Jan 9 | Household Tips
I am so ready to take down the Christmas decorations! Enough is enough of the festive “clutter” I say! 🙂
Being in a new house this Christmas, there was a lot of stuff that didn’t get put out because I just didn’t know where to put it! So I’ll be doing some purging I think. I keep everything (knick knacks, ornaments, garlands, stockings…etc.) in two large bins. Plus our Christmas tree that fits neatly into its own box. Two boxes is enough stuff for me! So, if I buy something new, something old has to leave!
While I do manage to cram everything into the bins, I did find some great Christmas organization ideas:
Do you have any Christmas organization tips? When do you typically put away all your decorations?
Download and print the Declutterathon Calendar here.
I’ll will be posting random progress reports throughout the week over in the Simply Frugal Facebook group and Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @simplyfrugal and use the hashtag #declutterathon to get updates and see what others are up to during the challenge! If you’re on Pinterest, be sure to follow my organization board for interesting organization links!
Jan 8 | Household Tips
Today’s Declutterathon activity is to straighten up the board games and puzzles. Be sure to donate the things you no longer use! We don’t have a ton of games and puzzles, and they’re not really disorderly, but I think I can do better. Or at least dust the shelves. 😉 By the way, I’d love to know what some of your favourite games are! Here’s some of ours:
Here are some useful and inspiring board game organization ideas I found on Pinterest:
Do you have any brilliant ideas for game and puzzle organization?
Download and print the Declutterathon Calendar here.
I’ll will be posting random progress reports throughout the week over in the Simply Frugal Facebook group and Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @simplyfrugal and use the hashtag #declutterathon to get updates and see what others are up to during the challenge! If you’re on Pinterest, be sure to follow my organization board for interesting organization links!
Jan 5 | Household Tips
I’m currently toting a diaper bag that I switch with another little purse when I’m out without my youngest. Also a laptop bag that I bought myself for my birthday a couple of years ago. (I LOVE it! It’s this one. Not cheap, but it’s been fantastic and well worth the investment.)
My diaper bag is currently a catch all for snacks, toys, my wallet, appointment cards, diapers (of course) and so much more. I seem to often have the unfortunate embarrassment of dropping most of the contents of my bag while trying to grab my phone/wallet/lip gloss…etc. Sometimes I have no idea I have so much in there!
Despite the mess that is in my bags, I think today’s task should be quite easy to get finished. I might even throw my diaper bag in the wash!
While I don’t have many tips for purse organization, I think this purse organizer from Amazon.ca would be wonderful:
You can grab one for as low as $5.99 with free shipping!
So, how messy is your purse or bag? How do you keep it organized?
Download and print the Declutterathon Calendar here.
I’ll will be posting random progress reports throughout the week over in the Simply Frugal Facebook group and Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @simplyfrugal and use the hashtag #declutterathon to get updates and see what others are up to during the challenge! If you’re on Pinterest, be sure to follow my organization board for interesting organization links!
Jan 4 | Household Tips
Today’s task for the Simply Frugal Declutterathon is one that has needed some attention for quite some time in our home. Toys. We’re going to work on organizing and purging the toy situation!
We seem to have accumulated a nice collection of baby, toddler and kindergartner toys. We are no longer in need of the baby toys and it seems we’ve got too many other toys because many of them don’t get played with. I think I will be purging some, but storing others so I can rotate them.
Download and print the Declutterathon Calendar here.
Do you have any toy storage tips? Share your ideas in the comments!
I’ll will be posting random progress reports throughout the week over in the Simply Frugal Facebook group and Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @simplyfrugal and use the hashtag #declutterathon to get updates and see what others are up to during the challenge! If you’re on Pinterest, be sure to follow my organization board for interesting organization links!
Jan 3 | Household Tips
Are you ready to start the Simply Frugal Declutterathon? I know I sure am! Do you have empty boxes set aside for all that stuff you’re going to get rid of? 🙂
Download and print the organizing calendar here.
The first task of the year is to organize your coupons. I’m hoping this will be an easy thing for you to accomplish today. I actually revamped my system last year. I went from a binder to a small accordion file system. I’m just not using many coupons these days. I basically only use coupons for household goods, a few convenience items (pizza pretty much) and dairy (yogurt). I’m okay with that because there are plenty of other ways for me to save. 🙂
Since I actually don’t have any coupons to sort though at the moment, I will be planning our meals for the rest of the month instead. I’ve been struggling with meal time lately and I think having the month planned out will really help me. Even if things end up getting changed. I’ve really been enjoying the recipes and ideas in the Ultimate Healthy Meal Planning Bundle that is available until January 5, 2018.
Here are useful articles to help you organize your coupons if you need some extra help in this area:
Will you be joining me today by organizing your coupons or planning your meals? I’d love it if those of you that join, would chime in with your progress in the comments!
I’ll will be posting random progress reports throughout the week over in the Simply Frugal Facebook group and Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @simplyfrugal and use the hashtag #declutterathon to get updates and see what others are up to during the challenge! If you’re on Pinterest, be sure to follow my organization board for interesting organization links!
Jan 2 | Household Tips
January. The month where I feel the overwhelming need to purge and get organized. Of course, with Christmas just passing, that surely doesn’t help the feeling. Especially since we’ve just received new stuff and spent December flying around visiting, shopping, baking and just generally not tidying up after ourselves! (or is that just me?)
In an attempt to feel better about the place I call home, enter, the Declutterathon! A decluttering marathon for you and me!
Throughout the month of January, I’ll be posting some tasks, tips and free printables relating to organization that will help you to enjoy a cleaner home by the end of the month! Woo hoo! I’m really excited because as you may know, we moved into a new home less than a year ago and I’m still trying to figure out how best to organize things.
Although organization is not exactly what some would consider to be a “frugal” topic, I think it goes well with my desire to live a more simple life. (The “Simply” in my Simply Frugal name choice). Ridding my home of excess makes me appreciate my home and the objects I choose to live with more. Never mind the fact that I usually don’t want to add any new things because I can breathe with the new found space! (as well as spend less time cleaning and wasting money!)
This year, I’ve decided to do a daily task (Monday – Friday). I’m going to be jumping all over the place since I tend to get frustrated when I work in the same room for too long. I find it really daunting to work on a whole room and end up quitting before I get started. So I find if I break each room of my home into little projects, I see improvement almost instantly, which keeps me going!
Let’s get on with the tasks shall we?
But first of all, are you in? Will you be joining me to get organized in January? 🙂 The big Declutterathon event starts tomorrow January 3, 2018. You may have to adjust the tasks to suit your own needs.
- January 3: Organize Coupons/Menu Plan
- January 4: Organize/Purge Toys
- January 5: Organize Purses
- January 8: Organize Board Games
- January 9: Put Away Christmas Decorations
- January 10: Organize Craft Supplies
- January 11: Organize/Purge Footwear
- January 12: Purge Clothes
- January 15: Organize/Purge Books
- January 16: Organize Bathroom Cupboards
- January 17: Organize Nightstands
- January 18: Organize Electronics (cords, batteries…etc)
- January 19: Clean Under Beds
- January 22: Tidy Desk/Organize Digital Photos
- January 23: Refill Spices (wipe bottles)
- January 24: Work on Filing System, Shred Papers
- January 25: Clean Fridge and Freezers
- January 26: Organize/Clean Pantry Cupboards
- January 29: Organize Office Supplies
- January 30: Tidy/Purge Linens (Sheets, Towels),
- January 31: Organize Recipes
This year, I’ve also created a calendar for the month of January listing the daily organizing tasks. Since I’ve been finding I also need more of a cleaning routine to keep the house less disastrous, I’ve added daily cleaning tasks too. (Like laundry, bathrooms, vacuuming…etc.) Hopefully you’ll find the calendar useful! You can download and print it by clicking on the image below.
I’ll will be posting random progress reports throughout the week over in the Simply Frugal Facebook group and Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @simplyfrugal and use the hashtag #declutterathon to get updates and see what others are up to during the challenge! If you’re on Pinterest, be sure to follow my organization board for interesting organization links!
