Organize your home in 40 days...join in!

[SnuggleBuggles]

I'm going for 10. You can all be over achievers.
1. organize Geotrax
2. file recipes
3. tackle laundry mountain
4. buy curtains for LRM
5. hang curtains in LRM
6. reorganize built in shelves
7. paint ds2's room
8. organize summer toys
9. clean off porch
10. reorganize game closet

[kep]

I am in too. I will come back and edit this with my list later. I may not do the whole 40 days, but I have been dying to get my house purged and organized. It is driving me crazy. And I love the idea of everyone posting before/after photos. How motivating!

[Melaine]

1. Art Cabinet ✓
2. Pantry
3. Kitchen drawers ✓
4. Front Closet ✓
5. Linen Closet
6. Van ✓
7. Guest Bathroom
8. Spice Cabinet ✓
9. Freezer
10. Fridge
11. Master Bathroom Cabinets ✓
12. Hair Stuff ✓
13. Medicine Cabinet
14. Cereal Drawer ✓
15. Bedside Tables
16. DS's Closet ✓
17. Master Closet
18. Junk Drawer ✓
19. Mantle/Hearth
20. Books
21. Laundry Closet ✓
22. Craft Stuff
23. Linen Closet
24. Sewing Stuff
25. Utensil Drawer ✓
26. Attic Clothing
27. Craigslist items
28. Baby Toys ✓
29. Girls' Closet ✓
30. Under Kitchen Sink
31. Bathroom Drawers ✓
32. Homeschool Shelves ✓
33. Backpack Station ✓
34. Girls Drawers ✓
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WOW 40 is a lot!!!! I am going to leave these spots empty for jobs I encounter along the way.


If you are kind of geeky like me, you can make the strikeout text here: http://fsymbols.com/generators/strikethrough/

[hillview]

Ok I had to start -- I did my filing today and I LOVE the freedom filer
http://www.amazon.com/FreedomFiler-F...TPD4AA7FA9X5DS
Thanks Niccig!
3 bins of paperwork, plus what was in the kitchen needing a home plus the 2 drawer filing cabinet ALL fit in this tub and I am tossing 2 brown paper bags of paperwork (shredding).

[KrisM]

Ok I had to start -- I did my filing today and I LOVE the freedom filer
http://www.amazon.com/FreedomFiler-F...TPD4AA7FA9X5DS
Thanks Niccig!
3 bins of paperwork, plus what was in the kitchen needing a home plus the 2 drawer filing cabinet ALL fit in this tub and I am tossing 2 brown paper bags of paperwork (shredding).

Awesome! That's 2 days, right?

[hillview]

Awesome! That's 2 days, right?

yeah ... 5 hrs of work as it turns out ... but I was on con calls while doing it so ... multi tasking at its best (and I hope I didn't toss birth certificates!)

[KrisM]

yeah ... 5 hrs of work as it turns out ... but I was on con calls while doing it so ... multi tasking at its best (and I hope I didn't toss birth certificates!)

Fantastic. Only 38 more days for you! I might start tomorrow. I'm ready!

[goldenpig]

Perfect timing--I totally need to organize the house. Thanks for the nudge. I cleared out the desk surface and top desk drawers today. It took forever, so I am not sure if I will be able to complete something every day.
Here's my list (not necessarily in order):

1. Desktop
2. Office papers—sort and file
3. Office supplies/shelves
4. Home calendar
5. Set up homework desk for DD
6. Pack up returns
7. Library/Adults’ books
8. Kids’ books
9. Kids’ artwork
10. Arts and crafts supplies
11. Dining room
12. Living room
13. Garage—camping/emergency supplies
14. Garage day 2—sports/scuba equipment
15. Garage day 3—misc
16. Kids’ clothes
17. Entryway/upstairs hallway
18. Downstairs hallway
19. Utility room—set up shelves
20. Upstairs linen closet
21. Bathrooms
22. Kids’ bedroom
23. Playroom toys
24. Master bedroom
25. Laundry room
26. My closet
27. Kids’ closet
28. Collect baby gear to sell/donate
29. Seasonal decorations
30. DVDs/CDs
31. Refrigerator/Pantry
32. Kitchen drawers
33. Cleaning supplies
34. Camera equipment
35. Cables/plugs
36. Attic/storage
37. Print photos
38. Hang up artwork/photos
39. Cars—clean out and vacuum
40. Send out last year’s Christmas cards!

[hillview]

1. Send out last year’s Christmas cards!

I you. I'd love a card!

[goldenpig]

I you. I'd love a card!

PM me your address and I'll add you to my list!
One year I sent out three year's worth of cards...better late than never!