This July, we’re declaring our independence from our paper monster, and all those other items that are cluttering our office areas.  Whether you have an office, or you store your papers in a corner of your home, this month we’re tackling this often dreaded area of the home.  Here are your 4 missions to work on this month.  Consider purchasing the Set Me Free! Filing system to help you file and retrieve your papers quickly.
Office Mission #1:  Conquering the Paper Monster:Part 1

Office Mission #2 : Conquering the Paper Monster:Part 2

Office Mission #3:  Desk Decluttering

Office Mission #4:  Office Wild Card

Happy Organizing!

Colleen

Electronic recycling in Dauphin County just got easier.   In April, the county opened a permanent Electronic recycling center, open Monday-Friday and one Saturday per month.  The center also accepts CF light bulbs and will shred a box of papers for $5.

Read all about it here.

As you organize your Laundry and Bath space, consider whether some of these products will help your cause!

Laundry Products

Bath Products

Bath toy organizer    This is one of my favorite bathroom organizers.  Bath toys are great, unless you’re stepping on them first thing in the morning! This frog attaches to your bath tub stall and has a detachable scoop to house bath toys. My kids love using the scoop to fish out their toys when bath time is over.

Here are this month’s do-it-yourself organizing assignments.  Try to complete all four missions by the end of the month!

Mission #1:  Do the Laundry

Mission #2: What are you hiding in your medicine cabinet?

Mission #3:  The Functional Linen Closet

Mission #4:  Bathroom Basics 

Happy Organizing!

Colleen

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I’m trying a new format this month.  Instead of getting your project sent to your inbox each week, I’ll be sending the missions for the month at one time.  This will allow you to plan your month in advance, flip flopping assignments as needed to accommodate YOUR schedule.  For example, you can look at the list, decide which project is your biggest priority, and complete the task during the week of the month that you have the MOST time.  While some missions do need to be completed in order, peek at the projects in advance and decide how you can BEST accomplish your goals each month.  I’m also hopeful that this format will allow me to update my site with other useful information during the month.

This month we are organizing our kitchens and dining rooms.  So take a look at these missions, pull out your calendar, and start assigning your own weekly goals for this month so that you can have your kitchen ready for throwing some summer gatherings!
Mission 1:  Sort Your Food

Mission 2:  Attack The Cabinets

Mission 3:  Clear Those Counters

Mission 4:  Declutter Your Dining Areas

Mission 5:  Find Your Recipes
Happy Organizing!

Colleen
Overwhelmed by this project? Set Me Free! offers hands-on help.

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Take a peek in your attic. Do you even know what is up there?

For many people, the attic is where extra clothing gets stored. Whether you store your seasonal clothing in the attic or basement, it’s time to put away your flannels and bring out your shorts.

Be sure to only store what you like, wear, and fit into. Otherwise, you’re wasting valuable space!

Once you’ve exchanged your seasonal clothes, devote some time to taking an inventory of what exactly is in your attic.

Ask yourself:

• Is there a better place to store this item? Move it to the better location.
• Am I ever REALLY going to use this item? Trash or donate the item.
• Could someone else benefit from this item? Give the item away.

If you can’t devote a day to this project, try committing to 15 minutes a day.

Here are some products that may help make the most of your attic:

Attic “closet”

Make your own attic floor

Having trouble making progress in your attic? Let Set Me Free! help you with your project.

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The warmer weather is approaching. It’s about time to put out your winter coats, gloves, scarfs, and boots and break out your pool cover-ups, beach bags and goggles. Spend this week regaining control of your coat closet.

Empty out the closet, mark 3 boxes “Keep”, “Donate”, and “Trash” and get to work!

1. Identify a storage container for your seasonal items. Only put in items worthy of storing. Take note of any multiples you have of certain items and pass them on to a local charity. Label your container and place it in long term storage (attic, basement, etc)
2. Take a look at what is remaining. Does everything left really belong in the prime real estate of your coat closet? Or should you find the item a better home in your attic, basement, or another room?
3. How many umbrellas do you really need? Don’t keep more than 1 per member of the household. (Too harsh? Go ahead and keep a spare for a rainy day)
4. Assess your use of space. Would your closet benefit from a second clothing rod, hanging shelves, cubbies, or shoe boxes?
5. Not sure how to make all your gloves, scarves, and hats accessible? Use a clear over-the-door shoe organizer to store these small items and you’ll be able to easy access all your winter accessories in a snap.

Short on time this week? Commit to taking out 5 things from your closet every day this week. You must donate, throw away, or reassign a “home” to each item. By the end of the week, your closet will have slimmed down by 35 items!

Afraid you’re opening a can of worms? Hire Set Me Free! to help you with your project.