The other day I posted about how I was anxious to get our home in better organizational order. It's just something that has got to be done before I lose it! Ha.
So, the other morning while my boys were still sleeping, I decided to get started with the hallway cupboard and drawer. I purchased this drawer organizer (okay, not this exact one b/d I couldn't find the exact one on Target's website, but you get the idea!) at Target for a few bucks and thought it was just what that messy, pesky drawer needed!
I apologize for the bad lighting. There is no natural light down that hall, so I was forced to make do with the yellowish indoor light!
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I decided to place all of our cords (just three for now) and batteries (gotta keep AA's and D's on hand at all times now with Grayson!) in a cheapo shoebox-size container I picked up at Target for $1.38 last week. It usually has a lid on it, but I took it off for the photo.
I also thought it'd be a good idea to keep the flashlight within that drawer too. Much handier for emergencies.
I feel so much better about it already!
Next up was that cupboard where we house everything from games to wash rags for cleaning and paper supplies like napkins, cups and plates.
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I found the white basket at the top BEHIND all those games while cleaning it out! I had forgotten all about it! It worked nicely for all the little card games and score sheets we have.
The middle shelf that houses all the paper items still looks a bit messy, but I promise it works so much better now! The napkins and Kleenex can be easily reached, as well as all the paper plates, cups and cutlery that I have tucked away in a plastic tub from last summer.
The bottom shelf is for cookbooks (previously in the drawer), old towels I use to clean with, the iron and things like Febreeze, a small sewing kit and a lint roller. All contained in a little basket and one of the white metal tubs I picked up at Target last week!
On Thursday, we had to get dipes at Target, so I decided to check out the sale they were having on their Closetmaid Storage items. So glad I did because they had one short shelf left and I knew it would be just perfect for our entry closet to help with that mess of shoes! It took Nate all of 2 minutes to put it together and I am over the moon with how much better it helped make that closet look and for only 8 bucks!
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Other than the shelf, I didn't do much in here. Just removed Nate's hoodies and that bucket (took it to the basement where it belongs!) pushed the hangers to the side and placed the broom in its new little niche beside the shelf! And again, it's functional and I am so happy with how it looks!
So, there's a peek at the start of Duenke Organize 2011! Simple little things, but have already helped relieve some stress from me and I'm happy, happy about it!
Little over a week until Nate and I venture to IKEA to hopefully get the rest of our "needs!" We've also decided on a new wall color for the bathroom that I'm pretty excited about! Hoping to paint it the day after IKEA, but we'll see!
Hope you're having a great weekend so far! Our started out a bit stressful last night as our whole county was under a Tornado warning for quite some time. I listened to the weather station for quite a while as I packed up a small bag for Grayson (just in case) and then watched the skies get really dark and thought it would be best to head to the basement. Grayson and I actually made it our 35 minutes down there very fun! He was such a good little guy and never fussed even one time!
I was thankful for many text's from mom, Megan and Nate to help the time pass by rather quickly and also thankful that the storm didn't produce anything more serious.
Just hoping this summer doesn't prove to be filled with any more happenings to the basement! ;)
