I keep my house clean. For the most part. I make sure it is always presentable when people walk through my doors. However, if you were to open a closet or drawer or cupboard, I would be petrified! My house is like a Monet. Looks good from afar - but far from good close up. But I want to change that. .and I challenge you to do the same! Following is a list of 30 days worth of organizing. When you try to tackle all at once {or even the thought of trying}, it is so overwhelming! You will quit before you even begin. However, taking it one day at a time. . .one small task. . . .very doable! Get a few totes, trash bags and boxes together. If you do a yearly garage sale, get out the tags and start marking as you store {Tip from a friend - Brilliant!}. If you donate to thrift stores, get those bags/boxes ready. If you save clothes for another sibling/friend/family, get those totes ready! If you sell on eBay {me} start a "need to list" tote. Join me in 30 days of Organized fun.
Day 1 - Junk Drawer{s} I have one in my kitchen where all things that have no place go. It is the catch all.
Day 2 - Pantry
Day 3 - Fridge/Freezer
Day 4 - Kitchen Cupboards
Day 5 - Coat Closet/Entry way Closet
Day 6 - Linen Closet
Day 7 - Kid #1 Closet If you have no kids. .BONUS 4 day break!
Day 8 - Kid #2 Closet If you only have 1 kid. . BONUS 3 day break!
Day 9 - Kid #3 Closet If you only have 2 kids. . {Why did I keep having kids?!}. . .2 day break!
Day 10-Kid #4 Closet No I don't have 4 kids. . .but I needed a break too! :)
Day 11-Master Bedroom Closet
Day 12-Bathroom #1 Under the sink/cabinet If you only have one bathroom {I'm jealous on bathroom cleaning day!} . .BONUS 2 days off!
Day 13-Bathroom #2 Under the sink/cabinet If you only have two bathrooms. . take a day off!
Day 14-Bathroom #3 Under the sink/cabinet Why did we add that extra bathroom?! If you have more than 3 bathrooms, I'm so sorry. I hope you have a maid :) Please finish #4, #5 and so on. .today.
Day 15-Master Bedroom Dresser{s} TODAY we are half way through our mission to be organized!
Day 16-Kid #1 Dresser{s} Again, here we go with the kids. . you know the routine.
Day 17-Kid #2 Dresser{s}
Day 18-Kid #3 Dresser{s}
Day 19-Kid #4 Dresser{s} By now you must have TON of stuff for your garage sale/donation!
Day 20-Laundry Room and/or space I honestly have a dungeon for a laundry room space. .but here is some great inspiration {ahh someday} Laundry Room Inspiration
Day 21-Living Room - clean out baskets, straighten up the entertainment center, clean the drawers in the end tables/coffee table
Day 22-Living Room/Den/Entertainment Room #2 - same as the living room
Day 23-Toy Box{s} NO! Not the dreaded Toy Box!!! Get your kiddos involved in this one. Chances are there are toys that have been buried for so long, they will feel like it's Christmas all over. Replace batteries. Find all the pieces to the puzzles. . all the blocks to the shape sorter. .all the accessories to the dolls/barbies. .you get the idea. *If you have a lot of toys that your children have grown out of and want to donate, contact your local women's shelters or children's hospitals. ..most of the time they are open and thankful for the donations.
Day 24-Buffet/Addl. Cabinets
Day 25-Office Desk Another "catch-all"
Day 26-Under the kitchen sink
Day 27-Book Shelf Again, refer to Day 23. . OR contact your local school {depending on the maturity of the books}. I know my son's teacher was thrilled when I gave her a box of old kids books.
Day 28-Car What?!?! That's not IN my house. Well, it's part of YOU. Get rid of the fossilized french fries under the seat. . .clean out all the clutter. Vacuum it out, Windex the windows, armor all the seats/interior. THEN, take your baby out for a nice wax/wash. Believe me, this will be a nice little treat when it's all done.
Day 29-X-tra storage area This includes an attic, basement, additional closets. If you have all of them. .no worries! Pick ONE today and then after this 30 day challenge go back and pick another. You should be a PRO by now.
Day 30-Yourself! Yes, you are part of this home. You just spent the last 29 days organizing and becoming clutter-free. You deserve a little pampering. Book a massage, manicure, pedicure, hair cut {OK well, not all of them. .maybe just one}. OR schedule in some "me time" for a great workout, time to just sit down and read a good book. Whatever it is that will make you feel REWARDED. You deserve it.
Now go clean out that junk drawer, cause I'm sure it's a mess again! :)
*Feel free to copy/paste this, print and tape on your fridge, bulletin board, wherever you will be reminded.
