A preview of Organizing Weekly: http://www.organizeoregon.com/2011/08/04/get-a-little-more-organized-each-week/
This week we will start on developing good habits. There may be better ways of doing some things, but we’re going for easy, but effective.
:: Day 1
Put a good size sturdy box next to the door you and your family go in/out the most. Next to it, put a garbage can.
The task: Tell your family (and yourself) – no garbage in the house. Junk mail, fast food bags, anything you aren’t keeping, go into the garbage can before you set another foot into the house.
:: Day 2-6
Each day, spend 5 minutes (no more than 10) finding 3 or 4 items to donate and place these in the box. Each family member can contribute.
:: Day 7
Spend 10 minutes going through and finding more garbage to fill up the garbage can, and another 10 minutes finding more items to donate. Take the garbage out, put a new bag in. Put the donation box in the car and if possible, take it immediately to Goodwill or other donation center. Immediately replace the box.
Pat yourself on the back and get ready for next week.
Continue this process each and every week. Once your house is under control and good habits established, you can move the donation box to the garage and you’ll be able to remember to go straight to the kitchen to dispose of junk mail and trash.
Kids can help by adding things to the donation box (no big declutter – just an item or 2 a day).
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