Organize the Whole Shebang

The Power Purge: Day 5

Almost Done...Bring it on Home now

DOWNLOAD
Time to move your pictures from your camera to your computer. Create a file that includes the month, year, and topic. Back up these files to on off-site location.

DECIDE
Time to make final decisions on your pile of "Need to Decide" items. I figure you'll take one look at it, pull out 2-3 items to keep and say good riddens.

PLAN
Create a plan to get + stay organized... or use mine. Either way I promise you'll feel less overwhelmed~

Cheers! Krista

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The Power Purge: Day 4

Powering through Day 4

DASH + DONATE
I saved the toughest area to declutter for today...  

TODAY'S SPACES INCLUDE:
Your Clothes [dresser drawers, closet, shoes, accessories + jewelry]

Clothes + accessories are a toughie because what we thought/bought and reality don't necessarily match up. Try this:

THE PROCESS
Some suggest you empty your entire closet on to the bed. I disagree- WAYto overwhelming. Way, way, waaay to overwhelming. I’m going to take an unconventional approach.

Let’s play a little game first shall we.

1. Go find 5 shirts you don’t like.
2. Go find 3 pairs of pants you know you will never wear again because they are “RULE” breakers.
3. Choose 2 sweaters that make you feel frumpy.
4. Head back in there and find 4 dresses or skirts that don’t cut the mustard or accommodate your butt girth.
5. Last call. Find all suits and/or jackets that are stuck in a different era. Don’t hesitate. Just do it.
6. I challenge you to muster up every single pair of shoes that hurt you feet + donate them.
7. Now find the pairs of shoes you never wear because you really don't love them anymore.
8. Take each dresser drawer out, one by one. Dump it on your bed, only putting back the items you wear. Lose the 'bad' undies + stretched out bras, socks that don't have a partner and the jammies you never wear.
9. Jewelry... don't ask, I tuck it all away and have puka shells in a box in my closet along with spririt buttons from 1979.

NO you are not done, but YOU ARE on a roll! I challenge you to got back through steps 1-7.

Bring it on Home... Day 5

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The Power Purge: Day 3

As we enter day 3... You may be tired, distracted, or plum worn out. I challenge you to do as much as you can...

DASH + DONATE 
Set it free sister... Gather up "perfectly good" yet-you-never- use items" + put them in the car destined for a donation center or charity of your choice.

TODAY'S SPACES INCLUDE:
-Kid's Clothes
-All Bathrooms [Beauty Products: Keep or Toss... I got you covered click here ]
-Home Decor [includes vases, candles, table linens etc]
-Paper Purge [magazines, books, old files] 

Purge On! Day 4

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DONATION LOCATIONS FOR
[my local peeps] PDX + CLARK COUNTY!

http://www.clark.wa.gov/recycle/recyclingA-Z.html info on recycling specific items. All of the facilities listed are located in Clark County and the Portland metro area.

www.2good2toss.com site for buying/selling items under $200 in Clark County

www.upgradeyourcommunity.org CREAM Computer Reuse Education and Marketing 360.735.0888 Refurbishes computers + donates them w/in the community. Also reuses/recycles other types of electronics

http://www.doughnationservices.com/ Dough Nation Services [best for getting it done quickly + with Tax documentation]

www.DonorsResource.org [best local donation resource!]

The Power Purge: Day 2

I've powered through Day 1... caffeine saved me. I was surprised at how many "PUT-AWAY" items I had. But it feels good to see clear counter tops and my laundry room again ;)

Here's what our Day 2 looks like~

DASH + DONATE
Set it free sister... Gather up "perfectly good" yet-you-never- use items" + put them in the car destined for a donation center or charity of your choice. If you haven't downloaded the SHE VIP Organizing Signs here they are: Download Organizing_signs_general_use

You will spend the next 3 days making your way through your home... but we'll start here:

TODAY'S SPACES INCLUDE:
-Toys [tell the kids where these toys will go... to a good home, like on Toy Story]
-Media [love it or lose it]
-Kitchen Pantry [expired- toss, no one likes it- donate]
-Medicine Cabinets [expired- toss]
-Linen Closet [you really don't need 4 sets of sheets per bed now do you- that's retorical]
-Hall Closet [doesn't this stuff belong somewhere else or to someone else?]

Here's a few guidelines:
Toss it if it's expired. Create a to-buy list to replace needed items.
If you find yourself saying "Do I really need this?" you probably don't.
If you have more than one of the item, donate the less-loved version.
Love it or Lose it... If I were out shopping would I buy this item? If the answer is no, it's a goner.

Purge.Purge.Purge Day 3...

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The Power Purge: Day 1

Get started... create a what I've dubbed to be the she-IT KIT. You'll need to download my: Download Organizing_signs_general_use,
gather up some boxes or bins + a stash of trash bags.

DASH + DUMP! 
Get the broken items, trash + recycling out of the house!  SO simple but feels so darn good!  If you have kids/spouse/partner... assign each person a room.

 A Few Guidelines:
-If it pisses you off each time you use it- it goes.
-If it cost more to fix it than it's worth- that includes your time.
-If it's too stained or trashed to donate.

The biggest challenge is to get the old electronics out of the house. Best Buy makes it easy: e-cycle Watch the video on what they do with 'the stuff' it's reassuring.

PUT-AWAY  
It's time to put-away the put-aways. Here's a post that may help you or sidetrack you if you still need to put away holiday decor: The Big Christmas Un-do

Put away that project you've finished or abandoned. These buggers really pile up and take away from your home's ambiance + suck the energy right out of you. 

If you have catch-all bins... time to clean them out.

RETURNS 
Get those return items out of your house and into the car so that you can turn-around and spend it on something you do need.

DAY 2... Keep on Keepin' on

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