For the last couple of weeks we have focused on planning your summer vacation, packing and travel tips and coming soon is the new TCO packing tip and checklist! I love the change of seasons. It gives us a perfect opportunity to evaluate our homes, our lifestyles and adjust to the upcoming schedule changes.
This weekend is Memorial Day, and I plan on getting my home organized for the summer. We have a little under 3 weeks until both children are out of school. I am using this weekend as a jump start to getting our home organized!
Below are the items I hope to achieve over the weekend. My hope is you will be inspired by my list and find ideas where you can start your own list.
The more prepared and organized you are, the more in control you will feel!
The summer should be about making memories and having fun!
My list to do this weekend:
- Go through kids closets and figure out what clothing fits and what needs to be donated. Make a list of items they need for the summer and how many. I like to be practical when shopping and buy only what they need.
- Go through kids toys. Pack up toys that are not being played with but would like to keep. Donate toys the kids have outgrown. Deep clean and organize both bedrooms.
- Go through outside toys, wash, and figure out what’s still good and what is not.
- Go through art / craft supplies, get rid of anything old. Take inventory of what we have and make a list of items we need. Ask kids what kind of craft projects they would like to do this summer.
- Research the web on different craft / art activities for the kiddos. My son loves word find puzzles and mazes, etc. There are several websites out there, where you can print these off for free. It’s a great thing to do during quiet time!
- Confirm babysitting schedule for the summer
- Review Camp Schedule for the summer and budget
- Make a list of subjects my kids are interested in researching at the library this summer
On a side note, I also plan on going to the nursery and planting flowers in the front yard and doing some yard work. Oh yes, getting ready for the summer does mean there is work to do! However, once this stuff is done, the prize is having a great summer.
Recently, my heart has felt a little heavy that my kids are growing up so fast. I really want to take the summer months to just live in the moment. These summers go by so fast, our children grow up so fast. We can’t get these moments back, so I want to be sure we live them the best we can…
What do you to prepare for the summer? Please share your ideas and your to do list!
Happy Organizing!
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