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\"50<\/p>\n

I have another of my 50-Things lists<\/a> for you today. This one I call 50 Ways to Get Organized<\/a>. Read on, then let me know what you think!<\/p>\n

50 Quick and Easy Ways to Get Organized<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. \n

    Make your bed<\/a> daily<\/h3>\n

    It takes less than a minute and instantly makes your room look more organized
    \n <\/strong>
    \n    \"Ode<\/a><\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Toss junk mail immediately<\/h3>\n

    Don’t set it down for even a second; take it directly to the trash can<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Keep a list of regular bills<\/a> & due dates<\/h3>\n

    Never pay a late fee again!
    \n <\/strong>
    \n    \"Bill<\/a><\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Store duplicate office supplies where most needed<\/h3>\n

    If you use pen, scissor, stapler, correction tape both at your desk and in your bedroom, keep one set of those things in your desk drawer and a second set in your nightstand drawer<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    File greeting cards by the month you\u2019ll send them<\/h3>\n

    Set aside time in January to stocking up on cards for birthdays<\/a>, anniversaries, Mother’s Day<\/a>, Father’s Day<\/a>, graduation, Valentine’s Day<\/a>, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. and put them in a monthly file, so you’ll remember to send them when it comes time.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n    \"Free<\/a><\/li>\n

  6. \n

    Keep extra ink cartridges for printer on hand<\/h3>\n

    Storing a few back-up cartridges will ensure the printer doesn’t quit on you in the middle of a printing job and will also allow you to get reduced pricing by buying printer ink in bulk<\/a><\/li>\n

  7. \n

    Use sticky note reminders and toss when done<\/h3>\n

    Put a sticky note<\/a> somewhere that’ll really stand out — computer screen, bathroom mirror, inside the back door — to help jog your memory before important tasks or appointments.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50\n<\/li>\n

  8. \n

    Label everything<\/h3>\n

    I love my my Brother Pen-Tech label maker<\/a>! The labels will help your family learn your system, so they can put things away where they go as easily as you can.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50\n<\/li>\n

  9. \n

    Store touch-up paint for walls in pint-sized jars<\/h3>\n

    Keeping it handy will make covering nicks and scrapes quick and easy.<\/li>\n

  10. \n

    Keep well-stocked first aid kit<\/a> in family car<\/h3>\n

    Include bandage strips, antibiotic ointment, headache and motion sickness remedies, eye drops, ear drops, antacid tablets, etc. You never know when you might need it.<\/li>\n

  11. \n

    Keep a box or bag for Goodwill in the closet<\/h3>\n

    Add to it regularly, then donate once it’s full.<\/li>\n

  12. \n

    Install hooks in entry closet for kids\u2019 backpacks<\/h3>\n

    It will save you tripping over them in the living room!<\/li>\n

  13. \n

    Use easiest-to-reach storage for things used often<\/h3>\n

    Put the Christmas decor and other items you use once in a blue moon in the hard-to-reach places and leave the easily accessible storage for things you use on a daily or weekly basis.<\/li>\n

  14. \n

    Use small parts cabinet<\/a> to store toiletries in bath<\/h3>\n

    Those tiny drawers are great for storing nail clippers, alcohol pads, dental flossers, safety pins, razor blades, hair elastics, bobby pins, nail polish, etc.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50\n<\/li>\n

  15. \n

    Store cleaning chemicals out of children\u2019s reach<\/h3>\n

    Put the toxic stuff on the top shelf and use lower cabinets for storing wet wipes, paper towels, Tupperware containers, and other things that can’t hurt anybody.<\/li>\n

  16. \n

    Keep mouthwash in glass oil dispenser<\/a> by sink<\/h3>\n

    It looks pretty, and you’ll be more likely to use it when you notice it sitting there. (I keep a jar of flossers and a small drinking glass beside mine.)
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50\n<\/li>\n

  17. \n

    Use drawer dividers<\/a> to keep contents neat<\/h3>\n

    Don’t you get a thrill when you slide open a well-ordered drawer? I love being able to find what I need quickly and easily.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50\n<\/li>\n

  18. \n

    Use hooks on wall or door for hanging necklaces<\/h3>\n

    These little 3M hooks<\/a> are perfect for this job!
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50<\/li>\n

  19. \n

    Wall hooks also work well for scarves and purses<\/h3>\n

    Low on drawer space? Use 3M hooks to help you store things vertically.<\/li>\n

  20. \n

    Listen to books on tape while folding laundry<\/h3>\n

    This is one of my favorite ways to multi-task<\/a>. Such an efficient use of time!
    \n <\/strong>
    \n    \"Multi-tasking<\/a><\/li>\n

  21. \n

    Fold T-shirts, towels, etc. to fit available space<\/h3>\n

    You’ll need fold things differently to store in a long, shallow drawer than in a short deep one. So experiment a little, find a method that works, and stick with it.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"\"<\/li>\n

  22. \n

    Handbag organization: Group essentials in pouches<\/h3>\n

    Whatever you normally carry — wallet, makeup, notepad and pen, the doily you’re currently crocheting (or is that just me?) — package like items in individual pouches which you can then easily transfer from one handbag to another.<\/li>\n

  23. \n

    Know where you\u2019ll put something new before you bring it home<\/h3>\n

    If you don’t know where it’ll go, leave it at the store (or garage sale).<\/li>\n

  24. \n

    Buy pretty but functional furniture with storage<\/h3>\n

    End tables, coffee tables, bedside tables — opt for designs that have drawers or shelves to make the most of your space.<\/li>\n

  25. \n

    Set a place for everything and keep everything in place<\/h3>\n

    The old adage your mama taught you still rings true and is the secret to staying organized!<\/li>\n

  26. \n

    For motivation to finish projects, invite guests over<\/h3>\n

    There’s nothing like the knowledge company’s coming to help kick me into high gear when it comes to finishing home cleaning, decorating, or organizing projects.<\/li>\n

  27. \n

    Set a timer<\/a> and work until it dings<\/h3>\n

    Have you been procrastinating on a big project? Commit to working on it for just 15 minutes. You can overcome a lot of inertia by simply setting a timer and getting busy.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n    \"Time<\/a><\/li>\n

  28. \n

    Schedule time on calendar to tackle big projects<\/h3>\n

    If 15 minutes won’t cut it, set aside a day on your calendar. Make an appointment with yourself to work on it, and avoid letting anything else encroach on that time.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50<\/li>\n

  29. \n

    Tidy as you go: Leave rooms better than when you entered<\/h3>\n

    Fluff a pillow, put away something that was left out of place, empty the trash can. You get the idea. Try to make the trip upstairs or to the other end of the house count both ways whenever you can, coming and going.<\/li>\n

  30. \n

    Declutter: Sell or donate stuff you don\u2019t use<\/h3>\n

    Best practice is to not bring it home in the first place. But the next best is to stop giving valuable storage space to stuff that isn’t serving any purpose but to take up room and make your home feel cluttered.<\/li>\n

  31. \n

    Store drinking glasses near sink<\/h3>\n

    Put things where you tend to use them: cups near the sink, pots and pans near the stove top, car keys near the garage door, copy paper near the printer, etc.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50<\/li>\n

  32. \n

    Post frequently used recipes inside cabinet doors<\/h3>\n

    Keep it handy for easy reference.<\/li>\n

  33. \n

    Hang measuring cups and spoons on hooks<\/h3>\n

    If you’ll hang them in descending order, you can tell at a glance which is the teaspoon and which is the \u00bd tablespoon.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50\n<\/li>\n

  34. \n

    Alphabetize herbs & spices<\/h3>\n

    Find what you need without having to scan the entire collection.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"<\/li>\n

  35. \n

    Stock freezer with bulk-made meals<\/h3>\n

    Pull from the stash of freezer meals<\/a> and pop them in the crockpot as needed for fuss-free dinners.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n    \"No<\/a><\/li>\n

  36. \n

    Refill dispenser as soon as dishwasher is empty<\/h3>\n

    Doing this helps you tell instantly whether the dishes inside are dirty or clean: A full (closed) dispenser means dishes are dirty; an empty (open) dispenser means they’re clean.<\/li>\n

  37. \n

    Keep ingredients for 1-2 quick meals in stock<\/h3>\n

    Some of my go-to meals are minestrone soup or cheese enchiladas (the ingredients keep for a long time, and the meals require only 10-15 minutes of prep time.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"Easy<\/li>\n

  38. \n

    Layer pot holders between stacked nonstick pans<\/h3>\n

    Protect them from scratches.<\/li>\n

  39. \n

    Clean as you go when cooking<\/h3>\n

    It will mean less to do later. And who wouldn’t rather work in a tidy kitchen than a dirty one?<\/li>\n

  40. \n

    Put leftovers at eye-level in fridge to use soon<\/h3>\n

    Out of sight, out of mind. So if you want to make sure nothing stays in the fridge long enough to grow fuzz, keep second servings front and center, where you’ll see them and be reminded to use them up quickly.<\/li>\n

  41. \n

    Store similar items together (think zones)<\/h3>\n

    Some of my zones include a space for arts and craft supplies (scissors, glue, markers, tape, colored pencils, paint, brushes), another for bread baking (grain mill, mixer, rolling pins, mixing bowls), a tote for gardening (spade, handheld hoe, plant food, gardening gloves, trimmers, nippers), a closet for sewing (sewing machine, needles, thread, straight pins, fabric, fabric shears), etc.<\/li>\n

  42. \n

    Use shoe pouches on pantry door for snacks, etc.<\/h3>\n

    This is a great option for small pantries — and keeps snacks (granola bars, apple sauce pouches, fruit rollups, beef jerky, nuts) within easy reach of kids.<\/li>\n

  43. \n

    Use baskets on shelves for onions, potatoes, etc.<\/h3>\n

    We store bananas, apples, oranges, and avocados in baskets, as well.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"Fruit<\/li>\n

  44. \n

    Keep shoes on shelves near back door<\/h3>\n

    It will prevent people from tracking dirt into the house while keeping footwear organized and all in one place.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50<\/li>\n

  45. \n

    Store socks near the exit, as well<\/h3>\n

    We keep a nightstand near the door for this purpose (and a laundry basket right next to it, so dirty socks can be deposited there before the family comes back into the house once they return). <\/li>\n

  46. \n

    Use a large doormat outside every entry<\/h3>\n

    The more steps the doormat will accommodate, the more likely guests will have wiped off all the dirt before entering.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50<\/li>\n

  47. \n

    Store sporting supplies in baskets by kind<\/h3>\n

    We keep balls in one basket, bike helmets in another, tennis rackets in a third, etc.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"50\n<\/li>\n

  48. \n

    Use pegboard for storing tools in garage<\/h3>\n

    Keep hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and levels all within easy reach.<\/li>\n

  49. \n

    Pegboards also work well for crafting supplies<\/h3>\n

    I keep a piece of pegboard framed in my closet for organizing scissors, duct tape, hole punches, framing and sewing supplies (see below).
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"Use\n<\/li>\n

  50. \n

    Group books by genre<\/h3>\n

    We keep children’s books in one cabinet, homeschool curriculum in another, marriage and family books in a bookcase, history and biographies in a closet, etc.
    \n <\/strong>
    \n\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    That makes 50 tips for becoming better organized. Can you think of one you’d add to my list? Tell me in the comment section below. And if you’d like a printable version of these suggestions, just click on the image below.<\/p>\n

    \"50<\/a><\/p>\n

    50 Ways to Get Organized<\/a><\/div>\n

    <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Want more planning, goal setting, and organizational resources like this pretty 50 Ways to Get Organized printable? You’ll find plenty in my Life Balance Bundle<\/a>. Just click on the link below for details.<\/p>\n

    \"Life<\/a><\/p>\n

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