My kids are now able to climb the baby jails that are still scattered throughout my house, and get to all the junk I am trying to keep away from them. Plus, I am sick of the clutter we live with.
So, this is my commitment to de-clutter our home. I have a copy of a book written by Peter Walsh, the organizer on Clean Sweep, which I am reading to get tips from. I have planned a yard sale with![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
unicornpearlz on June 14th, so I have a deadline by which to have stuff prepared to sell (although it will most likely be the first of several throughout the summer). I have spoken to weezeld about using some of his vacation time to give me a focused few days of cleaning and de-cluttering. I am planning to do phase one alone, but eventually I will plan a phase two, for an even deeper cleaning, for which I will probably enlist the help of either bds_duncan or weezeld's cousin, both of whom have offered help.I do understand the OHIO (only handle it once) method of de-cluttering, but my phases are closer to the Clean Sweep method - the first one with Tava, who is nice and friendly and only makes you get rid of the easy stuff (although I am going to try very hard to be tougher on myself than Tava is); and then the second with someone else, like Peter, to be harder on me and force me to make the tougher decisions.
After that, my next goal to to improve my time management skills. I want to set myself up with a schedule each week. With time for Exchequer duties, house cleaning, Pampered Chef, etc.
So that is my plan. Anyone on my flist who wants to help keep me on track, thanks in advance!
So, this is my commitment to de-clutter our home. I have a copy of a book written by Peter Walsh, the organizer on Clean Sweep, which I am reading to get tips from. I have planned a yard sale with
unicornpearlz on June 14th, so I have a deadline by which to have stuff prepared to sell (although it will most likely be the first of several throughout the summer). I have spoken to weezeld about using some of his vacation time to give me a focused few days of cleaning and de-cluttering. I am planning to do phase one alone, but eventually I will plan a phase two, for an even deeper cleaning, for which I will probably enlist the help of either bds_duncan or weezeld's cousin, both of whom have offered help.I do understand the OHIO (only handle it once) method of de-cluttering, but my phases are closer to the Clean Sweep method - the first one with Tava, who is nice and friendly and only makes you get rid of the easy stuff (although I am going to try very hard to be tougher on myself than Tava is); and then the second with someone else, like Peter, to be harder on me and force me to make the tougher decisions. After that, my next goal to to improve my time management skills. I want to set myself up with a schedule each week. With time for Exchequer duties, house cleaning, Pampered Chef, etc.
So that is my plan. Anyone on my flist who wants to help keep me on track, thanks in advance!
optimistic
www.unclutter.com
THe clutter is catching up to me too!!!
Here's the wikipedia entry on the site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FlyLad
Now I want to incorporate the kids schedule and create a family binder to help keep all of us on track and get the house in order. Just need to get past Maryland weekend and I will be ready to FlyLady again :o)
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