That’s it! I have HAD it with clutter in my household. I don’t know if it’s because I am probably “nesting” before kid #2 gets here or what. But, it doesn’t matter. I want everything OUT, GONE, BYE-BYE. The funny thing is, we did this a year ago before we moved! And, we gave away LOTS of things and threw out even more. How did it all come back??

So, what is exactly on my task list for this organization effort? It’s soup to nuts, unfortunately: the laundry room, the pantry, the FIVE junk drawers in the kitchen (we started with only one), my dresser, the bathroom drawers (used to be organized with only what I needed), my closet, Tripp’s closet, Davis’ closet, the nursery closet. It’s a lot but I think with strategic planning and consistent execution (and a trip to the container store) we’ll be okay. My friend, Sara, is a MASTERhttp://www.lambchopdesigns.com/website/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=4143&message=10 at this process. She puts Martha Stewart to shame. Needless to say, I have enlisted her help with this massive project. Our first challenge is my pantry. Observe:

This is an overall pantry shot. It’s embarrassing. I am really opening myself up to all of y’all so be easy on me!

This is HILARIOUS!  1) What is whey protein doing in my pantry? My husband does NOT drink it nor is he a weight lifting competitor. 2) Why is Davis’ duck snow globe (from when he was tee-ninsy) next to the whey protein? It just looks weird, right?!

3) There is a huge bottle of rum next to the protein. Hmmm…. 4) Terro…on the shelf…in a pantry. WRONG.

The spices used to be organized. The napkins used to be in a nice little stack. The Ziplocs and foil used to not be slammed onto the shelf. What gives?? I PROMISE you we are not slovenly people!!

Clearly, we have a case of the “oh, I think that goes in the pantry” syndrome. Lesson #1: Not all things in the kitchen/for the kitchen belong in the pantry. Lesson #2 (maybe a spin from #1): Just because you have a spacious pantry doesn’t mean you should use it all for everything. I showed these pictures and seven more to Sara today. She said to me, “Why don’t I just come out there and do it for you? You watch the kids for an hour and I’ll do it. It’ll be your baby present.” DONE. I have asked her to give us all her TOP FIVE tips for organizing all the true clutter that somehow just happens to your closets and drawers while you are sleeping. (No way it’s because of you, right?!)

Keep reading every day for these tips and my progress. I can’t wait for it to be pristine (a la Real Simple Magazine)!

Adrianne