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UPDATE: Jaime and her daughter completed this challenge! See their success story and photos here! Art Dilemma: “I have a lot of areas to improve organization but I thought I would start small with my 9 year old daughter’s desk. It is a family heirloom but we need to make it more functional for her….
Welcome to the first day of 31 Days of Simple Organization! To read all the posts in order, visit the Overview Page. Today is a simple but important challenge: give your home a fresh start. It’s generally not a good idea to clean out your bedroom closet if you’re tripping over the shoes and clothes…
I’ll never forget the day that I walked into the kitchen to find Lily (about six at the time) sitting on the table and waving her “magic wand” at her little sister while saying, “Bippity-boppity-boo, make this room clean!” Grace (about two) ran around putting things away as fast as she could so she could…
Organizing kid items can take some time, so try not to get discouraged if you’re not completing tasks as quickly as you’d hoped. Remember – your declutter schedule may be different from what I suggest – that’s okay! Just make progress. Tips for Cleaning out Toys 1) Think about play time vs. clean-up time….
Now that your living room and bedroom are organized, it’s time to focus on your children’s rooms. Cleaning out kid spaces can take some time, so I’m breaking their areas up into two weeks. This week, my tips all focus on kids clothing, and next week’s focus will be about toys. Remember: Your declutter schedule…