Progress is a little slow this week... crazy week with girls' play- lots of car pooling, hair braiding, schooling at odd hours- just off of our regular schedule. Progress is better than 0 progress!
*4 loads of laundry- actually washed and put away (very big deal for me)
*2 small bags from purging- better than no small bags, right?
*Daughter brought in 3 hand-me down pairs of shoes, so now she has to find shoes to go out! If something comes in, I'm teaching them that something must immediately go OUT!
*Pretty good with maintaining kitchen- a bit cluttered but overall acceptable.
*Cleaned some more in girls' room- working on filling a large bag for charity. Daughter was looking for something- told her I gave it away- handled it well. No fits- yeah!
I'm planning a party for my almost 10 year old this week, so we'll see how progress goes. Even if it's 5 minutes a day- I can do it!
And so can you- just a little cheer for you!!
Jen
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Progress: Week of 4/9
Positive gains and frustrations this week!
At the beginning of the week, I had a goal to work in my girls' room for 20min. 20 minutes turned into 3 hours. My husband was home and the kids were well behaved so I went for it. Obsessed Momma! Anyways- it felt good to throw away paper garbage, wrappers, etc. and to bag charity items- but beware- you can get burnt out this way.
Day 1- 3 hrs
Day 2- 20 minutes
Day 3- 20 minutes and 1/2 hr in my bedroom
Results- 2 bags of paper garbage, etc. and 3 large garbage bags for Charity
Other frustrations- could not find a bodysuit needed for my older daughter for a musical- cost $25- needed for today. I had to go out and buy another one. Uggg!! The cost of clutter. One good reason to get this Messy Nest in order!!
Overall good week, so let's focus on the positive!
Jen
At the beginning of the week, I had a goal to work in my girls' room for 20min. 20 minutes turned into 3 hours. My husband was home and the kids were well behaved so I went for it. Obsessed Momma! Anyways- it felt good to throw away paper garbage, wrappers, etc. and to bag charity items- but beware- you can get burnt out this way.
Day 1- 3 hrs
Day 2- 20 minutes
Day 3- 20 minutes and 1/2 hr in my bedroom
Results- 2 bags of paper garbage, etc. and 3 large garbage bags for Charity
Other frustrations- could not find a bodysuit needed for my older daughter for a musical- cost $25- needed for today. I had to go out and buy another one. Uggg!! The cost of clutter. One good reason to get this Messy Nest in order!!
Overall good week, so let's focus on the positive!
Jen
Friday, March 30, 2012
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
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Purge, Purge, Purge...
The de-cluttering process has started! Yeah- a big task for sure, but slowly I am making some progress. Yesterday, I donated 3 garbage bags filled with toys, clothes, and books to charity! I have a big issue with children's books- couldn't believe how many books I'm finding throughout the house. I'm trying to pick out the classics and our favorites and give away the rest. There is a library up the street- I keep telling myself this when I have a hard time parting with a book.
There is still so much clutter in my bedroom, storage room and children's rooms to go through. The process may be slow, but it is possible! I need to keep telling myself that- I can do this- even if it is 15 minutes a day.
Today, I visited the blog- Love and Lollipops. She is ready for the challenge, too. She is getting rid of one item each day for 30 days! Take a peek here...
Love and Lollipops: 30 Day Give Away Challenge
Today's progress....
Organized bill binders and filed
Sorted mail right away and tossed trash
Threw away 25 pieces of paper
Motivating the family...
kids spent 5 minutes cleaning around desks
kids worked together to put dishes away
husband spent 1/2 hr cleaning in garage
GO FAMILY!
How are you doing this week with de-cluttering? If your not doing good, don't worry. Just start tomorrow- all you need is a few minutes.
Jen
There is still so much clutter in my bedroom, storage room and children's rooms to go through. The process may be slow, but it is possible! I need to keep telling myself that- I can do this- even if it is 15 minutes a day.
Today, I visited the blog- Love and Lollipops. She is ready for the challenge, too. She is getting rid of one item each day for 30 days! Take a peek here...
Love and Lollipops: 30 Day Give Away Challenge
Today's progress....
Organized bill binders and filed
Sorted mail right away and tossed trash
Threw away 25 pieces of paper
Motivating the family...
kids spent 5 minutes cleaning around desks
kids worked together to put dishes away
husband spent 1/2 hr cleaning in garage
GO FAMILY!
How are you doing this week with de-cluttering? If your not doing good, don't worry. Just start tomorrow- all you need is a few minutes.
Jen
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