Tackle It Tuesday Update – Are You Getting Ready?

Janice, I’ve saved the logo already and will definitely participate in this one

I have SO many projects I want to get done in the house, the first one is actually tomorrow, my son just turned three and we’ve finally convinced him to sleep in his own room, so we’re setting it up for him tomorrow, adapting from little baby to big boy. Can’t wait to start and can’t wait to take pics.

Thanks for such a great idea

This is cool…I’ll join in soon!

BE NOT AFRAID, Oh Great Leader of Tackle It Tuesday!!!
The piles of clutter & chaos that pervade the nooks & crannies of thy home shall be a great inspiration to us all!

Mom2Fur…who has an eye on her crammed and messy freezer.

I have a lot of things things that I need to tackle at my house…. I feel like I’ll never catch up with it all…

I am soo excited to join in…

Who are some of the other members so that I can include them in my post?

Janice, I so love this idea! I’m just having trouble which project I’ll chose.

And I love the graphic!

Well - I’ll be joining your - I have taking the before picture and now am working on the after picture (I hope I don’t break the rules to tackle today on my day off). ‘See’ you tomorrow :smile:.

So great ladies!

Yes I started tackling my project last night. The “tackling” doesn’t have to happen on Tuesday - we can just show off our results on Tuesday. Well - I better get back to work - I will show it off tomorrow morning!!

I have been wanting to do this for so long to get certain things done but afraid to post pictures fear of someone having a heart attack! LoL…..but if you’ll do it I’ll to it to! Yayyy!!! Can’t wait!

OH I am soo excited Janice! You got me tackling soo much! I find that once I clean one area, the things needed to put away need to go into an area I need to clean as well!!! Today, getting ready for tomorrow, I cleaned out my closet, my son’s closet, cleaned off my fabric shelves, and I have a pile of at least 4 bags that I have posted on free cycle, and threw out 3 bags of trash too! :O I am amazed and excited! LOL Can we share more than one area? You sparked my cleaning, I feel like I am nesting again! ACK…thank God I cant be preggo!

That is great Jenn! Share whatever you wish - or save some for next week.

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Mine is up - but I guess I already ‘pinged’ you anyway :lol:.

i am DEFINITELY joining in! i have downloaded the graphic and will be checking back here each week!

I’m SO ready to start this!!!!! It will be a great incentive to check out everyone’s accomplishments and help me figure out where to begin!!!! Thanks Janice for the blog!

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Janice,
I love your site!!! As a newbie blogger and Mom your site is refreshing. I have a few “tackle it tuesday” projects that are begging for completion…thanks for the encouraging words.

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We will always leave you with a word of encouragement, challenge and inspiration.

Thanks for this refreshing moment -

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My first week & hopefully not my last! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Denise

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I started doing this last week and I loved it. I was so proud!

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What a great idea! I’m willing to bet there are more women like us - the not so perfect and willing to admit it types - than the ones who are super organized. My problem is that there are not enough hours in the day to tackle all the things i would like to do. I work full time and I’m a mom of a 11 yr old and a 2 yr. old. That should say it all. However I hate to make excuses and I definitely need all the help i can get. i’m going to join the Tackle it Tuesday starting next week and I’ll let you know what I decided to tackle first. Ciao

This is the first time I have participated. I like the idea of choosing a single task each week to accomplish.
Liz

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I jumped in for the first time today. I’ve been wanting to tackle the “Art” cabinet for a while, but it was such a mess. This really got me going. Thanks! You won’t believe the transformation.

Paula

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might be a little late in the game……..but I’m in, cos there are far too many corners in my house that are ‘my dirty lil secret’!!!!!!!!

I decided to join today! What a great idea.
Thanks a lot

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Is this possible.. What a great idea.. I am going to do this.. once I get a new digital camera.. I need all the motivation I can get!

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You’ve inspired me. Anyone have any cliff notes on how I can post my before and after photos?

I tackled the pantry. I am totally embarrassed to say I found 10 sippy cups. Kick me now.

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I have seen this on so many blogs and I’ve been sucked in! There is so much that needs tackling around my house and there just isn’t enough time to do it.. so tackling one big thing a week sounds like a great plan! Count me in from now on!

I started a blog seperate from my family blog for my blogrolls and such so you can check it out tomorrow! I have my tackle it Tuesday all set! This is so fun!

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Ok everyone! Mine is up!!

This is my first time participating in this. I saw this today on Stray Thoughts and it got me in gear to tackle a project. Thanks for giving me a push!

Whether tragic events touch your family personally or are brought into your home via newspapers and television, you can help children cope with the anxiety that violence, death, and disasters can cause.

Listening and talking to children about their concerns can reassure them that they will be safe. Start by encouraging them to discuss how they have been affected by what is happening around them. Even young children may have specific questions about tragedies. Children react to stress at their own developmental level.

The Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign offers these pointers for parents and other caregivers:

* Encourage children to ask questions. Listen to what they say. Provide comfort and assurance that address their specific fears. It’s okay to admit you can’t answer all of their questions.
* Talk on their level. Communicate with your children in a way they can understand. Don’t get too technical or complicated.
* Find out what frightens them. Encourage your children to talk about fears they may have. They may worry that someone will harm them at school or that someone will try to hurt you.
* Focus on the positive. Reinforce the fact that most people are kind and caring. Remind your child of the heroic actions taken by ordinary people to help victims of tragedy.
* Pay attention. Your children’s play and drawings may give you a glimpse into their questions or concerns. Ask them to tell you what is going on in the game or the picture. It’s an opportunity to clarify any misconceptions, answer questions, and give reassurance.
* Develop a plan. Establish a family emergency plan for the future, such as a meeting place where everyone should gather if something unexpected happens in your family or neighborhood. It can help you and your children feel safer.

If you are concerned about your child’s reaction to stress or trauma, call your physician or a community mental health center.

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I don’t know how I arrived on this page, while going through Wordless Wednesday, but I very much like the idea and got already the banner code. I will also get the blogroll from Mrs Lifecruiser.

I am new to this whole thing but I love the idea! I am in!

I’m late but this is a good idea. I’m in!

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Wow I needed this because I need to get my home spic and span before Thanksgiving!

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I am so excited about going “Tackle It Tuesday” ring…I have the perfect spot to Tackle on Tuesday!

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[…] Tackle-it-Tuesday is another ongoing collection at 5 Minutes for Mom. I’ve been amazed at Janice’s basement and closet organizing projects — and I’m huffing and puffing along behind her, trying to tackle my own household hot spots. It’s nice to feel like we’re not alone when we’re plowing through STUFF that we hate to do. (It’s not so distasteful when we can blog about it. heh.) […]

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At some time I would love to but I am SO behind…I”ll let you know when I pick it up again…

Closets!!

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[…] I honestly didn’t realize there are so many memes out there - one for each day of the week I’m sure! This self portrait Sunday was just started, here is Thursday Thirteen, and I know about Wordless Wednesday. I’ve never participated in any of them but then I found Tackle It Tuesday and woo hoo that is right up my alley! LOL […]

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I am excited to participate in Tackle It Tuesday. You should not be afraid to post pictures of what you have hidden…even the most neurotic cleaners have spots they want to hide from the world. I, on the other hand, am a horrible housekeeper and hope that Tackle It Tuesday will be an inspiration. I have my eye on a big white desk that needs organizing. Thanks and good luck to all.

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Love that idea and the graphic! Good luck, you project tacklers.

What a fun idea! I joined this week too!

I’m not really sure if I am doing this right or not, it’s my first time. I don’t have any pictures but I have been doing some unexpected cleaning-out today. I realized this morning that one of my diamonds was missing from my anniversary ring! I’ve been going nuts all day, scared my 10 month old will pick it up and eat it, or my two year old will get a thrill of seeing it spin around the toilet, as she does a lot of things! Singing….. “round and around and around you go….round and around and around you go……where are you, I’ll never knowww” Anyways, thought this may make someone else feel better about their day. Wish me luck! If I ever get these two down for bed, I will tear this house apart and maybe, if I have any bit of luck at all, I’ll find my diamond!!

this is my first time. omg i am a clutter queen. why in the world did i lose count after the 5th sponge under my sink?—please pray for me. thank you

Excellent idea! I so need this right now. Thanks for the inspiration.

Is the logo code link working? I can’t get it to paste into my post.

ome over and see the new Sunday meme (super simple)

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I am Tackling something this Tuesday for the first time! I went to my mom’s house and helped her clean. It was a quick once over, but it always feels great to relax in a clean house! Great motivation.

I will be trying this on Tuesday! Great idea!:)

Ok, I’ll try to figure this out.

my is up,
http://mamainlove.blogspot.com/

I need this accountability! We are re-roofing our house, adding gutters, storm doors, and re-doing every room in our 13 room, 100 year old house! Can’t wait to see what others are doing!

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Trying to start my first organization project - getting my personal blog up and rolling.

Seriously, I’m in the midst of a Tackle it Tuesday experiment. Does anyone else have a pantry that has taken on a life of it’s own? Perhaps something falls on your head everytime you remove a can of soup? Or maybe your husband is spatially-challenged like mine? If there is a container for his belongings - all of his belongings will be outside of it; resting nicely on the counter or the floor. Screaming at me.

My experiment? I spent a small fortune at Target buying bins for virtually every closet or cabinet in my house in an effort to keep all those half used containers of God-only-knows-what in some logical order. I’ll keep you posted if this actually works without complete anarchy in my household.

I could write a book on all that I need to tackle! I’m starting on my living room per/my husbands request. It is the first room people see…so it makes sense. Plus, it is the most disorganized! I’d like my home to be relaxing. Motivation enough!

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This is my first tackle.

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I tackled my front yard. Thank you for the motivation! It’s a good feeling getting so much done!

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Time to tackle the house! Thanks for the code!
~Danielle

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I’m tackling it this Tuesday!

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