Clutter free piano room! Well, pretty much. I would still like to streamline more files but I am not the only person who lives here. So I don't get to do everything my way. Drats.
He's worth it, though :)
I am thrilled to have some rooms completed. That really is so motivating. I have a hard time not looking at all that needs to be done, however. So I am trying desperately to enjoy the progress (maybe not the PROCESS!) and especially my new BFFs at Goodwill. If you live near Butlers Crossing in Watkinsville, I am telling you that these folks are the best. I took them gifts - seriously - but they said they were not allowed to keep them.
So I just hug them, pray with them, and give them stellar reviews when I submit my online tax receipts. It's the least I can do - they have been significant in my quest to conquer clutter!
I think I will put the dining room as next on the to-do list. But first, here's some tips some of you have shared with me:
Cindy combines ongoing declutter efforts with character building (really smart woman!!). At Christmastime, she has her children select 10 things to give away before The Day of Presents arrives. This gets rid of excess, helps her kids be involved in the process, AND trains their hearts to give to others. What a great idea! And the really great thing is that she does it, not just thinks about it - score!!
Jennifer told me about a website that she subscribes to for a daily plan of attack
. www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/organized-home.html She uses this info to clean and organize places we might not think about - like the drawer that holds plastic wrap and aluminum foil! And it's totally fine to not do every task every day - it's just a guide to help you work through a plan.
Another source that I've benefitted from is FLYlady.http://www.flylady.net/d/getting-started/31-beginner-babysteps/ This website has an overall plan for cleaning, holidays, organizing, everything! I urge you to check out both these sites and see if there are some tips to help you along.
One of the greatest suggestions came from the hubbies of two of my friends. I was chatting with a group of guys and we were discussing what wives want husbands to do, especially when it comes to house stuff. Two of these fellas shared that they had bought a roomba and they love using it. I had been interested in these devices for quite some time so I picked their brains for all the details.
They were awesome and answered all my questions. So much so that I promptly went to Sams, counted out my Christmas money I had stashed away...and bought an iRobot !!!
This thing is SO.MUCH.FUN!!! I am addicted! If you have thought about getting one, I can recommend the product.
But I will offer a disclaimer...Betsy says it really isn't saving us much time because we stand around and watch it work!!!
And I may need a break before taking care of the dining room. Like a big box of Milk Duds. Or a week at the beach maybe.
He's worth it, though :)
I am thrilled to have some rooms completed. That really is so motivating. I have a hard time not looking at all that needs to be done, however. So I am trying desperately to enjoy the progress (maybe not the PROCESS!) and especially my new BFFs at Goodwill. If you live near Butlers Crossing in Watkinsville, I am telling you that these folks are the best. I took them gifts - seriously - but they said they were not allowed to keep them.
So I just hug them, pray with them, and give them stellar reviews when I submit my online tax receipts. It's the least I can do - they have been significant in my quest to conquer clutter!
I think I will put the dining room as next on the to-do list. But first, here's some tips some of you have shared with me:
Cindy combines ongoing declutter efforts with character building (really smart woman!!). At Christmastime, she has her children select 10 things to give away before The Day of Presents arrives. This gets rid of excess, helps her kids be involved in the process, AND trains their hearts to give to others. What a great idea! And the really great thing is that she does it, not just thinks about it - score!!
Jennifer told me about a website that she subscribes to for a daily plan of attack
. www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/organized-home.html She uses this info to clean and organize places we might not think about - like the drawer that holds plastic wrap and aluminum foil! And it's totally fine to not do every task every day - it's just a guide to help you work through a plan.
Another source that I've benefitted from is FLYlady.http://www.flylady.net/d/getting-started/31-beginner-babysteps/ This website has an overall plan for cleaning, holidays, organizing, everything! I urge you to check out both these sites and see if there are some tips to help you along.
One of the greatest suggestions came from the hubbies of two of my friends. I was chatting with a group of guys and we were discussing what wives want husbands to do, especially when it comes to house stuff. Two of these fellas shared that they had bought a roomba and they love using it. I had been interested in these devices for quite some time so I picked their brains for all the details.
They were awesome and answered all my questions. So much so that I promptly went to Sams, counted out my Christmas money I had stashed away...and bought an iRobot !!!
This thing is SO.MUCH.FUN!!! I am addicted! If you have thought about getting one, I can recommend the product.
But I will offer a disclaimer...Betsy says it really isn't saving us much time because we stand around and watch it work!!!
And I may need a break before taking care of the dining room. Like a big box of Milk Duds. Or a week at the beach maybe.