Weekend Challenge

I have to say I enjoyed my last challenge. My kitchen still looks great! (I know...it's only be a day or so.)

Today I plan on putting up the remaining Christmas items that have been hiding in my front office. I think it's about time it all gets put away.
So here is my list for the weekend:

• Put away Christmas items
• Dust
• Sweep the stairs
• Put boys laundry away
• Start laundry (it's never ending!)
• Work on Dinner menu for next week
• Work on Grocery list
• Grocery shopping

That's it for Saturday and Sunday. Keeping it simple.
Next week I will start another Challenge--possibly the craft room or office. So if you are needing to get those done, stop by and let me know your progress!
~Organized Funky Monkey~

Update - Kitchen Clean Up Challenge

Kitchen Clean Up Challenge - COMPLETED! This is going to be my weekly Friday Challenge. This way hubby can enjoy the clean kitchen during the day on the weekends. Luckly for my he is off tomorrow on vacation!
Time to do my Funky Monkey Dance!

30 Minute Challenge - Kitchen Clean Up

Well here we go! Are you up for your first challenge?


Take 30 minutes to clean the kitchen: (no tv, no computer, no music....just you, paper towels, a broom and a dust pan!)
Do each task separately until it's completed, then move onto the next. DO NOT cheat and try to do it all at once....there's a method to my madness.

• Wipe off Kitchen table and chairs


• Sweep under table and area right around the table


• Clean off ONE counter top and cabinets (remove items, put any items back where they belong)


• Move on to the next counter top and do the same. Making sure you put items back where they belong ---- don't just move it from one counter to another because then you'll end up with one huge mess to clean in the end!


• Once all counters are done, you can now sweep the entire kitchen.


• Last wipe down appliances.

The challenge is to do one area at a time, then move to the next. Each time you move on to the next area look at the one you just completed....see how nice that looks?? You want your next counter top to look the same!

You only have 30 minutes....so get moving and get it done!
I'm off.....be back to post my next and last challenge for today. (baby steps...no one said you had to do it all in one day.)

Lazy does as Lazy sees....hanging my head in shame!

My almost 15 year old daughter and I are too much alike. That's probably why we fight constantly about things!! Don't get me wrong, she is a wonderful girl. Nice to others, a great friend, the best neighborhood babysitter, has great self esteem and respects other adults.
We argue usually over getting her to pick up her stuff! It's pure laziness. How many times can you walk over your basket full of clean laundry to get up the stairs?? How many times can I ask you to put your shoes away??

Well today I guess I should start calling myself lazy!! As I sit here at the computer I glance down below my desk and see 2 pairs of shoes (and one pair of hers).
I also know for a fact that I just took my boots off and left them in the living room too!! (I'm leaving in about an hour, so I figured why put them in the shoe cabinet?? --- as I'm sure that's what my daughter thinks too. )
I also know I've had a laundry basket sitting in my room for a few weeks too that I have not emptied yet.

I could use the same old excuse I always give to other or to myself.....I have to clean up after 5 other people, so I don't always have time to clean up my own mess. --- But that is just that....an excuse.
No more trying not to hear it, see it or say excuses!



I've created her, so I guess I'll have to fix her with fixing myself first.

(Lord help me if she is reading this blog.....and Lord help me if my husband is reading. He'll have a huge smile on his face if he is.)

So I'll start making challenges to myself. Some people call them goals, but I'm more into a challenges. Maybe others will take the challenges with me!
~Organized Funky Monkey~

The Ultimate Coupon Organizer!

~The Ultimate Coupon Organizer!

I have found the Ultimate Coupon Organizer! (and trust me...I've gone through many to finally find one that actually works!)

It's called "Mrs. A's Grocery Coupon Organizer".
SAVE $2.00 by using this link:
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Since using this product I have been able to save money at the grocery store.
How can one coupon organizer save you money??
It's extremely easy to use! This organizer was well thought out, functional and easy to use.
Simply insert coupons into the plastic sleeves in their appropriate section.
The clear coupon inserts are great because you can overlap coupons, but are still able to see them. Tall ones in the back and smaller ones up front.
When I go grocery shopping, I lay my binder out in the front part of my cart. Whenever I go down an aisle, I flip to that marked category. I am able to see all my coupons at one time. No more digging through a stack of coupons!!
When you pull out a coupon you just place it in the back of the binder.

Mrs. A's grocery coupon organizer even comes with a grocery list organizer!
This is a must have product!!
SAVE $2.00 by using this link:
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~Organized Funky Monkey~

Organized Funky Monkey

Welcome to the Organized Funky Monkey!

I'm am known for having a ton of ideas and things I want to get done, but I tend to forget where the heck I wrote it down! It always goes in that place that I say "I'll remember it's here...."

So that's how the "Organized Funky Monkey" came about. What's a Funky Monkey? It's a celebration dance you do when you've organized an area, found the perfect product, etc.
So grab a drink, pull up a chair and bookmark me or follow me to my next Funky Monkey dance!