Okay so a few days ago we talked about making sure that when you are organizing to ensure that everything has its own place. Today I am going to share with you the progress that I am making in my own home. Every little bit counts right? Well at least that's what I am telling myself!
I started with the coat closet. I put a crate in there for the shoes that we wear alot. Our everyday shoes. All other shoes are in our bedroom closets. Of course coats go in there as well as the vacuum cleaner, my husbands bowling ball, and the little ones bike helmet.There are hooks hung in the back of the closet that hold the dog leash. The orange crate at the top holds all of our winter scarves, hats and gloves. The blue bin is holding bags that we use to pack things for a day trip or for when B goes to visit grandma :) Lastly the white bin is holding all of our extension cords and outlet converters. Its may seem like there is no rhyme or reason for the items in this closet but it is all things we need easy access to. This may be different for your family just make it work for you!
Next we have my take on a command center. I love it. We have a small pocket organizer that I keep coupons in as well as receipts for important purchases (like receipts for items to remodel our bathroom.) Then there is a dry erase list. I love love love lists. I'm pretty sure it is how I keep my life together. This also makes it easy for S. When we are running low on something he just writes it on the list it seems to be working out pretty well so far. Dry erase calendar. Pretty self explanatory. I have my own planner that I keep everything in, but its nice if the whole family has a visual of what is going on. Next is the large pocket organizer. It has a "Store it" file for things that we need to keep like info for my 401K until the next statement. Then there is an "Action" file for things that need attention like bills and party RSVPs.
The next picture is of the separated try. It is the new drop center for things. There is a slot for each of us even though B doesn't really need one at the current time. Hubby puts his wallet, gum and sunglasses in there. I put sunglasses and my camera when it isn't being carried with me. It seems like a good solution to the catch all bowl we had before because this try is only for things that go with you daily.
No here are some of the dishes. I reorganized every kitchen cabinet. I did this because everything was so spread out and I wasn't making good use of the space that I had. So anyways things got more condensed together like this...
Then there is this cabinet. I wish I would have taken a before picture. This thing used to be a hot mess. Everything that was a packet thrown in a big mixing bowl and spices staked upon staked. Now everything has its own bin. Gravy's and dip mixes are in the clear container, while coffee packets and tea or in the yellow. Now I am a huge fan of the dollar store to find organizational tools BUT I did splurge 6.99 on this spice organizer with awesome swivel action. Normally I wouldn't do this but being able to organize vertically did free up a lot of space.
Now under the sink was a big one that needed to be organized. So I got three shallow bins from the dollar store that seemed to work out pretty well. Cleaning sprays and sponges, garbage bags and swiffer pads etc.
Now for the bathroom closet. Everything has a place now and it is wonderful. The big pink thing at the top holds my hair stuff like blow dryers, curling irons, hair straighteners, three barrel etc. Then I have my earring tree because I usually accessorize in the bathroom in the morning so I don't wake S. Then there is stain removers and detergent. We don't have a basement so our washer and dryer is in the bathroom which I though may be annoying when we moved but I actually really love it! Paint as you can see. Don't let it freeze in your garage or its not usable!! Also it makes it easier for small touch ups if you keep at least a little of paint stored in the room. Then we have pet meds for flees and such in the orange, the two blue baskets contain jewelry like bracelets, charms for my necklaces etc and the pink basket is for makeup. Then the baskets on the bottom are split into lotions and body powders, hygiene products like face wash, toothpaste etc and meds/first aid.
Now I am not by any means the Queen of being organized but I am working on it. Just a little progress. I am currently working on the rest of the house but had to share. I am really proud of how things are coming along.
Also I would like to add aside from my spice rack splurge all of my bins and baskets that I organized with have been from the dollar store. I whole heatedly believe that is the best place to go to find things to organize your house for as little money as possible. Who wants to spend a fortune doing that? Well thanks for tuning in and as always leave your comments and opinions. Tell me what works for you. TTYL
