Two Big Projects Today

I have two big projects planned for today, as well as tidying and vacuuming the whole house, running some errands and doing some shopping. Unfortunately, I feel like I may be getting sick, so I will have to pace myself.

The first project is the pantry in my kitchen that holds all of our homeschooling supplies, books and art supplies. My method is this:

1. Remove large items which block the shelves
2. Beginning at the top shelf, remove items, wipe shelf, re-organize items from shelf and replace, all the while sorting to remove unnecessary items, or items that belong elsewhere.
3. Work through all shelves. I should mention that I drew a picture of the inside of the closet the other day. I organized the items I wanted to keep in the closet thereby eliminating guess work.
4. Once the shelves are done (I think there are 5) I will box the items that remain on the desktop. The items that were removed to begin with I will sort through and place where they should be.
5. Then I will set up the desktop they way I have planned it. And again, distribute what is left over.
6. Next, empty everything out of the floor area. Clean the floor. Replace what is staying, take care of the rest.
7. Done!

I also want to finish emptying the rec room. The boxes are gone but what is left is a bit trickier. There are items that need to be removed, others that should be sorted and still others that I don't know what to do with, like my driftwood collection, for instance. In this room I will just work through it one item at a time. That will be the easiest way.

Before
During....
I really thought that these pictures would show a big difference, but it really isn't apparent what I have done so far! Ugh. Hopefully by the end of today the difference will be greater.

Here I go again.

DMC