** Rolling helps **

United States
June 6, 2019 10:23pm CST
For the past two weeks, I'd been thinking on how to organize our wardrobe. It was actually too messy and I had to blame the time here. I did not get good time organizing the stuffs. I actually got some intermediate time, but Mayuri(my daughter) would come and shuffle that all, making the place even more shabby =) Couldn't help myself any better! Today, I had some time and I asked Mayuri as well to help me do the Organizing work. I tuned her mind such that it was all a game, so that she would be diverted for a while. I planned to give all the smaller clothes(hand towels, towels, her socks, her summer wear.. ) to her. I was in an idea not to fold the clothes normally. When I do so, it just stays there neatly for a couple of days and then it comes back to square 1. My plan was to ROLL the clothes and pile up neatly. I also had to use two cardboard boxes that I got from Amazon. I covered that neatly with my shawls to get a fancy look. I then put all the winter wear & not-so-frequently used clothes in it and stacked those 2 boxes on the wardrobe. This idea of rolling the clothes always helps. I watched some youtube video.. in fact it was a hack video that explained how to Organize clothes when we plan to travel. Thank God that struck my mind now. Mayuri also enjoyed that 30-minute of Organizing activity. She's grabbing few of my responsibilities now .. LOL Picture is the kids towel that Mayuri got from the flight crew. This is how we rolled most of the clothes and stacked it neatly on the wardrobe. She just likes the towel so much.. Just thought of sharing the image. How about you guys? How do usually organize your wardrobe? How often you will be invited to do so?
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
7 Jun 19
I do not roll, but I have a very neat and organized wardrobe.
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• United States
11 Jun 19
@LadyDuck : Haha! Yeah, I get your point. In fact, my husband helped me completely to pack the baggage for my first abroad trip. You will not believe, he even sorted my handbag and made all the papers(passport & other stuffs) easily accessible. Learning so many such things from him on a daily basis.
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• United States
7 Jun 19
Oh that's nice..I can imagine how well you're maintaining it too :)
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
7 Jun 19
@smileyhema With my husband we have traveled so many times that I had become an expert in preparing luggage.
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@Aansh13 (11251)
• New Delhi, India
7 Jun 19
Once week... I clean my wardrobe.... Else I would not find my stuff Rolling I do when I am traveling... It save space ..
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• United States
7 Jun 19
Haha LOL.. yeah that happens here as well. Will have to match the pairs during the critical moments..
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• United States
24 Jun 19
@Aansh13 Haha! That's so funny, isn't it? =)
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@Aansh13 (11251)
• New Delhi, India
7 Jun 19
@smileyhema Yeah! Happens with me most of the time...
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@jstory07 (134422)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Jun 19
I hang my pants and neatly fold the rest of my clothes.
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• United States
10 Jun 19
That's a good idea. We can save a bit of space, right?
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• United States
10 Jun 19
@jstory07 : I'm considering to buy a dozen of hangers and hang few of my dresses. Definitely on the top of the shopping list. I want to fix this once for all, so that the closet doesn't collapse very often.
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@jstory07 (134422)
• Roseburg, Oregon
10 Jun 19
@smileyhema Yes we can. I have a lot of clothes.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
7 Jun 19
I always roll the clothes when we travel. It saves space
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• United States
7 Jun 19
Very true.. Could accommodate for more clothes..
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
7 Jun 19
@smileyhema yes that is true
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
10 Jun 19
It’s a great way to organize. I don’t, because I’m overly organized, but I read that it’s a good way to pack suitcases when traveling.
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• United States
11 Jun 19
Haha.. So glad to know that. Sometimes, when we visit our friend's place, I used to take the hint of how they do the Organizing work. I learn that and try to do it for my house too! :-) I love that learning. Yeah - for packing, it's mostly recommended by frequent travelers.
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• United States
24 Jun 19
@DianneN Yes, very true! =)
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
12 Jun 19
@smileyhema It’s amazing what we can learn from each other.
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@just4him (306079)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Jun 19
My clothes are on hangers in my closet and folded in my drawers.
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• United States
7 Jun 19
Oh I see. I'm planning to get dozen of hangers as well to organize it even better ..
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
7 Jun 19
I always been doing this rolling business and carrying one light weight electric iron in the suitcase or brief case while traveling ....that saves lot of space and tension too!
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• United States
7 Jun 19
Yeah that's good idea of carrying the iron along. That makes a great difference when packing!
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
24 Jun 19
I think rolling the towels and bed sheets etc. help in better organisation of the clothes.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
25 Jun 19
@smileyhema We also adopt this method and rolled clothes looks good in appearance. PS - I sent you a PM. Did you check?
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• United States
26 Jun 19
@dpk262006 Yes, you're right. I did see your message and have replied on it..
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• United States
24 Jun 19
Very True! It saves space and time. =)
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• United States
10 Jun 19
Since my fiance & I are settling in, everything is hung. Most of my clothes is still in boxes. I need more hangers to be more organized. I have a large walk in closet to work with :)
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• United States
11 Jun 19
@smileyhema Thank you! Yes, we need some more hangers and maybe a 3 drawer for smaller items like socks, panties, sleepwear. :) Slowly but surely we'll settle in. It's only been a month and half so far!
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• United States
11 Jun 19
@infatuatedbby : Yeah, I understand. Of-course, it will take few months. First, we will have one pattern and then we will get some better ideas to Organize. So, that's a non-stop Organizing work and it would surely test our art of sorting things. Take your own time and enjoy doing so.
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• United States
10 Jun 19
Yes, Michelle! I could totally relate to that. In fact, few months before, I too had the same situation. It took some good amount of time for me to shift my clothes from our baggages to the closet. I still feel I need to get couple of hangers more to Organize in a neat fashion. Take your time and that's good to have enough space in the closet.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
11 Jun 19
My husband and I roll the clothes we put in suitcases when we go away. They fit perfectly in the suitcase and it helps to keep from getting creases from folding them.
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• United States
11 Jun 19
True that! I completely agree with your point. They do give a fresh-look to the clothes.
@VivaLaDani13 (60317)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jun 19
@smileyhema I'm glad you found a way that worked for you! That's cool! I have a small wardrobe so certain clothes are hung while others are folded and put into my dressing table draws.
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• United States
24 Jun 19
Yeah, Dani! This method helps to save some space. I like the way you Organize your clothes..
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• Perth, Australia
25 Jun 19
@smileyhema Thank you. I love organising things. A house that isn't so cluttered can help keep our minds less stressed.
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• United States
26 Jun 19
@VivaLaDani13 That's a good logic. Even I would stress for keeping the things in their place. I keep bugging my daughter now to keep her toys in her room whenever she completes using one activity. I can never tolerate the floor spread with so many things.
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@Teekaaa (11580)
• India
7 Jun 19
Good that your kid was helpful to you and very much glad that she enjoyed the organising activity. I never knew this way of organising . Maybe I'll also follow this hereafter. Thanks for sharing this.
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• United States
7 Jun 19
Thanks :) yeah she was of much help to me during this time. Yes, please try for your wardrobe. It surely helps in two ways : 1. It looks neatly organized 2. The clothes will tend to be free from wrinkle
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Jun 19
I fold but if I pack a suitcase, rolling helps to save room for more clothes.
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• United States
11 Jun 19
I agree. Many prefer rolling the clothes when they pack for a trip.
@didinedhia (8475)
• Algeria
12 Jun 19
Yesss i role it too
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• United States
12 Jun 19
Cool buddy!! I hope you're saving time and space too =)
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• United States
12 Jun 19
@didinedhia : that's wise!
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• Algeria
12 Jun 19
@smileyhema yess !! i watch youtube and apply ahaha
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
8 Jun 19
Never heard of rolling clothes. We fold them. We are old timers (lol)
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