Who can get organized?

[Laurajean1014]

My DH asked me what I wanted for Mother's DAy and I said I wanted "a dumpster." Well, I got it. And now it is almost full.

We went from 65 boxes to 16. Is that still too much? DH won't let me throw away 30 year old Hockey Newsletters, Nat'l Geographics and LIfe Mags. I like to keep photos to put them in a scrap book.

Does anyone have any tips they can give me?

Where would you buy a good acid free scrap book? How would you organize the stuff you want to keep but don't have immediate use for?

What's next after I have finished the garage and basement?

My closet is continuously monitored and I just threw out 20 pairs of shoes.

Any help is great appreciated and needed.

Thanks,

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

What's next? Come to my house!

FULL TIME WORKING MOM WITH TWO TEENAGERS AND "PACKRAT"HUSBAND NEEDS HELP WITH SPRING CLEANING..WOULD LIKE TO AT LEAST MAKE SOME SEMBLANCE OF ACTUALLY ATTEMPTING THIS TASK PRIOR TO CHRISTMAS!!!

Hey, sounds like you're doing a great job. Can you tell I'm jealous?

 

[mommytotwo]

For an acid free scrapbook, go to a scrapbook store, and they will be able to help you out with what you want and in how to put things together of what you have.
In organizing and storing things, ... I would get a boxes that you can label so you know what is in them. If it helps, put pictures of the items on the boxes.
Sounds like you are having a good start.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Oh yea! Get clear tubs for storage so you know what is in them.