A FRESH Start for the New Year: Attainable Organizing Ideas

Throw Away – This is huge.  If you haven’t used something in 6+ months, you probably won’t in another 6+ months, so throw it away.  If it’s in good shape, {SELL IT} on Craiglist or {DONATE IT} to the Goodwill or your local shelter.

Use Baskets & Bins – They hold everything from toys TO winter gloves, scarfs, & hats TO food.  You can find baskets & bins in any size, shape, and/or color to coordinate with you decor and function.

 

Central Command Center – Sounds a bit extreme, BUT it’s a must to stay organized!  Have one designated area in the house where the entire family can put/find everything that’s important ~ invitations, announcements, daily calendar, important phone numbers, etc.  An ideal location would be near the kitchen or mud room where it’s everyone’s first / last stop before coming / going.

Here’s a glimpse of a {CCC} that I’m working on for my family. 
It’s bare (I know)…it’s the latest addition / creation!

Organize Your Entry – When you come home, you don’t want to see shoes, jackets, bookbags, and papers piled high.  You want an organized, calming space!  Set up baskets and cubbies for each person in your household;  Add seating and hooks. 

Use What You Have – When organizing, use items that you already own.  Shop in your attic or basement (or anywhere in your house) for useful objects to store things in.

This are adorable DIY ideas from Country Living 1) Create a Memory Box from your summer vacation using a simple clear craft box 2) Finished with your eggs? Use it for your sewing thread, needles, and supplies 3) Transform your shelf into a bold display by attaching jelly jars underneath ~ It holds all your desk supplies and gives the shelf a dynamic difference.

A Craft/Wrapping/Everything Spot – This is a must!  You need a place ~ even if it’s a corner of your storage room ~ for all your craft supplies, wrapping papers, gift bags, ribbons, paints, etc. etc. etc.  Even if you aren’t a ‘crafter’ this can be someplace where ALL your misc items can be organized and always be found!

….a hanging gift wrap organizer.  At least all your paper, ribbon, tape, and scissors are in ONE spot!

Here’s my latest project (of many) 

Stay Tuned 

Get Your Kids Involved - Sorting, Organizing, and Donating are great lessons to teach our kids.  Learning by example shows children that you really need to stay organized and ‘clean’.  We’re always asking our kids to clean up their toys, so shouldn’t we?!  Donating clothes and/or toys, is a great way to show them how fortunate they are and that some kids don’t have as much.

Images Courtesy of freshome, Apartment Therapy,Country Living

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