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Topic: I need to get more organized
Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Sat 01/21/12 05:43 PM Edited by Jeanniebean on Sat 01/21/12 05:44 PM
I live in Colorado. i can book a flight. wow just to clean my house? I can't even get one of my sister's to help me. I probably can't afford you.

Optomistic69 Joined Mon 10/10/11 Posts: 5173	Sat 01/21/12 05:46 PM
I live in Colorado. i can book a flight. wow just to clean my house? I can't even get one of my sister's to help me. I probably can't afford you. I will help you out . You can pay me in Kind..

mssilverfox Joined Sat 12/08/07 Posts: 10529	Sat 01/21/12 07:43 PM
Section everything off into small areas. Start with one area at a time. It's easier to do a small space at a time than trying to wrap your mind around a whole house full of stuff. Build a bonfire if you can and just start hauling stuff out to burn. This is a good idea! When I had a big house I would make a list of everything that needed to be done in each room (for spring cleaning). I would do at least one thing on the list everyday, usually more.. You would be surprised at how fast it gets done.. I have a hard time getting rid of certain things....lol

Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Sat 01/21/12 08:14 PM
Section everything off into small areas. Start with one area at a time. It's easier to do a small space at a time than trying to wrap your mind around a whole house full of stuff. Build a bonfire if you can and just start hauling stuff out to burn. This is a good idea! When I had a big house I would make a list of everything that needed to be done in each room (for spring cleaning). I would do at least one thing on the list everyday, usually more.. You would be surprised at how fast it gets done.. I have a hard time getting rid of certain things....lol I will do that.

samsultan07 Joined Sun 01/15/12 Posts: 113	Sun 01/22/12 03:21 AM
If you fined some one please tell me

Torgo70 Joined Fri 06/27/08 Posts: 27387	Sun 01/22/12 06:42 AM
I live in Colorado. i can book a flight. wow just to clean my house? I can't even get one of my sister's to help me. I probably can't afford you. She hasn't even raked my leaves that she promised to do a year ago.

englishteach Joined Thu 01/19/12 Posts: 6	Sun 01/22/12 07:31 AM
Section everything off into small areas. Start with one area at a time. It's easier to do a small space at a time than trying to wrap your mind around a whole house full of stuff. Build a bonfire if you can and just start hauling stuff out to burn. This is a good idea! When I had a big house I would make a list of everything that needed to be done in each room (for spring cleaning). I would do at least one thing on the list everyday, usually more.. You would be surprised at how fast it gets done.. I have a hard time getting rid of certain things....lol A great idea and has always helped me out. I tend to always make lists and when it comes to the home, I found it helped me to figure out when need to get done room by room. And nothing is as satisfying as crossing something off your list.

englishteach Joined Thu 01/19/12 Posts: 6	Sun 01/22/12 07:40 AM
Clothes I like to have clothing swaps to get rid of clothes I'm not wearing. I tend to travel a lot so I don't need to be holding on to clothes that I think I might wear. I find it gives me great pleasure to give it to a friend who might enjoy it more. Clothes that have been sitting in the mend pile I consider just getting rid of them. If I haven't mended it for over 6 mths then I toss it. I do tend to mend things twice a year (birthday and new year's superstitions). Household items Again, due to moving from country to country, I try not to buy appliances I might just use every once in awhile. I try to buy cleaning cloths that can be rewashed and items I know that I can give away before I move. Keeping these things in mind help me to keep my items to a bare minimum. I aways have a small notebook and pen with me. This helps me to write notes or numbers or any information I might need for later. I try to go through the book every few days and cross out items I have dealt with. I have recently started using a program called Astrid Tasks that you allows you to make task lists and share them with friends via FaceBook. You can ask your friends to help you to complete the tasks and also set up reminders and alarms. you can find the program as an add on for Google Chrome and I believe they have an application for smart phones. Hopes that gives you some ideas. :)

Jeanniebean Joined Wed 01/30/08 Posts: 40028	Sun 01/22/12 11:42 AM
Clothes I like to have clothing swaps to get rid of clothes I'm not wearing. I tend to travel a lot so I don't need to be holding on to clothes that I think I might wear. I find it gives me great pleasure to give it to a friend who might enjoy it more. Clothes that have been sitting in the mend pile I consider just getting rid of them. If I haven't mended it for over 6 mths then I toss it. I do tend to mend things twice a year (birthday and new year's superstitions). Household items Again, due to moving from country to country, I try not to buy appliances I might just use every once in awhile. I try to buy cleaning cloths that can be rewashed and items I know that I can give away before I move. Keeping these things in mind help me to keep my items to a bare minimum. I aways have a small notebook and pen with me. This helps me to write notes or numbers or any information I might need for later. I try to go through the book every few days and cross out items I have dealt with. I have recently started using a program called Astrid Tasks that you allows you to make task lists and share them with friends via FaceBook. You can ask your friends to help you to complete the tasks and also set up reminders and alarms. you can find the program as an add on for Google Chrome and I believe they have an application for smart phones. Hopes that gives you some ideas. :) Great I use google chrome! I'll look for that ap.