Close your eyes and envision your ideal entryway. Picture yourself getting ready to leave the house and easily finding everything you need. Then imagine returning home after along day and having a proper place to deposit everything. If you can see the “after” picture in your mind, you can open your eyes, snap an actual “before” picture, and get started.
Think of the entry as a place to hold your daily items. If your closet is small, keep only one jacket, pair of shoes, or bag per family member. The rest can be stored elsewhere until the season changes. If you have a lot of room, you can include more, but keep the off-season gear less accessible. When the seasons change, the contents of the room should change too.
When I organize any area, from a junk drawer to a playroom, I always recommend removing everything from the area. Once you’ve removed everything, sweep out the area, wipe down the surfaces, and take a moment to enjoy the clean slate. If you want to hold on tothat feeling, you’ll have to be very selective about what you allow back in. Divide and Conquer
Everything removed can go into four categories:
> The first pile is for trash. Any gloves that are missing their mate, old forms from your child’s school, expired coupons, or broken umbrellas go straight into a garbage bag.
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