tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post7449311218180403660..comments2024-03-22T04:01:14.613-04:00Comments on Life According to Steph: My Top Five Organizing TipsSMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-88064257485022424912014-11-10T14:18:15.326-05:002014-11-10T14:18:15.326-05:00I've been on a bit of an organizing jag lately...I've been on a bit of an organizing jag lately since I'm having to find places to put all the stuff that I'm taking out of boxes as I unpack. I love that I've finally gotten to the point where I don't have to go out and buy many storage bins, etc., I just keep reusing the ones I already have in different ways. Our winter hat/glove storage bins weren't working because they were too small, so moved them under my bathroom counter and stole some toy bins for our winter stuff. Much better!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412035876304255637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-62387462418405488102014-11-07T07:55:36.059-05:002014-11-07T07:55:36.059-05:00The laundry basket trick is a good one. I am packi...The laundry basket trick is a good one. I am packing this weekend and totally dreading it but excited for unpacking and getting organized in the new place.Kate @ Another Clean Slatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646464393586461119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-54032559999607549062014-11-06T22:20:47.163-05:002014-11-06T22:20:47.163-05:00Great tips! I like to think Im organized and then ...Great tips! I like to think Im organized and then I see piles of stuff everywhere. Just today I cleaned out my office and the amount of crap and stupid shit that was in cabinets and drawers was just insane!!Kay R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17616798594879683219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-28110574574346554742014-11-04T21:27:52.072-05:002014-11-04T21:27:52.072-05:00I'm totally with you on not making piles. I...I'm totally with you on not making piles. I'm definitely guilty of it often though. It really does make a HUGE difference just making that little change during the week,when you go to do "normal" cleaning on the weekends.Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820601784610439713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-71609637046309560902014-11-04T19:29:05.128-05:002014-11-04T19:29:05.128-05:00I own ONE laundry basket. I got it like 8 years ag...I own ONE laundry basket. I got it like 8 years ago and I think that's because my mom was like, "Stop carrying your laundry around in heaps". She might have even bought it. Anyway, in 5 years of marriage, we still only have one basket. A couple more might make life easier. Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075708535155080258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-87818995860105634932014-11-04T17:02:03.008-05:002014-11-04T17:02:03.008-05:00My husband moves piles from one location to anothe...My husband moves piles from one location to another. Of all the things... the piles get me the most. I HATE THE PILES. Real Simple says it best indeed.sara [at] journey of doinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328180529729262449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-54497255547076106272014-11-04T16:15:34.304-05:002014-11-04T16:15:34.304-05:00I'm the worst about piles, since downsizing ou...I'm the worst about piles, since downsizing our lives not everything has a home. That changes this winter, I just can't take it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-69487358550789965632014-11-04T15:18:37.162-05:002014-11-04T15:18:37.162-05:00I hate clutter and definitely like organization. I...I hate clutter and definitely like organization. I just purged 5 large trash bags to goodwill. Next project is to clean through garage and get rid of more crap. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-14048667372384737422014-11-04T14:51:06.836-05:002014-11-04T14:51:06.836-05:00the last one is so true... actually all of them ar...the last one is so true... actually all of them are, so smart! i am hoping to get a lot done this weekend, but i'm going to start small.. and the laundry basket is so smart because i end up getting distracted taking things back and forth!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125290724625391990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-65918706788877841512014-11-04T14:22:50.741-05:002014-11-04T14:22:50.741-05:00I like the one about doing something with everythi...I like the one about doing something with everything that comes across your hands - I always open the mail the same day and recycle, shred, or file. Tackling a zone is also a good way to chew off big projects! Once I saw on TV people taking "before" and "after" pictures of their spaces so they can reward themselves and also remind themselves to keep it neat. Gosh, I'd really like to organize our garage, the grave of all large (and not necessarily useful) stuff.lisacnghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404184287815243972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-79745549458574175662014-11-04T14:12:28.299-05:002014-11-04T14:12:28.299-05:00Awesome tips Stephanie! I agree - piles accumulate...Awesome tips Stephanie! I agree - piles accumulate because you can't make a decision at that point in time. This happens most frequently with mail; I have yet to get a scanner to save certain documents I feel should be saved or set up a day to shred things that require shredding. What's resulted is a corner of hell in my bedroom where mail goes to die. Thankfully, it's the only corner like that in my home but it's a shameful one nonetheless - winter is approaching and I'll get it done then since I hibernate. :) Have a great one love! -IvaAwesomelyOZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849681096434789896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-69259214415122410332014-11-04T13:24:59.822-05:002014-11-04T13:24:59.822-05:00Today I can vote.
It's my right and my duty.
I...Today I can vote.<br />It's my right and my duty.<br />I am truly blessed.Three of Cupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504198212822541481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-35460533118678132982014-11-04T13:11:33.147-05:002014-11-04T13:11:33.147-05:001. Your haiku is on point- I love it!
2. The only ...1. Your haiku is on point- I love it!<br />2. The only thing I don't agree with completely is the piles. Though usually I only have two piles, one of bills to be addressed come payday, and clothes (like jeans) that don't need to be washed after one wear. <br /><br />Great tips!!lil desiquahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702603642296991017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-27937153134973925322014-11-04T12:22:48.473-05:002014-11-04T12:22:48.473-05:00Great tips! I like to ask myself if I've used ...Great tips! I like to ask myself if I've used something in the past two months, if not, I most likely don't need it!The Southern Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827467694477316594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-35447129443126872932014-11-04T12:16:24.811-05:002014-11-04T12:16:24.811-05:00Maybe you SHOULD be a professional organizer! Coul...Maybe you SHOULD be a professional organizer! Could be a good gig!Angihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00394336849612797834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-15726546470091532522014-11-04T10:48:55.999-05:002014-11-04T10:48:55.999-05:00You know I love this! :)You know I love this! :)She's a big starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18385405097113766641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-28289487408029240452014-11-04T10:44:32.590-05:002014-11-04T10:44:32.590-05:00#5 - It's never over.
BUT WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...#5 - It's never over. <br /><br />BUT WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?!?!?!??!?!?!?!<br /><br />Joey is a pile-r - keeping his things in check kills me. <br /><br />Just keep organizing - Just keep cleaning - cleaning cleaning....<br /><br />ACHK. Why am I not a princess?Kateri Von Stealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168871921423248029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-90049103224557266912014-11-04T09:47:00.882-05:002014-11-04T09:47:00.882-05:00Amen! And yes ^^^ Betsy is terrible about piling! ...Amen! And yes ^^^ Betsy is terrible about piling! Truly, it's never done. Constant process. Good thing I like it so much.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422365462021152556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-74130545346891177862014-11-04T09:44:29.617-05:002014-11-04T09:44:29.617-05:00I love that you would be a professional organizer ...I love that you would be a professional organizer if you could - I imagine it would be cathartic to bring organization into other people's homes!! I know a few i'd like to organize lol!! BLovedBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378765629410526703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-76432404705972248772014-11-04T09:37:07.846-05:002014-11-04T09:37:07.846-05:00That first one is a good one. I'm really bad a...That first one is a good one. I'm really bad about piling (ask Stephanie!)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054147905216792892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-80901814665845352542014-11-04T08:52:56.972-05:002014-11-04T08:52:56.972-05:00I really enjoyed this the first time, and it's...I really enjoyed this the first time, and it's a good reminder to hear it again! We're in the middle of party clean up and I think we're tiptoeing around it because it's a grand scale mess! But each individual thing is not so bad. If I just take on one small thing each day, it'll be back to normal by the end of the week.Jenn @ Optimization Actuallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239463922130451189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-52637410034726326282014-11-04T08:33:19.161-05:002014-11-04T08:33:19.161-05:00I love the laundry basket tip! I try to make sure...I love the laundry basket tip! I try to make sure everything has a "place." It's easier for me to keep things tidy that way!Joey Hodges https://www.blogger.com/profile/03924167639294786738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-41318858992386124932014-11-04T08:30:34.027-05:002014-11-04T08:30:34.027-05:00I am a half-fast organizer. Mail gets trashed imme...I am a half-fast organizer. Mail gets trashed immediately. No mail piles. I am reluctant to clean out and organize as I think I find little surprises and treasures in my drawers, closets, etc. And have enough room in my big closet and drawers that I do not have to switch seasons or get rid of my favorite too-tight jeans. I should get rid of them as I am in love with the spandex in jeans these days that enable me to breath, fit better, and leave no marks on my skin. <br />I do love plastic bags and put everything similar in a bag while packing. Not that I travel a lot. Only for soccer games for the past 20 plus years. <br />As far as my kitchen goes, I know where stuff is, it is conducive to my cooking and baking, and that's what counts.<br />Amen Holler on the VOTING. Just do it! Asking the universe to put the right people in charge, end greed, give us peace, all the good stuff. Love, your MOMMALinda Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719274719027029150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-46902898901522872682014-11-04T08:11:54.785-05:002014-11-04T08:11:54.785-05:00well you know I think this is a stellar post. I...well you know I think this is a stellar post. I've used many of these tips for my own home!! you are the organizing queen.Helene in Betweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734694540206484285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-90409392395725093992014-11-04T08:11:01.285-05:002014-11-04T08:11:01.285-05:00My house is a big unorganized mess for the first t...My house is a big unorganized mess for the first time in forever. Time to get moving! Thanks for the tips!Analisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847438125472524878noreply@blogger.com