How to Organize Your Coat Closet

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Today I’m going to show you how to organize your coat closet so you can get that clutter put away in a system so easy that even the kids will use it. You’ll knock out this project in one day still leaving you Sunday to relax and refresh before your week starts.

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Are you sick of your family coming in the door and dumping their stuff wherever is convenient? Maybe you have tried multiple organization ideas that have failed or, worse, ones that work that are hideous to look at.

Meanwhile, you have a perfectly good coat closet that is so cluttered and disorganized that it isn’t convenient for use.

Tools to Organize Your Coat Closet

 

Empty wooden shelves

Step 1

First, take everything out of your closet, throwing away trash or broken items as you find them.

Step 2

Next, go through everything and sort it into 3 sections:

  • Donation Items (put those into your cardboard box)
  • Items to Go Back in the Closet
  • Items that Need to Go Somewhere Else in the Home

Step 3

Immediately put away the items that need to find new homes within your house.

Step 4

Then take your donate box out to your car to drop off the next time you’re running errands.

Step 5

Now, give your coat closet a thorough clean.

Step 6

Next, add your organization systems to your coat closet.

Step 7

Lastly, add the items going back in the closet to your organization systems.

Organization Items Ideas

 

  

In order from left to right:

  1. A shoe rack is always a good idea. We recently instated a rule that shoes come off immediately when you get in the house after one of the kiddos tracked dog yuck all through the house. Gross!
  2. We use this mini-closet in the laundry room for my husband’s military gear but this is an excellent way to organize your coat closet. It gives you plenty shelves for cold weather accessories but and provides a lower bar for younger kids to hang their coats easily.
  3. Storage boxes give all of those accessories an easy and manageable home.

 

     

In order from left to right:

  1. Don’t overlook the versatility of hanging shoe organizers! I seriously use them for wrangling all kinds of items. Organize wallets, keys, headphones, and more with this baby.
  2. Large baskets like the one above are perfect for organizing blankets or outdoor toys (like sidewalk chalk and bubbles) on the top shelf of your coat closet.
  3. If your closet isn’t big enough for the mini-closet above, you can use hanging organizers as an alternative for organizing winter gear and umbrellas.

 

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That’s really all you need to organize your hall closet. You probably already have some of these items in your home going unused. Now you can put them to work for your family instead of having them take up space.

I seriously can’t count the number of times I’ve had to get on the kids for dumping their backpacks or my husband for dropping his military stuff as soon as they walk in the door. No more.

Now you can finally stop the clutter from be dumped on your living room armchair!

Organize your coat closet so that everything has a place once and for all. In addition to your family always being able to find the items they need, it will be easier for you to keep the living room clean and organized.

Get more tips for an organized living room on Organize an Entertainment Center. I’ll show you how to tame the clutter and hide toys for easy clean-up. Let’s get your home organized one room at a time!

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Clever Upcycles to Get Your Home Organized + MM 190

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Now you can save money while you organize. These clever upcycles to get your home organized are easy to make and inexpensive. Think of how much time you will save when you don’t have to go searching through the house for the things you need. Now it’s time to get the party started. Link up your awesome new posts below at the Merry Monday link party. Then hop around to be inspired by what everyone is sharing. See you down there!

 

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Make Time for Fun with a Yearly To-Do List

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Are you guilty of making endless to-do lists that are packed to the brim? Even though I know better, I am too.

The list goes on and on. Your to-do list is so full that you keep pushing off the things you actually want to do. Even if you get free time, you have no idea what to do with it on top of being exhausted. That is exactly where a yearly to-do list comes in. It’s not what you’re thinking. Are you ready to find out what a yearly to-do list is and why you need one?

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But First, Prioritizing

Before we get to what a yearly to-do list is, let’s talk about prioritizing. If your to-do list is overflowing it is not because you have too much to do. It means you need help prioritizing. My Monthly Goal Setting Planner helps you break this down in-depth but here are the basics:

  1. You only have so many hours in the day.
  2. Everything cannot be a priority every day of the week.
  3. Choose 3-5 areas of your life each day to focus on.

When you keep these prioritizing basics in mind, you will find yourself getting more done each day.

 

Remember to make fun a priority this year. Find out how to do it with a yearly to-do list and these helpful tips. Waiting for free time won't make it happen!

What is a Yearly To-Do List?

Now that you know how to better prioritize your tasks and focus, let’s find out what a yearly to-do list is. This is a list to write down all of the things that you want to do this year. The key word here is “want”. A yearly to-do list is not for home improvement projects or business goals. It is for the activities and experiences you always want to do/try but never take the time to. Here are some ideas of what to include on your list:

You get the idea. Fill your list with at least 12 of these (more is better). Then move on to the next step.

 

Remember to make fun a priority this year. Find out how to do it with a yearly to-do list and these helpful tips. Waiting for free time won't make it happen!

How to Use a Yearly To-Do List

Now that you have your yearly to-do list made, it is time to put it into action. You can’t just make it and hope it manifests (although, wouldn’t that be cool?). Now you have to make a point to prioritize one of these activities every month. Just as you schedule doctor’s visits, vacations, and paying bills, you have to schedule your fun. If you don’t, you will keep putting it off like you have in years before.

You can schedule these loosely. For example, schedule the time in your schedule but leave the activity flexible. This is especially helpful when you have events that get rescheduled due to weather such as sporting events and outdoor concerts. In that instance you simply check out your yearly to-do list and pick another item that is comparable in time. Remember that this time is a priority. Don’t blow it off when things don’t go to plan.

 

Remember to make fun a priority this year. Find out how to do it with a yearly to-do list and these helpful tips. Waiting for free time won't make it happen!

This year, remember to make fun a priority too. A yearly to-do list is the perfect way to finally be successful. You can totally grab a pretty printable Yearly To-Do List for free on Colorful Candy Planner Pages for your Big Happy Planner. It is included in the planner accessory sheets along with a Password Keeper, Monthly Habit Tracker, and more. Don’t forget to schedule your daily to-do list day in your calendar. That’s how you prioritize the fun along with the work. What fun priorities are going on your list? Let me know in the comments!

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