Motivate Me Monday – That One Darn Drawer!

Do you have one drawer in your house that just drives you mad?! Every time you end up looking for something in it, you swear that you are going to clean it out…tomorrow. Then tomorrow becomes next week, nest week next month…you know the drill.

I am by nature organized, but I do the same thing. There are areas in my house that bug me and I always tell myself I will get to it later.

For this Motivate Me Monday, my challenge to you is to take that one drawer that really is a pain and organize it. First, define what the drawer is going to be used for. Is it just for the kids’ craft supplies? Or is it a drawer in your home office that needs to be designated the extra supplies drawer? Whatever it may be, before you clean it out, decide what its use is.

Then go through and and get rid of all the stuff that doesn’t belong there. For items that you want to keep, but don’t want in that drawer, put them in a little box to sort out later (man, there’s that later word again!). Like most drawers, there will probably be some items in there that you need to chunk.

Next, look at everything you have left over and decide what drawer organizing items would be best for that drawer. Please don’t forget to measure the drawer! This was a constant mistake that I would make all the time when I was just starting out. Measure, measure, measure! It will save you a lot of frustration.

Here are some example drawer organizers:

Drawer Organizers – 5 Pc. – (Clear)
These will help you maximize your drawer storage capacity, especially in kitchens with fewer drawers, use these drawer dividers to keep utensils organized and handy. These plastic drawer organizers feature protective rubber feet so they wont harm your drawers or cabinets. Use them in kitchen, office desk drawers or even the bathroom.

32 Compartment Diamond Drawer Organizer – (White)
Never search through your messy drawer to find matching socks again! Tidy up your drawers with this Diamond Drawer Organizer by Dial Industries. Just cut it with a pair of scissors to customize it to your drawer size in no time. Storing small items and accessories is easy and convenient. Perfect for storing socks, panties, bras, stockings, gloves, boxers, briefs, bibs and more, it organizes your drawers in 32 separate compartments. The strips are made of sturdy plastic and can interlock in seconds. It can be cut and made to fit smaller drawers to accomodate your specific needs. So stop fumbling through messy drawers and bring home this innovative product.

Spring Loaded Drawer Organizers (Set of 2)- 2.5 Inch
This drawer organizer is available in two different sizes to suit your needs, and feature a unique spring-loaded design to keep the drawer dividers in place. The spring loaded drawer dividers are made of heavy-duty plastic for durability and easy cleaning. Includes adhesive rubber tabs to keep dividers in place. Sold as a set of two. Perfect for those socks and undies.

Bath/Vanity Expand A Drawer Organizer

This organizer expands from 8″ to 16″ to fit your drawer perfectly. Made of sturdy plastic, has just the right compartment combination for organizing your personal items, cosmetics, toothbrushes, etc.

I hope those ideas help get you started! That’s it for Motivate Me Monday. See you tomorrow!