Today's 'Tip-sy Tuesday' tip is coming at you on Friday because I'm knee deep in putting Christmas stuff away and I thought since I'm telling myself to do this I'd prompt you as well. Everyone knows that we should be putting our things away thoughtfully, looking at what didn't get put out this year and considering getting rid of what we didn't use....however, the ease of just jamming things back into whatever organizing system I'm using is making it very difficult for me to actually take my time and do this right! I will greatly benefit next year when I pull stuff out if it's organized and pared down now. Can I do it? I'ma gonna try :)
Gotta run - one of my goals is to stop procrastinating so much! I literally took all our Christmas decor down a few days ago...and piled it in the basement (out of sight, out of mind and all that). My plan for today is to (thoughtfully) put it all where it goes!
Oh, btw, the system that has been working great for me is large stacking bins I bought at Costco (they're really inexpensive, like 8 bucks each). Each bin holds its own category like lights, greenery/garland, nativity set - I have them labeled and stacked on a shelf in the basement. For individual ornaments I have square see-thru ornament holders like this to help protect them:
1.2.25: thru the years
1.2.24: January 2
1.2.23: everything bagel pigs in a blanket
1.2.21: hot buttered rum (re-run)
1.2.20: dear resolution...
1.2.19: diaper fold gift holder
1.2.18: resolutions
1.2.17: storing gift wrap
1.2.16: hot buttered rum
