I don't miss the programs anymore. I should have a spotless HOME, but I do not. Perhaps if I get on the BAND WAGON I will be able to say once again, I do.
Last evening, I decided to do some more shuffling of the Kitchen cabinets. My Mixer has been hiding in a pull out drawer for 3 and half years. This drawer was originally designed for the Kitchen Waste Can. So, I placed the Mixer on the countertop until I can figure where to place it elsewhere.
There's no denying The KITCHEN is a mess. All righty then. Moving right along. It's not the end of the world. Just looks it. Late in September, I cleared off the counter tops, rearranged where things went. Still merging along on this. A foldable table was placed in the center of the room to hold the items. I still haven't cleared off this table. Boggles the mind how much there is to deal with.
Do I need a KEEP area or a THROW AWAY area verses GIVE AWAY???
This will take some effort to make all better. I think about where items should go and shuffle some. If I don't like it then I move things some more. Still moving things. I will that I will make headway. I have to. We cannot live like hermits burrowing into a cave.
First the waste can relocated to the pull out drawer for a waste can. I like it so far.
Next under the sink. Under the sink will be tidier for sure. I'll wash the inside of the cabinet before lining it with shelf liner paper. I got a great deal on this shelf liner from Dollar Tree. Pretty black and white floral print.
After I finish the task, I will reorganize the pantry shelves that are behind the door leading to the basement.
*I believe I will place on the top shelf of the book case, paper towels.
*Next shelf down, the baking condiments such as salt, pepper, vanilla, flavorings, shortening, oils.
*Two shelves for canned goods and nuts.
*Close to the bottom shelf should be flours, sugars, beans, rice and noodles.
*Bottom shelf will house spring water in bottles. This will only take a couple of hours to complete, but with my bad back I will have to double the work time.
*There's the top of this book case that I might place paper plates, napkins and plastic ware. Perhaps these ought to be in a basket.
Relocating my baking and cooking staples will free up a cabinet to hold medicines, minerals, vitamins. Maybe large mason jars full of spices and antique dishes.
This first full week of October will be dedicated to revamping my KITCHEN. I don't understand how this becomes such a big project. Sounds easy enough, but isn't.
AUTUMN does make for a great time to deep clean. I pray that I do not FALL behind on my goals.
I may have to order on-line some Mrs. Meyer's Vinegar GEL Cleaner. I hadn't heard of this before yesterday. You make a paste with the gel and baking soda to clean splash tile. I'll have to keep my eyes open for this. I'd like to try it.
The two places that I know of that sells her products don't carry these. The pleasant young woman that I visited with on the phone said due to what is going on, they are having difficulty getting products.
I know that Clorax Disinfectant Wipes are none to be found. Has been this way for months. I am having to use other products instead of my favorite Coconut Scented Wiping Clothes.
A few years back I came across Nikki on the internet. I was so impressed by her talent with organizing and decorating. She's fantastic. As luck would have it, I could not for the life of me remember her name. I lost her in all of my clutter.
This week-end she reappeared. I'm hooked.
HOME LIFE is for me,
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