Organized?

I wouldn't consider myself to be among the super organized, but I sure wish I was. In order to try and be a part of that group I have to try twice as hard since it doesn't come naturally. Here are some things that make my life easier.

Laundry System – It has only taken me 8 years come up with a laundry system that works without me feeling like I was drowning in it. I do at least 1 load a day (it is sometimes more when I am doing sheets.) I hang everything up except underwear, pajamas, pants/jeans/shorts. Everything else I fold and put directly into each persons laundry basket, everyone has there own. Daily I put away Luke’s, Brian’s, and my own laundry; the older children put their own away, and then put their baskets away. Now, laundry hardly every gets out of control.

Tip: I safety pin each pair of socks together, a genius idea stolen from some friends we knew when we lived in Washington. The safety pin stays on the inside of the right sock while you wear it, and when you take them off you just pin them together again. They get washed together, and never get headaches from searching for socks to pair up; if you have one then you have two. BIGGEST TIME SAVER!

Toy Baskets – In the pantry I have baskets for each of the children. Throughout the day as I find things that belong in their rooms I put it in their baskets. Each day they are to put their stuff away. This has eliminated toys all over my stairs that they just walk past anyways.

Label, Label, Label – Label everything drawers, closets, shelves, toys.

. Throw Everything Away – It seems simple but this is the hardest one for me. The less you have the less you have to clean.

Bathrooms – Under each bathroom sink I have a basket with Windex, paper towels, disinfectant wipes, and toilet bowl cleaner. Each day when I wipe down the bathrooms everything I need is right there.

I can’t wait to get more idea’s over at Kelly’s Korner!