A Little Spring Cleaning ;)

Whether we like it or not, it's Spring Cleaning time again!

Especially since we are moving again, I see a lot of Spring Cleaning in my future :( All well, let's just get it over with. Then we can get back to the chic and crafty ways of life!

But I have some fun ideas to help with the mundane task.

First, I found a great article on Organization at HGTV's website.

There is a lot to read and go through so I will just give you some highlights that I appreciated.

One thing they pointed out is to make sure your picture displays are neat and orderly.

 

If there is one thing that will make your house look cluttered, it is too much chaos on your walls. 

Here is kind of a clever idea...

Paint bricks and stack them to display your picture frames on. {Sorry the pic is kind of blurry}

And as for the Kitchen...

Start small...

 

Tackle all those unused recipes you have. Throw them out if you haven't used them in a few years. Or do what I do, and store recipes on your computer. Doing this takes away ALL the clutter, and they are easy to keep organized.

And on to the bathroom...

If you are like me in any way, your bathroom is cluttered with hair product and other hair odds and ends. The article suggested buying a plastic tub to put everything in. But before you just start piling it all in there, evaluate what you really use. Donate all that you don't absolutely need to a friend or center. That way you can just pull out the tub when you are doing your hair, and just put the whole thing back when you are done. Great idea I definitely need to do!

So if you want to catch the entire article click here.

Second, I found a great place called Tip Junkie. 

She has a whole list of wonderful ideas. 

But what I like the most is her great Organization posts. Click here for those.

Tip Junkie also is having a great giveaway right now for Mother's day, so be sure to head over and enter to win!

And as for the cleaning part, my tip is to try and think green. Look around your home to see what you can use to clean. For example, try....

   1pt. White Vinegar to 1 pt. Water 

This is great to clean windows with. 

Rubbing Alcohol is great for mirrors too. 

Try to only use paper towels when it is absolutely needed. Maybe we can save a tree or two!

Good Luck with the spring cleaning and hopefully you will find something to help get you going!

Let me know what great tips you have for me, because I know I could sure use some help!