5 Principles of Organization: 1. Small 2. Declutter 3. Condense 4. Contain 5. Label Small Steps (One thing at a time. Break tasks down into tiny increments. Set a timer for 15 minutes – amazing what can be done when a timer is set. You don’t have to do it all now.) Decluttering –
It is important to identify and understand what type of organizer each member of a household tends to be. When we understand we tend to be more tolerant of people’s habits and we can better design organizing systems that work with the habits and characteristics of the people using them. What do you mean
Furniture Donation and Sales Options (This document covers the North Shore and Chicago Metro area Primarily, as it was prepared for a client in that area) There are similar options throughout the Chicago land area. (Prepared by JB Organizing 12/19/17) Possible Places to Sell the Furniture (that will pick up the furniture) https://www.marketsquarehome.com/sell-furniture
JB Organizing Spotlight Tips: Clothes Closet 5 Principles of Organizing Small Steps – Break everything down into small steps. Decluttering (Give away, Throw away, Put Away, File Away, Hide Away) Condense – Put like items together into one area. Contain – Put categories of items into a specific container. Label – Be clear and specific
JB Organizing Spotlight Tips: Kids’ Artwork and School Papers What do you do with all of the wonderful artwork and projects your kids bring home or create at home? How do we keep all that paper under control and still enjoy the gifts from our kids? Keep a couple things in mind:
JB Organizing Spotlight Tips: Shoes Keep It Simple! My number one tip for people who have kids is for them to keep it simple. Kids and many adults are more likely to throw shoes into a basket (when they walk in the door) than they are to line them nicely on a shoe rack, put
Organization Spotlight Tips: Makeup Organization How often should you replace make up? Mascara – 3 months Eyeshadow – 2 years Foundation – liquid = 6 mos to 1 yr ; powder = 2 years Lip Stick – 6 months Eye Liner – 1 year How often should the brushes be cleaned? Once a week
JB Organizing’s 15 for 30: Destination # 2 Remember this is just a suggestion. If you would rather start somewhere else that is fine!! It isn’t so important where you declutter, just that you use the 15 minutes and begin decluttering somewhere. Room: Bedroom Starting Spot: Under a Bed Goal: Declutter under at least
JB Organizing’s 15 for 30: Destination # 1 Remember this is just a suggestion. If you would rather start somewhere else that is fine!! It isn’t so important where you declutter, just that you use the 15 minutes and begin decluttering somewhere. JB Organizing: Organization Destination #1 Room: Kitchen Starting Spot: A drawer or
JB Organizing’s 15 for 30 Challenge General Guidelines Put 4 bin/basket/bags, labeled as follows, by the area that you are going to declutter. Put Away, File Away, Throw Away, Give Away, Hide Away. (This makes it so you do not leave the area you are decluttering while you are working – reducing distractions) Set