First things First

First things First

We have been blessed with a home that has lots and lots of storage space.  3 car garage, attic above.  Just downstairs, we have 3 walk in closets, coat closet and empty cabinets/drawers in the kitchen.  I have room for everything plus.  That is the benefit.  The hindrance is because of all of this space, the tendency to junk it up is a weekly theme around here.

Holly Homemaker

Behind Closed Doors

I am pretty anal when it comes to "closet" cleaning.  I am extremely particular about categorizing each and every shelf, cupboard, hanger, bin.  Crazy- you can trip on your way to the pantry, but when you open it- aah, perfection.  This is how I am with my fridge as well.  Each shelf has a specific purpose- specific.  Don't put drinks anywhere except the top shelf.  Don't put cheese anywhere except the top drawer, and so on. 

Itsie, Bitsie

My general rules for the kids bedrooms are:
1) In an emergency you can get out the door or window,
2) Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Santa will not get hurt,
3) When company comes, beautify for the occasion.
With these in place, I'm ok with closing the door.

Size Really Does Matter

There aren't too many gadgets nor appliances that require immediate replacement in my repertoire. I went 1 year without a microwave, 1 month without a can opener, 1 week without a dishwasher, 1 day without the washing machine. However, within 1 hour I replaced my cookie scoop.

Use-Move

These past few weeks I have been doing a lot of baking. I have a folder full of recipies, cookbooks opened, spreadsheets ready. My island is a sea of ingredients ready for the bake-a-thon. I have to be organized. To keep me on track I always put what's needed on the counter before starting, and remove it once it's used. Simple...

Dexter-esque

I am an Excel Spreadsheet junkie.  My life is broken down on a worksheet into tabs, in a workbook, documented under a file in my Debbie folder.

Focus Techniques

“If people could just focus on what is really important to them, they will find the time, space, and money to do just that.Once you get yourself organized, you are free to live the life you want.” -me