Hey hey!
After being just SOOOO excited by my HSW catalogue today, I've decided to hold a competition.
You can win a $50 HSW voucher, all you have to do is comment below your favourite organising tip!
This competition is no way sponsored by Howard's Storage World, I'm just a fan :)
I will contact the winner within 24 hours of the closing date and you must be over 18 and an Australian resident to win!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Have a shelf in your pantry for different sections of food, one for all your baking items, another for tins, cereals etc so you know where everything is.
ReplyDeleteStore the things you use the most in the most convenient drawer or shelf, even if items don't seem to belong together, they will be on hand when you need them !
ReplyDeleteKmart have some really cheap Tupperware knock-offs that helped me organise my entire panty for about $35 all up - definitely the best thing I ever did for organising my pantry!
ReplyDeleteNow that the Christmas season is approaching, it's imperative to be organized! Keeping all your receipts for gifts purchased in a folder, alleviates the stresses of figuring out how to return fault or unwanted pressies (or if it goes cheaper after Xmas!).
ReplyDeleteMy husband can never find things! So I label everything... It's easier to tell him to find it on the label!
ReplyDeleteInvest in storage solutions - our filing cabinet has solved all my paperwork issues!
ReplyDeleteHave a set place for everything, and make sure that place is somewhere that makes sense so that others can also locate it and remember where it goes.
ReplyDeleteBuy cute containers and storage trays/boxes. The prettier the containers, the more likely you are to use them, which means less clutter, more organisation! Logged into rafflecopter as Dianne Childs.
ReplyDeleteBuy storage containers that match your decor....example we have frrench trunks in the loungeroom for the childrens toys...we have a very French Country home...so it blends in well, the kids know thats where everything goes once they pack up and you would never know they are really toy boxes
ReplyDeletePut everything in your pantry in sealed plastic containers that way no nasty things can get to it, and makes the pantry organised
ReplyDeleteThrow everything out you definitely don't use, catorgorise items into containers if able, and get in the practise of putting everything back where it belongs....as my dear old dad used to say ...everything has a place .
ReplyDeleteWhen folding and storing sheet sets, I place the folded sheets into one of the pillowcases from the set. No hunting the through the linen cupboard to find missing sheets or pillowcases from a set when you need them!
ReplyDeleteStore caps in a vertical Cap Rack (available from Howard's Storage World). Not only are they easily accessible, but they look great too.
ReplyDeleteBaskets, baskets, baskets! I have them in my sewing room for cottons, jars of buttons and larger ones for fabric; I have them in my pantry holding jars of sauce and bottles of spices, they're perfect for everywhere in the house! I'm logged into Rafflecopter as Katherine Ryan
ReplyDeleteDon't let your husband put the groceries away if you want to find anything !
ReplyDeleteLabelling everything is so important and making sure everything has its place
ReplyDeleteI tell my kids that they need a Big clean up in their rooms beofre Christmas and birthdays, that they won't get anymore toys unless they give some away to kids who aren't as lucky as we are. This has become tradition in our house now. It's a great time to go through the cupboards and toy box's and get rid of stuff and tidy and organise as well. Also it isn't as daunting as we do a huge clean up twice a year! I'm hoping it's teaching the kids some good organisational skills as well!
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Have a place for everything and TRY to get everyone to put things back in their place!
ReplyDeleteHooks in the hallway - great for coats, hats, school bags, bike helmets, swimming goggles, storing shopping bags etc!
ReplyDeleteContainers and baskets make life so much easier!!
ReplyDeleteUse space bags for unused winter clothing and linen
ReplyDeletethrow out what you don't need
ReplyDeletetoy bins are my saviour when it comes to storing toys,have a different colour for dolls,dressups etc
ReplyDeleteTo organise my linen press. I wrap my flat sheets around my fitted sheets and pillow cases.. roll them up tight and 'stand them up' in my boxes in my linen press. That way I can find a 'single' or 'queen' set in a snap by going to the right box. I just pull one out and its a complete set. It fits alot in with them being rolled and they look so nice and neat in my cupboard. There nothing I like more than a quick sheet change!!
ReplyDeleteuse uniform baskets/canisters/boxes so your pantry instantly loooks neater...
ReplyDeleteUnder the kitchen and bathroom sinks I place everything in storage baskets. It keeps everything organised and also prevents the shelves from becoming stained.
ReplyDeleteUsing baskets and containers for sorting and storing everything. They all the best organising solution ever. :)
ReplyDeletewhen my toddler son outgrows his clothes i box them in his old nappy boxes and label them eg" boys winter clothes size 1" so as my baby grows older i can see at a glance what box to open and what clothes i can re-use
ReplyDeleteStore your sheet sets together inside one of the pillowcases. It saves ferreting around the linen cupboard.
ReplyDeleteI make sure I only get something if I have someone to put it.
ReplyDeleteI have baskets for everything from packet soups and noodles, to condiments. Everything is organised accessible and within easy reach and view
ReplyDeleteStoring the clothes in season separately and only having one to two seasons in the wardrobe at one time!
ReplyDeleteEach time you leave a room, take three things that don't belong in there and return them to where they belong!
ReplyDeleteHaving my sons learn to put things away in the right place and not to throw things anywhere. Keeps us organised and stress free.
ReplyDeleteDon't be afraid to delegate. There are so many jobs to do around the house that everyone can help – whatever age. Whatever you children are capable of – give them some responsibility. They will see how they are helping, then they start to become more house proud, and look after things better. This then saves you so much time as not only are jobs being done, but you aren't wasting time cleaning up after others.
ReplyDeleteQuite simply, be sure that everything you own has a set place in your home.
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ReplyDeleteIf you fail to plan, you plan to fail!
ReplyDeleteI like having small baskets in my cupboards. It just makes it look so much neater...
ReplyDeleteBeing a teacher, I need to be an organise queen! My labeller and laminator are my much needed items. Have important items at eye level that you need for the day. My major tip for home organisation is to have a summer and winter wardrobe. On the 1st of Dec (Summer) go through all your winter clothing and donate to charity the items you didn't even wear once.
ReplyDeleteEverything having its own spot in the kitchen. It makes it so much easier to find things when your in a rush.
ReplyDeleteChaos can provide a sense of comfort, safety and distraction,
ReplyDeleteIdentify the hidden stakes you may have in clutter AND take action!
A garbage bag and a positive attitude is all you need,
Ask the question “Have I used this in the last 12 months?” and you will succeed?
If your answer is “No” then in the garbage bag it does go,
Feel good about the experience; donate to those less fortunate DON’T just throw!
An organisational tip I execute the first day of Spring!
Then at the end of the “de-cluttering” my favourite charity I do ring!
Instantly you with breath with ease,
AND feeling organised will without doubt will “PLEASE”!!!!
A “wise” tip that has been passed down 3 generations!
Eliminating unnecessary stress before the festive celebrations!
Writing lists and ticking jobs off as i go along, love it
ReplyDeleteHave a bed frame with attached drawers underneath! So convenient for clothes/other storage, and its completely hidden.
ReplyDeleteEverything has its place. Have storage containers and vacuum storage bags for organising.
ReplyDeleteUse the roof as storage for stuff you don't want to throw out but no room for in the house
ReplyDeleteI make sure I clear out a cupboard a week,
ReplyDeleteSo all year around they seem to be neat!
The best advice I ever got was to look at what you are actually using to organise your things... sometimes all it takes is a couple of nifty new products such as dividers, containers etc to completely rethink an entire space! Love shopping at HSW for this reason :) Thanks for the chance & Merry Christmas!
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