Monthly Archives: April 2011

30-Day Organize-athon | Day 14: Organize Your Paperwork

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 […]

30-Day Organize-athon | Day 13: Organize Your Pots, Pans and Cookware

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. […]

30-Day Organize-athon | Day 12: Declutter Your Car’s Glove Box

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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30-Day Organize-athon | Day 11: Organize Your Shoes

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:

30-Day Organize-athon | Day 10: Organize Your Garage

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:

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30-Day Organize-athon | Week 1 Prizes For Getting Organized

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 […]

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30-Day Organize-athon | Day 8: Organize Your Linen Closet

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 […]

30-Day Organize-athon | Day 7: Organize Your Books, DVDs, and/or CDs

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. […]

30-Day Organize-athon | Day 6: Freshen Up Your Crockery & Glassware

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 […]

30-Day Organize-athon | Day 5: Organize Your Household Information Center

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 […]

30-Day Organize-athon | Day 4: Declutter Your Bathroom Cabinets

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 […]

30-Day Organize-athon | Day 2: Clear Out Your Hanging Closet

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 […]

30-Day Organize-athon | Day 1: Declutter Your Living Area

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 […]