tackle this now

random lids (and one container without a lid--goodbye!)

organize your plastic containers (there's bound to be a handful without their lid). it will take all of 5-10 minutes (seriously). the bright side? it will save you tons of time when you're in the kitchen and looking for the right lid. plus, you'll probably stack them all nicely when you're done which will look (and feel) wonderful.

organizing with 99 cents

i spent the better part of sunday fixing up my outdoor area (it was my first day off in a long while and i was really looking forward to it). but let me back up a sec.  on my to-do list to help "weed pulling day" run smoothly was to borrow/buy a rake. of course none of my LA friends were in possession of a rake so i hopped over to the 99 cents only store in search of one (and they did in fact have a small, hand held rake--perfect for my tiny "yard"). but while i was there, i perused the aisles for other things that i might have to have for 99 cents (and boy was there).

organization in our teeny tiny utility room is essential. now brooms and mops have a place to live without taking up floor space.

not having to dig through a pile full of lids--priceless

usually, i upcycle glass jars for corralling small items in the bathroom. unfortunately, jars don't make good containers for compacts. picked up this clear organizer that works perfectly in the medicine cabinet for holding my make-up, etc. 

about half a pace over from the broom and mop is where we keep our laundry supplies, trash bags and dog/cat supplies. having containers to keep the bottles neat and together makes the space efficient and looking streamlined.

mini project # 6: desk containers

i've shown you guys before what i have stored in these 2 boxes that live at my desk. i also have a 3rd container that houses cords, pens, a letter opener and calculator. after processing all 3 containers, i was left with 4 blank cds (2 of which i have no idea where they came from or how they ended up in my stash--musical acts that i've never heard of). the other 2 were promptly labeled and archived. i cannot tell you how good it feels to go through my stuff and get rid of the dead weight. it's so easy and manageable in little pieces. you should try it--asap.

using post-its

post-its are great for labeling containers, especially when those containers are stored in the way back of a closet or under the bed. i like to take a post-it and flip it over (writing on the sticky side) and sticking it on the inside of a plastic container. that way, the post-it doesn't fall off and your contents are identifiable.