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Organised pantry inspiration

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Organised pantry inspiration

Over the next 2 weeks, I'm turning my organising focus to pantries, and what factors contribute to a well-organised and top functioning pantry space. At the start of the new year, the pantry is often the first place people tackle to try and get it more sorted and working well for the family for the year ahead. It's definitely one of my favourite spaces to organise! Get ready for some inspiration, because these 'real-life' pantries (as opposed to those stylized and completely unrealistic ones that look like no-one even uses them!) will give you lots of ideas and tips for getting yours better organised. Let's dive in!

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Using a family calendar to plan your year

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Using a family calendar to plan your year

Have you started planning your year ahead yet? Using a calendar to map out routines, extra activities, chores and even finances, is a great way to make sure all family members are on the same page. A written calendar has always been the best way for me to make sure I stay organised with our busy schedules, and I'm excited to try out this new calendar format this year. The act of physically writing something down is actually proven to help you remember things better, so a written calendar is a really effective planning method. Here's a look at how I set up our family calendar...

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How to shop just once a month

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How to shop just once a month

Because we head off on our holiday on Boxing Day, it means that throughout December, we are essentially 'winding down' [#slackingoff] with household chores, meal planning and cooking. The fridge and cupboards are left pretty bare, so whenever we return from holiday, it is always time to do a big grocery shop and get back into the swing of things. A tough ask after so much relaxation time!

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An organised and stress-free approach to 2016

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An organised and stress-free approach to 2016

If you've got some time off over the next few weeks from your busy schedule, then it's the perfect time to make a start on some of those tasks you've been putting off throughout the year. Heading into the New Year feeling organised in your home and life will not only give you a calmer and clearer approach, but will also give you back loads of time throughout the year. Remember 'organising is a journey, not a destination' so doing small things now that you can adjust and refine as the year goes by is a great way to start. Here are some ideas...

Decluttering the toys before Christmas

Decluttering the toys before Christmas

If your kids are lucky enough to receive lots of gifts on Christmas Day, in can sometimes be overwhelming to think about how and where you're going to store all these new goodies. Doing a quick sort through and declutter of the toy collection before Christmas will make these decisions a whole lot easier. Not only will you be making space available for the new toys, you'll also be able to donate the older or less-used ones to children who would really appreciate them, especially at this time of year.

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Ideas for organising your handbag

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Ideas for organising your handbag

In keeping with the 'organised bag' theme for this week, today I'm sharing how I recently did an overhaul of my handbag. This involved purchasing some cheap and simple storage solutions so I could easily access everything without having to fumble around for 10 minutes! Here are the steps for this super-simple organising project...