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Last updated on April 9th, 2022 at 08:23 pm
Have you ever been bored and then suddenly struck with the “cleaning mood?” Where you start cleaning or organizing one thing, then all of a sudden it spirals?
Maybe not.
But in case you’re bored and looking for something to do, here are 25 organizing ideas for when you’re bored to get you into the “cleaning mood.”
Games
Got a huge cabinet or closet full of games? Play every single one. When you’re done playing, decide if you’d play it again or not. If not, put it in the donation pile.
Video games
Maybe you don’t want that much screentime, but playing off the first idea (see what I did there?), you could declutter video games this way too.
Toys
Set out toys that haven’t been played with in a while. Your kids will either be ecstatic or not interested at all. All the toys that don’t spark interest can go in the donation pile.
Then use this post to get the playroom in perfect order …at least for a few minutes.
Books
If you were on a desert island –or maybe more appropriately, stuck in the house –which books would you want to have with you?
Take this approach to declutter your books.
Paper
Declutter your papers by deciding what is really necessary, what you can digitize, and what you can unsubscribe from. Use this handy-dandy eBook to organize your paper into the top 5 paper hubs you need.
Photo Books
Create photo books from the past years and get started on this year’s book. Use this tutorial on how to create a family yearbook in under 15 minutes a month.
Meal Plan
Sit down and create a meal plan for the month. If you don’t know what to make, take a 30-minute brainstorming session to think of every single meal you can make. Download the Meal Master List to always have a list of meal ideas.
Set up systems
Put together routines for the core systems of your home: cleaning, daily decluttering, managing your to-do list, and laundry.
If you don’t want to start from scratch, enroll in the Essential Home Organizing Blueprint, where you’ll master the skills to clutter-proof your home and put the core systems on autopilot. Learn more about the program here.
Sort kids’ clothes
Been meaning to sort through all the kids’ hand-me-down clothes? Use this tutorial (and download some adorable labels) to get them organized by size and gender.
Clean your office
If you’re working from home, you gotta have a tidy workspace. Use this post to remove the excess stuff that will hamper your creative genius.
Organize the kid art
If you haven’t gone through the kids’ art in a while, here are ideas for paring it down and what to do with the rest.
Make your closet happy
Get ready for warmer weather and pare down your closet with these 10 questions.
Toss expired makeup
You know that eyeshadow you’ve had since high school. Yeah, you should probably throw it out.
Use the expiration guide in this post to help you declutter.
Plan your day
When you’re home all day long, either working or as a stay-at-home parent, you have to have some sort of structure.
Download a free planner sheet from Day Designer (my planner of choice), then put in some anchors for the day, such as meal times. Then build your schedule based on all the things you could do throughout the day.
Tackle the Tupperware
You know you’ve got one. The crazy cabinet with all the Tupperware that comes tumbling down every time you open it.
Use the tips in this post to stop the Tupperware avalanche.
Organize your garden
Just because it’s outside doesn’t mean it can’t be organized. Stop wondering what you planted by making these DIY garden markers.
Make a memory book
Got a graduating senior in your life? Compile a book of memories from their school career and put it in a scrapbook.
See a sample of what it would look like in this post.
Go digital
Create a digital home management binder using Evernote. Instead of digging through files, you can use a handy search bar to find what you need.
Use this post to learn how to do it.
Take personality assessments
Did you know that taking a personality assessment can help you organize better?
It’s true!
Understanding your personality, and the personalities of those you live with, can help you create better organizing habits.
My favorite personality assessments are in this post.
Form a Habit
Habits are the key to organization. Form 5 brand-new 2-minute habits that will keep your home nice and tidy.
Organize your drop zone –fast!
You know that spot in your house that always has a bunch of random clutter on it? I challenge you to clear the clutter in 15 minutes.
Use this post to learn how to do it.
Make your spice drawer (or rack) pretty
Use my hack to create a personalized and pretty spice drawer for just a couple bucks.
Make custom labels
If you’ve ever wanted customized labels for your stuff, why not make them yourself?
Use this tutorial to create your own Home Edit inspired labels.
Clean your inbox
Unsubscribe from emails you never open. If you use Gmail, you can mass delete emails from specific senders using the search bar.
Organize your kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Use my free Kitchen Organizing Action Plan to get it completely organized.
How’s that list for beating out the phrase “I’m bored”?
Now click one of the links above and get started!
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