Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your bedside table or nightstand. Cool – let’s do it. Day 24: Organize Your Bedside Area Step 1: Remove anything from your bedside area that detracts from a sense of calm and tranquility, such as: Computers, printers, laptops TV Paperwork Kids’ toys […]
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Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize the things you would like to achieve for yourself. Not what you were expecting? Let’s give it a go anyway… Day 23: Organize Your Goals Step 1: Get a pen and paper or open a new document on your computer. Step 2: […]
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Can you believe we’re into the fourth and final week of the 30-Day Organize-athon? One of my favorite things to do each morning is to read over the previous day’s comments (I read them all!) and enjoy the wonderful reports of decluttering, home organization and personal clarity that you guys share with me and with […]
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Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your purse, tote, man-bag, briefcase, satchel, book-bag, or whatever generally accompanies you when you’re out and about. I’m just gonna call it a bag for now. Think clarity, freedom and order… Day 22: Organize Your Bag Step 1: Empty everything out of […]
Welcome to Day 21 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your pantry.
Let’s start.
Day 21: Organize Your Pantry
Step 1: Grab a bag and open your pantry. Quickly scanning your shelves from top to bottom, toss into the bag anything that:
Welcome to Day 20 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your fridge.
Let’s go!
Day 20: Organize Your Fridge
Step 1: Grab a bag and open your fridge. Quickly scanning your shelves from top to bottom, toss into the bag anything that:
Are you doing the ★ 30-Day Organize-athon ★ with me? If you have questions about any of the tasks, or the program in general, please ask your question here. I’ll put together a Q&A post for you. 🙂 See you soon for Day 20! [Image by Torley]
Welcome to Day 19 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize the things that need to leave your house.
Right, let’s get to it.
Day 19: Organize Your Outgoing Space
Step 1: Gather together any items that need to be taken out of your home, such as:
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Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your storage containers. Let’s get to it. Day 18: Organize Your Tupperware and Storage Containers Step 1: Empty out your stash of Tupperware and containers onto the floor Step 2: Add any stray items that belong here but have migrated to other […]
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Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-declutter the kids’ toys. Inhale: clarity, freedom, order. We’re gonna need it! Day 17: Declutter The Kids’ Toys Note: Decide on the extent to which you need to consult/involve the kids. This will depend on their ages and your family style. Step 1: Grab […]
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Welcome to Day 16 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your um, delicates.
OK go!
Day 16: Organize Your Underwear
Step 1: Empty your underwear drawer.
Step 2: Collect only those items that:
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We’ve passed the halfway point of the 30-Day Organize-athon! Woohoo! Many of you are saying your homes are already looking much less cluttered and better organized. That’s a pretty awesome result for only 5 minutes a day! Now I know some of the tasks are a stretch to complete in 5 minutes, but here’s the […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-declutter your desk, den, study, or home office area. Let’s start. Day 15: Declutter Your Home Office Step 1: Grab a large garbage bag. Step 2: Quickly making your way around your desk, den, study, or home office area, toss these items into […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your paperwork. Ready, set, organize! Day 14: Organize Your Paperwork Step 1: Gather all the paperwork from around your home – whether strewn throughout the house, covering every surface of your home office, or assembled in a towering pile. (If this alone […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your pots and pans. Let’s get to it. Day 13: Organize Your Pots, Pans, and Cookware Step 1: Empty your pots and pans cupboard onto the floor. Step 2: Add any stray cookware that belongs here but has migrated to other kitchen locations. […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to declutter your glove box. Clarity, freedom and order – here we come! Day 12: Declutter Your Car’s Glove Box Step 1: Grab a bag and get into your car. Empty your glove box onto the seat beside you. Step 2: Only return to […]
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Welcome to Day 11 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your shoes.
We want clarity, freedom, and order. Now let’s create them!
Day 11: Organize Your Shoes
Step 1: Get a large bag. Quickly scanning your footwear, throw into the bag any shoes or boots that:
Welcome to Day 10 of the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your garage (yes, I’m serious!).
Remember: clarity, freedom, and order. Let’s begin.
Day 10: Organize Your Garage
Step 1: Get a large box or bag (you may need several). Quickly scan your garage and toss into your box/bag any:
Welcome to Day 9 of the 30-Day Organize-athon !
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your laundry.
Our focus is clarity, freedom, order. Now let’s do it!
Day 9: Organize Your Laundry
Step 1: Get a large bag. Quickly scanning your laundry shelves and benches, throw into the bag:
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I’m so excited by the amazing response to the 30-Day Organize-athon! Well over a thousand people have committed to getting organized for spring and completing the 5-minute organizing task each day for the 30 days of April. And hundreds of people are checking in each day, either here on the blog or on the relevant […]