Memorial Day weekend is finally here! Many people use the three day weekend as an opportunity to spend with family and friends, fire up the grill and get a little bit of organizing accomplished. Yes, that's right, organizing! It is the perfect time to start tackling those organizing projects you have been putting off for the last few weeks. So, take the time to enjoy the holiday weekend, open up the windows and organize. Below I have a few quick tips for those of you who will begin (and complete!) your organizing projects this holiday weekend.
-Make sure there is a place for everything. Before you can put something away, you need to establish where it belongs. Everything needs a home -- like the silverware drawer; everyone knows that's where the silverware goes. Create designated spots for other household items.
-Break chores into manageable chunks. You don't want things to be overwhelming. So, pick three things you want to get done, not 100. You want a two or three day plan for this weekend, not a five-year plan.
-Labels are your friend. Make sure to label everything. It will help you locate and store things as well as helps others read your mind, so they can do their share of putting things in their place.
-Get rid of stuff. There are really some no-brainers, like old newspapers, plastic containers and trash. But you might regret discarding family heirlooms or personal keepsakes so, there's nothing wrong with keeping things you have a relationship with. Just make sure to constantly weed things like paper and clothing which tend to build up.
-Enlist a buddy. Many people hire professional organizers because they can't tackle a project on their own. However, this weekend, enlist your spouse, family, a friend or a neighbor to help you out.
2 comments:
I am inspired. I am going to start with a few kitchen cabinets. I am actually excited!
It is so true what you write about a buddy. I am enlisting my husband's help as well as my children (10 & 8) this weekend. It will make it less overwhelming to me.
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