Reflection This week we’re taking a break! That’s right, we won’t be focusing on a new challenge until next week. You might be wondering how you’re going to get more organized by taking a break, but trust me, a break can be instrumental in working towards a more organized home and life! You have every… Continue reading Week 8
Category: 2016 Home Organizing Challenge
Week 7
Mail Filing System Now that you have set up your mail station (if you haven’t yet, see last week’s challenge), you’ll want to create a filing system to deal with the mail you receive. Dealing with it simply means examining each piece of mail and incoming paperwork and deciding where to keep them until you… Continue reading Week 7
Week 6
Mail Station Mail. Do you shudder at the word? We all get too much mail and without a process for opening mail, it can quickly take over every flat surface in your home. Don’t worry, the process doesn’t have to be complicated! The key is to make it a habit. First, set up your mail… Continue reading Week 6
Week 5
Cookware & Bakeware This is your final kitchen challenge before moving on to other areas of your home, let’s finish strong! Spend 15 minutes every day this week emptying your cabinets of all pots and pans, cutting boards, casseroles, mixing bowls, baking pans, cookie sheets, and anything else that is stuffed in those deep corners!… Continue reading Week 5
Week 4
Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets This week we are focusing on utensils. Are you constantly digging through a mix of silverware, cooking utensils, serving utensils, and handy gadgets to find a specific item when cooking a meal? Spend 15 minutes today emptying all of your kitchen drawers. Yes, even the ones that are hiding those obscure… Continue reading Week 4
Week 3
Food Storage Containers Now that your fridge and pantry are working for you instead of against you, let’s talk food storage! Before you start this challenge, ask yourself a few questions: How many containers did you have to empty (or just throw away!) during your fridge challenge? Do you a favorite material (glass vs plastic)… Continue reading Week 3
Week 2
Pantry & Fridge We are starting in the kitchen! Empty your pantry and fridge, focusing on one shelf at a time. Set your timer for 15 minutes, grab a large trash bag, and get to work with no interruptions! Toss anything that has expired. Take a good look at what remains and be honest with… Continue reading Week 2
Week 1
Tips for Success The first week’s challenge is to get yourself prepared for the weeks ahead! Here are five tips that will help you succeed in meeting your organizing goals throughout the year! 1. Set limits on everything that enters your house. You cannot organize clutter, so you must control the amount of stuff you… Continue reading Week 1
2016 Challenge
2016 Home Organizing Challenge Happy New Year! I hope 2016 is off to a fantastic start for you and your family. Every year thousands of people resolve to “get organized” only to find themselves overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. Others will hit the ground running in January, but lose motivation, energy, and the… Continue reading 2016 Challenge