Helpful Tips for the Couple To Be…

Maria Gracia is one of Our Favorite Organizers on Mrs. Organized and while she is an expert when it comes to organizing your home and office, she has some great tips for the couple-to-be. As we launch the new Wedding Registry on Organize.com, Maria offers her great ideas and has some helpful advice for those who are about to combine the space of two people into one. Check it out!

A New Life, A New Adventure
by Maria Gracia

Well, you finally decided take the big step–to share one
heart–and one household. You both have tons of stuff.
What will you do with all of it?

1. First off, think married-couple-like. If any of your
furniture and accessories are too ’single-life’ or
‘dormitory-style’, donate them or give them to someone in
college.

2. Make a vow to each other to get rid of at least 20% of
your stuff, or more if you can. A great time to declutter
is now–before you move into your new place. If you
currently have something in storage, consider donating
it. If you’re not using it now, and haven’t in awhile,
you likely won’t use it later–and it will just gather
dust in your new home.

3. That being done, start making lists of what you both
possess. Go over your lists together, Anything thing that
is a duplicate, donate one. Keep the newest or best one.
Make that decision before you move. Decide where these
things are going to go in your new home. Indicate the
area on this list.

4. Box your possessions up. Don’t combine two rooms of
stuff in one box. Each box should only contain the
possessions for one room. All kitchen stuff in its own
boxes. All living room stuff in its own boxes.

5. Label each box with the room it’s going to go in, the
contents of the box, and where it’s going to go in your
new home. Mark the Open-Immediately boxes that contain
blankets, pillows toiletries, and other items you’ll need
for a first good-night’s sleep in your new digs.

These are just a few of Maria’s great ideas for anyone tying the knot. Stay tuned for more to come!

Happy Organizing!

- Mrs. O

August 19, 2008 on 11:44 pm | In All