Taming the Clutter - Day 2

Day 1 of my "Taming the Clutter" project was a success! The dishes got done, I have shiny counters and floors, and the microwave looks amazing! (I don't even want to think about how long that poor thing has gone uncleaned - yuck!) I also started back into doing my favorite workout videos (from the gals at Tone It Up, if you were curious) and continuing my at-home yoga practice. Now to keep that momentum moving me forward!

Yesterday I tackled the kitchen. Today, I'll tackle the other "public" space in our apartment: the living room. I originally planned to work in the bathroom today, but I have four Stampin Up classes planned this weekend and I really want the front of the house to be in better shape! So, on to the living room it is. It's a bit of a doozy, especially since we have a ward Christmas party to go to tonight, but I think with a little bit of determination and a lot of up-beat music, I can get it done.

Today's Goal (Tuesday, December 10)

Today's goal is to tackle the living room:

• put away stamp stuff, organize
• store frames, banners, class supplies
• declutter large bookshelf
• declutter under window
• use or put away ornaments in tubes (bonus! Got this done yesterday!)
• stash printer
• evaluate old printer - toss?
• declutter small bookshelf
• clear & clean desk 
• dust & pledge all furniture
• vacuum
• declutter bulletin board
• empty trash
• clear out boxes
• change AC filter

And as a reminder, here's my overall list. I've crossed things off that I've already done, because that makes me happy.

COMPLETE TO-DO LIST TO RECLAIM MY APARTMENT FROM THE MESS

Bathroom

• Clear counter
• organize shelf
• clean mirror, sink, counter
• clean toilet
• sweep
• mop
• wash bath mat & towels
• empty garbage
• clean shower fixtures
• Drain-O the tub drain

Bedroom

• Clear off dresser
• dust & Pledge
• declutter bookshelf
• donate Ensigns (anyone want almost a full year of Ensign magazines?)
• evaluate DI pile - act as necessary
• find home or system for perler "stuff"
• Darren: declutter stuff on your side of bed
• tackle: box of stuff & mystery pile
• evaluate & organize craft box
• decide what to do with rolling backpacks
• vacuum curtains (when was the last time this happened?!)
• clean & pledge nightstands
• strip sheets - laundry
• vacuum
• sort through filing cabinet mess
• clean under my side of bed (socks, shoes, etc)

Living Room

• put away stamp stuff, organize
• store frames, banners, class supplies
• declutter large bookshelf
• declutter under window
• use or put away ornaments in tubes
• stash printer
• evaluate old printer - toss?
• declutter small bookshelf
• clear & clean desk 
• dust & pledge all furniture
• vacuum
• declutter bulletin board
• empty trash
• clear out boxes
• change AC filter

Kitchen

• dishes
• clean counters
• clean oven
• clean stove, microwave
• wipe out / empty fridge of gunk
• declutter cabinets and tops of cabinets
• organize top of fridge
• clear entryway
• evaluate mail bucket
• sweep
• mop
• clear off front of fridge, as necessary