Tonight I went to a Relief Society activity. It was all about getting organized. There were some really terrific ideas given. My favorite ideas that I wanted to try were:
1) Putting all my telephone lists, children’s friend information, POISON CONTROL (and other numbers) all in a binder… easy to find! (I currently just have a list pinned to my cork board, but kids keep taking it down!!! I’m excited about this idea.
2) Putting my recipes in a binder. Just putting the recipes I USE in plastic folders. Not only does it keep food from getting all over my recipes, it’s easier to find recipes I want to use, and get rid of ones I don’t. (Yay!)
3) I’ve always been pretty good at scheduling my time, but I want to start going over the week schedule with my FAMILY on Sunday night. This way we can make sure the whole family knows what the plan is, at the same time, I can plan dinners and meal plans depending on our schedule for that week! (It’s brilliant!!!)
4) I’m going to put all my warranties AND THEIR MANUALS in a binder. Each page can have the warranty, manual, receipt, instructions, ETC right there! I may even alphabetize them, so it’s easy to find what I’m looking for (Example Dishwasher starts with “D”)
5) The last thing I was really excited about was how this lady put together little books for her children for each school year. She lets them pick their favorite 10 things to keep, then she makes a really cute cover and back and binds it all together with their school picture and grade (ex. Kindergarten) on the front. It’s inexpensive, and won’t take up so much space (I currently have BOXES of stuff for each of my kids!) Plus, my kids love to look at their school stuff, and this would be a way they actually could! (Right now it’s kind of off limits or they’ll mess it all up…)
I’m excited to try some of these ideas….
Anyone else have great organizing ideas to share?
Lindy Kerby
Lindy Kerby is an Inspirational Speaker, Singer/Songwriter, and Mentor.
She has written or worked on over 300 songs and has three inspirational music albums. Lindy loves helping others discover the songs of their heart and help them find the hope, courage and confidence to share those songs with others. Lindy is mother to 7 children and has one beautiful grandbaby.