I always get so inspired and motivated with a new year. I just want to attack all my bad habits and just become the person I want to be RIGHT then! I know this is very unrealistic and the becoming is in the process, not the destination. With that said, that is why I am approaching things differently this year.....Baby Steps is my new motto.. not burn out!!!
I am not going to throw myself into a thousand different things and hit burn out in three months. I am going to eat an elephant (as the saying goes) one bite at a time. My focus areas: routines- morning and evenings, not only mine but the kids too, organizing and beautifying, spirituality, time for me, and time for family fun. And of course budgeting!
For lack of time, I am only showing my small successes with the organizing part. I can't express how gratifying it is to make something more functional. My "zone" this week is the kitchen. So I sat down and thought what gives me the biggest headache about kitchen stuff and it was my pots and pans mess. I hate bending and digging and shoving and cussing. So I got online and looked at what options were out there and found this!
These were from Home Depot and cost $20 each. I love them so far! I don't have to dig around anymore and I feel so organized and I think it looks organized too!
My cabinets present some challenges. First, they are super small and second there is a gas line that goes down the middle. This shelving was cheap compared to what is offered online but I would rather start out cheap and see if this set up will work and then once they wear out get good ones instead of drop the cash and realize I don't like the system.
By doing this small thing I freed up TWO drawers! Instant gratification.
I felt so good I kept going and did this little drawer. I got the idea off a site and really thought it was clever. I have never grouped such items together before but to me makes perfect sense.
This horror is next in line. I hope I can make some sense of these. If nothing else knowing I posted these pictures online and need to show that I did remedy this dilemma will be just the motivation I need to finally tackle this pantry job!
Thank goodness for smart, inspired, creative, wonderful and caring people who write and share so I can benefit and improve!
2012 is going to be great!
3 comments:
Funny how that last paragraph completely describes how I feel about you and your blog!! Love the organization. I feel the same way about the new year. Our accomplishments so far are HIGH shelves in the garage and a coat rack. Who knew a coat rack could bring so much joy?? Keep up the good work!
You definitely fit in the category of smart, inspired, creative, wonderful, caring people! I am always inspired by your blogs and constant desire to learn and improve.
Thank you, as always, for sharing!
You are a inspiring lady Cylee. So it has been a while since you posted this (because I am a slacker), so my question is, are you still liking the system? You kitchen is looking nice and organized! I love the picture of your books. I need to get back on the bandwagon of reading good, uplifting books.
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