5:56 Store bedding in the room where it'll be used. Bottom dresser drawer, in a tote under the bed or on a shelf in the closet. Less steps to retrieve when time to change the bedding.
I should have watched this before deciding to organize EVERY room in the house all at once. Do I need to tell you how overwhelmed I am now and Oh! Forgot to tell you that I’m also moving furniture around just to make things more complicated and back breaking!!! What was I thinking????? Thanks Norrine, you gave me so many ideas to get back on track.
You sound like me!!!! I get these bursts of "wonder woman" energy - and then look and say "what have I done?!?!?" LOL Keep me posted on your whole house overhaul!
You always make sense in all your advice, I'm trying to do one step at a time. Kitchen was first, living room was next now I'm doing my bedroom. I went through all my bagged, and packed clothes recently. Half didn't fit, 1/4th was for winter, the last 1/4th was what I do wear. I donated 3 black trash bags full, put my winter clothes in storage. It was easy, and the result was awesome. Thank you for helping this hoarder get organized. lol
Take another hint from the grocery store. In our area we have sections dedicated to TexMex or International, etc. One store groups sale items as meal suggestions. When spaghetti sauce is on sale, they set up an Italian night display with pastas, sauces, cheeses, salad dressings and salad toppers, even prepared pizza crusts. Sometimes there's a mini freezer with frozen garlic breads and gelato. Our kids had favorite styles of meals. When I organized our pantry I based it on those things which made it easier to find as a meal. As they grew, it was easier for the kids to make meals on their own. We moved in 18 years ago and that system still works even as the kids moved out.
I love your new filming space you've created with your new desk set up. It's airier, larger, the lighting is better and you're no longer 'looking up' as you were in your old set up. I wanted to offer a small hint for those looking for more affordable storage boxes, especially for drawers. Ask the deli staff at your favorite store to save the boxes that the bricks of American cheese comes in for you. The bottoms are corrugated cardboard and can be cut down and fit in telescope style as needed. They'd fit folded socks perfectly, tubes of lipstick, all those hair ties, etc. In the kitchen they'll hold kool-aid packs or gravy/seasonal packets. I've got some that are nearly 20 years old in my drawers and if I want to change them out for new, all I have to do is ask (or just get them myself...I work at the store I get them from!)
What?! That is so cool! Can you share a picture so I can see?? You can share them to my Crafty Organizer page on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/730125317461615/
When I go shopping and see something that "calls" to be bought, I go away to an other shop. If I stil think of it after leavinng that other shop, I go and buy the "calling" item. 😉
That's an awesome tip!!!! When my kids were little and we'd go idea shopping for their Birthday.... I'd ask them to tell me the top three things they remembered from our shopping. Many times we'd have to go back because they couldn't remember anything! LOL
13:24 I use notebook binders & label the ends with the categories such as.health, church, school, etc. When I go to medical appointments I bring my binder. So simple for me.
At the age of 72 I have already acquired everything I need or want, so shopping trips have been rare in my old age. But I gained 10 pounds while convalescing from a nasty bout of COVID, so I now need clothes that will cover my newly-expanded backside until I can slim down. I ONLY shop at a local upscale thrift store -- no returns, so purchases must indeed be donated if I find that I'm unable to use them. After laundering clothes, I place them on the left side of the closet or drawer. When I thoroughly clean my bedroom every spring, the rarely used clothing on the right is very easy to recognize and remove for donation.
You are my kinda gal!!! I love that!!!!! I too have gained weight... but not due to illness. I hope you are feeling 100% better. So proud of you for your shopping habit and your system for donating! Way to go!
You give such amazing organizing advice! I really enjoy your kindness and solutions to dealing with everyday clutter and asking ourselves the questions to keep things out of our home we don't need.
7:40 During change of seasons (I live in Michigan), place the clothes on hangers with hanger facing backwards. As you use the item, reverse the hanger. Next season change, anything still on backwards hanger hasn't been used & may be ready to be donated.
I recently went through my bedroom closet and got rid of a lot of stuff. Some things were too small, or i didn't like anymore, hadn't worn in a year or more. Also, went through my shoes and got rid of a lot of shoes I love, but can't wear anymore for whatever reason. I took all the stuff to a thrift shop that uses the money they make to help support homeless veterans. I served in the Navy for 3 years, and I know that in this area there are many homeless vets. It felt so good to declutter I am now going through the rest of my clothing to see what else I can release to a good cause. I'll get around to the bathroom eventually. LOL Thanks for all your wonderful, encouraging tips. 🧡
Thank you Norrine!!! I've got to take some time to watch your video on organizing papers, I still haven't sent you a card or letter but I will as soon as I can. I also need to send you those pictures when I get everything a little more organized. Been doing some arts and crafts to bring my stress levels down and hope to get back to the organization of everything!!!lol! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us and supporting us, hope I can help you too some day soon. I will be praying for you and your family. You are a very special lady and you care about everyone and I really appreciate that with all my heart 💖
I organized my kitchen with bins, over two years ago. It has stayed organized since then. Occasionally, I may do a quick look through to put things in the proper bin. (Husband is not good at putting things back where they belong 😁). It has made my life so much easier and I know where everything is. Bins are my best friend. I am going to start putting my books in bins in the bookcase. I have whole collections of my favorite authors and they are getting mixed up with other authors. So I am going to put them in bins, with the spines setting upwards, so I can just pull out a bin and look for a favorite book to read.
I'm so glad bins have worked for you!!!! I do the same thing - I neaten up my bins as needed, but it's so nice only having to tidy a snack bin - instead of my entire pantry! Let me know how the books work in bins - I'll be curious. :)
One thing that helps me not overbuy or buy things I don't really need just because it's a good deal is imagining how happy someone else will be to find the good deal.
I used to be very guilty of retail therapy. Though I'm still far from being organized, I taught myself to buy only if I know where it is going to live in my space and what I'm going to use it for. Else, I appreciate it in the store and put it back on the shelf there. I love having my crafting supplies around me which, I admit, is a lot. I do knitting, crocheting, beading, embroidery, paper crafts, drawing. Guess what's currently in the best state, yes, my crafting supplies. Everything else I consider maintaining life. Emptying my dishwasher the other day I realized how many coffee mugs I have. They've been there for years. Just a few of them make me really happy and I use them regularly, the rest is just keeping company to my faves. Oh yes and I have a happy story to tell: K., the daughter of my crafty friend C. has a crafty daughter of her own, L., to whom I donated two pounds (!) of beads about two years ago. The family has set up a jacuzzi in their back yard under a car port. It has two accesses. L. used up all of the donated beads to create two beaded curtains. Gorgeous!
I made an "in progress" box and it was wonderful! So wonderful, in fact, that I did the same thing twice the following week (several projects at once you ask? Uh, yeah, several times seven). The problem became I needed something that I knew was in an "in progress" box, but which one? Now I date my "in progress" boxes too and can pretty much find whatever it is I'm looking for the first - or maybe second - time in. Great minds Mini, great minds! XOX
Yay!!! So glad it's helping!!!! I love my cookie sheets. They nest and store easily when I'm not using them... and I love the dry erase labeling that I can just wipe off. Yes... Great minds! ;)
I do the majority of my shopping at thrift stores. If I find that I am not using the item or don’t love it as much as I thought I would, then it’s so much easier to donate.
Hi, Norrine, I actually mark our different size sheets in sharpie on the “foot end” of the sheets. This tells me the size of the sheet and which end goes at the head of the bed.
What great advice. I will need to inscribe (in stone) your question to ask before buying something. Now I just need to buy a large stone and some chisels……🤪
I adapted your cookie sheet method to just a small tray on my desk. If I have a project I need to finish I can’t put it away or I totally forget about it. The tray keeps it corralled so all the supplies I need are sat on the tray ready for when I pick it up again. I have been doing this for my pencil drawings as I can’t sit for 5 hours and complete things as I have pain in my hands. This method has allowed me to complete my first final piece in a very long time! I don’t have shelves in my room but I do have a deep drawer, I got 2 A4 clear boxes and put my longer term/planned projects in there. Honestly tho, I haven’t touched those in 6 months so I think I will clear that drawer out and just use the tray from now on 😊
Great overview! So many practical tips I can start today! I’d be interested in your take on the organization of an emergency pantry. Thank you for asking us/your viewers for their questions and input.
Great video. The tip I need the most is cleaning up after each activity in my craft room when I am finished or put those in some kind of storage that says “in progress “. The rest of my house is okay but my craft room, not. Thanks for the idea of a bin for work in progress and timing yourself if things get overwhelming.
Ok! This was so chock full of good advice. And for me the timing is perfect cuz I'm just now organizing my entire home. I'm starting in the craft area using many of your other videos, so as I move into the rest of the house, it's like taking a trusted voice with me.
All great tips, Norrine! I'm constantly organizing my craft space, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I keep all the meds in the kitchen, not the bathroom, and do the weekly pill containers for myself and my husband. I don't like anything on the kitchen or bathroom counters. Just a few decorative pieces, and the microwave in the kitchen. I have two closets or spring/summer and fall/winter clothes. There again I'm always sorting through and donating. Same with kitchen items. I will not donate anything that is dirty, stained or broken.
Carole, you are on TOP of your space! Way to go! Crafting areas are hard, because we are always interested in new/changing things. It may be the way you have your items categorized - or maybe you are micro-organizing things. Let me know if you'd like me to take a look.
Thank you Norrine for your kind words. I started out making cards and am now slowly branching out. But I'm afraid if I do that It will require more products and then I'll have to re-organize again. Take care.
You are so very welcome Norrine! So sweet, I can't wait to meet you too! I really do appreciate you & your channel! ❤ I sure do wish you lived near me...I would love to have you help me right now get my craft items & supplies organized! 😁❤ My husband and I are working on my craft room right now & needs to be done by October 1st! Ugh! I have so much stuff! 🙄
Oh I love every video.....I felt like you were talking to me.... My biggest thing is I can get the item onto the counter or table in the room but don't seem to take the little extra time to actually put it away...🤪 Thanks for another great video Norrine.
Your tips are very helpful. I have been working slowly toward 2 totes of office papers piled up while I moved. I put it off now and I'm paying for it. I do things like: today I retrieved the table I plan on sorting on, other days I gathered the filing supplies, emptied the shredder...(Fooling myself right?). Well now, you gave me a concrete list to go by. So, I set my alarm for the morning. Going to work half hour at a time, then take a break outside , let's see how it goes. Tfs.
Great tips. I hang all my jumpers, cardigans & t.shirts. I can’t be bothered with folding. In the UK most houses have a wardrobe rather than a walk-in closet.
Love that! I meant to share that I don't fold many of my things!!! I have those soft sided boxes for my PJ's, socks, and under items. Why fold them? LOL
Recently I turned my closet into a small half bath so I don't have to go downstairs at night to go to the bathroom. Now I have to find spots for all my hanging clothes. Maybe a video on carving out and finding closet space when you don't have any. As always I love your videos.
I just love your cookie sheet organizing idea! I've been leaving my stuff out.... but now it can be organized all in one small space and ready for me when I can get back to it. Brilliant!! TYFS :-)
So nice to see you Norrine, I always all your tips and ideas, but this old house is a joke (and not a funny one). Linen closet, what's that - this place never had one. The original built in closet for my bedroom can't be used for clothes, it's too small but mostly because it has the breaker box for the entire house wiring right in the middle back wall closet and hanging rod for clothes goes right in front of breaker box. There is nothing that could really help this place, except to tear it all down and rebuild it normal, LoL. But, for me, the best part is knowing I have you for my cheerleader. Your the best. I have the majority (not all, but..) of your videos saved in a playlist on my own called "The Crafty Organizer". Thank you for being my cheerleader. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas
I am new to your channel. I love all your advice. I’m not sure if it is in this video or the last one I watched but your tip about labeling the sheets with the size with a clothespin was brilliant!! I appreciate all of your suggestions. Thank you!!!
I'm new to your channel and absolutely love your organizational tips and style. I wish you lived nearer to provide an inperson evaluation. I'm presently trying to reorganize my craft room/office. I'm packing up the room to empty it before reorganizing. My plan is to build an "L" shaped desk for all the craft machines supported by three 30inch bookcases. I have a good number of containers which I hope will aid in storage. I saw your video on storing craft paper, however, I have much more paper than that. I bought magazine boxes and hope they will suffice. Gosh, the task seems so overwhelming and I get a bit anxious but I'm determined to complete the project before the holidays. Fingers crossed. I'm viewing your videos a few a day to hopefully gain insight into better organization.
Constance! I think your plan is perfect! I love that you are basically starting the space from scratch - but with a plan!!!! Keep that bullseye method in mind as you are setting up your space. If you've not watched that video yet, here it is: ua-cam.com/video/R_ZnNs0AULY/v-deo.html Also, I think the magazine boxes for your paper is wonderful!! I have a Facebook support page where we all come for ideas, suggestions, and support if you'd like to join it! I am on there almost every day and can offer feedback. :D facebook.com/groups/730125317461615/
It's weird how many of the things you mentioned, are things that I have already started to try, or was already thinking about. I already have some "in progress" storage boxes. I plan on incorporating most of these throughout my house. First is to donate the clothes that I know that I will not be wearing again. The only issue I have is that my anxiety doesn't make any of this easy. But the video was very inspiring. I'm so happy that I found your channel a few months ago. 💜🙂
I am so happy you are here too!!!! I don't want you feeling anxious! So, take it super slow. Maybe let go of 2-3 items of clothing at a time. Or pull out what you don't think you will want and move it to another area of your home for how. This will allow you to enjoy the new open space - without the stress of letting those items go.
1:46 Think of your areas of the kitchen in terms of real estate, too. Cupboard/counter near stove, refrigerator or dishwasher is valuable real estate, so put the most used items in these areas.
So glad to see this, we just started on each room this year so this absolutely wonderful. We just cleaned out bedroom closet, 13 bags of clothes donated. Still working on kitchen remodel so I’ll post pictures soon. I have baskets I can easily see what’s I them, no lower cabinets only drawers this so amazing no lost areas. Also sheets for guest room are always a different color than master bedroom so I know exactly what is fir what room. Love the pillowcase idea. Thank you again for all the wonderful ideas.
That helped. My post-hurricane kitchen is a disaster and the problem is the combination of daily use items with enough supplies for lengthy power outages and no trips to the store. I stared at the full back wall of shelves and I’m going to put the food supplies on the narrow outer shelves that currently house cookbooks and put cookbooks, appliances and medical gear in the wide middle shelves. It’s Louisiana. We cook a lot.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Well, best laid plans of mice and moms. . . I started over this morning. Still aiming for the outer shelves, but as I rearranged, I could see how many small items were scattered about.
It was a toss up between zoning both the kitchen drawers and the pantry. Both my drawers and pantry are very unorganized and I am grateful for your suggestions. I enjoyed your tips on everything in this video thanks so much for sharing.
Great tips as always Norrine! Thanks for the reminder to drop a message to my credit union. They do a free shred day every spring and fall, so I know it's coming. I just sent the message and when the response comes, probably Tuesday, I'm putting it on my calendar and will add other routine errands to that day as I think of them.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer I Just thought of a problem that I have in the area of 'categorizing'. "What Did I Call It?" Like for filing for example, did I call it car, vehicle or automobile? And I may not realize that I filled it under two or three categories until much later. Creating an index is helpful if the task is filing, but that was just an easy example of my categories challenge. What if it wasn't filing? Another challenge under the same concept is "where did I put it" when I 'put it away'?
OH!!! I used to do that too! LOL Simplify and make your categories more general - and keep a master list of your categories - so they remain consistent. I'd have cars under travel.... so they'd also be with planes, trains, boats, etc. I'd keep the likes together UNDER travel still... and alphabetized so I could find them quickly. Does that make sense?
Kitchen area... Small appliances and small counter space along with over stuffed cabinets are working against me. Then the top half of 2.5 floor to ceiling pantry closets, they are very very deep and only have 1 shelf that is movable. Too high to put my appliances in and wasted space drives me nuts.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer no space for any additional shelves or stands. I did purge one of pantry’s and put 4 small bins with cookie cutters, muffin liners, piping bags and tips, and a misc baking related items up top on a short shelf and my stand mixer and ninja foodi on the bottom shelf. Cleared some counter space. Will probably switch and put my lighter baking pans on that shelf and move the heavy appliances to a lower shelf in the garage. Decided they were too heavy to take down because they are above my shoulders. Thanks for inspiring me… next is the lazy Susan on the bottom cabinets.
Wow! I love this video. Now I really want you to expand each area and go more in depth. I stopped buying my husband clothes years ago, because I would buy them and they would sit ON TOP of the dresser forever. One time I tried to return some pants he never wore and was so embarrassed to find out they had sitting around for three years! Now I let him buy his own clothes, or at the very least take him with me. I loved the idea of organizing the kitchen in zones of all baking, all pasta etc together. The only thing I disagreed with was not over buying. I have no problem buying cases of things I know we will eat eventually. This not only saves me money, but in times of financial difficulty ( my husband was unemployed for 14 months during Covid) it literally saves us from starvation. I did not need to buy pasta, rice, oatmeal, canned soups, canned tomatoes, paper towels, bath soap, flour, or olive oil the entire time, and I only had to buy toilet paper only once. I am a huge fan of having food storage. If I have enough for a year of basic items, I feel much more at peace. I love the idea of getting rid of clothes and shoes I’m not wearing. When we moved into our new bedroom, got rid of our dresser. This gave me more space in my room, less horizontal space to set down and forget stuff 😳 and forced me to file fold our clothes the put them on our closet shelves. I mad custom boxes to fit perfectly onto our shelves. I used old diaper boxes from my granddaughter and covered them with faux leather I purchased super cheap from Walmart. They look so good! I will be going through my linen closets soon! I have way too many towels. The only problem is, how many tea towels or kitchen towels should I keep? Also how many dish cloths and wash clothes do I need to keep. Finally, I need ideas on how many table cloths I need and how to store them. I would also love a video about organizing cleaning products. I just don’t seem to have enough space. I will definitely go back and watch the video on paper solutions too. I have unique paper problems because of my varied interests. I love to do genealogy and family history and have yet to figure out a good filing system for all the papers that entails. I also am struggling with things like physical photos, heirloom pieces, etc. I love your videos and look forward to many more to come. You have such great ideas.
I'm so glad you had the surplus of items to cover those 14 months!!! And that you had the room for all those supplies - that's awesome!!!! Love your use of diaper boxes too! That is amazing and right up there with how I organize. For the towels and table cloths - Do you entertain often? If so, keep enough to cover the different types of themes you entertain for. Otherwise, maybe one for each new season should be sufficient. Towels for washing bodies and face... if your family likes a new one each day - then enough for a week. Otherwise, 2-3 per person should last until the next laundry date. Tea and kitchen towels really depend on the size of your family! As a family of 3, I change mine out every other day - so 4 is all I need for the week. But, if you have a larger family and need more than one to get through the day, you'd have to adjust up. Does that make sense? I really appreciate you watching! Feel free to keep questions and feedback coming - I love reading what others do and helping if I can.
I would love to learn more about clothes filing, all the garments not just t-shirts. I always have multiple projects going cause mine tend to need drying time for paint or glue so I start something else... causes a huge mess.
Oh Norrine, I'm so guilty of starting one project with a unfinished project on my work table. Lol and my husband is guilty of buying things he thinks he needs and they sit in the bags they came in ( compulsive) urgh! Have a super fantastic evening. I'm gonna go get me some cookie sheets from dollar tree tomorrow, that sounds fantastic. 💜💜💜✌️✌️ Sherry
I rejected the idea of storing sheets in one of the pillowcases many years ago, I use large ziplock bags and write the size on the bag. When you change the sheets the clean set just goes into the bag for that size, and no soiled pillow cases to spoil a fresh bed.
I've always been the "I can return it" type. My daughter once asked me "But why the extra work to return it 'IF' when there are 50 just like it here. If you can't stop thinking of it come back tomorrow to buy it..." I discovered that by bed time the item was out of my brain. So now, if it is on Clearance is the only time I allow the "I can return it if...." Purchases. Out side of that every other item and price will be available tomorrow, or online or at another store etc. When my kids and husband were harping on me that I "Don't need" x, y, z, It just made me want them more. I justified it with the "I'm a doggone adult" attitude. Now, I allow myself 1 clearance purchase each trip (I only go shopping on Fridays as I live 45 min from the nearest retailer) and it has to be at least 30% off regular price, and/or no more than 3 of the item available at that price point. I even check surrounding area store apps to make sure. I still find myself with the occasional "I forgot I bought that" Item(s) and when that happens and the item is still in the package, new, I move it to my "Gifts" Closet. There are many items I buy here and there that end up in the "Gift" closet, that I thought I had to Have. So I started to add "Will you happily gift/donate this if I find I don't open it." to my evaluation steps. It helps me to feel in control and not being chastised by family over those special purchases.
OH MY GOSH! I just googled it.... 300,000 items is the average! Check it out: skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/50133/are-there-300-000-items-in-the-average-american-household-and-10-000-items-in-t
I am so guilty of much that you talked about which is why things are in the state they are. I've put a halt to all the nonsense and am finally getting it under control. Since I am no longer working, my days are my own and I can spend each day working on the mess. Craft supplies quickly became a disaster because I didn't have a storage plan in place before I started getting supplies. I am boxing things now by category such as ribbon, glassware, etc. and once done I can work on one box at a time and keep further mess to a minimum. I have 4 zones around the house chosen and will be storing by seasons and general supplies and everything will be out of view, finally. Shopping for supplies is stopped and once all the organizing is done, I will craft only from my stash. Then shopping will only take place for items that I have run out of. Paper is also a major problem but I now have a shredder next to my desk and shred as I go through mail and work through the paper piles. I have perfected a bookkeeping system that will stop further clutter. I have a lot for goodwill and the rest will go to my church garage sale in the spring. I never thought that I would end up in such a mess but am excited to think that I will finally be clutter free. As you said, it didn't get this way overnight and it won't get fixed overnight. Thanks Norinne. Your practical ideas and suggestions are what put me on this new path.
Sonnyandcobi - I am so proud of you!!!!! I'd love to be a part of your journey! I have a wonderful Facebook group where we just support each other in all ways - if you'd like to join. It helps to be in a group of people who support, encourage, and understand. Plus, it's just fun to share your good and bad days and have people rooting for you 💚: facebook.com/groups/730125317461615/
This was so helpful! I think the bedroom and kitchen were most beneficial for me. I don't have a linen closet, and my bathroom doesn't have counters. I have a pedestal sink, and one small cabinet and a small medicine cabinet. The bathroom also doubles as my laundry room, because I use a mini washing machine and spinner. There are no hookups in my apartment, and when I moved here I didn't have a car to go to a laundromat. I have stuff everywhere in the bathroom due to lack of storage. Any suggestions for laundry detergent and supplies in such a small space? I love your channel, I learn new things from you every video! ❤
I'd get as much up on a wall in that bathroom as you can. If you email me pictures of your space, I'll see if I have any other suggestions for you. Email them to Norrine@Crafty-Organizer.com :)
@@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286 I just gotta respond to your handle... I love Him too!! 😁😁😁 And yes, Norrine is j the woman for the job. Blessings! MK
What I found useful is asking myself where I'm going to put the item. Since I'm already bursting at the seams I end up not purchasing it. I like the tip about asking myself if I would donate it after a month of I haven't used it. The place I fail is craft items. I can't seem to help myself.
I know! Craft items are like going to an animal adoption event... I love them all and want to take them all home. I don't even go to the craft stores unless I need a specific item. It keeps me in line. LOL
Can I just give you permission to take over control of my life? 🤣 Just handle everything for me from here on out? 😊 Great video! Now on to find out about the WIP cookie sheets - sounds very interesting! 👍💖
I love the tip to clean up . I try to straighten my sewing room before I go to bed. I want to start with a clean room. But, this room is definitely not organized yet. I just struggle with how to make my projects flow. By the way. I love how your top and your transition between clips match. Lol
Everything in our home should have a specific purpose, whether it's for a practical purpose or decor. When shopping or decluttering, ask yourself "Do I really need this?". Use the 5 second rule. If it takes you longer than 5 seconds to answer that question, get rid of it. Take whatever items you're weeding out and donate them or have a yard sale.
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Where is this other UA-cam for Annie’s ? Thanks :)
The from no sleeves to long sleeves clicked with me 👏
Yay!!! Glad I could bring you something new!
Thanks Norrine, cleaning up after each project is the latest new habit I'm working on.
I still struggle with maintaining that, but it sure helps when I do
5:56 Store bedding in the room where it'll be used. Bottom dresser drawer, in a tote under the bed or on a shelf in the closet. Less steps to retrieve when time to change the bedding.
I should have watched this before deciding to organize EVERY room in the house all at once. Do I need to tell you how overwhelmed I am now and Oh! Forgot to tell you that I’m also moving furniture around just to make things more complicated and back breaking!!! What was I thinking????? Thanks Norrine, you gave me so many ideas to get back on track.
You sound like me!!!! I get these bursts of "wonder woman" energy - and then look and say "what have I done?!?!?" LOL Keep me posted on your whole house overhaul!
You always make sense in all your advice, I'm trying to do one step at a time. Kitchen was first, living room was next now I'm doing my bedroom. I went through all my bagged, and packed clothes recently. Half didn't fit, 1/4th was for winter, the last 1/4th was what I do wear. I donated 3 black trash bags full, put my winter clothes in storage. It was easy, and the result was awesome. Thank you for helping this hoarder get organized. lol
I am SOOOO PROUD of you!!!! I'll bet it felt great to let all of that go! 💜
I always appreciate when you give us resources in which to donate our decluttering! 💙
Always happy to help!!!!
I really liked the comparison between the grocery aisle zones and having the same zones in the pantry. Very helpful.
So glad it helped!
Take another hint from the grocery store. In our area we have sections dedicated to TexMex or International, etc. One store groups sale items as meal suggestions. When spaghetti sauce is on sale, they set up an Italian night display with pastas, sauces, cheeses, salad dressings and salad toppers, even prepared pizza crusts. Sometimes there's a mini freezer with frozen garlic breads and gelato.
Our kids had favorite styles of meals. When I organized our pantry I based it on those things which made it easier to find as a meal. As they grew, it was easier for the kids to make meals on their own. We moved in 18 years ago and that system still works even as the kids moved out.
I love your new filming space you've created with your new desk set up. It's airier, larger, the lighting is better and you're no longer 'looking up' as you were in your old set up. I wanted to offer a small hint for those looking for more affordable storage boxes, especially for drawers. Ask the deli staff at your favorite store to save the boxes that the bricks of American cheese comes in for you. The bottoms are corrugated cardboard and can be cut down and fit in telescope style as needed. They'd fit folded socks perfectly, tubes of lipstick, all those hair ties, etc. In the kitchen they'll hold kool-aid packs or gravy/seasonal packets. I've got some that are nearly 20 years old in my drawers and if I want to change them out for new, all I have to do is ask (or just get them myself...I work at the store I get them from!)
What?! That is so cool! Can you share a picture so I can see?? You can share them to my Crafty Organizer page on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/730125317461615/
When I go shopping and see something that "calls" to be bought, I go away to an other shop. If I stil think of it after leavinng that other shop, I go and buy the "calling" item. 😉
That's an awesome tip!!!! When my kids were little and we'd go idea shopping for their Birthday.... I'd ask them to tell me the top three things they remembered from our shopping. Many times we'd have to go back because they couldn't remember anything! LOL
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Most of thé time I don't buy, because indeed, I didn't remember.😁
13:24 I use notebook binders & label the ends with the categories such as.health, church, school, etc. When I go to medical appointments I bring my binder. So simple for me.
Your top reflects your friendly personality.
Awww, thank you!
Awesome video.....
At the age of 72 I have already acquired everything I need or want, so shopping trips have been rare in my old age. But I gained 10 pounds while convalescing from a nasty bout of COVID, so I now need clothes that will cover my newly-expanded backside until I can slim down. I ONLY shop at a local upscale thrift store -- no returns, so purchases must indeed be donated if I find that I'm unable to use them. After laundering clothes, I place them on the left side of the closet or drawer. When I thoroughly clean my bedroom every spring, the rarely used clothing on the right is very easy to recognize and remove for donation.
You are my kinda gal!!! I love that!!!!! I too have gained weight... but not due to illness. I hope you are feeling 100% better. So proud of you for your shopping habit and your system for donating! Way to go!
You give such amazing organizing advice! I really enjoy your kindness and solutions to dealing with everyday clutter and asking ourselves the questions to keep things out of our home we don't need.
7:40 During change of seasons (I live in Michigan), place the clothes on hangers with hanger facing backwards. As you use the item, reverse the hanger. Next season change, anything still on backwards hanger hasn't been used & may be ready to be donated.
I recently went through my bedroom closet and got rid of a lot of stuff. Some things were too small, or i didn't like anymore, hadn't worn in a year or more. Also, went through my shoes and got rid of a lot of shoes I love, but can't wear anymore for whatever reason. I took all the stuff to a thrift shop that uses the money they make to help support homeless veterans. I served in the Navy for 3 years, and I know that in this area there are many homeless vets. It felt so good to declutter I am now going through the rest of my clothing to see what else I can release to a good cause. I'll get around to the bathroom eventually. LOL Thanks for all your wonderful, encouraging tips. 🧡
I'm so proud and excited for you!!!! You got to help others AND make more space for you! 💜
11:40 Nail polishes are alcohol based, so they can be shared without worrying about them being sanitized. Consider donating to local women's shelters!
I think you are my new best friend. So many great tips! Thanks for all of your comments!
Thank you Norrine!!! I've got to take some time to watch your video on organizing papers, I still haven't sent you a card or letter but I will as soon as I can.
I also need to send you those pictures when I get everything a little more organized. Been doing some arts and crafts to bring my stress levels down and hope to get back to the organization of everything!!!lol! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us and supporting us, hope I can help you too some day soon. I will be praying for you and your family. You are a very special lady and you care about everyone and I really appreciate that with all my heart 💖
I want you to get your stress levels down too!!!! I remember how that feels - and I don't want anyone to feel like that! Let me know how I can help. 🌺
Thanks again. I am now refreshed and ready to go again.
Thank you for such sensible advice! Your tips on organizing have been very helpful for me. These are things that people can really do!
Glad it was helpful!
I organized my kitchen with bins, over two years ago. It has stayed organized since then. Occasionally, I may do a quick look through to put things in the proper bin. (Husband is not good at putting things back where they belong 😁). It has made my life so much easier and I know where everything is. Bins are my best friend. I am going to start putting my books in bins in the bookcase. I have whole collections of my favorite authors and they are getting mixed up with other authors. So I am going to put them in bins, with the spines setting upwards, so I can just pull out a bin and look for a favorite book to read.
I'm so glad bins have worked for you!!!! I do the same thing - I neaten up my bins as needed, but it's so nice only having to tidy a snack bin - instead of my entire pantry! Let me know how the books work in bins - I'll be curious. :)
Gosh Norrine I need your help!
I'm here!!!! :D
My craft room is small and yes, I have lots of crafts that I can’t seem to find a place for.
One thing that helps me not overbuy or buy things I don't really need just because it's a good deal is imagining how happy someone else will be to find the good deal.
OMGosh! I love that idea!!!!
EXCELLENT Video! It really reminds me of what I don't need to keep, especially after a yard sale and now 1/2 is back in my garage. Argh!
Are you in an area where donations places are doing pick ups yet??? I am lucky enough to have ours back up and running.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Great Idea! I'll call around👍
Thanks for sharing. Happy crafting on a budget 💲. Happy everything on a budget💲. See👁 you in the next 🎥 and on the flipside. 👼🌹
I used to be very guilty of retail therapy. Though I'm still far from being organized, I taught myself to buy only if I know where it is going to live in my space and what I'm going to use it for. Else, I appreciate it in the store and put it back on the shelf there.
I love having my crafting supplies around me which, I admit, is a lot. I do knitting, crocheting, beading, embroidery, paper crafts, drawing. Guess what's currently in the best state, yes, my crafting supplies. Everything else I consider maintaining life.
Emptying my dishwasher the other day I realized how many coffee mugs I have. They've been there for years. Just a few of them make me really happy and I use them regularly, the rest is just keeping company to my faves.
Oh yes and I have a happy story to tell: K., the daughter of my crafty friend C. has a crafty daughter of her own, L., to whom I donated two pounds (!) of beads about two years ago. The family has set up a jacuzzi in their back yard under a car port. It has two accesses. L. used up all of the donated beads to create two beaded curtains. Gorgeous!
That is so cool!!!! Doesn't that make you so happy to see something you were not using get used in such an amazing way!!!! What a great story!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Yes, I'm over the moon about it!
I made an "in progress" box and it was wonderful! So wonderful, in fact, that I did the same thing twice the following week (several projects at once you ask? Uh, yeah, several times seven). The problem became I needed something that I knew was in an "in progress" box, but which one? Now I date my "in progress" boxes too and can pretty much find whatever it is I'm looking for the first - or maybe second - time in. Great minds Mini, great minds! XOX
Yay!!! So glad it's helping!!!! I love my cookie sheets. They nest and store easily when I'm not using them... and I love the dry erase labeling that I can just wipe off. Yes... Great minds! ;)
Hello sunshine. I just Love watching your declutter/organization tips. See you soon my friend. 🌞🌻☕
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Wonderful ideas, some of them were things I had used and even forgotten. Namaste 🧶🤗🐞🥰🧶
So glad you found them helpful again! :D
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I'm praying for your family.🙏🙏🤟I don't think we have Ikea in my area. Murfreesboro TN.
I do the majority of my shopping at thrift stores. If I find that I am not using the item or don’t love it as much as I thought I would, then it’s so much easier to donate.
Very true!!!!
We are in the process of moving so I am going to use your tips to help me in our new home. Thank you for your help.
Good luck with your move!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Thank you
Thank you you are making my life easier thank for your help
You inspire me and I appreciate your videos.
I appreciate that!
You are a lovley Lady -helping so many of us with your tips. Thank UA-cam.
Thank you, Antonia!
Hi, Norrine, I actually mark our different size sheets in sharpie on the “foot end” of the sheets. This tells me the size of the sheet and which end goes at the head of the bed.
Love that! Whatever system works for you - works! :)
What great advice. I will need to inscribe (in stone) your question to ask before buying something. Now I just need to buy a large stone and some chisels……🤪
That one made me laugh out loud. 😆
Great points you covered. I like the 3 minute rule on cleaning up. It is amazing HOW MUCH can be done in that short period of time.
It really is shocking! :D
I adapted your cookie sheet method to just a small tray on my desk. If I have a project I need to finish I can’t put it away or I totally forget about it. The tray keeps it corralled so all the supplies I need are sat on the tray ready for when I pick it up again. I have been doing this for my pencil drawings as I can’t sit for 5 hours and complete things as I have pain in my hands. This method has allowed me to complete my first final piece in a very long time! I don’t have shelves in my room but I do have a deep drawer, I got 2 A4 clear boxes and put my longer term/planned projects in there. Honestly tho, I haven’t touched those in 6 months so I think I will clear that drawer out and just use the tray from now on 😊
That's so exciting to hear!!!! Thank you for sharing that with me! ❤
Hello my friend! This is a timely video for me!
Sorry it's so late today. xoxoxo Hope you like it!
No worries! Anytime you upload a video is good for me!
Yes! I was going to answer your question but yes, need help in every room
Thank you for the inspiration
Great overview! So many practical tips I can start today! I’d be interested in your take on the organization of an emergency pantry. Thank you for asking us/your viewers for their questions and input.
I've tried to do one of those - but regions and supplies vary so much. I've not been able to figure out a generic list that is helpful. :(
How can we find "Annie's" channel
Great video. The tip I need the most is cleaning up after each activity in my craft room when I am finished or put those in some kind of storage that says “in progress “. The rest of my house is okay but my craft room, not. Thanks for the idea of a bin for work in progress and timing yourself if things get overwhelming.
I'm working on a new craft room organization video. :) Stay tuned!!!
Thank you for reminding us of the basics now and then. It’s needed. 😊
You are so welcome! xoxoxo
8:25 I placed a board with hooks along the back of the closet behind the closet rod for pants to hang on the hooks. Freed up alot of closet space.
Ok! This was so chock full of good advice. And for me the timing is perfect cuz I'm just now organizing my entire home. I'm starting in the craft area using many of your other videos, so as I move into the rest of the house, it's like taking a trusted voice with me.
All great tips, Norrine! I'm constantly organizing my craft space, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I keep all the meds in the kitchen, not the bathroom, and do the weekly pill containers for myself and my husband. I don't like anything on the kitchen or bathroom counters. Just a few decorative pieces, and the microwave in the kitchen. I have two closets or spring/summer and fall/winter clothes. There again I'm always sorting through and donating. Same with kitchen items. I will not donate anything that is dirty, stained or broken.
Carole, you are on TOP of your space! Way to go! Crafting areas are hard, because we are always interested in new/changing things. It may be the way you have your items categorized - or maybe you are micro-organizing things. Let me know if you'd like me to take a look.
Thank you Norrine for your kind words. I started out making cards and am now slowly branching out. But I'm afraid if I do that It will require more products and then I'll have to re-organize again. Take care.
Thank you so much!
As always Norrine, I appreciate all of your tips & hacks for organizing! Stay safe, healthy and positive! God bless you and your family! 🙏❤🇺🇸😊
Thank you, as always, Deane! Can't wait to meet you someday. You are always so kind and positive. I appreciate that so much.
You are so very welcome Norrine! So sweet, I can't wait to meet you too! I really do appreciate you & your channel! ❤ I sure do wish you lived near me...I would love to have you help me right now get my craft items & supplies organized! 😁❤ My husband and I are working on my craft room right now & needs to be done by October 1st! Ugh! I have so much stuff! 🙄
Oh I love every video.....I felt like you were talking to me.... My biggest thing is I can get the item onto the counter or table in the room but don't seem to take the little extra time to actually put it away...🤪
Thanks for another great video Norrine.
That's the hardest part.... right? Hoping some of these tips helped.
Your tips are very helpful. I have been working slowly toward 2 totes of office papers piled up while I moved. I put it off now and I'm paying for it. I do things like: today I retrieved the table I plan on sorting on, other days I gathered the filing supplies, emptied the shredder...(Fooling myself right?). Well now, you gave me a concrete list to go by. So, I set my alarm for the morning. Going to work half hour at a time, then take a break outside , let's see how it goes.
Tfs.
I'm rooting for you!!!! Let me know how it goes!
Great tips.
I hang all my jumpers, cardigans & t.shirts. I can’t be bothered with folding.
In the UK most houses have a wardrobe rather than a walk-in closet.
Love that! I meant to share that I don't fold many of my things!!! I have those soft sided boxes for my PJ's, socks, and under items. Why fold them? LOL
Your videos are sooo useful and needed.
I'm so glad! Thanks for checking in!
Recently I turned my closet into a small half bath so I don't have to go downstairs at night to go to the bathroom. Now I have to find spots for all my hanging clothes. Maybe a video on carving out and finding closet space when you don't have any.
As always I love your videos.
I 'made' a closet in my living room. Check it out! ua-cam.com/video/kYQJhSXMsz8/v-deo.html
I just love your cookie sheet organizing idea! I've been leaving my stuff out.... but now it can be organized all in one small space and ready for me when I can get back to it. Brilliant!! TYFS :-)
I'm so glad you liked it!!!
So nice to see you Norrine, I always all your tips and ideas, but this old house is a joke (and not a funny one). Linen closet, what's that - this place never had one. The original built in closet for my bedroom can't be used for clothes, it's too small but mostly because it has the breaker box for the entire house wiring right in the middle back wall closet and hanging rod for clothes goes right in front of breaker box. There is nothing that could really help this place, except to tear it all down and rebuild it normal, LoL. But, for me, the best part is knowing I have you for my cheerleader. Your the best. I have the majority (not all, but..) of your videos saved in a playlist on my own called "The Crafty Organizer". Thank you for being my cheerleader. Take care and God bless you and yours.
Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas
If I had that RV already... I'd be driving to Arkansas!!!! We will find solutions for you 💜
I am new to your channel. I love all your advice. I’m not sure if it is in this video or the last one I watched but your tip about labeling the sheets with the size with a clothespin was brilliant!! I appreciate all of your suggestions. Thank you!!!
So glad to have you here with me! And glad that size tip was helpful. :)
❤️Great tips! Thank you!❤️
Thanks for watching!
I'm new to your channel and absolutely love your organizational tips and style. I wish you lived nearer to provide an inperson evaluation. I'm presently trying to reorganize my craft room/office. I'm packing up the room to empty it before reorganizing. My plan is to build an "L" shaped desk for all the craft machines supported by three 30inch bookcases. I have a good number of containers which I hope will aid in storage. I saw your video on storing craft paper, however, I have much more paper than that. I bought magazine boxes and hope they will suffice. Gosh, the task seems so overwhelming and I get a bit anxious but I'm determined to complete the project before the holidays. Fingers crossed. I'm viewing your videos a few a day to hopefully gain insight into better organization.
Constance! I think your plan is perfect! I love that you are basically starting the space from scratch - but with a plan!!!! Keep that bullseye method in mind as you are setting up your space. If you've not watched that video yet, here it is: ua-cam.com/video/R_ZnNs0AULY/v-deo.html
Also, I think the magazine boxes for your paper is wonderful!! I have a Facebook support page where we all come for ideas, suggestions, and support if you'd like to join it! I am on there almost every day and can offer feedback. :D facebook.com/groups/730125317461615/
Thank you for all the tips. It helps so much❤️❤️❤️
It's weird how many of the things you mentioned, are things that I have already started to try, or was already thinking about. I already have some "in progress" storage boxes. I plan on incorporating most of these throughout my house. First is to donate the clothes that I know that I will not be wearing again. The only issue I have is that my anxiety doesn't make any of this easy. But the video was very inspiring.
I'm so happy that I found your channel a few months ago. 💜🙂
I am so happy you are here too!!!! I don't want you feeling anxious! So, take it super slow. Maybe let go of 2-3 items of clothing at a time. Or pull out what you don't think you will want and move it to another area of your home for how. This will allow you to enjoy the new open space - without the stress of letting those items go.
1:46 Think of your areas of the kitchen in terms of real estate, too. Cupboard/counter near stove, refrigerator or dishwasher is valuable real estate, so put the most used items in these areas.
We think alike!!! :)
Excellent advice thanks 😊
You are so welcome!
So glad to see this, we just started on each room this year so this absolutely wonderful. We just cleaned out bedroom closet, 13 bags of clothes donated. Still working on kitchen remodel so I’ll post pictures soon. I have baskets I can easily see what’s I them, no lower cabinets only drawers this so amazing no lost areas. Also sheets for guest room are always a different color than master bedroom so I know exactly what is fir what room. Love the pillowcase idea. Thank you again for all the wonderful ideas.
Woohoo!!! Can't wait to see!!
GREAT TIPS 👍🏻
Glad you like them!
Thank you so much for your great idea's.
Most welcome 😊
Thank you for reminding me of the 2 organizing projects I have to do. I’ve been so busy with other things I’d completely forgotten. 💗
You are so cute. You are welcome! LOL
Great advice! Use it or let it go!
That helped. My post-hurricane kitchen is a disaster and the problem is the combination of daily use items with enough supplies for lengthy power outages and no trips to the store. I stared at the full back wall of shelves and I’m going to put the food supplies on the narrow outer shelves that currently house cookbooks and put cookbooks, appliances and medical gear in the wide middle shelves. It’s Louisiana. We cook a lot.
YES! You need those extra supplies!!!! Great idea to move the items around a bit. Let me know how it goes!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Well, best laid plans of mice and moms. . . I started over this morning. Still aiming for the outer shelves, but as I rearranged, I could see how many small items were scattered about.
It was a toss up between zoning both the kitchen drawers and the pantry. Both my drawers and pantry are very unorganized and I am grateful for your suggestions. I enjoyed your tips on everything in this video thanks so much for sharing.
You are so welcome! I'm happy I could help
Love your linen closet suggestions. Great overall video.
Thanks so much!
This was such a fun video to watch while I hand quilted my couch throw. I want to thank you for your time and energy that went into making this video!
You are so welcome!
Great tips as always Norrine! Thanks for the reminder to drop a message to my credit union. They do a free shred day every spring and fall, so I know it's coming. I just sent the message and when the response comes, probably Tuesday, I'm putting it on my calendar and will add other routine errands to that day as I think of them.
Love that! I meant to mention lots of schools do paper shredding events this time of year too..... Next video! LOL
@@TheCraftyOrganizer I Just thought of a problem that I have in the area of 'categorizing'. "What Did I Call It?" Like for filing for example, did I call it car, vehicle or automobile? And I may not realize that I filled it under two or three categories until much later. Creating an index is helpful if the task is filing, but that was just an easy example of my categories challenge. What if it wasn't filing? Another challenge under the same concept is "where did I put it" when I 'put it away'?
OH!!! I used to do that too! LOL Simplify and make your categories more general - and keep a master list of your categories - so they remain consistent. I'd have cars under travel.... so they'd also be with planes, trains, boats, etc. I'd keep the likes together UNDER travel still... and alphabetized so I could find them quickly. Does that make sense?
Oh how helpful this vid was. I thank u for sharing this valuable info, you a so great.
Glad it was helpful!
Kitchen area... Small appliances and small counter space along with over stuffed cabinets are working against me. Then the top half of 2.5 floor to ceiling pantry closets, they are very very deep and only have 1 shelf that is movable. Too high to put my appliances in and wasted space drives me nuts.
Yikes! Is there any space to add a larger storage item that COULD hold your small appliances??
@@TheCraftyOrganizer no space for any additional shelves or stands. I did purge one of pantry’s and put 4 small bins with cookie cutters, muffin liners, piping bags and tips, and a misc baking related items up top on a short shelf and my stand mixer and ninja foodi on the bottom shelf. Cleared some counter space. Will probably switch and put my lighter baking pans on that shelf and move the heavy appliances to a lower shelf in the garage. Decided they were too heavy to take down because they are above my shoulders. Thanks for inspiring me… next is the lazy Susan on the bottom cabinets.
Thank you I love your videos. I need a project buddy to help me stay on task.
An accountability partner is really helpful. Have you asked on our Facebook group to see if someone would be your partner?
Wow! I love this video. Now I really want you to expand each area and go more in depth. I stopped buying my husband clothes years ago, because I would buy them and they would sit ON TOP of the dresser forever. One time I tried to return some pants he never wore and was so embarrassed to find out they had sitting around for three years! Now I let him buy his own clothes, or at the very least take him with me. I loved the idea of organizing the kitchen in zones of all baking, all pasta etc together. The only thing I disagreed with was not over buying. I have no problem buying cases of things I know we will eat eventually. This not only saves me money, but in times of financial difficulty ( my husband was unemployed for 14 months during Covid) it literally saves us from starvation. I did not need to buy pasta, rice, oatmeal, canned soups, canned tomatoes, paper towels, bath soap, flour, or olive oil the entire time, and I only had to buy toilet paper only once. I am a huge fan of having food storage. If I have enough for a year of basic items, I feel much more at peace.
I love the idea of getting rid of clothes and shoes I’m not wearing. When we moved into our new bedroom, got rid of our dresser. This gave me more space in my room, less horizontal space to set down and forget stuff 😳 and forced me to file fold our clothes the put them on our closet shelves. I mad custom boxes to fit perfectly onto our shelves. I used old diaper boxes from my granddaughter and covered them with faux leather I purchased super cheap from Walmart. They look so good!
I will be going through my linen closets soon! I have way too many towels. The only problem is, how many tea towels or kitchen towels should I keep? Also how many dish cloths and wash clothes do I need to keep. Finally, I need ideas on how many table cloths I need and how to store them. I would also love a video about organizing cleaning products. I just don’t seem to have enough space.
I will definitely go back and watch the video on paper solutions too. I have unique paper problems because of my varied interests. I love to do genealogy and family history and have yet to figure out a good filing system for all the papers that entails. I also am struggling with things like physical photos, heirloom pieces, etc.
I love your videos and look forward to many more to come. You have such great ideas.
I'm so glad you had the surplus of items to cover those 14 months!!! And that you had the room for all those supplies - that's awesome!!!! Love your use of diaper boxes too! That is amazing and right up there with how I organize. For the towels and table cloths - Do you entertain often? If so, keep enough to cover the different types of themes you entertain for. Otherwise, maybe one for each new season should be sufficient. Towels for washing bodies and face... if your family likes a new one each day - then enough for a week. Otherwise, 2-3 per person should last until the next laundry date. Tea and kitchen towels really depend on the size of your family! As a family of 3, I change mine out every other day - so 4 is all I need for the week. But, if you have a larger family and need more than one to get through the day, you'd have to adjust up. Does that make sense? I really appreciate you watching! Feel free to keep questions and feedback coming - I love reading what others do and helping if I can.
I would love to learn more about clothes filing, all the garments not just t-shirts. I always have multiple projects going cause mine tend to need drying time for paint or glue so I start something else... causes a huge mess.
I've not made one on folding, but here's one that is easy to follow: ua-cam.com/video/IjkmqbJTLBM/v-deo.html
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Thank you!
Oh Norrine, I'm so guilty of starting one project with a unfinished project on my work table. Lol and my husband is guilty of buying things he thinks he needs and they sit in the bags they came in ( compulsive) urgh! Have a super fantastic evening. I'm gonna go get me some cookie sheets from dollar tree tomorrow, that sounds fantastic. 💜💜💜✌️✌️ Sherry
You've got this, Sherry!!!!
I am bad about ot returning items.
Lot's of people are - you are not alone.
Thank you Norrine...invaluable tips
🌺 Thanks, Naomi! xoxoxox
Another great video.💕👏💕
Thank you! 🤗
I rejected the idea of storing sheets in one of the pillowcases many years ago, I use large ziplock bags and write the size on the bag. When you change the sheets the clean set just goes into the bag for that size, and no soiled pillow cases to spoil a fresh bed.
Love the zip lock idea!!!!! Wonderful tip!
I've always been the "I can return it" type. My daughter once asked me "But why the extra work to return it 'IF' when there are 50 just like it here. If you can't stop thinking of it come back tomorrow to buy it..." I discovered that by bed time the item was out of my brain. So now, if it is on Clearance is the only time I allow the "I can return it if...." Purchases. Out side of that every other item and price will be available tomorrow, or online or at another store etc. When my kids and husband were harping on me that I "Don't need" x, y, z, It just made me want them more. I justified it with the "I'm a doggone adult" attitude. Now, I allow myself 1 clearance purchase each trip (I only go shopping on Fridays as I live 45 min from the nearest retailer) and it has to be at least 30% off regular price, and/or no more than 3 of the item available at that price point. I even check surrounding area store apps to make sure. I still find myself with the occasional "I forgot I bought that" Item(s) and when that happens and the item is still in the package, new, I move it to my "Gifts" Closet. There are many items I buy here and there that end up in the "Gift" closet, that I thought I had to Have. So I started to add "Will you happily gift/donate this if I find I don't open it." to my evaluation steps. It helps me to feel in control and not being chastised by family over those special purchases.
Helpful video, thank you ♥
How many items does an average home have? I like the bins makes such a neat presentation.
OH MY GOSH! I just googled it.... 300,000 items is the average! Check it out: skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/50133/are-there-300-000-items-in-the-average-american-household-and-10-000-items-in-t
I am so guilty of much that you talked about which is why things are in the state they are. I've put a halt to all the nonsense and am finally getting it under control. Since I am no longer working, my days are my own and I can spend each day working on the mess. Craft supplies quickly became a disaster because I didn't have a storage plan in place before I started getting supplies. I am boxing things now by category such as ribbon, glassware, etc. and once done I can work on one box at a time and keep further mess to a minimum. I have 4 zones around the house chosen and will be storing by seasons and general supplies and everything will be out of view, finally. Shopping for supplies is stopped and once all the organizing is done, I will craft only from my stash. Then shopping will only take place for items that I have run out of. Paper is also a major problem but I now have a shredder next to my desk and shred as I go through mail and work through the paper piles. I have perfected a bookkeeping system that will stop further clutter. I have a lot for goodwill and the rest will go to my church garage sale in the spring. I never thought that I would end up in such a mess but am excited to think that I will finally be clutter free. As you said, it didn't get this way overnight and it won't get fixed overnight. Thanks Norinne. Your practical ideas and suggestions are what put me on this new path.
Sonnyandcobi - I am so proud of you!!!!! I'd love to be a part of your journey! I have a wonderful Facebook group where we just support each other in all ways - if you'd like to join. It helps to be in a group of people who support, encourage, and understand. Plus, it's just fun to share your good and bad days and have people rooting for you 💚: facebook.com/groups/730125317461615/
This was so helpful! I think the bedroom and kitchen were most beneficial for me. I don't have a linen closet, and my bathroom doesn't have counters. I have a pedestal sink, and one small cabinet and a small medicine cabinet. The bathroom also doubles as my laundry room, because I use a mini washing machine and spinner. There are no hookups in my apartment, and when I moved here I didn't have a car to go to a laundromat. I have stuff everywhere in the bathroom due to lack of storage. Any suggestions for laundry detergent and supplies in such a small space? I love your channel, I learn new things from you every video! ❤
I'd get as much up on a wall in that bathroom as you can. If you email me pictures of your space, I'll see if I have any other suggestions for you. Email them to Norrine@Crafty-Organizer.com :)
Oh how Exciting..I know She can HELP YOU!! HUGS..🤗🙏🤟
@@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286 I just gotta respond to your handle... I love Him too!! 😁😁😁 And yes, Norrine is j the woman for the job. Blessings! MK
4:02 By 'overbuying' there may be a tendency to have things expire before you can use it, too.
So true!!
Thanks for tips. I do a lot of them.
That's because you are a Rock star!!!!
What I found useful is asking myself where I'm going to put the item. Since I'm already bursting at the seams I end up not purchasing it. I like the tip about asking myself if I would donate it after a month of I haven't used it. The place I fail is craft items. I can't seem to help myself.
I know! Craft items are like going to an animal adoption event... I love them all and want to take them all home. I don't even go to the craft stores unless I need a specific item. It keeps me in line. LOL
Great information!
Cute top too!
Thank you!!
When did hurricane season start and end this year?
Nature does what it wants... but The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30
me again. Could you please point me towards your video of how you use cookie sheets for crafts/projects in WIPs. Thanks.
Absolutely! Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/5v0JMKwXCO0/v-deo.html
Can I just give you permission to take over control of my life? 🤣 Just handle everything for me from here on out? 😊 Great video! Now on to find out about the WIP cookie sheets - sounds very interesting! 👍💖
Here's my video on it: ua-cam.com/video/K1WqBc6AesY/v-deo.html
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Thank you so much for the link! What a great idea you came up with. Will have to give this a try.
I love the tip to clean up . I try to straighten my sewing room before I go to bed. I want to start with a clean room. But, this room is definitely not organized yet. I just struggle with how to make my projects flow. By the way. I love how your top and your transition between clips match. Lol
Ha! That was a happy accident that they matched. :D
Everything in our home should have a specific purpose, whether it's for a practical purpose or decor. When shopping or decluttering, ask yourself "Do I really need this?". Use the 5 second rule. If it takes you longer than 5 seconds to answer that question, get rid of it.
Take whatever items you're weeding out and donate them or have a yard sale.
Great advice!