OrgJunkie's January Round-Up

Well, I nearly didn't make it.





A few snow days and two-hour delays changed my plans from "organizational time" to "kid time." Definitely not complaining, but my time didn't fall like I thought it would.

Organizing Junkie has a monthly round-up for organizing your home in manageable steps. I didn't come across it till this year, but last year focused on whole rooms and this year is more about little spots (read: perfect for dysfunctional people like me). This month we tackled paper piles and filing systems. Surprisingly, I have a filing system that I like. Not surprisingly, I didn't keep up with it. Who would want to? Look at this monster:



What? Did you expect any less from me? :)

So while I didn't change my filing system, I did discover that there was a desk holding up that mount o' paper.



I decided to keep the stand-up file thingy for bills/outgoing papers, and I'm adding a basket for TBF (to be filed) papers. I also have discovered recently that I need to keep the pencil/marker/scissor cup out of reach of children. 'Nuff said.

Thanks for the inspiration. Now I know my life will be perfect and there will be nary a stray paper in sight. :)

Organization

I really love organization, especially if it's not my stuff. However, I have recently come across a blog written by an organizational maven who is hosting a monthly contest to organize your own junk meaningful accumulations of items. I'm going to give it a whirl and thought I'd let you know about it too.






The first month deals with getting the pesky paper piles pulverized (or filed, whichever you prefer, but pulverized makes for better alliteration).

I've got in mind a certain desk in my house that sits next to my filing cabinet and close to the changing table, and it somehow serves as a catch-all for papers, toys that need batteries, changing table supplies, and everything else that needs a real home. Wish me luck. I'll post before pictures if I can find the camera. :)