Organizing the Kid’s Room!This really can be a fun project – honest! There are so many products available for kid’s storage now, that you can be really be creative. As Peter recommends, “establish the zones”. What is the purpose of this room? Is it for sleep only? Or…do other activities take place here? If so, what are those activities? This is kind of like the husband thing, if you give them a place to put their keys, ties, change, cell phone, PDA etc., they’ll do it. Same idea for kid’s in their rooms. Help your kids to understand where things belong. Give them designated places to keep things like toys, books, games, drawing and painting items, project and craft items, blocks or even storage for music if they play an instrument. Another words, help your kids to be successful in keeping their room’s neat and Mom happy! Color Coordinate! This makes the project more fun for you as you make your plan to shop for decorating. If you are thinking pink for “the little girl”, here are some ideas of products we love:
Things I LOVE today! In working on an HGTV project, I discovered a treasure of a company, called Wonderful Graffiti. I picked up the phone immediately and spoke to Creator, Owner and Director, Mary McPhail. Talk about something special that brings meaning to your space! This is wall art (and more) in an instant, made of very thin layers of vinyl and much like a big rub-on transfer. I was immediately drawn to Mary’s talents and her company. I am so excited about their products, that we are going to add them to Organize.com next month and I can’t wait for you to see them. You will find ways to bring creativity to our storage products, decorate a room with a personalized touch and add more magical moments to your Wedding. Stayed tuned to see a Wonderful assortment of Wonderful Graffiti at Organize.com. Happy Organizing! -Mrs. O
Getting Organized – The Master Bedroom!“No room in a home should be more important to a couple than their bedroom”, says Peter Walsh. Chaos here will impact peace, harmony, love, respect and family life in your entire home. Make this area calm and a place that you enjoy relaxing. Set some basic rules and make a commitment to yourself. Make your bed EVERYDAY! Neat = calm and no clothing clutter allowed. Whether you make your bed as you get out of it or right after you shower, let this be part of your morning routine. Also hang your clothes when you take them off. You won’t find yourself hanging 10 items on Saturday morning when you could be having a manicure. Now there’s a big decision. “Furniture and clothes can stay. All else goes”! That’s the rule and your new mantra. Keep repeating it. Three Steps to Closet Organization: What items do I need to think about to organize my closet? Be sure to include the quantity of each on your list. Hangers - Choose from wood, plastic, chrome, padded or non-slip friction. Closet Decorating Tip: Voted “Best Item” for Closet Organization by our Editors:
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Getting Organized…With Peter Walsh – Part 4So…how are we doing so with getting Organized? In this next step, we should add these rooms to our zone list and don’t forget to include the functions. Master Bedroom Kid’s Bedroom  Bathroom Home Office Garage, Basement, & Other Storage Now that you have finished the last of the lists – let’s start on the math. Peter made it pretty simple format with some easy facts. Get the measuring tape out and get ready for the number of common items that fit into shelving and hanging space. I think you will like the “Stuff” Math Cheat Sheet from It’s All Too Much! Stuff I Love Today!
I also LOVE todays’s news that Oprah will have her own Television Network. I hear she wrote this goal in her journal fifteen years ago. The woman is truly amazing and an inspiration to all of us. I admire who she is and what she does for others. Happy Organizing!
Get Organized! Step 3 from It’s All Too Much!Thanks for your notes and comments. It’s nice to hear that you are having fun getting organized! As you work through the process and before we get down to the specific products, I think it’s important to get this “rooms and zones” thing down. Peter did an excellent job on this list in It’s All Too Much, so rather than re-invent a successful formula – let’s continue on the “what you want this room to be” list. By now, the goals should look something like the list below. You will notice that I started with the rooms that are used by all family members. Kitchen Family Room Living Room Dining Room As I mentioned, a key part of getting a space organized, is to first specify the activities for each area. How does your list compare? Tomorrow’s “zones” will include the master bedroom, kid’s bedroom, home office, laundry room, garage and basement – so…stay tuned! Coming Up! Happy Organizing!
Get Organized! Step 2 From It’s All Too Much!If you got through the Kick Start, you are ready to move on. Get some communication going with “your team” about the decisions you are about to make. When you do this, remember what happens when you go on a diet and loose weight. We all know that if you go back to eating the same way that you did before loosing weight – the weight will return. It’s the same theory with organization. If you go on a Clutter Diet – the clutter will return when you stop managing it. Pretty simple when you think of it this way – isn’t it? By now, I hope that you have come to understand that Organization is a Lifestyle. You work at it every day and in everything that you do. It can be fun and and coordinate with your personality and style! Since you have removed some of the clutter and given yourself some new space in your home – you should begin to see what the real possibilities are. Next, I’d like you to start a “Room Function Chart”. This is one of my favorite “Peter Ideas”, because it works! The chart should be divided into three columns. 1. Room. 2. Current function and who uses it. 3. What you want this room to become. Include your Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Laundry Room, Master Bedroom, Kid’s Bedrooms, Guest Rooms, Bathrooms, Home Office, Garage and Basement in your chart. Next – list the current function of this room. If the guest room doubles as a home office for your husband and a craft room for you, include this in your list. Finally, list what you want this room to be. Once you have completed this chart, you will find that it combines everyone’s thoughts, ideas and goals and you will be ready to change the way you live your life! We will take the next steps room by room with some great ideas and include the types of products you need for success! Stay tuned… Happy Organizing! - Mrs. O Â
An Interview With Peter Walsh – Getting Started!If you decided that you can’t live another year in the clutter around you, the house you live in doesn’t feel like yours any longer or it’s all just overwhelming, you have probably come to the point where “It’s All Too Much”. It’s time to take the steps that will change your life forever…so, let’s get you started! Tackle The Clutter! Organize Your Material! Pick The Final Destination Game Rules At the end of this purge, “evaluate and congratulate”. There will be some things that mean more to some than to others. This is where the family give and take comes in. Decide what’s important and a way to let go of the things that don’t deserve the space they are taking. As the leader, rally the team and get them excited to accomplish the next step! NEAT Tip of the day: Happy Organizing!
An Interview With Peter Walsh – Part TwoI’m not getting ahead of myself with Peter’s interview here, but someone asked me this morning – “what can I do today (this very minute!) that will give me a fresh start in the new year?” Answer…The Trash Bag Tango! No…it’s not the latest dance that you didn’t know about, but it is one of the first exercises that Peter Walsh asks of his clients. It’s actually easier than a two-step for some. This tip is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and you can do it! Give each member of your household a trash bag. I’ve found that large, black lawn and garden bags hold up best for this exercise. For ten minutes, everyone fills their bag with items that they don’t need, don’t use, have outgrown or will help to reduce the cluttered area you are working on. You can decide to do this for one day or for one week, depending on the size of your project. Everything that is collected is either donated or recycled in some way. For those of you with kids, this is a great project for the playroom. The extra stuffed animals seem to find a good new home and the kids don’t mind working with Mom and Dad if you make any kind of a game of this. Speaking of stuffed animals, if you don’t have a Pet Net or Toy Net – these are an excellent solution for storing stuffed toys! “The Trash Bag Tango” is also an excellent approach to the garage. Think of it this way. If you have a family of four filling one trash bag per person in ten minutes, that’s 4 bags of ’stuff’. If you set aside 10 minutes for 7 days, you would collect 28 bags of ’stuff’ in just one week. When you do the math, it sounds like a pretty simple way to de-clutter and definitely doable! Today’s NEAT TIP? - Mrs. O Â
An Interview With Peter Walsh – Part OneI had read quite a bit about Peter prior to our interview. Mostly about the work he had done, his books and what his does as a speaker and organizer. What I didn’t find, was who is Peter Walsh and how did he get to be the Guru of Organization? I wondered just how he was different from other Professional Organizers and what interested Oprah enough to choose this man to be her expert in helping others to get organized. His background is extremely interesting, as it relates to who Peter is today. Continue reading An Interview With Peter Walsh – Part One…
An Interview With Peter Walsh…It’s Organizing Month at Organize.com and who is more perfect to be my Celebrity Guest than Peter Walsh? Peter is a clutter expert and organizational consultant for TLC’s Clean Sweep, has made numerous appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, hosts his own radio show on Oprah and Friends XM 156 Radio is the author of “It’s All Too Much” and soon to be released “Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?”. I had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Walsh. I must say that Peter is a charming Australian, who is witty, extremely bright and passionate about everything he does. His energy is both enlightening and contagious. You can hear the passion in his voice the minute you begin a conversation with him. He speaks with authority, enthusiasm and an expertise that convinces you immediately that he is on a mission to help others. I was especially interested in Peter because we share the same theory that “organization is a lifestyle”. You cannot be successfully organized on a clutter diet. You must begin with the root of the problem, find the solution and work at it everyday. Peter and I also share a key component in our everyday lives…we spend most of our time organizing other people. Peter is truly and expert at helping people determine two things – “what you want from your space” and “the life you want to live”. You’ll find out how as you read on. I hope you will join me tomorrow for Part One of “My Interview With Peter Walsh”. Take one step at a time! - Mrs. Organized
Happy and Healthy New Year!As we visit with dear friends on this New Year’s Eve, I realize how blessed we are and what a great year 2007 has been. Terry and I have much to be thankful for and reflect upon. We are happy and healthy with four great children that bring each of us pleasure in many different ways. We will also have a addition of a new daughter-in-law in 2008. Tomorrow will begin many New Year’s resolutions for all of us. No matter what yours is, I wish you success and happiness in 2008. Remember that change is one step at a time and success is measured from within. Walk a little faster, eat a little less, work a little harder, make a better plan, clean and organize one drawer or room at a time, be a better partner, mom, dad, sister, brother, daughter, son, aunt, uncle, cousin or friend. We don’t have to be perfect…we just need to try a little harder and be the best we can be. The rest just happens. Mrs. O
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Set of Three Storage Cases. These are great for storing and organizing crayons, colored pencils, “toys on the go” and small craft project items.
Canvas Totes. These totes are available in three sizes. We love them because the are made of sturdy canvas, they fit in a variety of cubes or on shelves and are multi-purpose and multi-functional.
Pink Canvas Storage Scrunch Can. You can fill this “can” up with a bunch of toys and other items in a short time! It’s also a great way to store stuffed animals.
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