Kitchen
How to have an organized and clutter-free kitchen
Contrary to what you might think, your kitchen can be organized even though it’s a high traffic area and a drop zone. Clear countertops and tidy storage spaces might be a task you’ve put off and it will take an effort to maintain but it’s worth it. I find cooking is a bit more tolerable when…
Read MoreWhat to do if your refrigerator is a kitchen eyesore
The refrigerator, a container for perishable food, needs organizing like any other area of your home. There are some common mistakes we make with our refrigerators that often create waste and turn it into a kitchen eyesore. Keeping things for too long. Perishable items have a shorter lifespan than pantry items. Before heading to the grocery…
Read MoreWeekend Mini-Organizing Challenge: Spice Storage
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle nudge? Simply subscribe to my blog to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable and will focus on decluttering a tiny area of your home.…
Read MoreMini-Organizing Challenge: Kitchen Towels
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle nudge? Simply subscribe to my blog to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable and will focus on decluttering a tiny area of your home.…
Read MoreWeekend Mini-Organizing Challenge: Top of Refrigerator
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle nudge? Subscribe to my blog to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable and will focus on de-cluttering a tiny area of your home. If…
Read MoreWeekend Mini-Organizing Challenge: Empty Jars
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle kick in the rear:) Subscribe to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable and will focus on de-cluttering a tiny area of your home. If…
Read MoreWeekend Mini-Organizing Challenge: The Drawer Beneath Your Oven
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle kick in the rear:) Subscribe to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable and will focus on de-cluttering a tiny area of your home. If…
Read More[Day 31] Maintaining: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
It’s the last day of the 31 Day Kitchen Clutter Clear Out! Is your kitchen feeling less cluttered, brighter, and welcoming? I’m going to help you keep it that way with tips for maintaining clutter-free spaces. It’s a struggle for everyone. First take a moment, if you have made it through all 31 days or…
Read More[Day 30] Catching Up: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
It’s Day 30 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Time for a breather. You have been working hard, busting clutter. Are there some areas you wanted to clear out and didn’t get to? Go here to see a list of the assignments and pick one you haven’t done. If you are feeling stuck, I have…
Read More[Day 29] Dirty Dishes: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Welcome to Day 29 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Are there dirty dishes in your sink? Maybe the dishes and pots are overflowing onto the counter. I don’t think anyone likes to wash dishes but everyone feels great when they are done. It won’t take as long as you think it will. You…
Read More[Day 28] Lazy Susan: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Day 28 is here! Welcome back, we are almost at the end of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. If your kitchen has a lazy susan or a cabinet with turn tables, we are going to clear it out. If not, take the time to clear out one of the areas you may have missed. They…
Read More[Day 27] Kitchen/Dining Room Table: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
We are at Day 27 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Yesterday we focused on our counters so it makes sense to turn our focus to the kitchen/dining room table today. Our tables are another favorite spot for clutter, much like the counter. Would you like to eat at your table once again? Invite friends…
Read More[Day 26] Counter Tops: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Let’s face it. It’s convenient to set things down on our kitchen counters. It’s a wonderfully flat surface. This is why we are focusing on our counter tops for Day 26 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Kitchen counters need more attention than other kitchen areas. I have to de-clutter mine on a daily basis…
Read More[Day 25] Kitchen Towels: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Day 25 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out’s focus is the dish towel drawer. We tend to over stuff this drawer with towels and dishcloths. You may have the hang of this clutter purging process and can probably guess what the first step is going to be. Here we go! Remove everything from the drawer. Sort…
Read More[Day 24] Small Kitchen Appliances: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Welcome to Day 24 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out! How many small appliances do you own? If the answer is too many, put your purging cap on because today we are going to clear out a few small appliances. Walk around your kitchen area and make a list of all your small appliances. Look…
Read More[Day 23] Plastic Storage Containers: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Welcome back, it’s day 23 and we are definitely in the home stretch of this challenge. You are transforming your kitchen into a less cluttered space. It must feel terrific. Today we will clear out plastic storage container clutter. Do you have a hard time keeping your plastic storage containers under control? It might be…
Read More[Day 22] Junk Drawer: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Day 22, the dreaded junk drawer. Do you have more than one junk drawer? Let’s clear them out so they are no longer dreadful. You will be happier the next time you open them. Junk drawers have been around since the beginning of junk. Where else would you put stuff that doesn’t have a home?…
Read More[Day 21] Flatware/Silverware Drawer: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Day 21 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out is all about the flatware/silverware drawer. I happen to call mine silverware, even though it doesn’t require polishing and it was purchased at Target. Most kitchens have one drawer with a divided tray to hold silverware. The tray may also contain clutter, in addition to your silverware,…
Read More[Day 20] Mail: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Hello to Day 20 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out! Mail and other papers can be a huge source of clutter in our kitchens, so it’s about time we address it. I’ve seen it in every kitchen I’ve organized……piles of mail and paper. You are soooo not alone if you suffer from too much paper…
Read More[Day 19] Coupons: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
It’s Day 19 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. If you are a coupon user, then you might have coupon clutter in your kitchen. I’m not much of a grocery coupon user at this point in my life even though extreme coupon clipping is HOT right now. If you don’t use grocery coupons you…
Read More[Day 18] Recipes: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Welcome to Day 18 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Our focus is on recipes. I’m talking about recipe cards, recipes you’ve torn out of magazines, and recipes printed off the internet. Most of us collect A LOT of recipes. You are not alone if you have piles of recipes you’ve saved. Those piles are…
Read More[Day 17] Cookbooks: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
We are at Day 17. It’s a great day for clearing out cookbook clutter. Who loves cookbooks? I do! Even though I don’t like to cook, I really enjoy cookbooks! Go figure. Find all of your cookbooks (they may not just be in your kitchen) so you will know how many you have. I’ll wait…
Read More[Day 16] Grocery Bags: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
It’s Day 16, we are half-way through the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Whoo, hoo, are you getting into the organizing groove? Put your purging hat back on, we are talkin’ grocery bags today. Plastic, paper, and re-usable bags. Why must we keep so many? Why do we allow them to take up so much space?…
Read More[Day 15] Medicines and Vitamins: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
It’s good to have you back here for the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out! I frequently see medicines/vitamins stored in my client’s kitchens. We are going to de-clutter that area today. Kitchens are convenient places for medicine/vitamin storage because it’s in a central location and some pills are to be taken with food. These items need occasional…
Read More[Day 14] Spices: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Hello, and welcome to day 14 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Spices are our focus today. Are you a spice lover or someone that finds it hard to resist a new jar of seasoning? Spices can easily get out of control. If you love to cook and you have a lot of spices, they…
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