Top 10 Things Every Home Needs to Get Organized
1. Family calendar that everyone can see and add to
2. Label maker
3. Tickler files: files that are readily available on the table, desk or counter to hold action items such as:

• TO DO
• TO PAY
• TO GO
• TO FILE
• PHONE LISTS

4. White board or chalk board for leaving messages for each other
5. Laundry baskets in every bedroom and bathroom
6. Garbage cans in every room
7. Paper shredder
8. Gift wrap storage center; in drawers, on shelves or hanging. It doesn’t matter - just keep it all together
9. Greeting card/stationery center in a box or a drawer; ends the problem of buying cards and losing track of them
10. Small plastic bins - bins keep many small things organized together and they stack to maximize space

Control your Life with These Easy Organizational Tips

Filing
Every time you start a new project, create a file folder for it. This is far more efficient than stacking the information somewhere.

Staple Over Clip
When filing, staple relevant materials together. Paper clips tend to catch on other papers within a file.

Store Like with Like
Items used together should be stored together. For example, establish one spot for all your extra toiletries.

Trash or Treasure
Something is only worth keeping if you can answer yes to one or more of the following questions: Does it work? Do I love it? Have I used it in the last year?

Stop the Subscriptions
Be realistic about your reading. If you find that publications pile up without you getting the time to read them, unsubscribe.

The 20/80 Wardrobe Rule
Most people wear 20% of their wardrobe 80% of the time. Those seldom worn clothes take up room.  If you have not worn it in a year, you probably never will. Throw it away, donate it, or sell it.

Go Clear
If you use boxes for storage, label them so you can readily identify what is in them.  Clear plastic containers are ideal.