One year ago today I wrote my first blog post not really having a clue at what I was getting myself into or knowing how much I was going to get addicted to it! I just can’t believe it has been a year or that I’ve been able to blog about organizing for that length of time. You have no idea how many times I’ve said to my friends “that’s it, I’m done, I have nothing left to talk about!” LOL, and yet here I still am….I mean who knew I was that obsessed!! I so appreciate all the wonderful emails and comments I get telling me I am making a difference in your life. Wow! When I started out I wasn’t expecting that. I was expecting what I was use to….something along the lines of….”you’re a freak, get a life!”
You are what keep me going and as long as people are interested, I’ll keep plugging along. I love this community!
One year ago my first post read:
Okay so I’ve been told…I’m a freak….I LOVE to organize…it is my drug of choice what can I say. It’s what I do when I’m bored, mad, happy or sad. A day is not a day unless I’ve organized something…anything…I need it….I go mad searching, searching, anything, room, closet, cupboard, drawer, anything….I do my thing…empty…purge…containerize…assemble….only then when I see my finished work…I feel calm, I sigh and everything is right with the world….until I need my next fix of course and the cycle continues. Join me as I cronicle the life of an organizing JUNKIE!
In honor of my one year anniversary and to thank you for being such great readers and friends, I’m giving away a new copy of the latest Better Homes and Garden magazine special “Secrets of Getting Organized”. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by 6:30 am pst tomorrow (May 22nd) and then I’ll make a random draw from all the entries shortly after that.
Thanks for a wonderful year!!
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Happy one year! You are a terrific blogger!
Oh please, oh please, oh please, I need this so much, lol!
Love your blog!! I have really benifited from all of your tips. Happy 1 year anniversary!
I just found you thru Judy L’s blog – she included her Menu Monday today and I had never heard of this – what a great idea!!! I am going to try and make menu plans too! Thanks for sharing your information and I look forward to reading more of your blog. ~Bonnie in SE Texas
I don’t comment a lot but I really enjoy your blog. Your tips are so helpful. Happy 1 year blogaversary!
Congrats on one year of posting and helping us all get a little organized.
Thanks for hanging in for a year – I just found you and am looking forward to another GREAT year.
Thank you for continuing to blog. I’m new to your blog and I definitely need all the help I can get with organizing.
Funny, today is my wedding anniversary. Happy Blogiversary! Love your tips.
Happy Blogiversary!
Happy Anniversary! I can’t believe it has only been one year! I love your blog and it has helped me a lot especially with my menu plans. I so hope to win the magazine! I NEVER win anything! I hope you have many more blogging years!
Happy One Year Bloggy-versary. Can’t we win a “Visit from Laura & in home personal consultation”???
Best wishes for your next year!!
~Blessings~
Happy one year!
Happy Blogiversary! I’ve been a regular for the last few months.
Congratulations on your 1-year anniversary! You have done a lot of good through your blog. I’ve enjoyed your posts, your contest and especially Menu Plan Monday :)
Happy Blogiversary Laura! I’ve enjoyed reading it!
Tonya
Always enjoy reading your blog…so glad you started it!! We share a mutual love of the glorious “containers”! Thanks for sharing with us.
Well, you KNOW I adore your blog. Sign me up! ;)
Happy first blog-iversary! I sure you must know that we all hope you NEVER run out of things to say!
Laura,
Happy 1-year! All the best to you! You have been very helpful and inspirational to me and I thank you for that. Blessings, Lyn
Congratulations on your one year anniversary!!!
Happy 1 year!! I’ll be celebrating my 1 year in August and this is a great way to celebrate. I’m really enjoying your great ideas!
Happy Blogiversary! I just had mine the other day, too! I just wandered over here today for the first time on Judy Laquidara’s suggestion. I think the menu planning Monday is a good idea. I sat down and planned for this week before I went shopping and I think I spent a lot less than I otherwise would have!
You have only been doing this for a year??!! Wow, you are good!! I love coming here and getting inspired to get moving and organizing. I was also an organizing junkie (freak) and then I had my second child. I’m not sure what he did to me but I need to get my organizing groove back in a big hurry!!!
Keep on blogging and I will keep on coming and reading (and eventually organizing!)
Happy Blogiversary! You know I need that magazine, I am a mother of five and I’m beginning homeschool with three of them this coming fall! Thanks for all you do!
Happy one year! Thanks for all of the great tips and motivation!
Happy Blogiversary! I just discovered your blog a couple of months ago, but I’ve been enjoying it every since. Keep up the good work!
Happy 1 year! If you ever run out of things to organize at your house, you could get quite a fix of organizing and containerizing at my house!!!! :-) Congrats!
I could REALLY use some help getting organized, sign me up for your contest…thanks!
Blessings-Andie
Happy one year! You’re doing a great job….wish you lived close by, I think you could whip me into shape.
Please count me in for the magazine draw as well, how fun!
Happy Anniversary! And oh my goodness, do I need that magazine for some more great organizing ideas!
Happy 1 Year Anniversary! Your blog is one of my favorites. When I don’t have time to read all of my bloglines, your blog is one I do not miss.
I am one that has truly been changed since I have been reading your blog. Last week a friend of mine complimented me of how organized I was and I wanted to laugh. Inside I was thinking it wouldn’t happened without Laura, because I wasn’t that way a year ago. I have always wanted to be orgainzed, through your blog I have learned how to become organized. (I am still working on it too.)
Thanks for blogging!
~Betty~
Aw, Happy Anniversary! It takes great heart and effort to maintain such a fabulous blog. Be proud! Keep up the great work, Laura! I need to be more organized, once and for all.
oooohhhhhhh pick me :)
Please don’t ever quit. You have such an awesome blog. All my family considers me an organizing freak too but it is so neat to see what ideas you use. Happy 1 year!
Happy Anniversary! I just found your blog a few weeks ago. Thanks.
Laura,
Happy one year! Your are a fabulous blogger and you have made such a difference! :-)
Haley
I, for one, am so glad you started blogging. You inspire those of us who would rather let clutter rule our lives to become more organized!! =) Congrats on the one-year anniversary!!
Happy Anniversary! I definitely have enjoyed your website! I too am a organizing “freak”. I love to have everything organized and in tupperware. I have always been like this- TYPE A… but more so since I became a working mommie! Had to keep my sanity!
Happy 1 Year Blogversary! I’m glad you decided to start blogging & are still sticking with it, I’m a fellow organizing “freak” and LOVE all your tips! :)
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your passion with us!
Congrats girl….I’m very happy for you. My year is in July.
look at all these comments – you are making a difference..and not just for a chance at a magazine! although it could be helpful to all…I wonder if they have it at Sam’s…
Congratulations on your blog anniversary!!! I really enjoy it.
Maybe your husband will even buy you that pretty shelving unit thing you been wanting for so long!!
Me, me, pick me! I need all the secrets I can get!
I like reading your blog. I just don’t know how in the world your house can still need organizing, though….maybe you need to do some house calls to your reader’s houses?
Happy 1 year bloggoversary!! I have so appreciated your tips. Much of the organization in my home and my energy to do so this last year has been inspired here! Thanks!! ;-)
I am so in hopes I can win the book. I can use all the help I can get!!
Again, happy 1 year!
happy Bloggy birthday!
I feel like I’ve been blogging forever, and yet, I can’t imagine it being a year of blogging, lol. Good job!
Happy One Year Blog-iversary! Love your blog! Thank you for sharing so much over the year. :-)
Happy Anniversary! I enjoy reading your blog!
Selima
Happy Blogging Anniversary! I too love reading your thoughts……keep them coming!
Happy blogiversary! :)
Wow…. a year… that is great! Hope you continue!
Congrats on reaching one year! :) I love reading your blog and getting new organizing ideas.
Happy 1 year!
Congratulations on 1 year!! I count myself lucky for having found you. Thank you for all that you do!!
1st time commenting. I found your blog through a friend of mine who mentioned your Monday meal plans. I cooked the Pizza Pancakes that you posted a few weeks back and they were a big hit. My husband brought them to work the next day and the guys laughed at him. lol But as soon as he told them what it was they wanted the recipe. Thanks for all your advice and meal planning!
thank you for showing me the way! i think you are great!
marisa
This Blog is awsome! Thanks for posting great ideas all year!
Grats on your year! I just found you recently (as mentioned in a previous comment) but I am SO happy to have found another rubbermaid freak like me! LOL
Happy one year Bloggy Birthday! You have been an inspiration to all of us!
Here’s to another great year!
I enjoy reading your blog and loved participating in the organizing challenge.
psst… I want to win too!
Congrats on year one – may there be many more! Thank you for making the wonderful world of organizing FUN! And…yes, please, enter me in the drawing too!! :)
Ruth :)
Happy Anniversary!!
Happy one year!
My one year is coming up soon, guess I should come up with a prize for my 2 regular readers LOL.
Keep doing what you’re doing. I love it.
New regular reader, here. Delurking.
Happy 1 year!
Dolly
Congratulations on one year. I’m an organizational person also but at times . . . ‘have’ to get that GH&G special — if not by winning, then will need to buy it. Thanks for being here.
I love your blog! Happy 1 year “bloggiversary”~
Cheers to one year! That is awesome! I do love reading your blog and have got plenty of GREAT TIPS from you for being organized (I need all the help I can get!) With two small girls and a third on the way…anything to help me get organized is great! Thank you.
Bella
Happy One Year Blogversary!!!
Thanks for keeping us organized!!!
Hope you’re enjoying this beautiful weather!
BTW…pick me…pick me!!
Happy Anniversary! THanks for being here!
Kim
Happy One Year!! I’ve so enjoyed reading your blog and I’ve gained many helpful tips too. I hope you never run out of things to blog about. Wishing you another wonderful bloggy year :)
Happy blogiversary!
Pick me! Pick me!
Becca
hi! i could put a book like that to great use…
just found your blog!
lrc333@aol.com
I am so happy that I found your blog last fall! We have been preparing to move into our first house, and all of your tips have come in so handy for throwing out, organizing, and buying pieces to help us stay organized. You’re great!
Congrats one your first year. I’ve spent the past week reading all of your posts, and I spent this morning shredding papers and buying new containers.
Keep it up!
Hi Laura, I just discovered your blog and I can’t wait to read it.
Happy 1 year anniversary!
Not only have you blessed me beyond measure but I know that you’ve blessed many others as well. Thank you! :-)
Love,
Jennelle
From one organizing freak to another…happy blogiversary. I sure would like that magazine. :)
Happy Anniversary!
I’m just beginning on my “organizing journey”
Maureen
Thanks for sharing your psychosis! ;)
I really appreciate all your helpful tiips and links.
Girl, I’ve got the same addiction…obsession! That’s why I love your blog!
Donna
Thanks for all the time you put into your blog. You really help me get motivated!
Hey Chickie,
Wow a year already, I remember getting your email and looking at my very first blog…I’m glad I knew for the freak you’ve been for years!!!
Love ya!
Holy Cow! 84 comments, girl!
Count me in!!
Sandy
For Reluctant Entertainers
Hey Laura
you may be freaky but that’s why we love you. hee hee hee but really you are awsome.
Tasha
Happy anniversary Laura!!!
I just found you and can’t wait to read more! I’m an organizing misfit!
And thank you for the great year of not only organizing but friendship!
Happy blogiversary!
Congrats and Happy One Year Anniversary!!
I really enjoy your organizing tips and all the photos!
I am not yet an organising freak or even very good at it yet – however I am trying to bless my wonderful husband and fantastic children by creating an organised home for us free of clutter so we can simply spend more time enjoying each other.
Mel
(PS I don’t have a blog and I live in Australia, does that matter?
No Mel that doesn’t matter.
I’m loving all your comments everyone!
Laura
I love your blog! As a newly married housewife, I’m inspired by your blog to clear out the clutter of combining two households. I’m proud to say my DH has been inspired as well!
Happy anniversary!
Hey Laura
Happy anniversary! How amazing that it’s the same day as annie’s time travel tuesday where she asks what was your first blog post?! Cool…
I can’t believe it’s only a year. BTW, your timing is perfect for your other venture as you can see from some of the comments. I am sitting here smiling – don’t you love it?!
And 93 comments! My word – my goal is 10!
Have a great day!
Been lurking for awhile, but this will be my motive for posting.
Just got back from vacation. Two weeks in a two-bedroom villa with NO clutter. It motivated me to come home and do something about THIS place! I loved the peace of not tripping over things and being emotionally fatigued from looking around at clutter! :)
Wishing myself luck! :)
Congratulations and thanks for all of the great tips!!!
I love your blog–love to see the pictures and ideas!! Only wish you posted more :)
I’m a long-time reader, first-time commenter…
Thanks for all the inspiration (and chuckles) you provide!
I am a new reader to your blog. I find it helpful. I hope to change my life around and get organized. I think it would be fun if we would do more challenges. I would love to have the magazine. Is it available at the stores?
You are indeed an inspiration! Happy Anniversary!
Super Blog! Keep writing and posting those great organizing pictures!
I have just found your blog and have been reading and reading, loving it!! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh! I want to win! And I’m enjoying your blog!
-Dell
See, I’m a day late, but I’m still commenting to say Happy Bloggiversary! That proves to you that I really mean it–I’m not just trying to win the prize!
Here’s to another year. . . .
Hi Beth, I just realized you asked me about where to buy the magazine. Yes it is in stores now and I purchased it at Walmart but noticed that the grocery stores are also carrying it as well.
Hope that helps,
Laura
Here I am, a day late, but I didn’t want to miss the chance to tell you Happy Anniversary! I’ve loved your blog since the first day I came across it and you continue to be one of my very favorites. I’m so glad you jumped into the whole blog thing and I hope you stick around for a long, long time! :)
Woohooo! Congrats and I’m soooo glad you decided to blog!!!
happy belated blogiversary! i don’t often come here after monday, but i’m glad i stopped by so i could offer my congrats on one year! i appreciate that you’re here in the blogosphere offering your help and support!
coincidentally it’s my blogiversary today. i’ve got some games and give-aways happening all week, so stop by if you get a chance.
Happy Blogiversary to you!!!!!!!!!!