All done shoveling? Having fun with your snow? We have had snow here in Minnesota since November 13th! And, in that time, I have had a lot of welcome time to work on my house, and organize during this bad weather. Not only do we shovel and clear off areas we have not yet done so-dogs need a place to poop in the yard now!-we have had some fun doing some much need tasks inside.
Here is a list of things to tackle, when you are sitting inside feeling glum. Chin up! A snow day is your day! Do sit around and watch TV, do something to keep moving. So, here are some ideas to allow you to make your home better than it was before it snowed!
Clean out your Bathroom
You know you do not need 14 bottles of shampoo. You can get a brown shipping box, and donate them to your local homeless, or domestic violence group. Even nursing homes need a boost of bathroom related soaps and conditioners. As long as it isn’t medicine, they will take it. After all, this will simplify your life, and you will only have one bottle of shampoo and conditioner. How many bottles have you tried and they just did not work out? This will feel great to get rid of this clutter.
Paint your Bedroom or Closet
If you have had the same color for years, mix it up a little, and use some paint you have, and clear out the bedroom, and cover up all the trim and get painting! This will make your bedroom or closet so much cleaner and brighter. Changes to wall color can be a great way to upgrade and improve your outlook on life! Not only that, but you will discover some silly stuff you just piled away, and it is a great chance to donate anything you have not used in awhile.
Some Organization in the Storage Room
Oh my, what have you done in there? It is really crazy in there, I know! There is piles of stuff everywhere! Now is the time to create three piles, donate, store/save, and toss. You are going to have to move it all out, and keep this rule when you do: Do not save anything that you have not used in 1 year. No sentiment, it is just not that important. If you have a hard time getting rid of something, take some time to think about how it just clutters your life. Take a picture of it, and take a step. Donate this great piece, so someone else can enjoy it. If it is just in storage not being used, it needs to go.
There are more ways to enjoy your bad weather day at home, and make it ready for happy sunny days to come! Keep reading, and let me know what you did on your snow day!