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The Great Junk Drawer Overhaul

Sunday, cleaning Sunday!
Hello friends, family, pets, and acquaintances! Today, let’s talk about the infamous junk drawer—the ultimate catch-all for random screws, bolts, cords, tape, scissors, and even those manuals you might never use.

I just tackled ours, and let me tell you, it was overdue. The amount of actual trash I found—wrappers, broken plastic bits, and an empty tape roll—was wild. After sorting everything, the drawer finally has some order. Tools are organized towards the back, and clear containers now hold those random Allen wrenches, screws, and cords. Turns out we have three spare phone charging blocks. Who knew?

In other news, today is the fifth day of the new year! I’ve committed to dry January—kind of funny since I don’t drink much, just a few glasses of wine a week. But as I’m focusing on becoming a healthier version of myself, I figured, “Why not?” Last night, I really wanted a glass of wine with dinner but made a juice cocktail instead: coconut water, orange juice, and mango juice. It was so refreshing!

As for tonight, no idea what’s for dinner yet. Tomorrow morning is Addison’s two-year checkup and shots—wish us luck! Shots are not my favorite thing, I feel like I'm betraying her letting someone stab her with a needle. 
What are you doing this year? Working towards a fitness goal? Decluttering? Let me know!

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