Getting Organized!

I don't know about you, but personally, I'm not the nice, neat, organized type. At least, not until now. Yes, I keep our house clean and things of that nature, but by no means do I have it all figured out just yet. Possibly because we don't have much space, BUT, i can't blame it ALL on that. Anyway, I guess the 'nesting' phase has kicked in and I've become pretty much obsessed with planning/organizing/cleaning etc. I didn't know it before, but there's a whole community online (bloggers, mostly) that are devoted to this sort of thing. They make 'printables' which have become part of my DAILY routine. Not to mention, they have great recipes, diy ideas, date ideas, party planning ideas, and so much more! I use these printables for everything from shopping lists, to budgeting, all the way to things like a camping checklist! My house-and life-are becoming a lot easier to manage simply by using these tools, and putting them into action. I've also started a board on my pinterest that is specifically dedicated to housekeeping. It doesn't have a lot on it yet, but it's being added to FREQUENTLY! Here's a link to that particular board: http://pinterest.com/mrsdq/housekeeping/ Feel free to add and follow me =] Here are some of the BEST blogs/sites that I've come across. These are the pages that really got me inspired and have continued to be helpful since I got started.

For Recipes:
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/recipe-box/
She also has a really good 'project gallery'!

For organization/family life:
http://pinchalittlesavealot.blogspot.com/
http://www.thenesteffect.com/
http://www.theletter4.com/
http://professorpoppins.blogspot.com/
http://www.kamleylane.com/
http://www.designfinch.com/

Other Favorites:
*http://www.thedatingdivas.com/*
*-GREAT 'date night' ideas and other special little things to keep your marriage/relationship fresh and exciting!
http://www.graceisoverrated.com/
http://www.howdoesshe.com/
**http://smithlive.blogspot.com/**
**-this one ESPECIALLY! She's very encouraging, uplifting and motivating. She is also very down to earth in her writing. One post, in particular, was just BRILLIANT!! She has a family of SIX and spends less in a month at the grocery store than I do for just myself and my husband!! Here's the link to that post-http://smithlive.blogspot.com/2011/12/monthly-meal-planning.html

Check out these sites! There's NO WAY you won't love them!! If you have any that you visit frequently, please let me know! I'm always looking for new one's to add to my reading list because they ALL have their own special spin on things =] Enjoy!