52 --I Mean 26-- Weeks of Uncluttering

I read on some blog somewhere about attacking one decluttering project a week in order to have complete order by 2011. I fell in love with the idea, and Lord knows my house has at least 52 projects, but one a week seems daunting to me. I have instead decided to do half as many. That I think I can handle. So I created a list of 26 important household tasks and some are directly off off my list of resolutions.

Again, my goal is two a month. I didn't want to create a list of personal items (like losing weight and writing my ed philosphy) or items that are ongoing (like meal planning and doing fun things with Almi) cause those fit better under resolutions and need to stay there. These are just concrete tasks that need to be accomplished for me to feel comfortable in my home. I want it to be my sanctuary and it is so not. There is so much work to be done and I don't want to have to rush to try to get it done just when it's time to sell. I want to enjoy it comfy and cozy and organized now.

This picture has nothing to do with this post but most of you don't care about the post so it's necessary.

So, here's the list:

1. Stain all frames, furniture
2. Print out photos to hang on my walls
3. Hang said photos on walls (and one taken by professional photographer as well)
4. Make a headboard for my bed
5. Paint my bedroom
6. Decorate Almi's room
7. Hang curtains
8. Donate/sell books
9. Sell bookcases
10. Sell futon
11. Sell mirrored chest
12. Organize craft room
13. Move all harmful products up high
14. Hang the fire extinguisher
15. Sell shoe racks
16. Organize shelf in closet
17. Organize linen closet
18. Donate kitchen stuff
19. Create vision board
20. Move bookcases from Almi's room to the den
21. Make my bedroom a cozy sanctuary
22. Put felt on the bottom of the dining room chairs and create dining area
23. Donate Almi's highchair and give back crib
24. Donate/sell outgrown, outdated, not loved clothing (mine and hers)
25. Hang artwork in various rooms
26. Go through all boxes

Wish me luck!!!