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Newsletter Archives
December 2009
Wrapping It Up
November 2009
Prepare the Pantry
October 2009
Costumes & Decorations
September 2009
Enough
August 2009
Help for the Home Office
July 2009
Getting Crafty
June 2009
A Better Bedroom
May 2009
Eco Organizing
April 2009
Getting Ready to Garden
March 2009
The Path To Clutter
February 2009
Easing Into Downsizing
January 2009
Organizing For Renovation
December 2008
Organizing For Next Year
November 2008
More Of My Favorite Organizing Tools
October 2008
Making Life Easier
September 2008
Clearing The Closet
August 2008
How To Let Go Of Stuff
July 2008
Managing Medical Records
June 2008
Road Trip Organizing
May 2008
Collections Instead of Clutter
April 2008
Getting Ready for Tax Time
March 2008
Where to Begin
February 2008
When You Want to Help
January 2008
Top Ten Causes of Disorganization
December 2007
Organize for Air Travel
November 2007
Organize for Small Spaces
October 2007
When Life Happens, Reorganize
September 2007
Bathroom Organizing
August 2007
Paper Organizing
July 2007
Uncluttered Kids' Rooms
June 2007
Top Ten Organizing Tools
May 2007
Grapple The Garage
April 2007
Managing Your Time
March 2007
Spring Organizing
February 2007
Help for Caregivers of Aging Parents
January 2007
National Get Organized Month
December 2006
Year End Organizing
November 2006
Give Thanks for Being Organized
October 2006
Holiday Kitchen Organization
September 2006
In Case of a Weather Emergency - Organize!
August 2006
Back to School Organizing
July 2006
Declare your Independence from Summer Clutter
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ORGANIZING TIPS OF THE MONTH: JULY 2006
Declare your Independence from Summer Clutter
- Keep a laundry basket that has perforated sides to contain pool toys in the garage.
- Install a rack of multiple coat hooks outside the family entry door to hold swim goggles, flotation vests, and sun hats.
- Place first aid supplies in a plastic zip bag to grab and go on all your summer outings.
- Have family members leave their shoes on a shoe rack outside the entry door—keep sand, dirt, and grass out of the house.
- Install a wire shoe rack on your garage wall. Slip garden gloves, hats, aprons, and garden shoes over the shoe holders so you can easily retrieve those items when you need them.
- Designate tote bags for each activity—pool, day camp, exercise, etc.
- Place your take-out menus in clear page protectors and insert them in a binder. What is usually a jumble of papers can then be stored neatly near the phone.
- When you are finished viewing your vacation photos, place them in a photo-safe box with dividers noting the date and subject. If you do a scrapbook, your photos will be easily identified and accessible.
- The days are free from school, so this is a good time to take time with your children to decide which toys and clothes to keep and which ones should find a new home.
- Do not strive to be perfectly organized. Good enough is good enough. Enjoy your summer!
©All Sorted Out, 2006 All Rights Reserved
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