Busy Busy Busy!

Today was Day 4 of the organisation challenge. Linen cupboard. Here is my before......

and the after.....

The bottom half of the cupboard.......

and the after.....

As I have not shown you the other before and after shots, here they are for your organisational inspiration!

 Day 3 - Tupperware

Before

After

Day 2 was the computer desk and wasn't worth showing! But here is Day 1 - the junk draw!

Before

After

So, that brings you up to date! I am getting so inspired by these simple tasks that today, I actually went the extra mile and cleaned out two of my children's clothes cupboards! I feel like super mum now, haha!

Day 2 and eating

I was glad to find that today's challenge was 'computer desk'. It's Saturday. I did the bare minimum all day. The computer desk had two pieces of paper to put away and some dusting. Hooray! I didn't bother with before and after photos. 

I baked this amazing treat yesterday.

 From blog queen Bakerella

I was not disappointed in the result! I am disappointed in my lack of self control as I know it can not be healthy to consume the amount I have in the last 24 hours! I keep telling myself 'it will all be gone soon and then it won't tempt me any longer!' and I'm right! Haha! So, I think I will go make a cup of tea, sit down with the remnants of  one of the yummiests baked goods EVER!!! 

Day 1 of tidying challenge!

The junk draw. 

Where things go to die.

Oh how many precious things I thought were there, actually there was not.

Day 1, done and dusted.

(I did take photos but still can't find camera cable....grrrr!)

21 Day organisation challenge

Thank you A Bowl Full Of Lemons for this very thoughtful challenge. I loved seeing your before and after photos! I now feel totally inspired. 

21 DAY ORGANIZING CHALLENGE

• Join the Challenge (at any time)
• Day 1 - Junk Drawer
• Day 2 - Computer Desk
• Day 3 - Tupperware Cabinet
• Day 4 - Linen Closet
• Day 5 - Under kitchen sink
• Day 6 - Dresser Drawers
• Day 7 - The Pantry
• Day 8 - Coat Closet
• Day 9 - Toy organization
• Day 10 - Laundry Room
• Day 11 - The Freezer
• Day 12 - Spice Cabinet
• Day 13 - Medicine Cabinet
• Day 14 - Under bathroom sink
• Day 15 - Medicine/Vitamin Storage
• Day 16 - The Fridge
• Day 17 - The Mail
• Day 18 - Keepsakes
• Day 19 - Master Closet
• Day 20 - Photos
• Day 21 - You pick!

This will challenge me to my very core! I am not an organised person. I love things to be organised, but somehow missed the gene that my mum has and ended up with dad's lazy, disorganised, frazzled gene! I believe people can change though. Maybe I can't change my genetics but I can fight them! 

I hope to include photos, IF I can find the cord that connects my camera to my computer (technology.....agh). I will start tomorrow and let you know how it goes. 

Princess Birthday Party

If you have a daughter (or two....or three) then chances are at some stage you will be hosting a princess party.

My little princess recently had a party with just this theme. Very fitting for a princess turning 5. Last year my 9 year old  also had a princess party, so that may have been what put my then 4 year old onto the idea. 

For my 5 year old we did a couple of things that you may not have done before and they were a big hit! Each princess decorated their own crown/tiara. Simple and effective. They have just done a craft, which most 5 year old's love. They have a keep sake, who doesn't love that? They now have a beautiful hand crafted dress up to flaunt all party long. 

I spray painted pieces of plain printing paper, some gold, some silver. I cut the paper in halves, using one half folded length ways a couple of times as the back of the tiara. The other half I cut a simple crown design into. I made about 8 different designs but probably only needed 1 or 2 to keep things simple. I put a container of glue, a bunch of paint brushes, stickers and sequins on a plate for decorating. The crowns were individually measured upon arrival to fit to their heads and I used sticky tape to attach the folded back strip of paper to the Crown looking front piece. They LOVED it! 

I also did something similar for the 9yr old party, however it involved a hot glue gun and a lot more close supervision. Never again. 

The second thing my 5yr old party goers enjoyed was decorating their own cup cakes. I had made a batch of cup cakes the previous day. All icing was made, separated into little containers and coloured. A plate of assorted sprinkles and lollies was put in the middle of the table. Beware! Very keen princesses can stampede like rhinos when there is fun to be had.

I also suggest asking a friend to photograph the blessed event. Mum's very rarely have the time to make birthday wishes come true and photograph them at the same time! I am so very glad that my great friend Bec Barker Photography was able to capture all the precious moments that occurred.....THANK YOU!!!!