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A behind-the-scenes look at our home renovation

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A behind-the-scenes look at our home renovation

If you've been reading along with the blog, you would know that we are currently in the middle of our home renovation. So in today's episode of The Organised You TV, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the progress, as well as a realistic look at what a home can really look like during such a big project (hint: lotsa mess!). I previously shared with you all the big decisions we've made for our new home, so it'll be a really exciting process to see it all coming together over the next few months, as the 'building' part finishes and the finishing touches happen. I'm looking forward to sharing it with you!

Hope you enjoy the video... excuse the chatter of my kids in the background - not so easy to film a video with them running around! :)

 

Making the big decisions for our new home

Making the big decisions for our new home

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Have you ever been through a renovation, or had to make loads of big decisions on how you want your house to look? It can be a pretty overwhelming process - exciting but also stressful, as these choices will ultimately determine the overall look and feel of your entire home.  We are nearing the home stretch of our renovation, and it feels like we have been making these huge decisions for months, but as we watch everything start coming together, I just can't wait to see what it will all look like in the end! Today I'm sharing all the decisions we have made for our new downstairs area, which includes the kitchen and living area. I'll be writing another post for our choices in the master bedroom, ensuite, walk-in robe and exterior areas, so stay tuned, and get ready for photo overload today!

11 Essentials for getting your paperwork sorted

11 Essentials for getting your paperwork sorted

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Sometimes staying on top of the daily paper clutter can seem like a never-ending task, and often those paper piles start to feel like they're taking over your home! The best way to feel more in control of paperwork is to arm yourself with the best tools, devices and products to deal with it most effectively. Today's post details 11 of these essentials that will help you get through those daily paper tasks more efficiently.

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Why a household binder is one of the biggest time-savers

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Why a household binder is one of the biggest time-savers

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Imagine if you had all your important household information all in the one easy-to-access spot, so you didn't have to go searching through piles of paperwork around the house to find what you needed. A household [or family] binder will help relieve you of this stress, and is one of the greatest time-saving devices for getting through those more mundane tasks. Today I'm sharing the recent changes I made to ours, as well as 4 free binder printables to help get you started on your journey to organisation, and have a calmer approach to tackling household paperwork.

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Super simple ideas for organising toys

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Super simple ideas for organising toys

 

Getting the toy clutter under control is a daily task that most mothers are probably familiar with. Some days this can be more challenging than others, depending on what activities your kids have been getting stuck into! Setting up great workable systems for keeping toys organised involves several key factors:

  • kids need to be able to easily find what they need
  • they should be able to find toys independently (you're trying to avoid the 'Mum, I can't find my ...' dilemma!)
  • toys should be categorized so everyone know where everything belongs
  • pack-up time should be fairly easy

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15 must-follow rules for organising toys

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15 must-follow rules for organising toys

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Do you sometimes feel as though your child's toys are taking over the house? Do your kids constantly complain about not being able to find the toy they want in amongst the mess? Is pack up time a nightmare because nothing has it's own place? Getting toys sorted and organised into easy-to-follow systems is the best way to prevent toy clutter from building up in your home. Here are 15 must-follow rules for toy organisation, as well as free organising labels to help you get your house back under control!