Week 4

WEEK 4: THE LAUNCH PAD

The launch pad is the place where you drop your things when you walk in the door, where you hang the family calendar & chore charts, store backpacks, leave your car keys, etc.  It doesn’t need to be a big space. If you don’t have a designated launch pad, now’s a great time to create one for your family. You can set up a launch pad in your foyer, kitchen, garage, hallway or mudroom.

THE ORGANIZING PROCESS

PREPARE.  Gather 6 bins, one for each of the following.Keep Donate/sell Trash/Recycle Other Room Shoes Accessories SORT

Sort through everything in the space.  Empty it completely as you go. Divide everything into the 6 bins listed above (or more if needed).  Purge the items you no longer want, use, love or need.  Get rid of as much clutter as you can.

CLEAN Vacuum or mop the floor Wash rugs Wipe down door, baseboards, doorknobs and switch plates Wipe down all shelving Dust lights

ORGANIZE.

It’s time to go through everything in the bins. Put the “other room” items where they belong. Toss the trash in the trash can outside. Place donations in your car and “to sell” items in the garage.  When organizing things in the bins, remove one item at a time, categorizing as you go.  Here are some items you could store in your launch pad area.

Shoes Backpacks/Purses Keys Reusable Grocery Bags Umbrellas Calendars Jackets/Coats Cold Weather Accessories Dog walking items Mail Chore Chart sElectronic charging cords

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