Day 11: Freezer
Day 16: Refridgerator
I knew this was gonna be an easy task, both of them. So I tackled both challenges today. Now, before you check the pictures, don’t judge on what I eat. LOL! I do not like leftovers. If I do have some, it gets eaten the very next day. I went to the store about 2 weeks ago, or 3. I’m good with that. I probably have one more week before going to the store again.
Here’s the BEFORE:
Here’s the AFTER:
The Freezer now has two bins from Big Lots. One on the left holds quick meals, like chicken patties, enchildas, etc… The one on the right end holds all kinds of meats. As for the containers in the middle, I got those to freeze my chilis then ate them up. I made some soups and used that again.
TIP: I’m gonna try this idea I saw on someone else’s blog: Soup Files. When I make chili or soup, I’d use freezer bag, lay them flat and when it’s frozen, place them up. I thought that was pretty clever. Less space taken up by the bowls. You can see my bowls, they aren’t FULL. One container holds about 2 bowls of chili or soup. Enough for me. I’m gonna try the File thing whenever I make more.
I took out the ice box. I don’t use it. If I needed ice, I end up using the frosty mugs that’s in the door. So, I felt that the icebox was useless. I’m keeping that closeby so I have that ready whenever I throw a party and need some ice. But then again, I’d be using a cooler instead. I’m not getting rid of it anyway.
I have a confession…. since I’m on a roll and I had bought some bins from Big Lots, I couldn’t wait for Day 13 and Day 14. So, I spent the afternoon doing those challenges.
Day 13: Medicine Cabinet
Day 14: Under the Bathroom Sink
Here’s the BEFORE:
I already had some bins in there to keep me organized… Kinda failed at that. So, that’s why I knew I could some of the bins for this cabinet. I went to Marshall’s the other day only to find it had closed down! 
I went on over to TJMaxx which was just down the strip. I found these bins!
The wastebasket was in my bedroom. As I was looking for practical bins and see through because the ones I have up in there was not a good idea. I found this and it matches my wastebasket! The wastebasket in the bathroom is small and light brown which matches my bedroom….. SCORE!!!!
Here’s the AFTER:
Top shelf bin holds the bug repellent spray, sun screens. (Do they go bad after time? I couldn’t find any expiration date.)
Middle shelf: in back left corner holds my first aids-bandaids, tape. in front of it is a small container that holds my cough drops. I oughta take them all out and dump in there. Anyways, second bin holds my medicines for allergies, sinus, cough syrups etc… the little one holds my most used make-ups. next to it are my face soap and cream. The two bins that are stacked up (isn’t that NEAT??) bottom holds my eye make-ups, and the top one holds my face make-ups such as lipsticks, extra face creams etc…
Bottom shelf: Left back corner holds my travel bag and I have bunch of travel size shampoos, soaps and lotions. I use those for short trips. And even for my week long mission trips out of the country. Easier to pack. In front of it holds my extra toothbrushes and flossings. Middle bin holds my extra shampoo and conditioner. In the bin in the back right corner holds my lotions ( I get lotions as gift. UGH! But okay, I won’t have to go buy some. Haha) The little bin in front of it holds my extra disposable contact lenses, one extra contact containers if I lose or break my current one or when it’s time for a clean one and it also has my cleaner for my glasses.
I’m going to be making some labels for the bins so I won’t have to mess with “which basket is it in?” I got the green bins from Big Lots.
So, I got the two white bins, and all bins (two is gonna be for something in the kitchen. You’ll see…) All that for $8 at Big Lots! Thanks to Bowl of Lemons for the tip of where she got her bins!
Now, While I was already in the bathroom cleaning out the medicine cabinet.. now I think about it, it isn’t realy actually ALL medicine but my Misc cabinet. Haha I had some things in there that could go in my under the sink.) Before I show you the picture, I need to explain a bit about the bathroom. It is long and narrow bathroom. It has two sinks, or should I say that it HAD two sinks. As I mentioned way back in one of my blogs that the previous tenant were NASTY! The basement were full of junk too. Before moving in, we renovated the whole main floor of the house. It HAD to be replaced. Imagine this… using the white berber carpet as ashtray. SERIOUSLY NASTY! I had to clean the windows like 10 times before the papertowels were clear which mean the windows finally were clean. NASTY! Anyways, as we (my dad and I) cleaned out the basement, we found a brand new pedestal sink sitting in the way back corner!!! SCORE!!! To save money, I decided that I really do not need two sinks! So, I had my dad put a cap on the plumbing. We had to gut out the whole bathroom but the walls!! So, obviously I don’t have an under the sink type of cabinet. I already had this white cabinet I used to use as night stand YEARS YEARS YEARS ago. Cheap cabinet but really useful! I use that cabinet for my hair stuff. And it hids the plumbing cap, and it’s right under the other mirror. Can’t leave a hole in that wall!
Here’s what my bathroom looks like, then I’ll be show the before/after.
I stood in the tub to get this picture. HAHA!
My mirror cabinets… I didn’t do anything different with them except to wipe down the cabinets.
This is above the sink. This holds what I need the sink for… brushing teeth, putting in my contact lenses, my allergy meds I take daily and the Tylenol PM is for whenever I’m hurting before going to bed such as headache, backache etc.
This cabinet is above my make-shift under the sink cabinet. This holds all kinds of hair products for my hair along with my brush, pick and comb. And my deodrant. Again, I didn’t do anything different, so there are no before/after for those cabinets.
Here’s the BEFORE: (Under the sink cabinet)
This holds all of the things for my hair- hair dryer (I got lazy and didn’t put away), flat iron, curling iron, extra hairspray, headbands and such….
Here’s the AFTER:
Didn’t really change anything because this works for me. I only added a drawer bin in there because it was too long to fit in the cabinet! That holds all of my feet stuff- nailpolishs, toe clippers, feet scrubber etc… I use that lot in the summertime! 
That fit in the bottom of shelf. The ones I don’t use often. So, that works for me. I’m a bit stumped at how to store my headbands. I never could find that is as functional to hold my bands. Oh well, One day I shall find something! The middle shelf holds my bin and extra hair products. The bin holds my hairdryer. But I tend to just leave it on the top of the cabinet. The top shelf holds my irons. And my cotton balls and qtips. I cleaned my ears while I was clearing out the cabinet. Now my ears are clean as the cabinet! 
The top nautical shelfing thing, the two drawers holds my hair rubberbands and few of my barrettes since I have long hair. Small drawers , it works and doesn’t get lost in a big container.
This is how I spent my day off: cleaning the Freezer and Refridgerator and the bathroom cabinets! Hahaha Well, at least I can say I was productive on my day off. I guess I am realy getting the hang of thinking of how to be as organized and all that. So, I got a bit excited with finishing 4 challenges today.
I don’t want you to feel discouraged that you couldn’t do all 4 in one day or anything like that. I know everyone is doing this at their own paces. That’s great, at least you ARE getting organized! I just have a bit trouble with having patience sometimes. I let that get the best of me today. Hahaha.
I forgot to mention that I threw away a Wal-Mart bag full of stuff from the cabinet! Expired medicines, few razor handles (in one of those metal bins and didn’t know I had them! I have one I use often now. So to the trash off they go! I also threw away some make-ups I never used. Two lipsticks wouldn’t even twist to open. Lot got thrown away. I feel great about that now!
Well, have a FANASTIC day!
