Now Is The Time to Get Organized for Summer
As June approaches, you’re probably looking around and saying to yourself, now is the time to get organized for summer. With longer days and warmer weather, summer offers a unique opportunity to declutter, streamline, and create a more serene and efficient environment. Inspired by the principles we use at OCbyD, here are some quick tips to organize and refresh your living spaces.
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Declutter Your Space
- Clothing: Evaluate your wardrobe. If the last time you wore that t-shirt was ’21, it’s time to donate it, love. Once you’ve gone through your wardrobe, off-season clothes should go in labeled bins to free up closet space.
- Kitchen: Clear out expired food, and determine which items are your ‘everyday go-tos’. Keep only what you need and use regularly in your “prime time” space.
- Living Areas: Remove any items that do not contribute to the space’s functionality, aesthetic, or feel. Less is more when creating a calm environment.
Refresh Your Outdoor Spaces
- Furniture: Clean and inspect outdoor furniture. Repair or replace items as needed. Consider investing in storage solutions for cushions and accessories.
- Gardening Supplies: Sort and organize your gardening tools and supplies. Create a designated area to keep everything easily accessible.
- Lighting: Add outdoor lighting to extend the usability of your space into the evening. Want an alternative to plug-ins? Solar-powered lights are eco-friendly, convenient, and hassle-free.
Create a Summer Schedule
- Calendar: Use a digital calendar to keep track of activities, appointments, and vacations. In fact, many clients have been raving about the Skylight digital calendar. It is shared among family members for all previously given reasons and doubles as a digital photo frame. Not only can it get you organized for summer but also for the rest of the year.
- Daily Routines: Establishing daily routines maintains a sense of structure. Additionally, you can create to-do lists to prioritize and break larger projects and tasks into manageable steps.
Organize Summer Gear
- Beach Supplies: These are the most important summer supplies to us; we live for the beach. Create a grab-and-go beach bag with essentials like sunscreen, a towel, hand sanitizer, a charged power bank, and a waterproof speaker. Store it near the door for easy access.
- Travel Items: Keep all like items together as best as you can. This makes packing and unpacking a breeze. Additionally, two words: Packing Cubes.
Key Points
Once you’ve got your space how you want it, take the time to maintain the work you’ve put in. Above all, staying consistent is key. When you set aside time each day to put things back in their designated home, you know where they are.
Now, that you’ve implemented these tips you can embrace the season with a refreshed and clutter-free home and enjoy all that summer has to offer!
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