Organizing Thread

Subject: Organizing Thread Sun 16 Dec 2007, 8:50 pm

Would anyone like to start a 'monthly' organizing thread in the new year where we nominate and tackle ONE room each month (ruthlessly...lol)?
We could keep each other motivated, maybe give ideas and post our progress etc. Question

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YES!!!! My DH was just on my case about things being unorganized. He's a neat freak...lol...this sounds fun!

Subject: Re: Organizing Thread Mon 17 Dec 2007, 5:24 am

Great! We can make suggestions as to which room we'd like to tackle first!
Bedrooms?
Bathroom?
Kitchen?
Living/Dining Room?
Any others I might've left out (garage on purpose...heheh).

We can also post storage suggestions/ideas. This could be VERY useful Very Happy

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I think Bedrooms...the only reason for my thinking is because I have small kids...and they will need thier rooms re-done after all the new toys come!! LOL...but really I am up for any room Smile

Subject: Re: Organizing Thread Mon 17 Dec 2007, 7:20 am

I'd like to start with bedrooms too, for some reason they seem less daunting...but you never know what's lurking in them...muwhahaha!
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Subject: Re: Organizing Thread Mon 17 Dec 2007, 7:21 am

Oh I like this idea. I need some motivation in this category. I can't say I'd follow through but I'd have a better chance if I had encouragement.
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Subject: Re: Organizing Thread Mon 17 Dec 2007, 7:24 am

That's part of the idea! Encouragement Very Happy

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Subject: Re: Organizing Thread Mon 17 Dec 2007, 9:52 am

I'll join in!
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Bedrooms at my house are the WORST!!! I actually have the orders by DH to start Ash's room TODAY! It's bad...she is a SLOB! I am trying to train her differently. Can't wait to start!! Smile

Subject: Re: Organizing Thread Mon 17 Dec 2007, 1:15 pm

Bedroom sound good to me ..
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I did Ashley's today and it was much needed...there are still 4 more to go!!

Subject: Re: Organizing Thread Fri 21 Dec 2007, 3:32 pm

How do you organize your personal items,,such as make up,,hair care,like pony tail holders barettes etc.I have plastic storage bins that hold all those loose type items,,ones for first aid,ones for hair,,ones for the dogs junk(shampoos,,sprays etc)

Subject: Re: Organizing Thread Fri 21 Dec 2007, 6:10 pm

Donna, I keep my make-up, perfume and hair accessories in one half-width top drawer in the bedroom. It's a large chest but the two top drawers only go half-way across if you catch my drift.
I have put little plastic trays/crates in to divide it, I bought these cheaply when I worked at the hardware store but I suppose margarine/ice-cream tubs etc. would work just as well. I have 3 rectangular trays running from front to back, 1 for perfume, 1 for lipsticks, 1 for eye make-up. I have one long tray that runs alongside these 3 and it contains all hair accessories. I mentioned before that all hairclips and slides get tossed into the tray but I found that using an empty kitchen-roll/paper-towel tube to thread all my barettes/hair-ties onto really keeps them tidy and together and I can see them easily. I just lift out the tube if I want slides from underneath!
I suppose once you find something that works for you, you tend to stick with it..lol.
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Skin those are great ideas!!!

Subject: Re: Organizing Thread Sat 22 Dec 2007, 10:30 am

Thanks skin! Good tips