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I did a few lists and charts to get motivated and organized and just thought I'd share what I did:
#1 2007 Money Resolutions (list) - I have things on here like stick to a budget (with amounts specified for groceries etc...) cook from scratch, stop buying toys impulsively (a weakness of mine..) Keep Daily Spending log etc...
#2 2007 Master List (all the things I need to do such as organize garage, clean out hall closet, start Flylady, defrost freezer... this is 1.5 pages of things to do! eeek! )
#3 2007 Daily Spending Log (4 column chart which includes: Date/Purchase/Amount Spent/Comment. This will hopefully open my eyes to those unnecessary purchases and keep me accountable.
#4 Grocery List / Shopping List - This is 2 charts on one page. Top portion is groceries and has 6 columns for the 5 places I buy groceries regularly plus an Other column (Costco/Trader Joe's/Sprouts/Bashas'/Fry's/Other). I have 10 rows
The chart under that is for Shopping. I have 4 Columns: Target/Walmart/Walgreens/Other with 10 rows. This will be my master shopping list so I'm not writing on tiny scraps and losing them in my pockets, bottom of purse/diaper bag etc...
I like fresh starts and am eager to get things back under control after a month of decadence.. .!!! We've been eating and living like Kings this month. <<guilt>>
I will be using these lists/charts in conjunction with Fly Lady to get the house decluttered and get it in ship shape!!!
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Kelly, I have something along the same concept! I started using Organizedhome.com awhile ago- just for the lists and hosehold notebook pages. It is really keeping me on top of everything! I really think that planner is the ONLY reason I was SO ont op of things for this Holiday!
I think I am going to add a daily spending log to it, now that you have mentioned that!
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I will look into that too, to see if I can improve my "system" (I am forever looking for better ways to manage my self!!! )
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Wow ladies. You are inspiring me. I guess I better start by making sure I'm orgainzed for the holidays. My New Years resolution is to get my household organized in 2007. You've got my wheels turning. Thank you!
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I love the organized home website too. Kellytime, my plans are very similar to yours, I really want to get organized and see where my money is going!
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1) I have my shopping lists printed off on my computer and just highlight each item when we run out and I'm ready to go shopping day.
2) I have my Flylady control journal up to date. Wash sheets and towels Mondays, Clean bathrooms Tuesdays, vacuum Wednesday, etc.
3) I still need to find a good daily spending log. Any good websites for this? I try and write things down but I haven't found a great system yet other than collecting receipts and putting it in an excel file.
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i am so glad you posted this i have not been able to sleep cuz my house is out of control sure it is clean for the holidays but DARE open a closet and trouble. I am also going to do the same thing for next year, I like the idea of a daily spending log cuz I know i spend on things I don't need.
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What is fly lady?
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Originally Posted by bamemm
What is fly lady?
Flylady is a system that helps people get organized and get rid of the clutter in their lives. Here is her site for more information. She honestly changed my life but as my mother says, "You use to be organized like a train wreck but that Flylady sure changed things around for you!" It's really only for those people who are seriously disorganized and in need of a lot of help. I was one of these and still depend on her system. It's all free but there are A LOT of e-mails so you may want to set up a separate e-mail account just for her reminders.
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I am inspired. I'm tired of being frazzled because of lack of planning. Thanks ladies.
Sheila