Check List

Hey all,

Just wanted you to know where I am since I haven't posted anything for a bit.

Junk Drawer? Check.
Computer Desk? Check check.
Tupperware Cabinet? Check check check.
Under kitchen sink? Checkedy check.

Then here's where I've come to a hault. The linnen closet stumped me. I had to wait till payday (today) in order to be able to afford some space saver bags. I've also been dealing with 4 children with strep and a first birthday to celebrate. Now that things are on the mend over here (and a paycheck was recieved)  I am going to get busy. I have a lot planned for today but it may not be in order according to "the list".

How is everyone else doing? We are here to motivate and support each other. Britt, if you need Cambrey and/or I to come hold Baby W for an hour each day, we'd be happy to if it means you will get things accomplished. Lets make it a productive day ladies!!! No going idle!!!

Ready? Set. GO!

Day 8, The Coat Closet

....Pulled from A bowl full of lemons

Day #8 ~ Getting Organized Challenge (The Coat Closet)

I thought today would be the perfect day to conquer a closet... the coat closet if you have one. If you don't, then organize another closet in your home.  My coat closet is used for "junk" cleaners that I no longer use... but refuse to throw away. So, I guess I will continue to store them and hopefully give them away soon (maybe at my garage sale, I can put them in a box and give em away).  Anyways... this is a "hot spot" for me because I dont have a lot of storage in my house so this is where it all goes.  Our coats get hung in the hallway on a coat hook, rack -thingamy bob. PLEASE BEWARE... THIS IS NOT A PRETTY ORGANIZED SPACE.... but it is functional for us.  I'm excited for this challenge. I cant wait to see what you do too.

No step by step instructions today... I think you have all learned my system of organizing a space. Now make me proud!

Day 7, The Pantry

....Pulled from A bowl full of lemons

My challenge for you

1.  Take a picture of this space.

2. Empty your ENTIRE pantry! You heard me girlfriend... ALL of it. ;)

3.  Wipe it clean... mop it if it requires a good cleaning. 

4. Get your trash can and start purging the out dated food.

5.  Get LOTS of organizing bins & your labeler.  You will need them in this space.

6.Have fun!  This is a fun space to organize.  

7. YAY! Your finished.  Take your "after" picture & don't forget to come back to share with us.

Cambrey...Day six: The Dresser Drawers

OK so when I started this I though, well gee this is an easy one....WRONG!!!!!!  It sent me in a spiral to clean the master bedroom since you couldn't even see the floor.  I am not done in there yet, and I am sad to say I didn't take before pictures because I just dove into it while doing the dresser.....but here are the dresser drawer before and after pictures.  My husband, who is the one that uses the dresser, lost over 55 tee shirts when I did this, and still had enough to fill the drawers.

BEFORE

 This is now completely cleared off.

and the after

he has more pants, I just washed them all

Day six: The Dresser Drawers

My challenge for you

1. Take a "before" picture of the contents of your dresser, exactly as it is now.  (We don't have to see the booty drawer, if you dont feel comfy about it!) If you dont have a dresser, find a set of "drawers" somewhere in the house.

2.  Now, empty it all onto your bed.  

3. Get your 3 boxes (keep, toss, donate) and start separating. Try them on if you have to.

4. Okay, now neatly fold all of the clothes and put them back in an organized fashion. 

5. While you are at it,  you can clear the clutter on the top of your dresser too... in the same fashion as the clothing sort.  Remove everything, give it a good cleaning, and toss what you don't need on there.

5. Easy,peasy... Your done!  It was a simple challenge, but gives a great feeling of satisfaction that it was done!  Take your "after" picture and come back & share with us!    

Cambrey: Under the Kitchen Sink

Can I say that I hate my townhouse?  I love it, but I hate it.  The contractors did a crappy job.  Well the kitchen sink is part of that.  The cupboard is soooooo small it doesn't hold anything....WAIT....stop the presses, maybe that is a good thing.  I mean, as long as it holds what I need right?  So without further ado....here is the dreaded before.

 

 

 

What the old shelf liner looked like (On the left)
(barf here)

and then this is what it looked like under the shelf liner.

And since I had to declutter in here, and move some items around I cleaned the cupboard above my fridge to make room for some of the excess items.

This is what the dust on top of the fridge looked like.  I actually went through THREE Swiffer pads to dust it.  YUCK. YUCK. YUCK.

And this is the cupboard.

 Left Side of cupboard

 Right side of cupboard

And under the kitchen sink.

I put all the gallon sized cleaners in the basement and threw away a TON of stuff that was either gross or didn't have enough stuff in it to justify saving.

Day 1... and a half, and a half, and a half...

And the journey begins! This life's philosophy is "Life happens. If it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger!" I started out so well working on my junk area (we don't have a junk drawer...) With a 5 month old baby, a husband out of town, and a few little melt downs along the way, Day 1 is still not complete!!! I thought I would start off by posting a picture of the "before" - and when I finish the area, we can all celebrate! My 21 days may not all be "in a row" but they will all come to fruition!!! So, as I said, day 1 and a half....