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www.organizingbuddy.com -- i made these boxes for the top of my cupboard. my other cupboard is purple so this is where the colour-choice is coming from. i had 90 cm (3 ft) space at the top of my cupboard, and i really wanted to use that space up. this is my own design, and i printed the papers out.
i would like to connect with people to organize our home together. sometimes i could use some motivation or encouragement.
if you would like to have the template for this or to know how i made it you can contact me by clicking here: www.organizingbuddy.com/feedback.html
i also made a little video about it, and i will post it on youtube and on my site, when i will have the time.
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So I don't really know much of anything about sergers. But now I have one, thanks to the desire to declutter that a fellow non-sewing crafty friend had as she came across this serger sitting in the back of her closet for several years had. She'd talked to me a couple of years about sergers and I'd talked about how I thought it would be easier to do linings on a serger but I wasn't sure that I wanted to invest in one. She said "I've got one I'm not using. I'll look for it and give you a call." And she did when she finally came across it yesterday. So it's used, but it's only been used a few times and it hasn't been used in years. So a nice cleaning and maybe an oiling and a test run on scrap fabric. But I'm excited. I think this will make working with ripstop easier so I may actually be able to turn some of the ripstop I purchased into reusable shopping totes like I planned. And after looking at a quilt recently on MovingHands Flickr stream with seams exposed, I've got an idea for the flap of a messenger bag that I think will be easier to make with a serger. Now if only I had time to sit down and play with it for a week to really get to know it.
If I knew how to do serious post-processing, I bet could declutter the background so that the sight of these birds, coming straight for our heads, was somehow more impressive.
As a Washington Real Estate Estate Agent, I always advise my clients to declutter their house before inviting buyers into the house. In no way, you can display your house in a clumsy way because this can affect the price value of your property. Organise every possible thing in the right place, if necessary. Color the doors, windows, gateways and also trim the trees, so that light can flow inside the house. For more details on listing your house, contact a dedicated Wenatchee Real Estate Agent. Follow this link to know more about Pamela Cooke: classifieds.ivarta.com/Seattle-Land-for-Sale-Wenatchee-WA...
I have been married to my husband for 14 years, and we have three children: two girls and a boy. My son has a disability, and it’s been difficult for him and our family. I had always worked full time in order to help provide for my kids and to contribute financially to our household.
A few years ago, my son started having problems at school, and I was having to leave work on a regular basis. My husband and I decided it would be best if I quit my job and stayed home full time with my son. So, for a year and a half I did just that. It wasn’t easy. I became depressed. Even though I was helping my son, I felt worthless. We struggled financially living off of my husband’s income. He did seasonal work in the construction field, so work wasn’t always guaranteed for him.
I was at home watching the news one evening when a story about Goodwill Industries Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa’s Customer Connect program aired. It was a six-month program that taught individuals customer service training. It sparked my interest. I thought to myself, “This may be just what I need.”
I called the number several days later. Unfortunately, the program was full by the time I called. Why didn’t I call sooner? Even though I was disappointed, I was motivated to do something with myself. So I enrolled in a local college to start taking some classes. Several months had passed and I was about ready to begin my classes when I received a call from Goodwill’s Customer Connect. She called to inform me that they had a spot for me in their next cohort. I was so excited I didn’t hesitate and immediately went down to their main office to fill out paper work.
I completed the program six months later. It wasn’t easy. My son’s disability and the issues that come with it were still there. I had to leave class early a few times to be with my son, but Goodwill understood and allowed me to do so. With the help of Goodwill, I was able to secure an internship with Charles Drew Health Center. That lasted 12 weeks and eventually turned into full-time employment.
Today I am a WIC Clerk in the WIC Center at Charles Drew. I enroll individuals into the program. I really love my job. I enjoy my coworkers and am so blessed to be working. I am so happy I am able to contribute to my family’s needs financially. The lights stay on. We are able to do things like go to the movies. My son is doing better. My oldest daughter is in college. Life is good for us.
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the start of my simple year.
homework for A SIMPLE YEAR:
1. Declutter my car. Decluttering your automobile is one of the easiest steps on your journey—and yet, one of the most noticeable. It is a tight, confined space with a well-defined goal: Get from Point A to Point B. Take out everything not bolted down: extra CD’s, maps, napkins, kid’s toys, papers, receipts, pens, coins, mints, ketchup packets, trash. Wipe down the dashboard and console. Return only the things you absolutely need. And notice the clear difference the next time you drive it.
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About 25 years ago, the photographs were left to my parents in a Will by their next door neighbour of 30 years. At the time I said I'd look after them. Decluttering the attic I found the box with them all in. Many of them were taken in Norwich photography studios. I'm trying to date them as there's not much information on them. I guess they must be late 19C. They are not being added to the declutter pile. I'll carry on looking after them.
Prospective color scheme:
Blue, yellow, soft pink and wood accents
To do:
*Declutter
*Set up sewing machine & crafting area
*Make new yellow curtains
*Make yellow pillows or make a cover the green one in yellow fabric.
*Bring plant back to life/repot (ha!)
*Hang mirror and art
*Buy a rug? [not sure since I will be crafting in this area and it can get messy}
*Bar stools
*Fabric on the short wall under the bar
Day 9. FlyLady says: "Today we are going to learn how to declutter our homes a few minutes at a time with some fun tools. Making it fun will get the job done! Add a 5 minute room rescue to your Morning Routine."
There are some great tips! This one is my favorite: "Start at the entrance to the room: Then, work your way around the room clockwise. Do not skip a spot. Whatever happens to be next, just do it."
So, this pile was in my craft room (where we both have our own desks and laptops), the first thing on the left after the entrance. I had five minutes to fix it!
What do we have here? A huge bag, which has been there since we came home from Oulu a month ago. Time to finish unpacking it, don't you think? On the bag there was my hubby's camera bag and a pair of dirty socks (his). A piece of cardboard, I don't know where that had come from. Some pieces of paper. Done!
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This is all the clothes we cleaned out of our closets this weekend. Where did we store all this crap?
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I am in Niagara and have been for a bit. I've been tending to my mom's home during the first four days here (redecorating the dining and living rooms, patching up and helping to declutter.) The work I promised to tackle is done and now we are set to unwind, visit, and take the boys around to places we knew when we were kids. I took my sons to Fort George National Historic Park in NotL yesterday as a start on my search to meet the challenge posed to me during my Get Pushed assignment. Fort George is significant as a point of conflict in the War of 1812, know as the Napoleonic Wars in the rest of the world, wherein the US failed in its one and only attempt to to put its doctrine of "manifest destiny" into practice into effect over British North America.
More on Fort George can be found here:
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No big parties to ring in the new year here. We spent the preceding hour washing dishes and tidying the house. I worked on my list of resolutions (below) and we sat back and watched the fire works on TV. Happy New Year everyone... I'm going to bed.
2008
- Live with intention! Put your money where your mouth is.
- Take a photo of myself everyday this year
- Eat vegan always, even if it's not convenient
- Lose the baby weight... and then some more
- Grow spiritually
- Declutter! Simplify!
- Be a better mama. Be a better wife.
- Read, read, and read some more.
- Start doula training
- Renovate
- "Green" our home and life
- Craft more
- Handmade for birthdays and Christmas
looks a little neater now. i am not going to be hanging the paintings because i'll be moving soon - but i don't mind how they look on the ground.
i moved the guitar hero things to the outbox (i NEVER use them!) and the boots into the closet. the records have been relocated.
in their place is this cute little ottoman table thingy that i picked up from urban outfitters for $20. i may paint/reupholster is shortly, but i don't mind it like this for now.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it experiences a lot of foot traffic. With three meals a day and so many items to store, this space can quickly become disorganized. However, it’s important to keep your kitchen organized because this will streamline your daily routines.
From Tupperware, to pots and pans, to the pile of cleaning supplies under the sink, it is hard to know where to start. So let our recipe for decluttering your kitchen guide you.
Cabinets and Drawers
Without organized cabinets, it can be difficult to meal prep. Also, if your kitchen is crowded with unnecessary items, it’s tough to cook and clean.
Start by clearing out your cabinets. When you have everything out, decide what to keep, donate, sell, or toss. Discard anything overused, chipped, or expired. Overused items could include: an old non-stick pan, chipped glassware, or a scratched pot. This could also include expired snacks or spices that you no longer use. Do you have Tupperware containers that are missing a lid? Do you have a mug collection that has gotten out of control? Then it’s time to toss or donate these items.
Once you’ve narrowed down what is reentering your cabinets, create labels and sections based on frequency of use. Labels allow easier access and serve as a reminder when you’re running low on ingredients. This could also help your kids unload the dishwasher. Sections allow for better organization. Add risers to stack plates and use clear containers. When you use clear containers, it’s easier to find what you need.
Declutter Tip: Add removable, non-adhesive water-resistant liners to your cabinets to prevent water damage and to help make cleaning easier.
You can repeat these steps for your drawers and pantry. Add drawer organizers and you’ll have a well-organized miscellaneous drawer everyone is sure to envy. For your pantry, add a Lazy Susan so you can easily access your spices. Use clear containers to hold grab-and-go snacks and granola bars. This will make it easier to write your grocery list, as you can see what you have in your drawers and pantry.
Refrigerator
The refrigerator is one of the most forgotten areas of the kitchen, but it can also be home to some of the most harmful bacteria in your house. To better your health and the quality of your food, start by creating a schedule to regularly clear, clean, and organize your refrigerator.
Clear out any unused or expired food. Check for any expired products or spills you may not have noticed. Be sure to discard of these items properly, as some states require you to leave meat in the packaging to better prevent any spread of harmful bacteria. Check out your state’s rules for proper disposal of these items.
Clean your refrigerator, the drawers, the shelves, and any additional containers you may have for organization. If your refrigerator allows, adjust your shelving for optimal use of your space, making it convenient for your daily use. If possible, add liners to your drawers and shelves.
Declutter Tip: Be sure to use hot water, soap, and a new sponge when cleaning your refrigerator. Some disinfectant products can be toxic and should not be used around food.
Organize your items. The top of your refrigerator should be home to drinks, quick grab-and-go snacks, and any leftovers. Lower shelves should contain any ingredients slated for cooking. Your refrigerator door has less opportunity to remain cold, so this is a great place to store condiments. Any dairy or eggs should always be placed in the coldest area of your refrigerator, so try to place these products toward the back of the top shelf. For more organization tips, check out this link.
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Top part of a china cabinet found at flea market - $45. Here goes another attempt at fabric organization.
5 things you should toss this week for quick, easy decluttering.
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Image Source: Broken and disregarded umbrelloa
-Worked on tree work today, read some of my declutter book, switched over most of our summer to winter. Work tonight, then giving a massage. Whew!
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i was also attempting something with directional natural light to highlight the flowers, but not sure if it worked out at all...
first time photographing flowers, any advice appreciated. this is super hard!
another angle i tried. --> www.flickr.com/photos/71895342@N04/7069403019/
i was trying to play around with creating haze with neighboring leaves in the bush...
Decided to have another big clearout as the ‘stuff’ is gradually taking over again. I swear it breeds behind my back when I’m not looking! And it seems that as fast as I declutter and Freecycle it, my parents or my daughter give me more stuff they think I’d like!
Going to do another “Wave bye bye to 100 things in 10 days” challenge, like I did on Swapbot earlier in the year. That was a fun challenge and as it was not long after Christmas, it wasn’t too hard to do.
Day 1’s assortment was:
Cutlery drainer: this still had its label on and had been on my craft room windowsill holding pens, knives, scissors etc. After my big craft room tidy up I put all those things into a spare tin so the cutlery drainer was excess to requirements now. I put this on Freecycle.
Two document wallets that I had bought at a craft show to hold the scrapbook papers that I also bought there. I wanted to keep them flat and hadn’t taken anything with me. As I have 4 rigid containers at home to keep scrapbook papers in, I don’t really need these any more. These were also put on Freecycle and another crafter had them.
Lime green and pink paper trimmer and two spare blades. I had great trouble finding a paper trimmer that cut straight, and this wasn’t one of them! I eventually found one after having bought about 6 different ones, so this one was not needed any more. This also went on Freecycle and found a new home with another crafter.
Two plastic container/storage boxes. These were also excess to requirements after my craft room tidy up. My mum is also a crafter so these will be going to live in her craft room now.
An L-shaped pillow for sitting up in bed and reading. This had been in the top of my wardrobe for about 5 years. I never sit up and read in bed, and the pillow wasn’t suitable even if I did. On to Freecycle it went, where it was re-homed.
A wicker basket. This had also been in my craft room holding ‘bits’: after the big tidy up I no longer had a need for it, so it too went on Freecycle and was taken to a new home.
Ikea deep display box. I bought this years ago intending to do something with it, but never did, so don’t see the point of keeping it. Freecycled it to another crafter.
Sagem mobile phone and charger. I think this was the first mobile I had, and as I had recently inherited hubby’s old one, I no longer needed this. Freecycled to a new home.
Two feather pillows that had been in the top of my wardrobe for a couple of years. Children have both left home now and we have an excess of pillows anyway, so could safely Freecycle these.
Mannequin jewellery holder. Given to me by my daughter as she didn’t want it, so I Freecycled it for her.
That concludes Day 1. Some of the things will be hanging around for a couple of days until the new owners from Freecycle can collect them, but they will all be gone by the weekend! Yippee!