1. Get rid of stuff!
In general I try to practice the 1 in, 1 out rule. I keep a box to collect donations so when we buy new clothes or toys I am ready to get rid of something.
I recently helped out at a rummage sale. I donated a box of clothes and a cradle, but after spending 3 hours helping out, I came home with 3 bags and a baby walker. Looks like I need to get rid of more clothes.
One of the other hard parts for me are all those little toys and stickers my kids get in goodie bags or from friends. They are cheap and get lost or broken quickly.
I try to throw them out within 48 hours, after my son forgets about them. But sometimes they get tucked away to take up space in the toy box or closet.
When you get overwhelmed, remember that every organizing system (including my favorite, 5S) starts with getting rid of stuff.
The less stuff you have, the easier it is to organize. The easier it is to find a place for everything. And the easier it is to clean (because there is less to clean and you can reach all the surfaces).
Start small and collect a few things to get rid of every day. Then, when you have more time, you can organize the things you really want to keep.
Here are some ideas that I intend to tackle this week:
- purse
- counter
- desktop
- clutter drawer
- bookshelves
- toy box
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