There's a good way to figure out how to get organized -- use printables and checklists to keep you on track.
Each person, family and home is unique so lists will only get you so far, but they are a great way to get started, to reference when you need ideas, and to get you back on track if you start to get disorganized.
The printables and checklists I've provided will also help you brainstorm ideas for how to use various spaces in your home, and where to store certain items to get the most use out of the space you've got.
Many of these printables can be combined into one book, called a "household notebook," which I suggest you personalize to fit your family's routines, schedules, wants and needs. It can be a working manual to keep your house organized and your family life on track.
Here are the printables I've added so far (check back often because more are added all the time!).
I run both a weekly organizing challenge and a daily decluttering mission on this site, consistently. Here are some printables dealing specifically with these challenges. They're free to join, so I encourage you to check them out and see if you want to participate too!
52 Weeks To An Organized Home Challenge List |
Monthly Declutter Calendars {Single Months} |
Full Year Declutter Calendar |
You can also purchase a printed copy of the Declutter 365 calendar here, to get it mailed to you, if you don't want to print it out yourself (available for United States addresses only).
Why Do You Want To Declutter? |
Decluttering Supplies List |
Spring Decluttering Checklist |
Summer Decluttering Checklist |
Fall Decluttering Checklist |
Winter Decluttering Checklist |
You can also purchase a digital or printed copy of a pack of 33 decluttering checklists for your entire home here.
Address Book Pages |
Important Contact List Template |
Password Organizer Form |
Emergency Contact List |
Monthly Bill Organizer Worksheet |
Document Retention Schedule {Cheat Sheet} |
Freezer Inventory Form |
Pantry List Inventory |
Refrigerated Leftovers Inventory |
Freezer Storage Times {Cheat Sheet} |
Refrigerated Food Storage Guidelines {Cheat Sheet} |
Pantry Food Storage Chart {Cheat Sheet} |
Fresh Fruit Storage Chart {Cheat Sheet} |
Fresh Vegetable Storage Chart {Cheat Sheet} |
Coupon Categories & Subcategories |
Grocery Price Book Template |
Weekly Dinner Menu + Premade Grocery List Sample |
Weekly Meal Planner Template |
Menu Planner Form + Grocery List |
Menu Planning Ideas Form |
Grocery List Form (3 pages) |
Grocery Shopping List (1 page) |
Recipe Categories For Recipe Binder |
Errands & Shopping List Template |
Emergency Supply List |
First Aid Kit Contents List |
Car Emergency Kit Checklist |
Shelf Life & Expiration Dates Of Makeup |
Home Inventory Checklist (3 pages) |
Home Inventory Forms |
Basement Storage Inventory Form |
Attic Storage Inventory Form |
Garage Storage Inventory Form |
Clothing Inventory Form |
Christmas Storage Inventory |
Home Office Supplies List |
School Supplies List {For Home} |
Basic Home Tool Kit List |
Daily Time Block Planner |
Daily Agenda & Goal Tracker |
Daily To Do List |
Morning Routine Chart |
Evening Routine Chart |
Laundry Schedule |
Cleaning Schedule |
Tips On Getting (And Staying) Organized Newsletter
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