Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to freshen up your crockery and glassware.
Remember: take a deep breath and think clarity, freedom and order, as you go.
Day 6: Freshen Up Your Crockery & Glassware
Step 1: Get a garbage bag and line it with some newspaper.
Step 2: Quickly scan your crockery and glassware. Put into your bag any bowls, plates, cups, saucers, mugs or glasses that are:
- Chipped
- Stained
- Mismatched
- In poor condition
- Ugly promotional items.
Step 3: Place your bag in the trash or empty it into the recycle bin as appropriate.
Step 4: If you need to replace any items, make a note on your shopping list.
Step 5: Do a quick tidy of your remaining crockery and glassware so that:
- Similar things are together, and
- Most commonly used items are most easily accessible.
And you’re done!
Got an Extra 5 Minutes?
Decide to abandon your ‘special occasion’ stash.
- If you have glasses, crockery or other items you only use for special occasions, consider abandoning this idea.
- If the items are too delicate or not your taste, perhaps you could donate them?
- If they’re nice and usable, perhaps you could integrate them with your everyday stuff and get pleasure out of them more regularly? You’ll also save yourself the trouble of packing them away after every use.
Now won’t meals be more pleasurable?
The 30-Day Organize-athon Mantra
Move fast. Don’t overthink. Let it go!
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See you tomorrow!
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This is done!!! This task is completed every time we do the dishes as I don’t have a lot of cupboard space the glasses and crockery are on an open bookshelf in the kitchen, so this area needs to stay tidy and clean all the time.
I do have one old crockery set that doesn’t get used but I am not throwing it our because it was my mums and has been in the family for many years.
Just baby-proofed my kitchen last week, so this was already done!
I didn’t get this done yesterday, so I did it this morning and also did the basement rec room dishes.
yea, I get to go shopping now!! 🙂
A day late, but hopefully not a dollar short! This actually took me less than 5 minutes! On to books, DVD’s, and (gasp) videos!
easier,,,done
Done!
Done!
Too easy! All that needed culling was a few sippy cups without lids!
Done. This one was though because I had a set of of pots I love, but never use. But it for charity ayway.
All Done!
done
I DID DO this yesterday… I just didn’t get back on the computer again to log it. Thanks – I needed this – my cupboards needed this!
Oh, I did all 7 days.
Did this recently so only 2 things thrown out. Thanks, every little bit helps.
Done! The throwing-out and such was done with my move, but I spent my time tidying things up and putting items where they were most useful!
Amazing how much delayed decision making was in those cupboards!
Day #6 DONE-I can’t believe all the crappy promotional items I have accumulated over the years! YIKES!
Day 6 done!!
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