It's almost time for a new school year to start for us so I've been doing some cleaning and sorting. I'm waiting for a bookshelf I ordered online to come so I can put some things away. I ordered some magazine holders and picked up some small crates too. I might need some bookends for my cookbooks too.
Are you an organized person?
I can organize things; but in general, I'm not bothered by some clutter. If things are TOO sparse around me I feel unsettled. I mean I want space to work; but the minimalistic look really doesn't appeal to me. It does make dusting easier though.
I was thinking while sorting and tossing things last week; back before I had kids i thought we had a messy house with clutter. I laugh at myself now. I don't have a DIRTY house; but it's gotten much harder to keep clutter to a manageable level since we doubled the number of people living here. Plus; we are home all the time.
I'm trying to teach my kids to keep their toys sorted. I bought storage tubs in different sizes for different kinds of toys. I've even found some great small ones that hold tiny toys; like Barbie shoes. Now getting my kids to use them properly is a challenge. But it does help!
The linen closet and pantry are mostly organized and so is the front closet; but all bets are off when it comes to the master closet!
I have a junk drawer and 2 cabinet shelves that need sorting too. I like when things have a place; but I'm learning to let things go too. I don't like throwing things away just to find you need them later. It's hard to create new habits; but I'm looking for a balance!
Are you an organized person?
I can organize things; but in general, I'm not bothered by some clutter. If things are TOO sparse around me I feel unsettled. I mean I want space to work; but the minimalistic look really doesn't appeal to me. It does make dusting easier though.
I was thinking while sorting and tossing things last week; back before I had kids i thought we had a messy house with clutter. I laugh at myself now. I don't have a DIRTY house; but it's gotten much harder to keep clutter to a manageable level since we doubled the number of people living here. Plus; we are home all the time.
The linen closet and pantry are mostly organized and so is the front closet; but all bets are off when it comes to the master closet!