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[Jane Maria]

Whether you eat at your dining area table, your kitchen table or even a bar you need to have the ability to believe it is to eat there. Can be your space having an identity crisis? Is it a collector of things? Things like the mail, receipts, assignment work, newspapers, magazines, telephone messages, work papers, scrapbooking supplies, groceries, keys, coats, jackets, collections, scarves, gloves, groceries and the list continues on and on. No wonder these areas have an identity crisis 다음드.

Okay so you want to reclaim your eating space, here are a few solutions to finding your table again and keeping it clutter free.

Create a goal---what are you wanting this space to do for you personally?

o If you will want table that stays free from 'stuff' like mentioned above one idea is to keep it set with a good table cloth and place settings of dishes and silverware so it is much less likely to be dumped on.

o Are you wanting this area to be one where household members or even unexpected drop-in guests can gather for a talk?

o Would you want a place for all your family to have the ability to eat meals together with no hassle each day of clearing a place, thereby cluttering up another devote your kitchen or dining area?

o Is this space you would like to use between meals as a destination for a work on hobbies?

After you select what your goal is for the table then produce a strategy.

o Have a designated basket for mail. Take the time to sort it and file it as it comes in. If you don't have time right then it may stay static in the basket before you do make the time and energy to sort it. This basket doesn't go available or counter.

o Set up strategic baskets in the house for newspapers, magazines, books and other printed material that previously came in contact with the table. Don't set something down where it doesn't belong thinking you'll leave it there simply for a second. Often it requires root and lives there. If you don't have a area for that, take a moment and produce a place and take it to its home.

o Develop an area for children to call their own. Each child has her/his own area for backpack, lunch box, assignment work etc. Each child is accountable for making certain things are put there and stay neat and tidy. When you have to get rid of anything of their's from the table chances are they need to do a chore to earn it back. (Including the all important backpack and school work).

o A chalk board, magnetic board, or cork board can be utilized to contain memos, phone messages and invitations, displaying items everyone needs to see. For invitations I prefer to record the date in my own planner and then file the invitation in my own FreedomFiler system by date so I will refer back to it when needed and not clutter up space on a board.

o Have a pencil/paper box near the device to create down messages and then hook them up to the message board or fridge (if you must) with an attractive magnet.

o If you are using your table to do scrapbooking, taking care of collections etc., make use of a rolling file cabinet or cart to place projects on and 40 minutes before meal time whisk everything onto the cart or into storage bins, the ones with wheels are nice as they may be easily retrieved when necessary. In this way you are able to still have projects out and handy although not cluttering the table. Teach children to completely clean up after craft time.

o Have a designated drawer as a resource drawer AKA junk drawer to carry rubber bands, bag ties, candle lighters etc. As you lose the twist ties from grocery items put them away immediately, don't put on the counter. These do not live available or counter.

o Every member of the family needs to understand the expectation is to hold up coats, jackets, and to place away gloves and scarves in a basket in the coat closet. The exact same goes for sports assessories/equiptment. Each goes in their designated areas, not available or counter.

o Have a designated area for keys. A pot hook inside a home cabinet is handy and practical.

o Designate a different place for home-office needs. Even if you don't have an office, keep files and important papers in a different section of the house.

Keeping the dining area, kitchen or your kitchen bar eating area without any clutter is a lifestyle. Set your goals, have containers available and assign items for different baskets, train household members and remember this isn't a one time task. It is a system that is used daily or things undertake a life of their very own and quickly can pile up.

Bon a petit

Marilyn Bohn's Bio

Marilyn is a creative organizer who has been organizing for over 20 years. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and is working towards being a Certified Professional Organizer. Professionally she's been organizing homes and offices for two years. She holds a bachelors degree in Social Work다음드. She has reared five daughters and currently lives in Utah.