Trouble Spots

Do you have hotspots that you need to attend to?  I found an awesome trouble spot printable at simplify 101 that will help us plan and to take action!

Creative Organizing Blog: simplify 101


Isn't it amazing what a two year old can do to a room in just a couple of minutes?  Most of the mess is from little man, but I pointed out some other issues in the room as well. 

1.  Bad lighting- we often take the lamp shade off just to get lighting in the room- not very welcoming and appealing, huh?

2. Shoe area- continue to struggle with having a nice shoe space.  I've tried baskets, putting most of the shoes away, etc.  Somehow this area continues to be an issue. 

3.  Laundry- I've blogged about this issue!  Ugg.

I hope that this printable will be helpful for you as well!

Enjoy your day and happy de-cluttering!

Jen

Before and After: Kitchen Cupboard

I pulled everything out!  Purged any items that I didn't feel I used or needed anymore. 

 I recycled plastic lids or bottoms that didn't have a match.

Not perfect, but so much better than having everything fall out at me. 

 Everything has a home and is labeled.

Love these labels.  I found free printable storage labels

at Better Home and Gardens.

Happy Organizing!

Jen

I'm on a Roll....

My focus area today was the kitchen.  Is it finished?  No.  Did I accomplish a heck of a lot? Yes!!  I even took a couple of before and after pics.  

Yikes!  Just look really fast and then look at my after shot!!

I scrubbed and organized my heart out today and boy does it feel good!! 

Today's Big Accomplishments

Dishes

Scrubbed the sink and counter tops

Scrubbed the top of the stove

Organized under the sink (purged)

Organized all of our plates, bowls, and spoons

- one children's area and one adult area

The kids had an pretty independent day so I had more time to clean.  I also kept little man busy in the kitchen while I cleaned.  He likes being close to his Momma! See below....

Other areas...

Cleaned sink/toilet in bathroom and straightened

Toy pick up in living room and vacuum

Cleaned tables in living room

Threw out paper clutter in living room and dining room

Vacuum dining room

Family..

-Hubby continued working in Garage to purge/clean

-Kids helped/played with Little Man while I cleaned

Whew!  I should sleep good tonight!

Happy Cleaning!

Jen