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It’s completely paralyzing at times to think how long it will take to organize your home. It seems like every step you take and every room you enter has hours of organizing to do to get it together.\u00a0 But as we know from Lifehacker<\/a>, there are betters way to get this job done! It can be just flitting from space to space with 15 minutes time slots to organize your home.\u00a0 I am obsessed with organizing in 15 minutes.\u00a0 These 15 home organizing tasks are an easy way to get organized.<\/p>\n

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1. Go through one pile of paper on your kitchen counter<\/h4>\n

For 15 minutes you can tackle a lot of paper.\u00a0 Grab a stack on your counter and let it go.\u00a0 Not sure what to keep, check here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. File 5 papers and take 5 papers out of files<\/h4>\n

Remember that awesome filing system you created in 2001?\u00a0 Get in there and renovate it with 5 files at a time.<\/p>\n

3. Recycle magazines over 6 months old<\/h4>\n

Cull through and pull out last season’s magazines and be ready to enjoy the more recent ones.\u00a0 Recycle these when you go by to get your oil changed, visiting the doctor’s office or other places where people wait.<\/p>\n

4. Sort through old cell phones and chargers and place in the recycle bin.<\/h4>\n

Gather up old technology and delete all your contacts. <\/a>Recycle or resell <\/a>your phones.\u00a0 Donate your old chargers because there are others who want extras.<\/p>\n

5. Take the hard drive out of your old computer and disable it.<\/h4>\n

There may be more than one computer you need to recycle at your home or office.\u00a0 Your computer can be recycled or donated once the hard drive is out.<\/a> Take out a screwdriver to get this done and free up a lot of office space.<\/p>\n

6. Toss expired items on one shelf of your pantry<\/a><\/h4>\n

Take a look at the expiration dates and make a decision.\u00a0 There are lots of considerations for out of date <\/a>food.\u00a0 Take out what you consider expired and toss.<\/p>\n

7. Rearrange your kitchen utensil drawer to consolidate knives, spoons and spatulas<\/h4>\n

Have you recently purchased new cooking utensils? It’s time to divest what you replaced and send it along to donate.<\/p>\n

8. Go through your car to toss trash and bring in items to distribute.<\/h4>\n

Our cars need a little organizing too.\u00a0 If there’s a trash build up, grab a bag and get it to the garbage. If it’s items that need to get back inside your home, bring a basket to gather them together to carry\u00a0 them inside.<\/p>\n

9. Spend 15 minutes with your child decluttering toys<\/h4>\n

In 15 minutes your child will begin learning about decision making and prioritizing.\u00a0 It’s a great first step to teach organizing.\u00a0 Focus on letting go of 3 toys, making it easy for your child.<\/p>\n

10. Pull out what\u2019s too small and reorganize your child\u2019s closet<\/h4>\n

It makes every morning easier having just what fits in your kid’s closet or dresser.<\/p>\n

11. Sort through your single sock bag, match up what you can, then donate the rest.<\/h4>\n

This task is only worthy of 15 minutes.\u00a0 Reuse these socks<\/a> in the cleaning area, as dog toy, or potpourri holder.<\/p>\n

12. Eliminate towels that are worn for regular use.<\/h4>\n

You purchased new towels but the old ones are in there making the linen area look shabby.<\/p>\n

13. Cull down to 2 sets of sheets per bed in your linen closet.<\/h4>\n

An uncrowded linen closet makes a lovely sight.<\/p>\n

14. Go through your old home d\u00e9cor and donate what won\u2019t be used.<\/h4>\n

Well used curtains? Not matching colors? Loved that back when? It’s time to bless others to bless their homes with this decor.<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0 Spend 15 minutes for 5 days eliminating what you doesn\u2019t make you look or feel fabulous in your closet. First shoes, then tops, bottoms, dresses and finally accessories.<\/h4>\n

It’s true! If you would not buy that today, it doesn’t belong in your closet.\u00a0 Taking your closet organizing in baby steps helps you make the most of your wardrobe.\u00a0 You will love this space and you will know everything you have after you organized.<\/p>\n

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  It’s completely paralyzing at times to think how long it will take to organize your home. It seems like every step you take and every room you enter has hours of organizing to do to get it together.\u00a0 But as we know from Lifehacker, there are betters way to get this job done! 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