“Hello, my name is Stephen and I’m a Disorganized Mess” – at least that’s what the top of my desk says about me.
Have you ever wished elves would magically slip into your house one night to organize your things while you slept? Or, maybe fantasized about television’s Mission-Organization crew doing a make-over for you? I know my desk has fantasies like that. But, how many of us would have the habits and routines needed to stay organized, if problem areas in our life were suddenly corrected?
Disorder is insidious. Slowly, over days, weeks and months, it slyly creeps in — often unnoticed — until it eventually takes over. It takes time for most households to fall into disarray; so it makes sense that it takes time to put things back in order. For most of us it’s unrealistic to think we’d be able to organize our homes overnight or in a few days, simply because there are way too many areas in our homes that need fixing.
Organizing takes time. That’s the idea behind Taylor Flanery’s “52 Week Organized Home Challenge.” Each week Taylor focuses on a different problem area. By working methodically, week-by-week you can get your home in order without becoming overwhelmed by all there is to do. Along the way Taylor shares her knowledge, skills, habits and routines necessary to actually keep an organized home. Follow her lead and your life and home will soon be running smoothly.
On Mondays Taylor sends out a weekly challenge email. You can begin with a New Year’s Resolution in January or start anytime you wish. To receive her free emails, along with additional organizational tips and hints, click on the 52 Week Challenge found at:
http://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com
Tip: Click on a few of the weekly links to get a taste of what to expect.
52 Weeks To An Organized Home Challenge: 2015
Week 1: Kitchen counters and sink
Week 2: Kitchen cabinets and drawers
Week 3: Pantry and food storage
Week 4: Refrigerator and freezer
Week 5: Recipes
Week 6: Recycling & trash cans
Week 7: Coupons
Week 8: Meal planning & buying groceries
Week 9: Addresses and contact info
Week 10: Mail
Week 11: Paying bills
Week 12: Receipts & tax documents
Week 13: Filing system
Week 14: Email & digital information
Week 15: Magazines & newspapers
Week 16: Passwords, manuals&warranties
Week 17: Home office
Week 18: Emergency preparedness
Week 19: Cleaning schedule
Week 20: Bathroom
Week 21: Medicine & first aid supplies
Week 22: Entryway & mud room
Week 23: Living room & family room
Week 24: Dining room & eating area
Week 25: Laundry room
Week 26: Laundry schedule
Week 27: Personal home inventory
Week 28: Purses and briefcases
Week 29: Books
Week 30: CDs and DVDs
Week 31: Photographs
Week 32: Crafts
Week 33: Vehicles
Week 34: Yard & garden
Week 35: Homework area&launching pad
Week 36: Pets
Week 37: Linen closet
Week 38: Master bedroom closet
Week 39: Seasonal clothing switch
Week 40: Master bedroom
Week 41: Basement
Week 42: Garage
Week 43: Attic
Week 44: Jewelry & accessories
Week 45: Shoes
Week 46: Makeup & cosmetics
Week 47: Kids’ closets
Week 48: Kids’ bedrooms
Week 49: Toys and games
Week 50: Holiday decorations & gift wrap
Week 51: Storing china, crystal & silver
Week 52: Family calendar
An organized home is a beautiful home.
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