by Sandy Jenney

 

The 5 Guidelines to Sorting
Last month I discussed how to get started organizing, and I left off with sorting.
You may have said...but how do I do that? 
Here are the 5 guidelines that I use to sort with!!
Take each item and make a fast decision. Don't worry if Aunt Susie gave it to you and you don't want to hurt her feelings. Do YOU like it and does it add value to the space? If not, then it is alright to donate it, or give it to another family member who might really like it.
Take that item and in 5 fast seconds say to yourself, "Do I love this, use it and want it?" Simple as that. (I know it isn't really that easy...but the more you do, the easier it gets.) I know there are the complicated items and the sentimental items.
But here are the basics:
Love It:
1) Love It
2) Use It
3) Want it or Can't live without it
Donate:
1) Won't Use
2) Don't Like
3) Doesn't Fit

 

Move It:
1) Wrong Room
Store It:
1) Seasonal
2) Can't give it up
3) Can't Use Now
Trash/Recycle:
1) Broken
2) Torn
3) Can't Donate
Use black trash bags for trash and use white trash bags for items to be donated.
Next month I will discuss what you can do with those special items with which you cannot part! 

 

Proof everything has its place! Sandy Jenney of Organize with Sandy is a mom and stepmom of 8 who knows it’s critical to stay organized…and actually LIKES to clean and de-clutter(what?!). She’ll show you how to clean up your act!  She runs www.OrganizeWithSandy.com and appears weekly on www.MomTV.com.

 

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written by censustaker1, September 16, 2009

Lots of helpful info. Selling my house so I'm looking foward to next months article also.

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written by jesique, September 11, 2009

I think these tips will definitely help me get rid of some clutter! I just have a hard time getting rid of things people have given to me!

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written by genosgarden, August 27, 2009

The girl in the photo even has a clean station wagon...was that before her sorting or after. If it was before, then I know she was just "acting"...
Joking aside, I'll try...

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