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I know it is fall, but I’m in spring cleaning mode. The brisk air has rejuvenated me. With my living room and dining room cleaned, I am concentrating on my kitchen.
As I was organizing my pantry and consolidating to save space, I was adding items to my shopping list. If I found our supply low on an item, I jotted it down. As I make out my grocery lists, I will check the deals for the items on the list.
Having run out of garlic powder recently, I had placed the empty container on our counter to replenish. When organizing the pantry, I sorted through the extra spices and found a full container of garlic powder to substitute for the empty one.
While rearranging and taking inventory, I found many of my spice containers on the rack less than half full. Since stopping to find a needed spice while cooking is not convenience, I try to always keep a backup of each spice I use.
I purchase spices in containers that usually don’t fit on the spice rack. So, I refill my small spice containers kept on the door of my pantry with the larger supply.
In using time wisely, I stopped cleaning and organizing to refill the spice containers to save time when cooking and needing those spices. I stopped because if I passed it, then I knew I would forget to come back. By stopping and doing, I got it done.
Now my spice containers are full, my pantry organized, and our products consolidated. With the pantry done, I’m on to more cleaning and organizing in the kitchen to get my home in order before the holidays.
As I come to a project that needs to get done, I will stop and do it! Getting it done is another item off my to-do list and saves me time later. 😉 Happy organizing!
Question: What do you do when you get to a project in the middle of another project?
I sooooo need you to come organize my house!!!! LOL It’s always such a great feeling when you get something like this done… it’s finding the motivation that I struggle with! haha
Yes, Jen, I love organizing. Regarding finding the motivation, start small. Organize one shelf, one drawer, or one row of an item. As you accomplish this one task, you might find the motivation you have been lacking once you get started.
My biggest obstacle is finding a block of time in which to work. With errands, appointments, and Miss 3 needing help with potty training, playing, and eating, I must take projects in small increments which is the only way I get projects done.
If it makes you feel any better, I’ve been working on cleaning my kitchen for about 8 days. Yep, it is slow, but my pantry, refrigerator, deep freezer, and the shelves in my side-by-side freezer have been cleaned and organized. I also straightened and cleaned out 4 drawers. The task is not complete, but I’m on my way to cleaning out all the baby items as my kiddos have outgrown those items. 🙂
Take it slow, Jen. It takes time and energy. I just wish I were closer to come give you a hand. I’d really enjoy hanging out with you organizing. Take care!