Organization

We had one amazing, energizing, and motivating kick-of to mom2mom this year. I wish I could have taped it and replay it several times a year when burn out begins to settle in. I have been pretty discouraged most of the summer as things had gotten a bit out of control in my house...of sourse most of the time you would never know it because I would just shove things in closets or cupboards to "hide" it for who ever was coming over. Funny thing about hiding it...it STAYS hidden and therefore I never really was getting around to anything. Then you add the heat and well...again, nothing was getting done. You know it's bad when even the hubby starts to make comments. Anyway, that is why yesterday was so awesome!!! I came home, fed the kids lunch, put them down for a nap and began purging and purging!!! Isn't that what most piles end up being anyway...a bunch of stuff over due to be thrown out. I also have hair beads and bands strewn all over the place so that was nice to separate and get it taken care of.

Some of the ideas that spoke the most to me were setting up snack baskets and or lunch making stations. As well as labeling. I try and try to get kids involved but it is hard and now I am hoping with labeled places for things that they will be able to help keep things newly organized.


Ok, now for the really embarrassing picture...my pantry mess!

 My pantry...if you want to call it that, before I purged!!! One of the major flaws is it is so deep and I really only use about 1/3 of the space...towards the front. I found all sorts of things in the back...baby bottles, tons and tons of plastic forks, and out dated food. Needless to say, the black barrel is quite full.

 My newest tool in my new organizational belt...a labeler!! Don't you just love Amazon...next day shipping for free!!!

And this is the final product! I took out most of the food and re-organized my other cabinet so now all my snacks, canned food and baking stuff are all together. I also got this brilliant idea with all this new found space that I would put the kids plates, bowls and cups at their level. We have them take turns emptying the dishwasher but most of the stuff gets piles on the counter because of height and since most of the dishwasher stuff is "theirs" I am hoping this will work out.

I have also tackled several other cabinets but I figured you didn't need to see ALL the pictures!! Too bad our weekend is jam packed, otherwise I would be tackling the laundry room and then my master closet, which is another one of my embarrassing places!!!

I can honestly say the "Organizational High" that was talked about yesterday is in full swing...woooohoooo!! This all makes me want to do the happy dance...and of course the hubby is pretty happy too.

Thanks Ladies for your time and ideas...you were a great source of inspiration and I feel very blessed!!