Works For Me: Containers, Containers
I love the blog I'm An Organizing Junkie. Laura writes with grace and practicality about the tricky issue of organization, and I always leave her blog feeling encouraged, not guilty. I highly recommend her blog for your list of everyday reads.
The best thing I've learned from observing Laura is how helpful it is to have a stash of various-sized containers on hand when an organizing challenge arises. Previously, when I was cleaning out a drawer or a closet (you know, every TEN YEARS or so), I'd find myself running to the store mid-project for the necessary containers. It made organizing projects that much more overwhelming.
But now I've started buying interesting-looking containers when I find them on sale (dollar stores are perfect for this), and I keep a stash of them in my garage. I find that I'm much more likely to tackle organization projects when I know I most likely have the containers on hand. It's a little thing, but it's been a big help.
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Thank you, Shannon.
Posted by: Myfriendconnie | Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11:32 PM
I'm all about containers! :)
Thanks for the tip!
Posted by: An Iowa Mom | Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11:33 PM
I love it Shannon....this is music to my ears!! You are so sweet. Oh how I'd love to see your container for your containers...he he...come on I know you have one!
Laura
Posted by: Laura | Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11:38 PM
I love containers and, I agree, the dollar stores have some good finds!
Posted by: Overwhelmed! | Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11:40 PM
Beats my Wal-Mart bag collection. I've about run out of room for storage...me thinks it's time to purge.
Thanks for hosting,Shannon.
Posted by: Joyful Days | Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11:52 PM
My favorite containers are ziploc bags! I could organize my whole house in them!
I'm doing my 2nd WFMW today! ;)
Posted by: oh amanda | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 12:17 AM
Sounds like I'll be adding another blog to my lengthy list of feeds . . . thanks for the tip, I love finding new blogs to love.
Posted by: Michelle | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 12:18 AM
If only I didn't have to contain all my empty containers!
Posted by: Meredith | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 12:22 AM
I had containers on the brain too! LOL I have so many plastic storage containers, and fabric ones, and...I just like to be organized.
Posted by: Carla | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 12:40 AM
My favorite containers recently are baskets: if you put a potted plant in them, the result is really pretty!
peace of Christ to you,
Jessica Snell
Posted by: Jessica Snell | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 12:49 AM
PS: this is the first time that anyone has EVER used the word grace and Laura in the same sentence!! LOL
Posted by: Laura | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 12:58 AM
I don't dare buy a container before I have a use for it-- I would be overrun...
Posted by: Amy Jane | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 01:05 AM
Funny - I just found her blog today and I love it! Thanks!
Posted by: Joo | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 01:35 AM
You know, I really need to start doing this. I tend to see nice containers, wonder what I could use them for, buy just enough, and then wish later on I had more.
I just need to start buying all those suckers and worry about what to do with 'em later, right?
Thanks for the d'oh! moment.
Posted by: Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 01:38 AM
I love her website too! You would probably also enjoy "The Lazy Organizer" at http://laragallagher.com/blog/.
Posted by: Jenny | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 02:40 AM
Funny you mention "organizing challenges," such as drawers, because look what I posted yesterday!:
http://20dollarsaday.livejournal.com/31173.html
Posted by: Cat | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 04:16 AM
Up for another reason, I stumbled in to the computer at 5am to post today. Some part of me thought perhaps I'll be first BUT NO! I am 46th!! Who are you crazy people in the top 5! Do you get up at 3am or what? Because if that is the case, I want no part of it I tell you... noooo, part of it! :)
Respectfully yours,
A participant usually from the 100 range
P.S. I love containers too and find them in odd sorts of places (here's my last great find - http://thissimplelife.net/blog/2007/01/27/photo-hunters-theme-silver) Thanks for hosting this each week. I always learn so much.
Posted by: Toni | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 05:21 AM
I love that site too- You and her are on Faves list :)
Posted by: Dolly Acosta | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 05:38 AM
Thank you for the blog info!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 05:52 AM
Thanks for hosting!
Posted by: Heather Cady | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 06:12 AM
Shannon, just had to laugh at the juxtaposition of 2 WFMW entries this morning:
"Vomiting Children" next to "Cover-up Belly Fat"
Only a mom could love that one : )
Posted by: floorplan | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 06:29 AM
I'm going to print out a copy of your post from today and tape it on the wall above the dresser in the hallway which is piled high with containers in preparation for our upcoming *playroom overhaul*. :-) Thanks for hosting...this is my first WFMW and it's been fun!
Posted by: Jennifer | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 06:37 AM
This is my first WFMW - I came here via Laura's site. I love containers too - just need to use them more.
My WFMW post has to do with a finder's fee for lost electronics in our house.
Posted by: Char :: Weary Parent | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 07:14 AM
Great tip! I love organizing ideas...because I'm not a naturally organized person and I need all the help I can get.
Ironically, my WFMW tip today involved avoiding library fines by using a container idea! Too funny!
Posted by: Amblin | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 07:15 AM
I also have enjoyed the organizing blog. She has definately inspired my drawers!
Posted by: Amy | Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 07:16 AM