Mom, I can't find the right sheets.

Have you ever been asked this question? I haven't heard it yet, but I remember asking my mom the same thing many, many, .... many times. I have found a easy solution to eliminate this question without entirely rearranging your closet organization. First you start with a set of sheets - top, bottom, and pillowcases (make sure to put extra pillow cases in if you have more pillows on the bed). Fold the top or flat sheet as usual to the width of a pillow case. For the bottom or fitted sheet, start with the bottom corner and turn it inside out over your hand. Tuck this inside the top corner of the same side which is right side out. Do the same thing with the other side. You now have two corners to start folding with and the bottom sheet doesn't have to be such a pain to fold. Fold it into the same size as the top sheet. Now fold all but one of the pillow cases for the set. Stack all of the folded sheets & cases together. Now, just like you are putting a pillow in, place the stack into the leftover pillow case and fold the extra case over the stack. Tahdah! You now have a set that is ready to be grabbed off of the shelf and placed on the bed. You can take it one step further and designate (maybe even label) a shelf for full size, a shelf for twin size, etc.

Next problem - you don't have sets of sheets. Make as many sets as you can, using the same size sheets for each set of course. Each household is different. You might have a guest bedroom, hide-a-bed, or air mattress for company or sleepovers. I always like to have at least two sets of sheets for each bed. My last week of washing bedding is a perfect example as to why. After you have these extra sets made up and you are looking at the leftovers, ask yourself, "Do I really need seven extra bottom sheets and fifteen extra pillowcases?"