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08-06-2019 07:31 AM
I try to be organized but here’s my problem. I get caught up with things—housework,
paying bills, not missing birthdays(even if it’s just sending a card), laundry, yard work,
basically all the chores/daily living tasks that we do. Then I “relax” for a couple days
and here I go all over again..............is it me or do others do this’s?😬
08-06-2019 07:37 AM
As soon as I'm done with it, I put it back in its place.
08-06-2019 07:46 AM
I'm a minimalist. So for me when there are fewer things to get organized then it's much, much easier that way...make do, or do without.
08-06-2019 08:56 AM
With 2 kids still in the house, a hubby and a dog, it sure is
difficult to be as organized in my home as I would like to
be. Even with a garage it seems the more space you have
the more you will fill.
I have cleaned out 2 homes in the past 3 years of family
members that have passed away and that was hard work.
Cleaning out mounds of old paperwork, clothes from
decades ago, clutter that just piles up over time is
absolutely overwhelming. Blows your mind.
It surely made me start getting my own home in much
better, organized shape. I use my free time to tidy up
as much as I can on a daily basis. Multiple trips to
Goodwill throughout the year are made. Kids outgrow
so much and doing yard sales are a tough way to make
a couple bucks.
I feel if I can't use it, sell it for a decent price, or don't like
it, just donate it. It is just taking up space that you can use
for something else you need.
08-06-2019 09:00 AM
1). I used to cut out items and store in folders but never went back to the folders. Now, I take a photo of it with my iPad and use the colors to highlight things or just “ category “ and save it to Photos. Easy to delete when I no longer care about the item.
2). Coupons: I use a small snap case that was designed for photos and place similar coupons in their own section. I circle or print the expiration date on each so I don’t lose out on the savings. This goes into my car console so I have it when out. I also clip coupons for friends who have special interests or a favorite restaurant.
3). Donate items: I keep a crate in my car trunk and as soon as something is donate designated, in it goes. Canned goods for the food bank go into a smaller carry case. So, when I go by a drop off place while out on errands, I drop these items off.
4). As for birthdays and other dates that I want to remember, I put them in Calendar Creator and add the icon “ cake “, “ cross “, “ wedding rings “, or “ star “. The program will carry the items forward for however many years you determine. Then, I print the calendar annually on the blank reverse side of recycled paper. I use the horizontal 7-days / week format and place the pages in a binder that stays open on my desk on a slanted holder.
5). For clothing, shoes and accessories: I keep to a few basic colors with one neutral. Makes packing easier and getting ready quicker. Fewer decisions and everything gets used. Also, makes shopping easier.
Hope this helps the organization effort !
08-06-2019 09:02 AM
The less you have, the less time you spend shopping, dollars invested, moving, organizing, counting, repairing, cleaning, discarding.
In other words get rid of the stuff you don’t use, and don’t buy stuff you probably won’t use. The Japanese did a beautiful job of figuring this out because they simply didn’t have the space to put all the stuff that Americans typically have.
It really is that simple.
08-06-2019 09:02 AM - edited 08-06-2019 09:04 AM
I’ve been strongly influenced by The SLOB sisters Card System.
In a nutshell:
Assign a task for every day & rotate the cards every week/month/qtr.
Every morning pull your cards.
i.e...every Wednesday I gas up my SUV. I could have a 3/4 or 1/4 tank.
I fill up regardless.
i.e..every Thursday I dust surfaces. I don’t vacuum, windex or sweep..I just dust surfaces.
i.e..On Friday I’ll sweep, etc.
Just a little bit every day.
For this focused program, other than the practical application,
it really became a ‘lifesaver’ for me. Back in the early 1990s,
I was in a really dark place & this silly card thing gave me
focus every day. I can’t recommend it enough.
08-06-2019 09:07 AM
@Bhvbum wrote:The less you have, the less time you spend shopping, dollars invested, moving, organizing, counting, repairing, cleaning, discarding.
In other words get rid of the stuff you don’t use, and don’t buy stuff you probably won’t use. The Japanese did a beautiful job of figuring this out because they simply didn’t have the space to put all the stuff that Americans typically have.
It really is that simple.
I so agree.
People just overbuy and then have no where to put all this stuff and it just accumulates and accumulates.
I'm probably going to get knocked for this, but I don't buy cheap ****** just to buy cheap ******. I buy good stuff and less of it and it has served me well. I don't need to look in the closet and see 50 tops that were "good buys." Chances are I'll never wear them more than once or twice anyway. I'll wind up getting rid of them eventually.
Don't get me wrong - I love a sale and a bargain as much as the next person. LOL
08-06-2019 09:22 AM
@Bri369 wrote:
@Bhvbum wrote:The less you have, the less time you spend shopping, dollars invested, moving, organizing, counting, repairing, cleaning, discarding.
In other words get rid of the stuff you don’t use, and don’t buy stuff you probably won’t use. The Japanese did a beautiful job of figuring this out because they simply didn’t have the space to put all the stuff that Americans typically have.
It really is that simple.
I so agree.
People just overbuy and then have no where to put all this stuff and it just accumulates and accumulates.
I'm probably going to get knocked for this, but I don't buy cheap ****** just to buy cheap ******. I buy good stuff and less of it and it has served me well. I don't need to look in the closet and see 50 tops that were "good buys." Chances are I'll never wear them more than once or twice anyway. I'll wind up getting rid of them eventually.
Don't get me wrong - I love a sale and a bargain as much as the next person. LOL
I totally agree. Maybe that's part of the reason I rarely return anything, my purchases are pretty deliberate.
I love a sale too, but chances are, I will buy a piece I love/need that is full price(knowing I'll get a lot of value out of it) rather than waiting for a sale that may not come/may not have my size left.
08-06-2019 09:29 AM
@Bri369 wrote:I'm extremely organized. If I don't have a place for it, I don't buy it.
When I open a drawer or a closet, I want to see and know what's exactly there. I don't want to dig through stuff to find anything.
I don't keep junk out on the counters and tables. It gets put away right away. If I see papers or mail piling up on my desk, it makes me very annoyed. I try not to let those things get out of hand.
Laundry and clothes tend to get out of hand at my house. Not letting it pile up and putting away as soon as I can helps.
The Container Store knows me by name. LOL
@Bri369 - The Container Store knows me by name also!
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