Day 3: Project Home Organization

Well, on to day 3 of my home organization.

I normally shop for 2 weeks of groceries and only run back to the store for staples such as bread, milk and eggs in-between trips.  Well, that’s the plan anyways.  Sometimes I decide I don’t want whatever I’ve planned for a meal or have a craving for something sweet, so I allot  for those trips as well.

This week when I brought home my groceries, I just knew it was time to clean out the pantry!  I didn’t have room for any of the new items and the shelves were overflowing and I had no idea what was in there.  I do straighten it all the time, but I don’t get in there and pull everything out and take inventory of what I have.  Boy, did I have a lot of stuff I didn’t know about!

BEFORE

6 bags of egg noodles, 3 boxes of elbow macaroni, 2 half empty bags of flower, 2 bottles of canola oil ( I don’t even use this!), numerous packets of taco seasoning, an overflowing recycle bin and lots and lots more!

I whipped it all out and started fresh.  I did not go out and buy anything to help make organizing easier or more efficient. Later on I’ll tackle the expense of nice bins for cereal, crackers, pasta and such and the Mabel’s Labels Household Labels. But not today!  Just good old fashioned elbow grease and organization skills.

AFTER

Since I tackled the pantry, it just made sense to organize the spice cabinet as well.

BEFORE

AFTER

Much better!  I feel like a new women.  I don’t know about you, but when things are neat and orderly, I feel much more calm and clear AND  I know where things are and what I have.

Next project:  Entry Way!

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Day 2: Project Home Organization

There is absolutely no rhythm or reason to when I decide to organize an area of my home that is driving me crazy. I usually just jump in and go at it!  I have planned to take my life back from the clutter and disorganization of  all the nooks and crannys, drawers and cabinets, home office stuff and kid’s crafts and school papers.  I just have to do it!  I am so unorganized and it’s driving me crazy. We’ve been living  in our new home for almost a year.  Time to get with it!

My first project was to organize my 3 year old’s crafty stuff.   I’m happy to report that it is STILL organized and my system is working brilliantly.  My new desk and computers (2) YES, two computers have arrived and are being organized in stages.  I’ll be sure to update you on those as soon as they are presentable.

Today I took on my laundry closet.  Yes, I have a laundry closet in the kitchen.  That was one thing I gave up when I moved here, a laundry room.  Well, all of my laundry rooms have consisted of a room in the cold, damp basement, but hey…it was a room!  OH well!  It is really nice and I did get the AWESOME HE Machines (which I am telling you is the best investment EVER!  Run out and buy some today!)  to fill my closet with.

I also filled my closet with tons of stuff!  Dirty clothes that were brought in from outside when kids were playing, file boxes with important papers (hence the need for a new home office set-up), bathing suits, blankets, towels, dog toys and grooming tools, and all the stuff needed to do laundry, of course!

I didn’t know I was going to tackle this little project as I was starting laundry today, so  I didn’t get a before shot.  Sorry!

Here is the new and improved, organized laundry area!

Wooo…I feel much better!

Project Home Organization

Kids craft area
Laundry area
Home Office
Craft & school papers
Entry hall & closet
Pantry
ENTIRE HOME

Looks like I have a little more work ahead of me.  I’ll keep you posted!

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