How a 15-Minute Friday Prep Can Save Your Weekend

Lifestyle
Written By Lauren Sadlon

Don't let clutter get in the way of your weekend. A 15-minute reset on Friday afternoon can help your home feel less crazy so you can unwind in peace without noticing little messes everywhere. No one wants to walk into a messy kitchen on Saturday morning and immediately feel like you're playing catch up. Here are our tips to set your weekend up for success:

1. Reset your Entryway/Drop-Zone: The week may have piled up, but you can take a few minutes to toss extra papers, tidy coats and put shoes away.

2. Tidy the Kitchen: Dishes in the sink or on counter tops will add to your mental clutter, so we recommend dealing with those first. If you have the time, a quick fridge clean out and weekend grocery list will go a long way in clearing the clutter!

3. Love your Living Room: A clutter free living space makes the whole house feel calmer; fold blankets, put toys back in their bins and make sure there are no shoes left behind!

4. Focus on Clutter: Overall, this is meant to focus on clutter not cleaning, so now is the time to put things away, refresh your spaces and work to make your home a relaxed place for your weekend!

For more tips, tricks, or to book help, reach out to us at NEAT Method.

SEE ALSO: Skip the Decluttering Trends — Here’s What We as Professional Organizers Suggest Instead

Lauren Sadlon

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Owner of NEAT Method NORTHERN VIRGINIA.

As the natural-born organizer of kids’ spaces, Lauren is already passing this trait onto her sweet daughter. Born in Pennsylvania, graduated from James Madison University, and has called NOVA home for almost 20 years. A broadcast journalism major who has worked in television, restaurants, and marketing. Met and married her husband on New Year’s Eve and loves celebrating with lots of sparkle. A weakness for shoes, coffee, wine, and travel, she is usually working on planning her next trip or making a list (of her lists)! You can often find this multi-tasking gal out for a run, volunteering in the community, or enjoying wine with friends.

703.963.3603 | @northernvirginianeat

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