Organize the Whole Shebang

Organize a Kitchen Cupboard or two...

I've been putting off this project for a long while. It's not like I could ignore it... I use this space EVERY dang day. But I wasn't up for it. I could blame it on the cancer induced fatigue but that's been gone for 6 months now.

Truth be told, it seemed daunting. How could such a small space have that control over me? Surely this wasn't as big of a project as my mind had made it out to be. I decided to listen to my own advice.... I got out my Flip camera [because if I video it then I have to finish it right?!] then I set my oven timer for 5 minutes to see if it would even take me that long. Here's what I found out...

ORGANIZING TIPS:

1. Remove items shelf by shelf... sort + categorize as you go: drink mixes, peanut butter + honey, sugars, cooking fixin's, etc.  If items are questionable place them in a 'need to decide' pile to look at later.

2. Clean Shelves [this took me the longest... #oooohyuckystickygrossstuff

3. Toss expired items, Bag up Donations- place in trunk

4. Organize [place less used items on the highest shelf, most often on lowest]

5. Label [i needed to trim the edges of my labels that were coming off]

ps i get bonus points for tackling this with the kids underfoot... you get bonus points if you can name what song one kidlet was bustin' out on Glee wii sing?!

Closet Organizing Tips [as seen on AMNW]

click here  to view the segment

 

Oh Chica... you can only shove so much into those lil' closets! Here's an inside look into how I make it all fit...

1. Make a game plan... list your closets, decide what should go where

2. Get rid of stuff

3. If it 'goes elsewhere' then get to it.

4. Get the right product for the space.

5. Label everything!

These are the shelf dividers Dave Anderson asked about... They are from Organize.com

full disclosure (yes i love them, yes, i am working w/them, yes, i use these in my own closet!)

I'm not a Laundry Snob..

I'm lazy when it comes to laundry. That doesn't mean I don't "do" laundry, I indeed almost do it every Sunday and I do a LOT of it. It simply means I don't spray every little spot on my kidlet's clothes, I don't worry about grass stains and I don't hang dry very many items.

About a year ago I wrote this post about how I tackle this menial task and the topic seems to pop up all the time... so this one's for you my laundry loathers!

Laundry Tips- What lives together Dries Together

Yes, it's never ending... it's boring, it's all over the floor- it's what you wear and it needs constant attention.  Here's how I deal with laundry.... pick and choose which ideas may work for your lifestyle.  Laundry snobs turn your head and cover your ears because this is the lazy women's guide to staying on top of your dirty laundry. click here to continue reading

My Time Saving Tips as seen on AM Northwest

 

MORE OF THE SAME

· Buy socks in one color, brand, + style, eliminating sock sorting.

· Have duplicates of most often used/needed items…. Scissors in each room, trash can in each room.

 

USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB

· Why scoop coffee 8 times… use 1 big scoop + call it good.

· When filling out forms use an address stamp or labels.

· Set up online bill pay with your bank.

 

COOKING + CLEANING

· Prep Kid's lunches + Freeze their sandwiches

· Use trays on your countertops, easier to move smaller items + clean underneath.