I got a jump on organizing and decided to start somewhere quick & easy – cleaning out the cleaning supplies.  (Oh, the irony of having to clean and organize your cleaning supplies!) But, I figured it would be a job that would take about 30 minutes and I would fly through it.  I don’t have to try things on or weigh the sentimental value of bottles of toilet cleaner.  Sort, consolidate, and done.  If you missed my February challenge, you can read about it HERE.) Well, it ended up taking me two hours! I knew that things were out of hand because of the crammed cabinets under each sink, in the laundry room, and the kitchen, but I didn’t know the extent of it until I spread it all out over my kitchen table.  It was way more than anyone needed for one house and there were so many products

I typically get the organization bug about twice a year…  in the new year and in September when the kids are back in school.  I also organize as I’m working on projects or just in a problem area (like the junk drawer in the kitchen) that is getting out of hand.  But, once the Christmas decor is down (we still need to take down our tree), I like to take some time to purge and organize.  I know I’m not alone in this because that is the topic of most home decor and lifestyle magazines, blogs, websites, and all of the stores put their plastic storage bins front and center.  I’m often asked about cleaning and organization tips since I keep a pretty tidy house, so here are some of my tips if you’re working on organization in the new year. laundry room makeover organization tips no. 1 Organizing wasn’t