Week 7 ~ This week we are going to be cleaning out out closets! This is one of my favorite things to do, and since I did the big Kon-Marie clean last year, it's pretty easy for me to keep my closets organized and filled with just the things I really love.

This week we are going to work in categories, so this is not just limited to the closet. For example, Monday when we work on our shirts and tops, if you keep sweaters or jackets in your dresser or another closet, clean those out as well. Depending on how many clothes you have, how big your closets are, or how long it's been since you've last cleaned out your closets, each category could take as little as 5 minutes or the whole 15.

My suggestion is to work quickly. If you know you don't like a certain top, or it's worn out, or it doesn't fit you anymore, get rid of it. Just go with your first feeling or reaction towards that article of clothing. If it's something that you love and it makes you feel good when you are wearing it, keep it, if it's not, put it in a bag to donate.

I have the one in one out rule. If I buy something new, I get rid of something old. This is just how I keep things in order and how to keep my closets from getting over filled with clothes. Another tip is to turn all of your hangers backwards. At the beginning of the year I do this, then when an article of clothing is worn and I go to hang it back up after it's laundered, I face the hanger the right direction. Then at the end of the year any hangers that are still facing backwards are the clothes I know that I didn't wear, and then I donate them.

If you're just joining in, please read last week post here, where we deep cleaned our bathrooms. You can very easily catch up if you want to. Fifteen minutes a day is pretty manageable and when you set a timer and put a little "pressure" on yourself, you can get a lot done! We're still using #2016HowJenDoesItChallenge on Instagram, if you want to see every ones progress.

DIY Valentine's Day Heart Banner

Valentine's Day is only a few days away, so today I decided to make a sweet little paper heart banner to add a little love to my fireplace. Someday I will have a mantle, so for now just pretend, like I have to do, that there's one there ;)

This was super quick and easy, and the best thing is that it was free! I already had everything I needed to make this in my craft closet. I really like how this turned out and I love that is gives just a little something sweet to my living room. You could make this just the opposite, using pink or red scrapbook paper for the big hearts and book pages for the small hearts, but I wanted mine more subtle, with just a hint of pink.

First, rip out a few pages of an old book, fold them in half, and draw half of a heart on one side. I bought an old book at a thrift store for .50 cents a long time ago just for crafting purposes.

2016 Clean Home & Organizing Challenge Week 6 ~ Deep Clean Bathroom

Week 6 ~ This week we are still working in the bathroom. And now that it's all decluttered and organized we're going to deep clean it. If you have more than one bathroom, just focus on the main bathroom that you use this week. So far we've completed the kitchen and eating areas of our homes. Here's a link to last weeks post.

This week we are focusing on the deep cleaning. Starting from the top and working our way down, by the end of the week your bathroom should be sparkling! And congratulations if you've made it this far, you had a great head start to your spring cleaning!

If you're just joining in, please read last week post here, where we decluttered our bathrooms. You can very easily catch up if you want to. Fifteen minutes a day is pretty manageable and when you set a timer and put a little "pressure" on yourself, you can get a lot done! We're still using #2016HowJenDoesItChallenge on Instagram, if you want to see every ones progress.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

As Valentine's Day approaches, I always do lots of crafting and baking, there's just something so fun about little heart shaped things. I love creating fun, sweet things in my kitchen, and my husband enjoys that he has a constant flow of dessert.

Today I made a super easy, super festive dessert. Nothing says Valentine's Day like some chocolate covered strawberries! Best thing yet is that I didn't pay $30 for the designer ones either. I know mine aren't perfect, but they taste delicious, are super cute, and were fun and easy to make.

These only took about 20 minutes to make and cost about $6. I ended up making 20 covered strawberries. I found the strawberries for $2, and bought two bags of chocolate candy melts for $2 each.

2016 Clean Home & Organizing Challenge Week 5 ~ Bathroom

Week 5~ This week we are going to be working in the bathroom. If you have more than one bathroom, just focus on the main bathroom that you use this week. So far we've completed the kitchen and eating areas of our homes. Here's a link to last weeks post.

This week we are focusing on decluttering and organizing. So all of those drawers and cabinets are going to get cleaned out and wiped down. All of those hair products, nail polish, and makeup will be gone through as well.

If you're just joining in, please read last week post here, where we decluttered and cleaned the eating areas of our homes. You can very easily catch up if you want to. Fifteen minutes a day is pretty manageable and when you set a timer and put a little "pressure" on yourself, you can get a lot done! We're still using #2016HowJenDoesItChallenge on Instagram, if you want to see every ones progress.