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. […]
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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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Apr
Apr
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:
09
Apr
Apr
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 […]
08
Apr
Apr
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your bed linen, towels, and table linen. Think: clarity, freedom, and order. Let’s start. Day 8: Organize Your Bed Linen, Towels, & Table Linen Step 1: Get a large bag (you may need to buy more bags soon!) and open up your […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your library of books, DVDs and/or CDs. Before you start, inhale a sense of clarity, freedom and order; now let’s get going. Day 7: Organize Your Books, DVDs, and/or CDs Decide if you want to tackle books, DVDs, CDs, or a combination. […]
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 […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your noticeboard or household information area. Inhale: clarity, freedom, order; exhale: chaos! Now let’s start. Day 5: Organize Your Noticeboard Step 1: Remove all the invitations, photos, kids’ artwork, bills, school notices, paperwork and random stuff from your noticeboard, fridge door or […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-declutter the cabinets in your bathroom. As usual, inhale a sense of clarity, freedom and order, then let’s get to it! Day 4: Declutter Your Bathroom Cabinets Step 1: Grab a large garbage bag. Step 2: Open up your bathroom cabinets and, quickly […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-clear the hanging part of your closet. Take a deep breath as you imagine inhaling a sense of clarity, freedom and order, and off we go! Day 2: Clear Out Your Hanging Closet Step 1: Grab a large garbage bag. Step 2: Open […]
Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-declutter your living area. Take a deep breath, and imagine inhaling a sense of clarity, freedom and order. Then get started! Day 1: Declutter Your Living and/or Entertainment Area Step 1: Grab a large garbage bag. Step 2: Quickly make your way around […]
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Mar
Mar
Just a reminder that the 30-Day Organize-athon starts tomorrow! Are you ready? Here’s your checklist: 1. Read about the 30-Day Organize-athon so you know what to expect. 2. Commit – by leaving your commitment comment on this post. 3. Make sure you’ll see each day’s post, by either: Coming here to the blog each day and […]
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Mar
Mar
Make a fresh start and get organized this spring with my easy and motivating 30-Day Organize-athon. What Is The 30-Day Organize-athon? Over the 30 days of April I’ll give you a daily 5-minute organizing assignment. Each assignment will be a very simple, step-by-step task to organize a small aspect of your home, time or life. […]
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Apr
Apr
NOW AVAILABLE: 52 Organizing Missions. I’ve invited readers to let public commitment help them get motivated and make progress on their organizing tasks. In short, here’s what I’ve suggested… 52 Mini Organizing Missions What I’ll do: Each week I’ll give you a mini organizing mission via the Get Organized Blog (right here!). It will only […]