Game closet- CHECK!

I'm so excited to report that I have completed my first fall cleaning project! This was not the worst area of the house, but it seemed the easiest to tackle as a warm-up. I'm so happy with the results!

This closet is in the "loft", and has all our games as well as the kids puzzles, coloring, and craft supplies. 95% of the time, they are responsible for pick-up in that area, and it is so easy for them to find misc. pieces and just toss it in the closet. 

Before

 After

I've been wanting to try the shoe holder idea ever since I saw it on Pinterest. I was pleasantly surprised to find it only cost $6 at Walmart. A cheap and easy fix to our otherwise complete disaster of a closet! I am hoping this system will not only help the kids find what they're looking for, but also help the kids at clean up time. Addie has requested we label the different compartments--- is she my girl or what??

Welcome New School Year

I have found that the beginning and end of the school year are the best times to tweak schedules, make goals, and set routines. So with the school year beginning (for us anyway) next week, I've been starting to make my plans.

One thing I've done that I want to share is my cleaning/project to-do list. I'm always thinking of things that need done Some Day, but I rarely make it to this paradisaical Some Day. So I've started making a list.

 I created a word file and changed the fonts & zoom so I can easily read/type it in one view. As I think of things, I add them to the list (prioritizing the list as I go) and save the document again. I then added a shortcut of the file to my desktop. I even downloaded an icon to use with a picture of cleaning supplies.

Now I can easily get to and change that file. I can even cross off the items as I complete them so I get that to-do list high I crave. When I make my fall schedule, I intend to add a "project time" at least once a week (maybe even a small amount daily).


Another thing I added to my desktop shortcuts? Links to my Pinterest recipes. I split them into 4 categories: dinner, bread, breakfast, and desserts. Then I split each of those groups into "to try" and already made and liked. That way I can link to them easily, too. I hope to experiment with one new recipe a week, but that is ambitious for me. Anyway, it will be easier to get to now! (I learned how to change pins to different boards without repinning. I'd be happy to let you know how I did it).

If you need help doing any of these things, too, let me know. I can post a pictorial. Especially since I've learned how to take screen shots.

Anyone else making plans and tweaking schedules? Ready to revamp our blog for motivation?