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will prevent you from having to do a complete overhaul in the long run.

The Kitchen

Start with one cabinet. Assess each item carefully. How often do you use it? How well does it serve you? How many glasses, plates, frying pans, etc. are needed for your family size? Downsize appropriately. Organize similar items together and the most needed items in areas you can access the easiest.

Wire racks can double your space. I found them at Wal-Mart for little cost. This gives more space especially for storing canned food since you store cans under the rack and then on top of them.

Take everything out of junk drawers and under the sink. Throw away those expired store and restaurant coupons and anything that's a waste of space. Organize silverware neatly in trays made for them, inside of drawers.

Downsize on cleaning products. Choose a couple favorites and lessen your clutter. Better yet...go natural and use products such as white vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda.

The Bathroom

The bathroom is one of my favorites to organize. Take everything out of the medicine cabinet. Check expiration dates on medicines and vitamins. Throw out anything that has expired. Learn to buy only items that are needed. You don't need numerous brands of shampoo, hair spray, etc. Stick to a couple of brands that have proven to work well. Organize by "like" items.

Clear the vanity. Organize make-up and other items neatly in baskets or small bins. Store shampoo, shaving cream, etc. under the vanity in easy pull-out plastic baskets. Buy a tall metal or wood bathroom shelf for storing towels. I bought one for $5 on sale and it looks very pretty. Or, towels can be rolled and a few placed in a large wicker basket.

While you're at it...look through make-up items and dispose of anything you no longer use or has passed it's prime. Old make-up can cause eye infections. Clean brushes, sharpen eye and lip liners. Place most-used lipstick, liners, brushes in a small decorative container and place on vanity for easy access.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms should offer a sense of tranquility. Less is better! If the top of your dressers are cluttered, remove everything and decide on a few items to use. The rest can be stored and used later for a variety. Use a basket to store a few books or magazines. Clean out drawers and discard items that are unusable or give away usable items.

Think of a theme for your bedroom. Add ambiance by using scented candles and look for items around your house that will fit the theme. Get creative! Sometimes

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