Today I spent a few hours with a good friend of mine, and we tackled cleaning out all of her scrapbooking supplies. Because we're going on a scrapbooking weekend in a few weeks, we wanted to clear out what was there, and figure out what we could use. (I told her that since I helped, I got first dibbs on any goodies she decided to get rid of!)
We spent about two hours working, and here's what we accomplished . . .Â
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We found a ton of items she can sell on Ebay, plus several items to donate to a local children's program (they'll have cute stickers for years to come!)Â We were most excited though because we found a ton of our favorite colored paper lurking in the back of her closet, and enough albums to work on for at least the next few years. (If you're a crafter, you know how exciting that was for us!)
Now that I've finally survived these 25 days of organizing (and have realized that I'm not exactly the most organized girl out there. . . could you tell?), here are a few tips that might encourage you as you move forward:
- If you have young children at home, things are just going to be a little bit disorganized (it just means you're normal.)Â Â Prior to having kids I really did lead a fairly organized life, but three cute kids totally threw my life out of whack. Be patient with yourself, aim to tackle large projects in short spurts, and cut yourself some slack as these are just very busy years. (While I'm not sure parenting gets even an ounce easier, the messes do seem to become a bit more manageable as they get older. . .)
- Find a friend to work with. It just makes life more fun, and you'll tackle those big projects more quickly!
- Shine your sink. There are lots of great tips on organizing out there, but for me, this one seems to make all the difference in how organized our home stays. I'm convinced it motivates me to keep up with other things too!
- Check out these great organizing websites. As much as I'd love to have my home perfectly organized and know all the tricks to the trade, I've still got a lot of work to do. Here are a few great sites to help you get organized:
I'd love to hear if you've conquered a big project this month while organizing at home, and always love hearing your tips! Take a minute and share your thoughts by clicking HERE . . . and happy organizing!Â
Looking for more tips on organizing? Check these out. . .
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 1: Stop Procrastinating
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 2: Handling Paper Clutter
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 3: Set Up a Spot For Kids Artwork
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 4: Simplify Lunch Duty
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 5: Shine the Sink (I promise, it works!)
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 6: How To Make The Most Of Your Freezer Space {Day One}
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 7: How to Make The Most Of Your Freezer Space {Day Two}
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 8: Menu Planning
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 9: Create a Command Center
- 25 Days to a More OrganizedYou Day 10: What Do You Need In Your Kitchen?
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 11: The Spice Cabinet
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 12: The Medicine Cabinet
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 13: Laundry Room Makeover
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 14: The Junk Drawer
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 15: Clean Out Your Car
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 16: Clear Your Inbox
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 17: Clean The Pantry {Part 1}
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 18: Clean The Pantry {Part 2}
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 19: Organize Your Paint Supplies
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 20: Clean The Pantry {Part 3}
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 21: The Tupperware Drawer
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 22: How To Organize Coupons {Coupon Binder}
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 23: How to {easily} Organize Coupons
- 25 Days to a More Organized You Day 24: Set Aside 15 Minutes For Overwhelming Tasks
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