On Monday, I was excited to check Simple Mom’s site to find out where Project Simplify was going to start. The starting point is our Wardrobe, which is quite a challenge for me at the moment. My closet is a cluster of pre-baby, maternity, and post-baby clothes. The project gave me motivation to start attacking the craziness that existed every time I opened the door.
“Before”
I spent the better part of the week pulling clothes out that I never wore in between pregnancies. A large number of the items were more formal attire that wasn’t needed since my office switched to business casual. I was able to gather two garbage bags full of clothes to be donated to our local Community Council. The proceeds will help to feed local families in need. I also collected all of the annoying wire hangers from the dry cleaners to return to them to recycle.
“donations”
I also pulled together a large section in my closet of clothes to bring to a local consignment shop. I have an appointment next week so there’s no turning back now.
“clothes for consignment shop”
This challenge gave me a change to shop in my closet, as I found things I forgot I had. I also used this opportunity to practice what I preach and repurpose other items. My multiple pant hanger became a scarf hanger, which all get much more use than my formal hanging pants.
“new use for a pant hanger”
I’m excited about the progress I made this week, and looking forward to getting some containers to further organize my closet. Now that I have cleared out the excess, I know exactly what containers are needed.
“After shot~ more to come”
There is only so much that can be done when you are home on maternity leave and have a very hunger 5 week old. He is the priority, so I don’t fault myself for not completing the task to my usual standard. Who can’t resist snuggling on the couch with this little guy?!
Can’t wait to check out others before/after pictures and also find out next week’s Hot Spot!
I'm impressed you got all that done with a 5 week old! Good job mama!
It's good to see that you are very organize to the clothes of your child.
First time poster here at your blog — please keep it up! I'm enjoying the reads.