My Free Square Foot Garden
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 2:52 pm
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Creating My
Square Foot Garden
With Free Plastic Crates
Whooo Hooo
Let’s plant something!!!
Let’s Get Organized Together
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 2:51 pm
Teaching Organization To A 6 Year Old
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Teaching Organization To A 6 Year Old???
Yes that is right, teaching organization to this wild and crazy 6 yr. old with video to prove it! Read the rest of this entry
Three Dirtiest Things In Your House
Monday, June 4th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Did you know that the 3 dirtiest things in your house are…… Read the rest of this entry
Spring Is Here And Summer Is Near!!!
Friday, May 18th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Newsletter: May 18, 2012
Spring is Here
And Summer is Near!!
It is time for us to start thinking about getting ready for summer. Many of you will be going on vacations and some of you will have a “Staycation.” What ever your plans, I’m sure it involves being outside and soaking in the sun with your family and friends.
Here at “Let’s Get Organized,” I want to help simplify things for you so you can be prepared for any adventure that comes along. I have put together a list of various products that you will be needing fo make the summer perfect!
ORGANIZE YOUR PLANS FOR SUMMER
Plan ahead now for those backyard barbeques, swimming parties, or a trip with your family. Who wants to wait till the last minute to go buy the necessary seasonal products only to discover the stores have sold out or theyhas a poor selection. Be ready with the best and latest products so you can have an organized summer.
The following are special links that take you to specific categories, to make your shopping easier.
Looking for a great summer read? Don’t forget, if you have not read my new novel “Small Wonders,” you can order it directly from my site. You can also download ANY book you want from MY Amazon”s link below.
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Swimming toys and floats
Have a Happy Summer
God Bless,
Susie Brown
Let’s Get Organized
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Patio Storage And Outdoor Living
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Patio Storage And Outdoor Living
Patio storage and organization is crucial if you want a tranquil outdoor living space.
I Love spring! Everything is coming back to life and it recharges my batteries to shake off my winter hibernation. My favorite thing is to go outside in the mornings to drink my coffee under the covered patio and watch the humming birds
Did you know that you’re patio or deck is actually an extension of your home? Let’s make it inviting and organized. A well put together outdoor living space, screams family time! However with my large family (9 grandchildren), even the most peaceful environment can become chaotic and messy, if their is not a plan for patio storage. Examples of my patio storage: Pool toys are a major contributor to creating a mess. We have a iron bakers rack to house some of our patio storage. The bottom shelf has a large plastic bin with holes on the sides and bottom which house the small outdoor toys. The holes help them to air dry properly between use. On another shelf I have a pretty water proof container that holds sunscreen & lotions. I try to get everyone to bring their own towel when they come, however I will supply a few neatly folded on a shelf just in case one is needed. As simple as this seems, just this small amount of patio storage and organization, lets your visitors know that you appreciate any effort they make to keep it that way.
At Gammy’s and Poppy’s house, our children and grandchildren know to pick everything up and put everything back in it’s place before leaving. We never have to say a word, they just know. Train ‘em early 
For pool float storage
If you desire to create organized patio storage that is practical and attractive, you have come to the right place.
In order to determine the best patio storage for you, use the same strategies as we do with an indoors see ORGANIZING BASICS and let’s get it cleaned and uncluttered. You need some comfortable yet outdoor friendly furniture that is inviting. Using dual purpose pieces such as patio storage boxes that can double as a coffee table or extra seating, is a great way to cut down on clutter. Designate patio storage for toys, Grilling supplies, pool floats, etc. Just as inside your house, everything outside needs to have a place too. Don’t forget to put your style into the mix like an outdoor rug and some colorful potted plants.
I will leave you with this thought: Our front yard reflects how we want others to see us (Public image). However, our back yard reflects our inner self. Now go fix up your back yard and plant some flowers that only you can see.
Important note: Let’s Get Organized is not like the other blogs. I am very up front about selling products on my site. I work from home helping you! I am a professional organizer with a heart to help others, by blogging about what I know. Most blogs hide what they are selling to make it look like they are not trying to sell it. That is not me and there are no secrets here.
Here you will find patio storage and outdoor living products
What is your favorite patio storage product! Email me some before and after pictures and yours might get posted on this page.
Pool Floats & Toys
Thursday, April 12th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Pool Floats And Toys
Get the outdoor fun started!!!!
Also see: PATIO STORAGE AND OUTDOOR LIVING
Huge selection of pool floats and more.
Nothing Says Fun In The Pool Like Colorful Pool Floats
Linens & Things 
Check out this amazing selection MORE BABY pool floats!!!
Organizing Your Bathroom
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 at 11:57 pm
Organizing Your Bathroom
Want to take a bubble bath? Light some candles and have a glass of wine? Sounds wonderful except for one thing, the bathroom in a mess and you know that you won’t be able to relax while looking at the overflowing laundry hamper, the cluttered vanity and the Barbie dolls and action figures lining the side of the tub with a ring around it. I am here to help you with organizing your bathroom and to reclaim this space to not only function as it should but to also to provide you with that private retreat for when you need a break.
It’s funny how most people will keep their guest bath presentable for the unexpected visitor while their own private bathroom is a disaster. It reminds me of something that I learned years ago: Your front yard is what you present to the world, your public image so to speak, it is what you want others to think of you. However, your back yard tells a whole different story. Your back yard reflects your inner self, your self worth or the lack there of. It reveals whether or not you value yourself and if you take care of yourself. Your back yard should be an oasis with more flowers than your front yard. Why? Because you deserve it, that’s why! Your master bath is like your back yard! Put yourself on the list and start taking care of YOU!!!
Our bathrooms can be very hectic in the mornings especially if you share it with someone else. If your bathroom is organized properly, it will function better and provide a peaceful and more productive morning. So, let’s take a look around…
Your vanity top should not be where you keep your toiletries (hair spray, shaving cream, lotions, makeup, etc. It should be clear of clutter and only display items that coordinate with your bathroom’s décor. I have learned that you can have décor that doubles as storage. Let’s take your makeup for example; what do you actually use on a daily basis? If you are like most women you purchase new things only later to decide they are not right for you and instead of getting rid of them you just add to your hoard. I suggest that you have a daytime makeup kit and an evening makeup kit. Let’s face it, who likes to go rummaging through a million eye shadows just to find the one you wear on a regular basis? So down size your “daily” items into one small cosmetic bag
If you really think about it, you use different products for different activities, for example: You have specific products that are just for washing your face and facial skin care. The same goes for hair care and oral hygiene. Instead of having all of these products cluttered together, compartmentalize them according to activity. Creating a container for each one will save you time and frustration. Plus it looks great. I am a big fan of using adjustable drawer dividers
For shower and bath products there are many products to help with shower organization
Utilize your sorting bins see ORGANIZING BASICS and get rid of everything that you don’t use. If you have travel size items that you only use for traveling, make a container specifically for travel. Label it accordingly and put away. This will free up much needed space for the items you use everyday. Keep everyday items in the front and others towards the back of the cabinet. Just like the rest of your house, everything needs a place in order to be organized. But you have to put it back in order to keep it that way!
Clean and sanitize your bathroom before putting your sorted items away. Clean inside and outside of your cabinets and put down fresh shelf and drawer liners
A trick to keeping your bathroom clean: Make a mini cleaning kit to keep in the cabinet. Use mini spray bottles and containers that can be easily refilled. Always keep a roll of paper towels. Use Bounty paper towels to clean instead of rags that need to be washed. You can scrub with cleanser and they don’t fall apart. When done, just throw away. This also helps prevent transfer of germs to another area of the house. You will be encouraged to clean more often knowing that the supplies that you need are right there. Having a mini cleaning kit in each bathroom makes quick clean ups easier especially if you have unexpected guest. Just excuse yourself for a moment and spruce it up. They will never know. For the sake of children, make sure they are stored in a child proof cabinet.
I love apothecary jars
Below you will find some beautiful pictures for inspiration!
Clean, fresh and organized! Ahhhhhh
Remember, while supplies last, you can get a free signed copy of my novel “Small Wonders” with any $100 purchase. Thank you and God Bless!
Leave a comment and let me know if this was helpful!
God Bless
and
Happy Organizing!!!
BIO HAZZARD
One of the main reasons you need to keep your personal items put away in the bathroom is because of bacterial contamination. Read the rest of this entry
Kid’s Bedroom, Storage And Organization
Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Your child’s room is his or her private sanctuary. No matter how young, this space is where your children sleep and play as they develop into little individuals. And just like you and I, their room is where they start their day and they finish their day.
Many overwhelmed parents feel it is pointless to organize their kid’s rooms. However, this is the perfect place to start teaching your children the art of organization, taking care of their belongings and pride in their own bedrooms. Using creative storage for kids makes them want to take care of their room. Read the rest of this entry
Organizing Your Bedroom
Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Organizing your bedroom will directly impact your sense of well being. Our bedroom is our most private and personal home sanctuary. It’s the place where you start your day and finish your day. It should be relaxing and stress free. Studies have shown that what you’re thinking about when you go to sleep effects how you sleep and your mood when you wake up. So if your last mental image is of chaos and clutter, you’re not setting the stage for quality sleep.
Doctors who treat sleep disorders have shown that clean, uncluttered bedrooms make for happy homes and a good night’s rest. A chaotic and cluttered bedroom makes you feel wired and tired. If you want sweet dreams, it’s time to reclaim your sanctuary by organizing your bedroom.
What’s the first place in your home that experts recommend you declutter and organize first? If you said the living room, kitchen or bathroom, guess again. It’s organizing your bedroom.
A lot of you get overwhelmed when it comes to organizing your bedroom.
Here is a scenario: The bed is unmade. There is a chair or treadmill in the corner covered with clothes. Your dresser is piled with books, DVDs, memorabilia from days gone by and scattered jewelry. The dresser drawers are so full that you can’t get them closed. Your nightstand is covered with magazines, books, lotions, nail polishes, tissues, remote controls, cell phone chargers, with a few legos here and there and last night’s glass of water. You trip over clothing, shoes, purses, shopping bags, toys and hangers that are littering the floor. You have no idea what is under the bed. Your expensive flat screen TV has “DUST ME” written on the screen. Not to mention the dirty clothes piled in the corner or the ironing board in the middle of the room. Now, let’s blow a big puff of dust in there with a few cobwebs in the corners, and you have the average, busy adult’s bedroom. If this is you, we definitely need to get you started organizing your bedroom!
No wonder we are so stressed!!!
Who knew by not organizing your bedroom would have an impact on our health!
Organizing your bedroom will help you to reclaim your sanctuary and your sanity.
See Below for a huge selection of creative products for organizing your bedroom
While organizing your bedroom, also see organizing YOUR CLOSET
Organizing Your Bedroom:
Organizing Your Bedroom, Step One
Basics For Decluttering And Organizing Your Bedroom
Before you can begin organizing your bedroom, get your three sorting bins/totes: ORGANIZING BASICS and gather up everything that is scattered on the floor (including under the bed) and sort them accordingly. Continue on to the tops of your dressers, night stands, etc. Now that you have eliminated all of the visible clutter, take this time to thoroughly clean the room. There is no sense in pulling things out of the drawers until this is finished.
Organizing your bedroom or any room requires a purging process.
Organizing Your Bedroom Step Two:
Cleaning Is Essential When Organizing Your Bedroom
Why even start organizing your bedroom if you do not plan on cleaning it. Take my professional advice!! Save yourself some work and do your cleaning in the professional way: See: LEARN TO CLEAN LIKE A PROFESSIONAL These basic steps can help you if you were needing to know how to clean house or just simply organizing your bedroom.
This would be a good time to gather things from your keep bin that do not belong in your room and put them where they belong and empty the trash bin.
Now, I know we are talking about organizing your bedroom, but I
am going to get on my soap box just for a minute……
Would you like to know what the THREE DIRTIEST THINGS IN YOUR HOME are? Could one of them actually be in your bedroom?
Organizing Your Bedroom Step Three:
Organizing Your Bedroom Drawers
Your drawers. After you finish cleaning everything properly, the next step in organizing your bedroom is your drawers. Utilizing your three sorting bins again, take one drawer at a time and sort. Remember the overflowing drawers? Be brutal and get rid of things you never use. Once your drawers are empty, wipe down the insides. This would be the perfect time to put down drawer liners, but in this case I recommend the many assorted scented drawer liners. They keep your clothes smelling fresh. While the drawer is pulled out, check inside the dresser to see if there are wayward socks stuck back there. Dust inside there too. Put your empty drawers back into their slots. Yes, put them back empty!
. They keep your clothes smelling fresh. While the drawer is pulled out, check inside the dresser to see if there are wayward socks stuck back there. Dust inside there too. Put your empty drawers back into their slots. Yes, put them back empty!Let’s look in your bin and see what you have decided to keep.
Take all of the items in the bin and sort according to category. Socks with socks, bras with bras and so on. As you are doing this look at these things closely. Do the socks have holes in them? Are they dingy? Throw them away!!! Or turn them into dusting rags. Inspect all of the things carefully as you categorize. Most of the time during this process you will actually find things that you really don’t want or need. Are their seasonal items in there, such as swim suits, flannel pjs, etc.? Depending 
on the season, only keep the things in your dresser that you will use currently. For the seasonal items, check out this huge selection of under the bed storage and storage totes to keep at the top of your closet or even in the attic or basement. Now when I use the attic, if the container is not air tight, I will use heavy duty tape and tape the edges down to keep bugs and dust from getting inside. I also store a dryer sheet inside each one so when you pull out your next season clothing, their are fresh. These containers stack neatly and can be labeled accordingly. Keep in mind when you are using your labeling machine, label the outside of each tote, listing each “type” of item inside. Example: Swimsuits, beach towels, sandals etc. So when you go looking for your sandals, you will know exactly which tote to go to. Make a mental note to never store items in the attic that cannot be exposed to extreme heat or cold. For example: Never store your Christmas candles or your suntan lotions in the attic.
on the season, only keep the things in your dresser that you will use currently. For the seasonal items, check out this huge selection of under the bed storage and storage totes to keep at the top of your closet or even in the attic or basement. Now when I use the attic, if the container is not air tight, I will use heavy duty tape and tape the edges down to keep bugs and dust from getting inside. I also store a dryer sheet inside each one so when you pull out your next season clothing, their are fresh. These containers stack neatly and can be labeled accordingly. Keep in mind when you are using your labeling machine, label the outside of each tote, listing each “type” of item inside. Example: Swimsuits, beach towels, sandals etc. So when you go looking for your sandals, you will know exactly which tote to go to. Make a mental note to never store items in the attic that cannot be exposed to extreme heat or cold. For example: Never store your Christmas candles or your suntan lotions in the attic.
With everything sorted you can now see what is actually going back into your drawers. Organizing your bedroom properly requires various types of organizers. This is where dresser drawer dividers and compartments are necessary. Decide which drawer you are going to utilize for what items. Why just throw all of your bras into a drawer where they get all tangles up and misshaped? These puppies
are necessary. Decide which drawer you are going to utilize for what items. Why just throw all of your bras into a drawer where they get all tangles up and misshaped? These puppies are not cheap so I recommend the bra tray. It will save so much space. One drawer can now serve double or even triple duty.
It is crucial when organizing your bedroom drawers that neatly folded items to go back into the drawers, such as t-shirts, make sure they are folded neatly and stacked according to color and style. I highly recommend this laundry folding board. If you do not bother to fold them properly, then organizing your bedroom drawers is pointless.
Every t-shirt or jean is folded the exact same size for neat stacking. You will love using this for all of you laundry folding. As you add things back into their new places, make sure you maximize and organized them to fit your needs. For example: You wouldn’t want to keep your socks and underwear in the top drawer of a highboy, unless of course you are 7 feet tall. Put your most used items in a logical easy to visualize locations.
Organizing Your Bedroom Step Four:
Organizing Your Bedroom Night Stand
Night stand: A night stand is a very important part of organizing your bedroom because it sees a lot of action. If we are not careful, our night stands will collect a lot of clutter. The following ideas are to help prevent the clutter by having a place for everything you need to keep there.
The top of your nightstand should only have a lamp, alarm clock, maybe a picture frame or an accessory. The top drawer needs to be the place that stores all of your bedtime necessities. Find some decorative baskets Leave room beside your basket(s) for a couple of your magazines, one book and or your journal. If you need to keep these things on top the nightstand, find a decorative box Decorative Boxes
Follow the tips for organizing your bedroom in every room and you will have an organized home.
Here you will find everything else you need for accessorizing and organizing your bedroom:
Are you struggling with organizing your bedroom? I am here to help!
I hope this post helps get you motivated for
organizing your bedroom or any other room!
Happy Organizing!!!
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