Baby steps to Orginaization

Baby steps - small, wobbly, teetering, and sometimes crashing to the floor. My whole adult life I have struggled with thoughts of "simplifying" and "organizing". I say 'thoughts' because I usually just think about it, wonder what it would be like, and feel guilty over my inability to overcome my natural tendencies of disarray. Sometimes I get things into gear and clear out a closet or two, but things never stay...clear. I've decided it's because I have yet to find, or develop, a system that works for me and my family. I spend too much time searching for ideas on the internet, leaving not enough time (or energy) to be creative and implement routines that would actually be helpful. 

So here's just one more thing I'm working on. A little bit at a time. Starting with this cupboard -

My pantry space is pretty much non-existent. I figured I had to just live with this cupboard the way it was, until I could splurge on those nice tiered spice racks, and other clever organizers. But one day I just stared at it all and was inspired to do something like this -

Don't you just love Sharpie markers?! Now I can see pretty much everything we have, with easy access to all. To create a little shelf behind the spices, so I could see and reach the stuff back there, I used an empty spaghetti box! Ha! Green and frugal, I'm feeling pretty good about it. :)

On a self-pitying side note, I have a most miserable and disgusting cold. I know we are on this Earth to experience life and all the sickness and disease that comes with it, but it just seems so unfair when the Momma gets sick