Keeping a fully organized home can be a challenge, especially when you are not the only one living in the house!  The amazing editors at Real Simple put together a great list of strategies to help tackle your home organization dreams that we had to share.  Whether you are jumping in full force or dedicating a few weekends here and there, we think you will find this list of solutions inspiring and motivating.

• Identify the Obstacles: What is keeping you from staying neat?  We tend to avoid tasks that are physically difficult so finding functional replacements may be key.
• Choose Uniform Containers: Instantly neaten up a space and help create a uniform and organized cabinet or pantry.
• Avoid the Paper Pileup: Toss the unwanted mailers, flyers, and postcards straight from your mailbox to the recycle bin.
• Have a Donation Bin on Hand: Designate a place for donation items and avoid allowing unwanted items to pile up.
• Store Items Where You Use Them: Easy access to essentials keeps your house orderly on a day-to-day basis.
• Conquer Piles Before They Become Piles: Taking the extra seconds to put items in their correct spots will save you many minutes down the road.
• Attach a Guilty Pleasure to Chores: Plan an organizing session right before an activity you enjoy.
• Give Yourself an Out (but only one!): Create a drop spot in each room for those times when you are unable to put things away.

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