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Friday, February 4, 2011

ORGANIZTION: Keepsakes Day #18

Keepsakes Day #18

I just LOVE this idea. I am a planner & organizer. I am also a PACK RAT! I keep everything. Especially when it comes to my kids! When I saw this idea, I thought how PERFECT! Something to keep all those mementos and keepsakes organized! If I keep it up through the years, think about how cool it will be to pull these baby's out at their Graduation from High School!!! I will be SO AHEAD of the game!!!! :)

Here is the FABULOUS example from Jen over at "I heart organizing".

Here is her son's binder.

And his file for school artwork.

I am sorta going to combine the two to make a system that works for me!

I started out with some Retro School Daze scrapbook paper from Show & Tell called "Homework". For those Winona, MN readers, I got it from Scrapper's Haven scrapbook store in the Winona Mall.

I gathered my supplies, printed off some letters for the boy's names, and some of the templates Jen over at "I heart organizing" created.

Sorry, I can't get these photos to flip. Here is what the finished binders look like.

A sneak peek inside. I started out with preschool. Which both my boys attended for 3 years before starting Kindergarten.

Tyler's binder.

A sneak peek inside.

Here is the fronts.

Here is a close up of my "Mobile Command Center" which I file their important school keepsakes/art/awards prior to filing them. I clean them out and file in the proper place about once a month.

Here they are in their home with all my photos & albums.

A close up.

Enjoy!!!!

I am linking up to these FABULOUS Parties:

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

ORGANIZATION: Mail Station/Mobile Command Center Day #17

Mail Station/Mobile Command Center Day #17

Today's challenge is the Mail Station. I now have 2 systems in place thanks to Toni over at "A Bowl Full of Lemon's" blog. She coincidentally is also who has helped me get UBER organized in this New Year with her "21 Day Organizational Challenge".

This is the system I have had in place for several years now. It still works, but didn't handle all my needs.

There is a spot for my mail & the hubby's. Also the files hold more long time filing needs.

Here is where I store my labels & stamps.

This works great for sorting mail & for long time filing. What I needed help with was this!

All that counter top mail/paper clutter that was stuff that I didn't have a spot to file. Things I needed to go back to or was something I needed at my finger tips. What I am talking about is: coupons, those sign & return forms for school, info on school that I needed to read, kids art/keepsakes that I had yet to file, Internet coupons or promos, birthday invites for my boys, etc.

So I am still going to use my original system. I am just adding on another system to make it even better!

The MOBILE COMMAND CENTER!!!!!

This Fabulous, & Genius idea is EXACTLY what I needed. Something I can bring out or move when I am using it. (So I can keep it near me when I am on my computer for quick reference). But also a "mobile" option that I can easily pick up & move to it's home when I am not using it. See below:

Here it is stored in my Media Closet with my mail sorter!

Toni gives you all the info needed to recreate this great idea here!

Here is what I did to get mine!

I got all my supplies at Target.

-The mobile filing tote

-The calendar (Dollar Spot)

-Calendar Stickers (Dollar Spot)

-The pens

-The file folders (inside the filing tote already)

Here is a side view....LOVE the handles...makes moving easy peasy!

He she is all put together & in use!

My filing categories: Outgoing mail, To file, Sign & Return, Tyler (oldest son), Colin (youngest son), Michelle, Coupons, Internet Coupons/Promos, etc

I HEART this new system! It truly makes my kitchen more tidy & all my "paper" organized! Thanks again Miss Toni for the FABULOUS idea!!! Keep em coming!

Enjoy!!!!

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Monday, January 24, 2011

ORGANIZATION: The Fridge Day #16

The Fridge Day #16

Today's challenge was the Fridge. The most time consuming part was scrubbing her up squeaky clean!

Here she is BEFORE:

The door-BEFORE

Inside-BEFORE

The Door-Once cleaned out.

The inside-Once cleaned out.

The Door-AFTER

The Inside-AFTER

The bin for sandwich making.

Top Drawer-AFTER

The Tupperware bin I keep produce in.

There you have it. All clean & organized!

Enjoy!!!

I am linking up to these FABULOUS Parties:

Friday, January 21, 2011

ORGANIZATION: Meal Planning Binder #15

Day #15 is suppose to be Medicine/Vitamin Organization. Well I already covered these areas in both my Linen Closet Organization Day #4 and my Medicine Cabinet Organization Day #13.

Soooooooooooooooo, I happened to come across this FABULOUS & INSPIRING post today over at "The Crafting Chicks" which I thought was PURE GENIUS & decided this is what I was going to organize today!!!! What a clever idea, a meal planning binder!!!

I started by gathering my supplies....all of which I already had on hand! (I LOVE it when that happens!)

I downloaded these SUPER CUTE Grocery List/Menu planner from Abby Welker of "A Feathered Nest".

I love I can plan my meal for the week as well as plan my grocery shopping trip for everything I need for the week's menu!

Then I just started gathering up all our FAVORITE recipes that I make on a regular basis, as well as those recipes I have clipped that I wanted to try.

Once I had a good collection of recipes I typed them all up & filed them in my binder!

I have a feeling this will keep my UBER organized in my meal planning!