(Updated 1/16/22)
Happy January!
As much as I love decorating for the holidays, there's something fun and refreshing about getting it all put away and starting out with a clean slate. As I type this, I'm sitting here thinking about my laundry room & drop zone, trying to get motivated to get things organized and cleaned up. I guess that’s why they truly call it a drop zone because everything gets dropped off here! I've also been in the mood to declutter and get my kids game and book coset organized as well! I’ll add that to my list and get to it soon, right?
I bet that a lot of you have cleaning and organizing on your New Year’s Resolution lists as well! So, this week I've created 7 ways to help you organize your home. There's no better time than now to start your year of right and get organized.... right?!
I've also included a list of my "Top Ten" favorite products to help you get organized as well. Enjoy your week!
“Being organized isn’t about getting rid of everything you own or trying to become a different person; it’s about living the way you want to live, but better.”
7 Ways To Organize Your Home
1. Ottomans with a storage compartment or a storage bench are a great way to keep your home looking cute and stylish and provides an awesome place to store toys, magazines, or whatever else seems to collect in your rooms.
2. Decorative storage baskets are a fun way to store items and can be tucked away in closets, corners, or storage shelves. they come in so many colors, patterns, and various rectangular sizes. I love using them in my kids closets and in our pantry with my kids snacks!
3. Cupboard organizers such as divided trays are great for keeping your papers separated instead of just stacking them on top of each other on a shelf. It helps me keep piles separated for each of my kids.
4. Desk spaces sometimes seem to be a catch all for all the mail and school papers. I love using the multi-level letter holders, as well as little pencil organizers with small compartments for erasers, paper clips etc. Magazine file boxes are also an easy way to keep papers and magazines accessible but organized.
5. Drawer dividers are great for keeping your pencils and pads of paper separated, so you can actually find what you're looking for.
6. Message centers are a lifesaver for keeping me and my family organized. There are many different areas you can place them and ways to use them. Meal planners in the kitchen, calendar with family schedules, a place for keys, mail, important notes. You can place these in your kitchen, office, or by your back door all in easy to reach areas.
7. The last item I love is bookshelves or bookcase units that have rectangular openings. These are so fun for mixing and matching storage baskets. Just fill up your storage basket and slide it into the shelf. Pretty basket, pretty shelf, and the toys are hidden away.... Perfect!
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Top 10: Home Organization Items
Getting organized doesn't have to be boring or ugly! Make it fun with some items that will really change up your space and serve a great purpose as well! Here's a few of my favorite items for this week’s Top 10. Enjoy!
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Summary
I hope this week I've given you some fun ideas to get you organized and your year off to a great start. I truly wish you a fantastic year!
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-Jessica Harris
