wanting to get organised, where do i start?

[tan32]

Hi all

I have decided that in 2010 I want to be organised.
I need to de-clutter this house, get a good diary and workout a budget

But where oh where do i start.
How do i get the kids to get rid of some of there stuff, its overtaking our house.

Any suggestions would be great.

[AnyDream]

Step number 1 - go down to your public library and borrow any or all of Peter Walsh's books.

He's the home-de-clutterer (aussie) that Oprah has on all the time. He sets out the steps you need to follow, and helps keep the motivation up.

[Oorki Galoorki]

*runs off to the new library to check out these books*

i think get a good diary then sit down do your budget and then de clutter.
decide if you can sell it or donate or bin.

[Lolli]

Ooh MD I'm gonna haveto check that out.

Try Googling FlyLady- I love her. just a warning- for a clutter guru, her website is atrocious Start at the 'Beginner babysteps", and work from there.

HTH

[ladybird11]

As for the de-clutter I've heard them talk on Oprah that if you haven't used / worn it for 6 mths, out it goes into a pile...

Two piles - rubbish and recycle (St Vinnies or another charitable organisation, or even friend that may get some use out of it).

You're inspiring me to do the same Tan!!

[~Kim~]

Tan, 15mintues at a time. Never ever get out more than you can remove/put back in 15 minutes. That makes it less arduous. Do a bit every day. Be it a drawer/cupboard/toybox whatevre.
Unless I really love it or it's in constant use - give it away/bin it/recycle it.
I'm also a fan of flylady, but it's taken me a couple of years to really get into it.

I really like the government budget webiste. It has a really clear and easy budget and info that goes with it.

I'm not a diary girl - I find I buy them and start, but never actually look at it again, so the comp or a wall calendar works better for us. That way everyone can see what's coming or wirte their stuff on.