Day 2 and 3 challenges- Computer Desk & Tupperware cupboard

Today's challenge was to clean off the top of our computer desk!! WELL we sold our computer desk a couple of weeks ago and haven't replaced it yet:( So sadly all our computer desk stuff is on the floor in our bedroom, BIG MESS!! So instead I decided to clean out my "Junk Closet" well 1 of them anyways:)

This closet, well its not really a closet, its I don't really know, some shelves behind a door really:) HAHA!! This space goes into our basement and since we have moved in to our house 3 years ago we have used it sort of as a catch all area. The things that needed to go into the basement always got put onto the shelves and then NEVER got put into the basement! This was also where we kept our trash can and recycle bin, which only made matters worse. I have organized this space I don't know how many times and it never really served a function and it just annoyed me.

So I decided that it was time to turn it into a 'pantry' but after clearing it out completely I decided it just needed to be a storage area really!! So now it holds our extra paper towels, plastic silverware, all my cake decorating stuff, and so on.

I put contact paper down on the dirty disgusting shelves and that alone made the WHOLE area feel clean and organized!! I also hung a curtain up going down the stairs to somewhat close it off!!

So hopefully in the next couple of weeks we will have a computer desk that I can organize and post for you as well!! But for now enjoy the 'Junk Closet'!!

(Sorry about the poor quality in pictures, I am in DESPERATE need of a new camera)

BEFORE--- G--R--O--S--S is all I have to say (I'm SUPER embarassed about this picture)

AFTER-- Much Much Better:)

Day 3 challenge was to clean out your tupperware cupboard!!!

This cupboard wasn't too bad, as I don't have much tupperware to contend with, but it still needed cleaning out!!

I started by taking everything out of the cupboard and used my Shaklee all purpose cleaner to clean it out!! Threw away lids and containers that didn't have matches, condensed it down to a small little area, then added some of my smaller appliances that I use to the other side of the cabinet!! Feels so much better to have this done!! I also cleaned out, organized and rearranged 3 other cupboards too... Before and Afters below!!

BEFORE AFTER

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Forgot to take a before but here is the after!!

Day 1 Challenge- Junk Drawer

Today is day 1 of the 21 day challenge!! WOOHOOO!!!

Our challenge today is to clean out our junk drawer!! Our junk drawer has been a MAJOR problem for a long time. We cleaned and organized it a couple of months ago, but it somehow ALWAYS got cluttered up again!!

I wish I had a before picture before we organized it the first time, but you can still get the idea in my before picture now!! Its almost like the 'EASY' button here at our house, if something is on the counter and you want it gone the junk drawer is where it goes. There are receipts, coloring pages from the kids, and everything else in between!

I purchased some plastic bins from the dollar store, 3 packs of both sizes for $1/each!! It has seemed to help A LOT!!

Here is my junk drawer BEFORE and AFTER!!

21 day challenge

I know I know I know... I haven't even posted about Christmas yet, but I will get to that!!

But after Christmas this year and having 2 little ones I realized how much CLUTTER is in this house... I am ALWAYS on edge because things aren't clean and organized like they should be, and I always blame that on having little kids (well that is part of it) But there is no reason why most things in my house such as closets, under the sinks, cupboards etc. can't be organized (FOR ME)

I came across A bowl full of lemons through Crazy Domestic!!! This lady can organize let me tell you!! She has so many great tips and ideas!! I already have a list of the rooms and spaces that I want to get to!! So starting Jan. 1st and lasting for 21 days.......



Head on over to A bowl full of lemons now and check out all her wonderful transformations and join me in this challenge!! I can't wait!!!

I hope this post.......

BRIGHTENS YOUR DAY!!!!

Because it sure BRIGHTENS MINE!!!

Love this little girl to pieces (as all 4 of my other nieces too!!)

What we have been up to.....

1st off............

CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING

For the past month we have ALL had the flu around here... BOOOOO....

It started with me one week, then Blake got it the next week, then Seth the next, then me AGAIN this week:(

Almost all of my daycare families have had it as well... So after Sunday nights flu that hit me and a really good nap yesterday I spent 5 hours sanitizing my house!!

I started by filling the bath tub full of toys with bleach... I also had 3 rubbermaid tubs of toys in bleach water!! While all those soaked I went around with clorox wipes wipeing down EVERYTHING that had a surface and toys that couldn't be washed in water!! All the stuffed animals and dolls are waiting to be put into the washer too!!!

This bug needs to be rid of this house and FAST!! Miss Kendra is the only one that hasn't gotten it yet, and I hope she doesn't get it!!

2nd off.........

Blake has learned so much from school so far this year!!! Its amazing how much they can learn and how fast they can learn!!

Last night while cleaning up all the toys Blake was in the daycare room playing with the easel, when I walked in to check on him and Kendra I saw this......

He wrote A B C D E F.... I had tears in my eyes seeing this... I am so proud of my little man!!

THIRDLY

Stealing CUPCAKES off the stove!!! Miss Kendra is quite the little stinker lately, she has learned that she can pull the chairs wherever she wants in the kitchen to get to things... Last week I left the kitchen for 2 seconds and when I came back this is what I saw.....

And last but not least.... CHRISTMAS A LITTLE EARLY

Today we received our package in the mail from my mom... Blake was so excited seeing all the packages in the box, he kept saying, "Dear Blake, From Nana" HAHA!!!

My Mom started a tradition a few years back with getting each of the kids an ornament and socks for Christmas!! She wanted the kids to open their package early this year so they could enjoy their ornaments for a little while!!!

THANK YOU so much Nana!!! Both kids LOVE their ornaments and socks!!! We Love you and Miss you and wish you were here with us to celebrate!!!

Where's Your Nose?

I have been working with Kendra lately on where her body parts are!! Most of the time she just looks at me and laughs!! Last night I asked her where her nose was and this is what she did!!!



Seth and I were laughing so hard at her!! Everytime we asked her she kept doing it!! Kendra will make that face all the time with her mouth and it is just too funny... We all laugh because she totally is me when it comes to her mouth!!

Blake's Skateboard Room

Just wanted to share some 'almost' final pictures of Blakes Skateboard room!!

We are still in need of some window treatments, new blinds, and a few more pieces for the walls... But all in all it is done and I am in LOVE with it as is Blake!!