Gentle Christian Mothers Community
 
Random Quotes from Wise Mamas

~* Please help keep GCM free by using our
Amazon.com affiliate link. Thank you! *~


Go Back   Gentle Christian Mothers Community > Blessing our Family > Joyous Homekeeping *Public*
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Joyous Homekeeping *Public* A public forum.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-04-2013, 12:39 PM   #1
mommie
Rose Trellis
 
On my way to a healther me.
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: some where over the rainbow
Posts: 3,094
mommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond repute
Default I am not an organized person

l cannot stay organized. i need to go through toys and clothes and purge. right now my house has fallen apart. I have gone thro toys but my house is suffering for it....i cant clean without making a mess..
i just feel so overwhelmed by there stuff..
tips or suggestions...please
__________________
DD1 is 9
DD2 is 6
DS. is 4
All typos must be assumed are from my friend auto correct and clumsy fingers.
mommie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2013, 12:50 PM   #2
Kiara.I
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: The Pacific South-West. You know, north of the Pacific North-West
Posts: 12,922
Kiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I am not an organized person

What organization systems have you tried?
Different ones work better for different people. Some people find Flylady very helpful. Others use...Motivated Moms? I think it's called?
__________________
ENTP fits me to a T, though it took me forever to figure it out! DYT Type 3, Enn. Type 1 (hold that thought...enneagram crisis...might be a 7!)
Sparks (9) ; Spitfire (8); Sprite (4.5)
Kiara.I is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2013, 12:52 PM   #3
mommie
Rose Trellis
 
On my way to a healther me.
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: some where over the rainbow
Posts: 3,094
mommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I am not an organized person

i havent tried any... its like i can stay good for a little. it then i can barley clean up anything.
__________________
DD1 is 9
DD2 is 6
DS. is 4
All typos must be assumed are from my friend auto correct and clumsy fingers.
mommie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2013, 01:06 PM   #4
Kiara.I
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: The Pacific South-West. You know, north of the Pacific North-West
Posts: 12,922
Kiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond reputeKiara.I has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I am not an organized person

Are you finding that you do a ton for a few days and then burn out and don't do anything?

If so, following some kind of plan might be really helpful for you.
__________________
ENTP fits me to a T, though it took me forever to figure it out! DYT Type 3, Enn. Type 1 (hold that thought...enneagram crisis...might be a 7!)
Sparks (9) ; Spitfire (8); Sprite (4.5)
Kiara.I is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2013, 01:48 PM   #5
Aerynne
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 27,356
Aerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I am not an organized person

Do you have a friend who will help? I say this because I love to organize and help others do it- it's like fun for me, but I'm not local to you. So do you have a friend like that?
__________________
Erin

born of water and of the Spirit 4/96
married 5/02

Mama to:
2004

2007
2010
2012
2017
2019

Jan 2, 2024

And many I hope to hold in heaven one day
Aerynne is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Aerynne For This Useful Post:
Chickadee&Me (08-07-2013)
Old 08-04-2013, 02:30 PM   #6
marathonmom
Rose Trellis
 
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,724
marathonmom will become famous soon enough
Default Re: I am not an organized person

I feel your pain. I am the same way. I can share two things that slightly helped:

1) When my kids were young (like under 4 years old) I decided that every toy that had more than a few pieces had to go. (I kept a few puzzles that had more). I just couldn't handle all the cleaning up.

2) Filing - I read somewhere that some people prefer to take the time putting away, others prefer spending alittle more time looking for something (but don't want to spend a huge amount of time putting away). I am the second type, so I make systems that are very easy to put away into -- even if that means I have to look a little bit when it is time to find something. E.G. receipts are filed by month. I can look in Quicken to see what month I bot something -- then just look in the file pocket by month. I have to look a little bit to find it, but I don't mind.

If I don't have an easy system for putting away, I procrastinate and things pile up.

What is the smallest area you have to organize that would have the biggest impact on your life? Perhaps start there with just 15 minutes a day, and then success there will help you move forward.

__________________
K Marie INFJ or ENFJ (depends on the day)

Happy Mom to two teen dd's + a 11 yo, and 1 very spoiled cat
marathonmom is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-22-2013, 06:16 PM   #7
ShangriLewis
Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism
 
Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 16,446
ShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Your house looks really cute and non-cluttered. Do you think painting or some artwork might help make you feel more connected to it? I could totally see some orange in your living room.
__________________


Heather
The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

ShangriLewis is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to ShangriLewis For This Useful Post:
librarianjojo (08-22-2013)
Old 08-23-2013, 02:51 PM   #8
mommie
Rose Trellis
 
On my way to a healther me.
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: some where over the rainbow
Posts: 3,094
mommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I am not an organized person

Thank you, I rent so i dont think i could paint. also id like to move in the next year, I also dont have much furniture so it gets messy quick without proper places for stuff.
__________________
DD1 is 9
DD2 is 6
DS. is 4
All typos must be assumed are from my friend auto correct and clumsy fingers.
mommie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2013, 08:41 PM   #9
ShangriLewis
Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism
 
Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 16,446
ShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Maybe a big canvas then painted a fun color or a thrift store throw/scarf hung on the wall. Heck even have the kids do some art and then paint thrift store frames in bright colors. Instant cute art
__________________


Heather
The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

ShangriLewis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 07:55 AM   #10
mommie
Rose Trellis
 
On my way to a healther me.
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: some where over the rainbow
Posts: 3,094
mommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I am not an organized person

I will defintely do that when the budget allows.
__________________
DD1 is 9
DD2 is 6
DS. is 4
All typos must be assumed are from my friend auto correct and clumsy fingers.
mommie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 06:55 PM   #11
ShangriLewis
Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism
 
Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 16,446
ShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond reputeShangriLewis has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Ugh....budgets.... No don't say the word....
__________________


Heather
The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

ShangriLewis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-26-2013, 07:12 AM   #12
mommie
Rose Trellis
 
On my way to a healther me.
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: some where over the rainbow
Posts: 3,094
mommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I am not an organized person

cleaning today, washer is broke... praying for a miracle..i swear applainces hate me. i need to get the bathroom done. also need to do dishes and sweep kitchen floor all befor 3 .
__________________
DD1 is 9
DD2 is 6
DS. is 4
All typos must be assumed are from my friend auto correct and clumsy fingers.
mommie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-26-2013, 02:35 PM   #13
mommie
Rose Trellis
 
On my way to a healther me.
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: some where over the rainbow
Posts: 3,094
mommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond reputemommie has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I am not an organized person

got the downstairs cleaned up, managed to get the kitchen looking somewhat decent, almost got all the dishes done minus the griddle and a few pieces of silverware. I need to really scrub down the bathroom, and i need to clean my room , in an attempt to bring out fall clothes for the kids...ive managed a clothing hurricane. Also I need to bribe the girls into cleaning thier room. My porch is getting cluttered with all the stuff I am getting rid of...
have someone comming to look at the washer tonight...really cant go without that much longer... running outta clothes. Also i need to do a good scrub down of the fridge sometime before the first.
...Ive been eying some furniture on craigslist...i dont have money Im a window shopper. but I am so parniod about bed bugs. Some of the stuff is a really good deal too, but how would someone feel if i inspected it over for bugs??? not that thats what i would say i was carefully looking it over for...
Also My room is Bare... and I think it needs some character.
thats about it for now.

---------- Post added at 05:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:53 PM ----------

all dishes done,

---------- Post added at 05:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:29 PM ----------

ooo and i made a real dinner* chicken breasts, boxed mashed potatoes and canned peas....aaa dishes.
__________________
DD1 is 9
DD2 is 6
DS. is 4
All typos must be assumed are from my friend auto correct and clumsy fingers.
mommie is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:52 AM.


A variety of opinions and ideas are shared on GCM. Personal experiences, suggestions, and tips found here are in no way intended to substitute for medical counsel from a healthcare professional. Always use your own good judgement and seek professional advice when in doubt about a health concern.

Amazon.com affiliate link

Copyright 1997-2017 by Gentle Christian Mothers™
An alternative-minded, evangelical Christian community supporting attachment parenting and natural living.

Do not post content elsewhere.
http://www.gentlechristianmothers.com/community/

Some smilies created and copyrighted by Mazeguy.
Some smilies and avatars created and copyrighted by flowermama and children -- do not use elsewhere.

Soli Deo Gloria
To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. ~ Romans 16:27 (KJV)

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

X vBulletin 3.8.3 Debug Information
  • Page Generation 0.10027 seconds
  • Memory Usage 8,428KB
  • Queries Executed 14 (?)
More Information
Template Usage:
  • (1)SHOWTHREAD
  • (1)ad_footer_end
  • (1)ad_footer_start
  • (1)ad_header_end
  • (1)ad_header_logo
  • (1)ad_navbar_below
  • (1)ad_showthread_beforeqr
  • (1)cyb_flashimagebanners
  • (1)footer
  • (1)forumjump
  • (1)forumrules
  • (1)gobutton
  • (1)header
  • (1)headinclude
  • (1)navbar
  • (3)navbar_link
  • (60)option
  • (13)post_groan_box
  • (1)post_groan_javascript
  • (1)post_groan_navbar_search
  • (13)post_thanks_box
  • (2)post_thanks_box_bit
  • (1)post_thanks_javascript
  • (1)post_thanks_navbar_search
  • (2)post_thanks_postbit_legacy
  • (13)postbit_legacy
  • (13)postbit_onlinestatus
  • (133)postbit_reputation
  • (13)postbit_wrapper
  • (4)showthread_bookmarksite
  • (1)showthread_list
  • (1)smqre_editor_button
  • (1)spacer_close
  • (1)spacer_open
  • (1)tagbit_wrapper 

Phrase Groups Available:
  • global
  • inlinemod
  • postbit
  • posting
  • reputationlevel
  • showthread
Included Files:
  • ./showthread.php
  • ./global.php
  • ./includes/init.php
  • ./includes/class_core.php
  • ./includes/config.php
  • ./includes/functions.php
  • ./includes/class_hook.php
  • ./includes/functions_notice.php
  • ./mobiquo/smartbanner.php
  • ./mobiquo/include/classTTConnection.php
  • ./mobiquo/smartbanner/head.inc.php
  • ./includes/functions_bigthree.php
  • ./includes/class_postbit.php
  • ./includes/class_bbcode.php
  • ./includes/functions_reputation.php
  • ./includes/adminfunctions_template.php
  • ./includes/functions_misc.php
  • ./includes/functions_threadedmode.php
  • ./includes/functions_post_thanks.php
  • ./includes/functions_post_groan.php 

Hooks Called:
  • init_startup
  • cache_permissions
  • fetch_threadinfo_query
  • fetch_threadinfo
  • fetch_foruminfo
  • style_fetch
  • cache_templates
  • global_start
  • parse_templates
  • fetch_musername
  • notices_check_start
  • global_setup_complete
  • showthread_start
  • template_groups
  • template_safe_functions
  • template_compile
  • showthread_getinfo
  • forumjump
  • showthread_post_start
  • showthread_query_postids_threaded
  • showthread_threaded_construct_link
  • showthread_query
  • bbcode_fetch_tags
  • bbcode_create
  • showthread_postbit_create
  • postbit_factory
  • postbit_display_start
  • post_thanks_function_post_thanks_off_start
  • post_thanks_function_post_thanks_off_end
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_start
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_end
  • post_thanks_function_thanked_already_start
  • post_thanks_function_thanked_already_end
  • post_groan_function_post_groan_off_start
  • post_groan_function_post_groan_off_end
  • post_groan_function_fetch_groans_start
  • post_groan_function_fetch_groans_end
  • post_groan_function_groaned_already_start
  • post_groan_function_groaned_already_end
  • reputation_image
  • bbcode_parse_start
  • postbit_imicons
  • bbcode_parse_complete_precache
  • bbcode_parse_complete
  • postbit_display_complete
  • error_fetch
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_bit_start
  • post_thanks_function_show_thanks_date_start
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_bit_end
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_post_thanks_template_start
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_post_thanks_template_end
  • tag_fetchbit_complete
  • forumrules
  • showthread_bookmarkbit
  • navbits
  • navbits_complete
  • showthread_complete