Day 7. Tackling the Bathroom.

Day 7' s challenge is to tackle the bathroom. Even with our large family, we only have 1 small full bath, and 1 half bath. The 1/2bath is tiny...and already cleared out. I tackled the bathroom drawers on messy drawer day, so that was done.

Now, I realize the shower curtain is ancient and dirty...and I have no toothbrush holders or soap dishes...or pretty much anything that makes the bathroom "serene.". So, even though I have my no purchase of 30 days challenge...I allotted myself $ 50 to make the bathroom pretty... Let's see how I can do.....

The Challenge:


Today, clear your bathroom counter of everything.  Then add no more than three items.  Good choices are a water glass, a soap dish, and a scented candle.  Next, declutter your bathroom cabinets and drawers.  Toss any product in a jar, tube, or bottle that you have not used for six months.  Include prescription and over-the-counter drugs, dried up hand cream, and perfume bottles that are so old the insides are dark brown.  Bathrooms need not be a haven for half-used, nearly empty, never-to-be-opened containers.  (30 Days to a Simpler Life, p. 45)


OR for serious simplifiers only...


Think of the freedom you have when you travel with a makeup kit and a few toiletries.  With that image in mind, remove everything from your bathroom counter, cabinets, and drawers.  (Go for one brand of each item---you don't need three kinds of cold medicine.)  After that, put back your essentials.  Finally, hang plain-colored towels and eliminate excess wall art.  (30 Days to a Simpler Life, p. 49)


Here are my results for day 7:
Medicine Cabinet...check
Closet over toilet cleaned out...Check
Cleaners gone through and empties trashed....check.
Toilet, shower and floors cleaned....check!
New pretty shower curtain, shower liner, curtain holder ringy thingys, soap dish, tooth brush holder, tumbler, bath mat, lovely smelling candle that matches and new green hand towels and wash cloths AND a small green step out of the shower rug....Total price....KA Ching......$35.64!!!! 

Gotta love those Family Dollar stores. !!