Organizing tip of the day

Update?

Well, I've basically had radio silence since the kitchen project got underway. Wondering if she gave up or is actually muddling through. Also wondering if the other organized spaces are still organized or if they lapsed.

One thing I do every day is after inrush my teeth and take my pills, I walk the house and clear off tops--counters, desks, tables--and put everything where it goes. It helps me sleep knowing that when I get up in the morning, everything is ready to start fresh.

Mission Impossible: The Kitchen

I need pictures asap. Your next room is the kitchen. You will sort it like we did the linen closet and the bathroom. Three boxes--keep, donate, trash.

Start first with the refrigerator. Take everything out, put back in only the good stuff. Clean the shelves while everything is out.

Next, the food/pantry/shelves: Take it all out, check expiration dates, put back only the good stuff and get rid of the stuff that has been in for over a year. Year old stuff goes in the donate box. If you didn't eat it in a year, you probably never will.

Now you need a box for the stuff you are giving to Derek's family who are moving into their own place. All duplicates go in that box. Strainers, extra sets of dishes, plastic cups from sporting events, can openers, mixers, blenders. You do not need two of anything unless you have 2 kitchens or a mansion. Keep that box on Storm's bed--for the time being.

We'll discuss furniture and dishes and all that other stuff like the drawers with junk in it once you have purged the foodstuff.