Trying to Get Organized...

It was a wet, dreary day here.  I had planned to run into work to get some things accomplished in my classroom, and go to the store, but instead I stayed home and did some organizing! 

Of course while I worked, Toby relaxed ........



And Bonnie's dog barked at squirrels outside....



First, I took a basket that I already had and some colored folders that I have had for awhile and made a place where I can immediately put stuff that comes in the mail or I need to save for a short time.  This is not meant to be a long-term filing system - but a daily one that both Bonnie and I can use....



If you decide to do something like this you can label your folders anything you want - I put a folder for me, one for Bonnie, receipts (which is a BIG deal - I'm always losing them or they get stuffed down inside my purse!), I made 2 bill pay folders b/c I generally get paid twice a month, a "To Be Filed" folder, and a "Tax" folder (it's that time of year).  I know some people have a calendar with theirs, but I keep my calendar with me and have a calendar on the wall that this will be near. I don't have a bunch of little ones at home to keep track of either! (well...other than the dogs!)

Then I cleaned out two of my junk drawers. How do they get so messy so fast? It seems I am forever going through them and tidying them up! Today, though I used a nice sturdy box and lid that I got some cologne in to use as "dividers".  I also had a few of those small round plastic containers that I put paper clips and rubber bands and such in.  I wish I had a "Before" picture - that poor drawer was so full and messy that you couldn't open it or close it without a struggle (and a few choice words).  Here it is now.....

YAY! how "neat" is that?  You can't see very well, but in the back I have an old check box bottom and inside it I have put cords to different small devices that I've put in small "snack" sized plastic bags.  I'm hoping this keeps them safe and together.......for when I figure out what devices they actually go to! ARGH!!

The other thing I did today was "play" around in my dieting journal.  I started a journal last month to keep track of what I eat, etc. as I try to lose weight for my son's wedding.  I took it one step further though because I wanted it to be something I would really use and could have fun with.  My daughter is into "Smash Journaling" and I thought I could use the same premise with my wt.loss notebook....here's a glimpse....

(notice I made sure my wt. tracker wasn't showing in my picture!) ha. 

Well, I better get off of here....Toby is all ready for the big game tomorrow and wants some attention...



So what kind of organizing have YOU done lately?  Please comment and share your ideas!