Get organized

I’ve added and deleted quite a few things, so this is just an update for my list that needs to be completed. Again, if I ever complete this list I will consider this goal done!

When I complete this list I’ll consider this goal complete.

1. Organize all jewelry to fit in to my GIANT jewelry chest.
2. Clean through all closets and sell/donate what I don’t want or use.
3. Clean out computer desk and make everything fit inside.
4. Arrange computer wires so they are not one giant tangled mess.
5. Clean out kitchen cabinets and remove anything old/expired.
6. Clean out fridge.
7. Get everything off the dining room table and keep it that way.
9. Clean out and organize night stands.
10. Clean out shed and get rid of everything there I don’t need.
11. Organize all dresser drawers so I know where things are.
12. Clean out spare room
13. Figure out where to put the extra litterbox and cat food that the dog won’t be in it all the time.
14. Write up descriptions and list all new jewelry on insurance policy

When I complete this list I’ll consider this goal complete.

1. Organize all jewelry to fit in to my GIANT jewelry chest.
2. Clean through all closets and sell/donate what I don’t want or use.
3. Clean out computer desk and make everything fit inside.
4. Arrange computer wires so they are not one giant tangled mess.
5. Vaccuum and shampoo all carpets.
6. Clean out kitchen cabinets and remove anything old/expired.
7. Clean out fridge.
8. Get everything off the dining room table and keep it that way.
9. Clean out and organize night stands.
10. Clean up all three bathrooms.
11. Clean out laundry room.
12. Fix the cracks in the stairs.
13. Clean out shed and get rid of everything there I don’t need.
14. Organize all dresser drawers so I know where things are.
15. Clean out spare room
16. Figure out where to put the extra litterbox and cat food that the dog won’t be in it all the time.
17. Start a coupon box and actually use the coupon to save money on everyday things!
18. New screens for first floor windows
19. Fix ceiling fan in the dog room
20. new mini blinds for living room
21. fix the cracks around the windows
22. fix the cracks around the bathtubs
23. new locks for the front door to replace the broken handles
24. Write up descriptions and list all new jewelry on insurance policy
25. Fix carpet in the dog room

Moving is making me a much more organized person. I’ve been making lists and even following them. Not to mention I’ve been cleaning through all of my things and eliminating a lot of what I don’t need. I still have a long way to go before I consider myself to be an organized person, but I’m making progress. :)

I’m so proud of myself. Everyday for the last week I’ve done some type of cleaning or organizing instead of letting things pile up until the end of the week. I really feel like it’s helping me organize the house just by putting things away each day after I use them.

I’m trying to become more organized and to keep my house much cleaner. I’m not totally there yet, but I have been working a lot on cleaning out things I no longer need or will use, as well as simply putting things where they belong right after I finish using them. The other big things I’m working on is keeping the dishes cleaned up at all times, filing paperwork right away, and not letting my laundry piles get out of control. Just these smalls steps are keeping my house a bit more organized already.

I know it’s a very small step, but I’ve gotten rid of a few things that were taking up quite a bit of space in my bedroom and closet. As I’ve been cleaning everyday I put aside things I don’t want or need anymore and either toss them out or put them in a pile to Freecycle. If no one takes them on Freecycle then I have a bag started for Goodwill. I know it’s a slow process, but I feel like I’m starting to get somewhere which is making me feel good about it.

My house is a mess! There are things everywhere that really don’t have a place to be put away. I need to go through everything I have and get rid of what I don’t need or use. This is even more true now that Christmas is over and I have so many new things.