About me

Hello, I am Heather Burke, and I have been a professional organizer for over 15 years. I was born without the neat gene. I love to laugh and have fun, therefore organizing has to be fun and easy.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Matching socks - Not!

I was reading a post earlier today about the time it takes to match clean socks from the laundry. That does not happen in this house. We enjoy life far too much to spend time matching socks. For myself, I purchase by the batch black tube socks that just get laid flat in the drawer so that I can grab and go. Husband buys only matching grey sports socks or black socks. Teens on the other hand belong to the facebook fan page "I do not wear matching socks". They look very colourful exiting the door in the mornings.

The point to all this is, if you do something that annoys you or bothers you, find another approach to make you life easier. My approach to being organized is a bit about being lazy and easy to accomplish.

1 comment:

  1. EXACTLY!!!! When it comes to underwear and socks everyone in my house has a 'basket' for each and they all get thrown in. No time wasted folding! My 5 year old has been wearing two different socks since he was 2 and could dress himself. I used to worry that other Mum's thought I didn't do laundry but I got over that quickly... especially after thinking about all the time they waste matching socks!
    I also refuse to turn out clothes. If the 'wearer' can turn it out they can surely turn it in!

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