If you're like me, spring cleaning can be a bit daunting. When I look around my house, there are so many places to dive. I start with my closet full to the edge? Is the trash can overfilled? Or what about the boxes that have not been unpacked from my house for almost a year? (Put embarrassing emoji here.) Because I could not decide where to start, as far as my strategy was to pretend these things just do not exist. But now that spring is waiting for us, I'm starting to have this itchy organization. It's time to change, and I'm ready to do anything. Who is with me?
Luckily, for those of us who have organizational difficulties, there are people like Carrie Peeples who contact us and teach us their methods. Carrie is a native of Atlanta and an organization expert. As Neatsmart's brain, Carrie spends her days helping women in Atlanta get their houses out of the mess to clean up. What started as a woman helping her friends clean their closets became a busy business in 2012. Today, Carrie shares some of her best tips for organizing Spring. Join us for tips that you can implement today, how to prepare for the company's success, and Carrie's recommendations on proven products.
The kitchen is often the most difficult to organize room. To help you get started, Carrie suggests creating spaces for mail, homework and morning coffee.
Pro Tip 1: Be in the right mood.
There is nothing worse than feeling like you have something to cleanse. In fact, if you tell me that I have to do something, there is a 99% chance that I will not do it at all. If you have your own stubborn streak, listen. Carrie says it's about being mentally prepared. "If you think you are forced or" organized "is more of a punishment than rewarding thinking about the people who benefit from your donations, think about how long you can save without seeing things about the money Do not duplicate purchase "Me I go into the drawer of socks because I'm worth it. "It eliminates homework and makes it a personal care," he says. ,
As we all have different ideas about what it means to "organize," Carrie suggests investing a little time to explain why she wants to organize herself. "Organizing is always in shape. It means different things for different people, and requires changes in habits. I kick and organize at home, but have to do so that makes sense and, to keep it simple for you.
Even the best and most organized people do not always have it all together. Carrie's own organization is fighting? "The least organized area of my home is an open cupboard in our kitchen."
Pro Tip 2: Measure twice, buy once.
Point to the regulars, that's for you. We've all invaded the basket area and even with the best of intentions, traveling down the aisle of your local organization can be harder than it's worth. "Do not buy bins / baskets / organization tools because they are nice or for sale," warns Carrie. Instead of making decisions immediately when making a purchase, you should expect your purchases. Once you have determined what you are giving, what you are saving and what you are releasing, you will know exactly which containers you need. Another advice? Do not forget to remember what you store and where you keep it. "We very often carry containers to store or finish the goal and buy all the nice things just to take them home and realize that they do not fit. Then you have extra organizational things that hurt you, and do not help you, you have to measure not only the space, but also the things you store to make sure the size and shape are correct, "says Carrie.
So, what are Carrie's favorite tools? A lazy susan divided up for kitchen, bath and play rooms, multi - purpose container for desktop PCs and even the freezer, bedside tables and a pen and a notebook to organize your thoughts. "Never underestimate the value of a pen and a notebook," says Carrie. "Get it on paper so you do not waste energy and remember: your brain has more important tasks to accomplish!"
Carrie's rule of thumb is to measure twice, but once to buy. Know what you store and where you store it.
Pro Tip 3: Keep a blank bag in your closet for possible donations.
This trick is the one you can implement right away. An empty shopping bag in your wardrobe is an excellent way to get clothes that you know you are looking to remove corners. "If you start this shirt for the fifth time, is not or not fit, instead of hanging it, put it in the bag to make a donation, so has a house and not not with the clothes you mix," says Carrie. Once the bag is full, make it a priority at your nearest fundraiser. There are goodwill in most cities, and let's not forget it. other organizations that also donate clothes. One of our favorites (and the last Mednikov gift !) Is Dress for Success .
Tip Pro 4: Clean your car while pumping gas.
Raise your hand when your car is the place that gets out of control and usually the first one. Me too. The good news is with the warm spring weather, and the warmer weather means there is no need to turn on the pump and return to your car to survive below zero temperatures. Instead, use those few minutes to get rid of unwanted water bottles, packaging, receipts (the worst), and everything else you need. In addition, Carrie says, "It gives you something productive to do, and containers do not care about it for just five minutes." Please remember the organization and pay attention to cleaning as an opportunity: your car and all your potential passengers Thank you.
When asked why spring has become synonymous with purification, Carrie says, "We all want to get rid of our winter coats and get brighter." And that includes our homes!
Pro Tip 5: Junk mail is like junk food: do not leave it at home.
Can I have an "Amen"? That's hell for me. The latest catalogs are accumulating and the coupons that I will never use take the best out of the property at my kitchen counter. Since kitchens are in the center of the house, especially in the south, they pile up easily. If your kitchen is also your mail-order center, Carrie's Trick is to have a trash can or a basket in which to drop your envelopes. "I also recommend that people check their emails before they enter the house and throw away the trash so they will not have to think about it later." A few more steps towards garbage will save you a lot of time later. If asked, Carrie's "no spam" rule applies to emails. Sign out as often as possible to free your inbox and yourself!
As you prepare for spring cleaning at home, be prepared to succeed with these incredible Carrie tricks. For more tips and tricks, follow Carrie on Instagram and Facebook . You will love his series "Drinking Wine, Organizing" with chef Nancy Waldeck. Organizational tips, healthy recipes and wine? As Carrie says, "What's better?"
Thanks to Tara Carter for the great pictures today!
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