Summer Clutter Tips & Ideas from the Mental Clutter Expert
Organizing Summer Clutter can truly be one of the most difficult task I see folks conquer ... at least in the midst of having summer fun.
This week I thought I would bring you some tips for staying on top of organizing summer clutter as it happens, instead of discovering moldy hole-ridden deflated items next year.
- Create a location where you wipe down, dry off or air dry anything that has gotten wet at the end of each day/week.
- Schedule time once a week to assess the situation: make sure things haven't been forgotten or left behind during tip #1 & repair or replace any damaged items
- Inventory before you buy: duplicates cause more unnecessary clutter than anything else, make educated purchasing decisions
- Once you've decided to purchase something new, determine where it will live long term before you bring it home
- Enlist help: cohabitants {adults & children alike} can pitch in on the picking up, care of and organizing of summer clutter ... just ask for the help
- Rotate a stocked summer bag with things like: sunscreen, goggles, silicone ear plugs, healthy snacks, a water bottle, travel games, spray-in hair conditioner & comb, deodorant, light reading & on-the-go battery charger
- Relax: while it's important to make sure things are taken care of, it's also important to let your hair down and take a breather!
Most importantly, have fun! Get out there - live life - enjoy the moments as they happen! Just leave a little energy at the end for wrapping up the experiences when they're done so you can jump right in next time the opportunities present themselves.
Keepin' it Tidy,
April
April is a Mental Clutter Expert | Mom of 2 boys | Wife to 1 Fireman | Horrible Cook | Loyal Friend | National Public Speaker who gives you permission to be imperfect.
