 6-year-olds put them together. (They are getting good at building things; last month they put together a toy box for the dogs).
Here is our shoe system before–was not working for me!
Building the shoe bins (yes, homeschool credit given).
TaDa!
In the Laundry/mudroom. Perfect fit. Works for me!
See my last post for a shot of the whole laundry room (with my new cutie pie curtains)
Works for Me Wednesday is a “blog carnival” (explained here). This week WFMW is being hosted over at Don’t Try This At Home, while Shannon from Rocks in My Dryer is in Africa. Be sure to check out lots of great tips on Works for Me Wednesday.
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Posted by Robin on February 12th, 2008
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The foundation of organizing is keeping like or related items together. Inexpensive durable plastic dishpans are a great way to keep like items together. Fancy baskets are great and prettier but when you need a few dozen they get expensive.
Anything that fits and doesn’t need a secure lid can be kept in a dishpan. Examples:
 Book Storage: Store picture books on end in a dishpan so children can flip through them. Assign one dishpan to library books so you can find them easily when time to return.
See more great ideas for storing children’s books at Jeri’s Organizing Blog.- School Storage: Workbooks, flashcards, art supplies etc. can be easily stored in and retrieved from their own dishpan. Consider sorting by subject. Keep phonics things (mini-books, tiles, etc.) , math items (workbooks and manipulatives) art supplies, crayons, markers, etc.)
 Under the Kitchen Sink: All the cleaners, sponges, etc. fit great into a few dishpans. When you are looking for an item you can lift out the entire bin and look in it and even behind it quickly.- General Cleaning Aids: Clear a table with a handy dishpan; clear the family room of toys quickly; tote cleaning sprays from room to room.
 Toy Storage: Sort toys in several different dishpans. Label each dishpan to let children know what goes where (use picture labels for pre-readers). Store the dishpans on shelves. Make a rule that one dishpan has to be returned before playing with the next pan full.- Kitchen Appliances Storage: : Keep all your pieces to mixers, food processors and slicers in a separate dishpan in your kitchen cabinets.
- Plastic Lid Storage: They sell devices for plastic lids but dishpans work just as well and cost less.
 Sewing and Craft Storage: Dishpans are great to store sewing supplies, fabric, craft materials, yarn, and patterns. Find more sewing and craft storage ideas here.
- Cleaning Out Fridge or Freezer: Take everything out and store your piles in dishpans while reorganizing.
- Freezer Organization: Use dishpans to sort meat, vegetables, breads, etc. in your freezer.
 Pantry Organization: Keep all baking supplies in one dishpan, vinegars and oils in another, etc.
- Laundry Room: Store detergent, bleach, and softener in a dishpan. Assign each family member a dishpan for clothing. Dishpans are the perfect size for socks and baby clothes.
- Stationery Storage: Keep all your greeting cards (thank-you, birthday, etc.), envelopes, stamps, etc. in one convenient dishpan.
- Tool Storage: Keep small power tools and attachments as well as gardening tools in dishpans.
- Car Care Storage: Corral washing solution, wax, tire treatment, plastic protectant, rags and towels in one waterproof dishpan.
- First Aid Kit: Keep a well-stocked first-aid kit within easy reach in a dishpan (sterile gauze, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic cream, tweezers, disposable instant cold packs, calamine lotion, Band-Aids, peroxide, antiseptic, sunburn spray, etc.)
 Plants: Use dishpans for container gardening. You could grow an entire vegetable garden in dishpans and not worry about weeds. Plants can be started indoors in a dishpan and later moved outside to be planted in the ground.
 Here is a simliar idea from Tote Tray Cabinets
Your Turn
How do you use dishpans? Share your tips in the comments.
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Posted by Robin on February 8th, 2008
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Tackle it Tuesday
I have had this Charging Valet for Handheld Electronic Devices on my wish list forever. We have 3 cell phones, MP3 players, digital camera, 2 PSP games, and other things that need recharging that were on my kitchen counter in a tangled mess. There was no where else in the house to put them where the dogs couldn’t get to the cords.
Before
This isn’t even an accurate before photo because the phones, camera and PSP was elsewhere in use.
After
Isn’t this nice! I spent way more than I planned but I’m very pleased with the uncluttered look. It’s cherry so it matches our furniture.
This caddy is advertised to hold six recharagables but I adapted mine to hold eight! The shelf in the back of the station is only limited by how many cords you can stuff in and still close the door. 
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Posted by Robin on February 5th, 2008
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How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How do you get your home organized? 15 minutes at a time. Linda Queen author of The Queen of Clean Conquers Clutter suggest organizing in 15 minute segments.
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Only 15 Minutes?
15 minutes is all it takes to really get results. If you like, you can even use your kitchen timer to remind you—or release you, if you’re really resisting the idea.
So often we feel discouraged because a task seems overwhelming. This simple 15-minute rule lets you off the hook. You don’t have to eliminate your clutter all in one day. You can chip at it over time. Believe me, I’ve tried many ways to manage my day-to-day life, and this is the only one that works consistently.
Don’t be surprised if your 15 minutes slip away before you realize it! Then, if you like, you can reset the timer for another 15 minutes and tackle another drawer, shelf, closet, or box. It’s up to you! You never realized organizing could actually be fun, did you?
Linda offers a simple system to get your home and your life organized like never before in 5 steps:
Five Steps to Clutter Free Living!
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- Question the best possible use of a room, a closet, a drawer, your wallet…
- Unpack all of your clutter to get a sense of what you have (and what you need to do with it)…
- Evaluate each and every item you own…
- Eliminate unwanted possessions without guilt or regrets…
- Neaten up your belongings in their newly decluttered space. (The fun step!)
Take this test from Linda’s book.
Twenty Questions
Scoring: Never (1 point) Sometimes (2 points) Often (3 points)
- Are you constantly running late?
- Do you have trouble letting go of objects that have long outlived their use?
- Are you using eyeliner and lipstick to write down messages because you can’t seem to find a pencil or pen in your drawers?
- During the last six months, have you had to search for your car keys? [Once I found mine in a box of cereal]
- Do you organize and reorganize, but always end up with the same amount of stuff?
- Have you ever run the baby’s formula through the automatic coffee maker because the microwave is used for storage and you c
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