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Coffee Station Reset

Start your day with coffee, not clutter

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The Tidy Home
Aug 26, 2025
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Morning begins here: the first cup, the clink of a spoon, the steam rising.
But when mugs pile up and syrups spill, the ritual feels like a scramble.

This reset brings back the ease, so your day starts steady, not stressed.


Your RESET

Five steps, one calm corner. Just follow R → E → S → E → T.


R — Remove

Take everything out—yes, every mug, bag, and gadget.
💡Put items on a tray or towel so you can see what’s really there.
(Even that travel-mug colony plotting under the sink.)

E — Evaluate

Sort into three quick piles:

  • Daily → your go-to coffee, filters, mug

  • Extras → teas, syrups, seasonal mugs

  • Out → expired, duplicates, or doesn’t belong

S — Set

  • Place Daily items front and center on a tray or in a small bin.

  • Group Extras in a basket—easy to grab, not in the way.

  • Move Out items to donation, recycling, or trash.

E — Establish

Add one small system to keep it calm:

  • Hooks or rack for mugs

  • Lazy Susan for syrups/sweeteners

  • Restock beans weekly so the jar’s never empty

T — Tweak

Choose a finishing touch that matches your rhythm:

  • Low energy → one basket: toss it in, tidy later.

  • Clear view → bins or bright colors so nothing hides.

  • Stylist touch → a plant, candle, or favorite mug on display.

🌼 Because I reset this coffee spot, my mornings begin with coffee—not clutter. That first sip tastes calmer.

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