Kitchen Challenge

The first of the year I started this 52 week organizing challenge. The first challenge addressed countertops and sinks. Here is my Kitchen before I started week one.

My kitchen table was constantly a catch all table. When I would walk in the door everyday I would throw my mail onto the table and sometimes not get to it for days. Stuff I pulled out to use would find a home there until I figured out a place for it.

I'm not big dishes girl. I have never like doing them, but who does? I had bought a drying pad that I had placed on my countertop next to the sink but it always ended up full and just look cluttered.

I took some time and I did some shopping. Sometimes I just look at the shelves at what is available and ideas will eventually come to me. How can I organize my mail, what is a better solution to my dishes?

I bought a mini mail sorter to put on the table. So far I have taken just 2 minutes to look at the mail that I bring in each day. I get rid of the junk and I put bills etc. in the correct spot in my sorter. 

I decided to get rid of the counter mat, and a rack to put in my sink. So far I have done a good job with the dishes, lets hope it continues.

This challenge is meant for one a week. I unfortunately have not found the time for that between teaching and going back to school. I am doing what I can everyday, it may take me longer but hopefully I can catch up this summer. 

Next up Cabinet Organizing!