Author: Beth Fuchs | Organized To Perfection

I love organizing junk drawers!

April 12, 2021 By Beth Fuchs Leave a Comment

I am doing well and no, I have not gone crazy with the title of my organizing blog this month! I know it is a drawer that really scares you but I like working on these areas and see what type of treasures are in there! Here are some tips and ideas that you can use to tackle those junk drawers.

Dump out the items in your junk drawer on a counter or in a bin so you can go through it. You will be surprised on what you find in that drawer and what you can get rid of! Throw away all broken items/torn things or items you can recycle.
I know there will be many different categories in the drawer, but sort the items in the categories of office supplies, tools you want to keep handy, important papers you need to refer to, Post It notes, keys, garage door openers etc. Pare down the items to a few small things only to keep in the drawer. For example only 3 pens, a few paper clips, a few nails, 1 pair of pliers, scissors, screwdriver etc.
Purchase a new drawer divider or use what you currently have and put the items back in the drawer. There are several different types of dividers you can find at Target, Walmart, Container Store. Measure the drawer length, depth and height so you purchase the correct size for the space.
If you have items that you really can not identify or you know you need to keep it for some furniture item or a tool that is important keep it in the junk drawer. And then later when you go to organize the drawer in the future, if you still can not place where the item goes or you know you don’t need it anymore, you can dispose of the item.

The junk drawer is meant for only a few things of many different categories and not to keep an abundance of things in that space. You don’t need 15 pens in the drawer but you can have a lot of different categories in there and that is fine! And yes, if you need to have 2 junk drawers, this organizer is giving you permission to do so if you have the room and the items are essential to have in your kitchen area.

So take about 30 minutes and look to see what type of treasures you may find in your junk drawer and sort and organize it! I hope you all have a wonderful spring and you are all safe and staying healthy!

Organize and Deep Clean Together!

January 13, 2021 By Beth Fuchs Leave a Comment

We are in a new year and we have a clean slate so let us not waste it! I know 2021 will be a great year for all of you and I hope we all stay healthy! There are different times during the year that we do a deep clean in our homes and now is a great time to do that and incorporate organizing with your project. I have 3 small projects/ideas for you to do when you clean up an area of your home in the new year.

Most of us are working from home these days with either business work or school work and our work space areas may need some attention. The other day I took everything off my work desk area and cleaned my desk area and I made a conscious decision of what I was putting back on my desk to make sure it was needed and it was functional in my work duties. I cleaned out and organized my office supply drawer and lower drawer and removed things that did not belong or I no longer need. It felt like a new slate and it felt really good to do this!
As you take down your holiday decorations and put back your winter/every day decor, clear off that area completely and rethink about how you want that area to be organized and maybe change up what is in that space. For example, maybe put up different items or decor on your mantel, bookcases or a new doormat. Also if you moved furniture around to put up your tree or other large decorations, maybe now is the time to reconfigure your furniture in that room if it is possible if you want a new look. You can look at these spaces as a clean slate and you can always change it up for the area to be less cluttered and better use of that space!
Computer calendars or paper calendars? Which is better? If you ask me personally, I am a Franklin Covey paper planner and it works out great for me! And others love their Google calendar or other computer calendars and it works great for them. I always tell my clients there is no perfect calendar for everyone and whatever works for YOU. Now is a great time to get your calendars in order and write down your appointments, goals, special days to not be missed and set up your virtual happy hours! We all have to have a schedule and goal during these times and make sure we keep our business and personal relationships strong!

I wish you all a happy and safe new year! So my wish for you is to work on one of these ideas this month and I am sure you will feel better for it! If you have any questions or comments about my organizing business and services, please contact me at beth@organizedtoperfection.com.

Fun Organizing Projects

December 8, 2020 By Beth Fuchs Leave a Comment

I hope you are all staying healthy and safe during the winter months during the pandemic and we will ALL get through this together! I know many of your lives have changed and your schedules have been all over the board. Now that we are in December, some of your work and home schedules have either slowed down or are very busy. During these crazy times, I would like to give you some fun/interesting and productive organizing projects for you to do!

If there is a room in your home that you love but it needs some organizing, turn on some fun music and work on how to make it better! Are there items that go in another part of the home? Or too much paperwork in your space that you need to file, recycle or take action on? Or add some type of decor items that makes you feel good and have a good vibe to it!
If you love to cook and/or bake, check out the condition of your cooking items and see if you need to replace them. Now is a great time to take stock of what you would like to be replaced, and add it to your holiday wish list for your family and friends. There are many great deals at stores and online for new kitchen items and it would be fun to have new items in your kitchen when you cook during the holidays!
We are going into a new year and now is the time to get rid of your bad habits so take a new fresh look on your personal life and your work life! That may be working on getting rid of clothes that don’t match your age, or go through your linen closet and get rid of torn, stained towels and sheets, or donate/throw away toys that your kids don’t play with anymore or have outgrown. There are items here that I mentioned that may not need to be replaced but it will make room in that space for the items that do work for you and it will stay organized!
If you want your donations to go to a specific charity, there are several locations where they need your items directly. There are local PADS facilities that are always looking for coats, winter gear, socks etc. If you have new/left over construction materials, Habitat for Humanity facilities will take several items. And if have food in your pantry that you no longer want/can’t eat anymore etc. food pantries in your area are always looking for help to feed families.

These are just some ideas that may be easier for you to work on and could be fun to do with your family during the holidays if you are looking for things to do if you have extra time during this month. I always tell people organizing and making a space functional so you love your area should be fun to do and something you would want to work on right away! If you have any questions or would like additional help on how to achieve these tasks, please let me know and I would be happy to help you! Thank you and I wish you all a safe and healthy holiday season with your family and friends!

Do not Procrastinate in 2020!

September 1, 2020 By Beth Fuchs Leave a Comment

We are more than halfway through this year and as you know, everything can change on a dime in 2020! I know you are strong and I hope you have been able to weather the storm that 2020 has given us! I know we always want to be organized as best as we can but life gets in the way and things change. BUT I am here to help you get control of your work and life schedules for things in your home! My mantra for 2020: Do not procrastinate!

Due to the country had to shut down in March, you may have had to cancel or postpone your doctors appointments. Now is the time to reschedule your doctors appointments so you have your checkups up-to-date. Making up your doctors appointments is very important and you should not delay in keeping up with your health. All doctors offices are following strict guidelines to keep all of their patients and staff safe and healthy due to Covid-19 so you should feel safe going into their offices.
Don’t delay on home repairs or renovations that you need or want to do in your home. Many of the contractors are an essential business and they have been working during the pandemic. Many of the appliances around your home do not give you a warning of when they go out and now is a time set up an appointment for maintenance on your household appliances. Now that we are heading into the fall season see if your furnace needs a cleaning or are your other appliances in good shape or do they need to be replaced.
Get together with friends and family with safe practices! For several months now I know we have not been able to get together on a regular basis with family and friends due to the concerns of keeping everyone safe and healthy. Now with the warm weather and easier ways to get outside, if you feel comfortable, get together with your family and friends. Of course I want everyone to stay healthy and safe and that is the number one priority, but I know that staying connected in your relationships are very important also!
In the past I have always heard people say “I wish I had time to work on my favorite hobbies, start reading books by my favorite author or take time to take care of my health”. Now is the time to do that! We may have additional time in our schedules now due to the pandemic or we have limited time, but I want you to really think about not delaying your wishes, whatever they may be. Also getting your home better organized now so you feel peace and calm in your home or connecting with your family and friends, please do not procrastinate!

Years from now when we look back at this year, there will be many emotions, thoughts and comments that changed all of our lives. I want you all to take a minute to make the most of this year and keep moving forward because I know things will be better if we work on it! I have listed a few ideas and projects for you to think about and work on and if you need help with accomplishing these, please let me know. Some of them may not be a direct path to organization, but if you get your life and home in order and get better organized, you will have time to work on these ideas that I have listed here.

I wish that you all stay healthy and safe during this year!

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