Embarrassing Moments in Home Organization

In our quest for home organization, we have all had an embarrassing moment somewhere along the way.

That embarrassing moment may have been the catalyst to your desire to get organized, or the moment may have been embarrassing because you are typically organized, but were caught, unexpectedly, in a moment of disorganization.

Embarrassing moments have happened even to the best of us!

Share your story to let others know that they are not alone and read the stories shared by others. You can also leave comments about the stories shared by others to encourage them, empathize with them or let them know how much their story has helped to motivate you.

If we can all laugh at ourselves, and a little at each other, the embarrassment will not seem so bad. We might even learn from others' mistakes along the way.

Share the story about your home organization most embarrassing moment.

Click on the links below to see what other visitors have endured as their home organization most embarrassing moment.

The Knickers That Escaped 
When I was at University my room was reasonably tidy but would sometimes get away on me if assignments were due.

One night, a guy dropped by my room ...

Embarrassed by a 5-year-old 
As a mother of three young children, organization was not the highest item on my priority list--spending time with my kids was.

One day a new friend ...

Home Organization Meets a Newborn Baby 
Yes, even a self-proclaimed home organization expert has an embarrassing moment to share.

The year was 2000. My son was three months old. It was ...

Never Put It Off Until Tomorrow 
For me it had been a busy few days. I had tons of running errands and things to take care of. It was make dinner, eat dinner and run to the next thing,...