What is "organization", REALLY? Is it possible to BE "organized" without it actually appearing that you ARE organized? For instance, I have piles of clutter everywhere, HOWEVER I know where my stuff is! Need the small camera? It's under the duct tape on the kitchen hutch! Need the A-Z binder tabs? Under the Ross bag on the kitchen table.... But that doesn't count as being organized, right? Oh well. ;)
Don't get me wrong, I TRY! I really do! I get a good system, then keep it up for a week, maybe two, then fall "off the wagon". I told a friend once, "Under all my piles of junk, there is the skeleton of a great system!"
Well, I am taking this on again! Some friends of mine SWEAR by FlyLady.net! I gave Fly Lady a try once, and couldn't seem to get ALL of her stuff to work for me. I DID find that a few things were quite helpful and doable. Shine your sink every night and 15 minute sessions. You can do ANYTHING for 15 minutes. Set a timer. If you have not heard of Fly Lady, or if you have and just have not tried her system, here is a link to her "Beginner BabySteps" page. Give it a try! http://www.flylady.net/d/getting-started/31-beginner-babysteps/
I have also found it helpful to write out my daily (and weekly) plan. My favorite daily printable that I have found is the "Original Daily Docket" and can be found at this link:
http://simplemom.net/downloads/
These two links also have many useful printables as well, including ones for grocery shopping and babysitters.
http://professorpoppins.blogspot.com/2011/03/family-planner.html
http://www.designfinch.com/2011/07/31/sunday-planning/
Happy organizing! I will GLADLY take any tips, tricks and hints you all have to offer!! Just comment on this post!
Oh, and to verify what I said about the kitchen hutch.....
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