Tag: organization

Put Life on Pause for the Long Weekend

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The kids are back in school. Friday hours are ending. Deadlines are looming. Stores are ready for Halloween — still two months away. And people are asking, “Where did the #summer go?”

Granted, this happens every year, but something about 2026 seems to have more people feeling shortchanged by the #seasons. Is it inflation and higher prices? The increasingly unpredictable weather? The social media time-suck? The relentless news cycle? Nobody knows for sure.

If you’re among the many who feel that summer slipped away too soon, take advantage of this last “official” week of the summer season. Over the long Labor Day weekend, unplug from the stress, shake things up and enjoy yourself.

One way to do this is to treat the #weekend like a #vacation rather than just three days of non-work time, says Self. Tweak your schedule to make the weekend feel more leisurely. “That might look like turning off your alarm, lingering in bed or savoring your favorite breakfast.”

Seek out awe-inspiring activities, the story adds, by finding a scenic hiking trail, watching the sunrise or going to a museum. Put a special, optional event on your schedule so you don’t skip it in favor of work or chores — whether that means a coffee date, a class or a shopping spree.

Meet the weekend head-on by getting enough sleep, says LifeHack. Try to get up at the same time you would on weekdays, but don’t be afraid to take a nap to reduce “negative emotions, increase alertness and enhance your abilities to learn.”

Next, truly unplug. While social media feeds can seem interesting and even educational, mindless scrolling saps #time and #energy. Leave that phone in another room and read an old-fashioned book to let your imagination wander.

Something that might seem like a chore can enhance #relaxation and improve your mood: #Decluttering. #Organize some paperwork; #clean the refrigerator; weed out your #wardrobe. And #donate any lightly used clothing and household items to ClothingDonations.org.

There’s only so much summer to go around. Make the most of your long weekend and what’s left of the season!

Does Dad Need a Professional Organizer?

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Does #Dad really need another tie or pair of shoes? #Father’s Day gifts don’t have to add to the #clutter. Tickets to experiences such as concerts and sporting events can treat him while adding nothing to the amount of #stuff stored in the home (assuming he resists buying a lot of souvenirs), and his favorite consumables can be good options, too. Or you can give the gift of #organization, says Just Organized. Many of a typical #dad’s favorite spaces — the garage, workshop, mancave and home office — tend to be dumping grounds for all kinds of #junk that could be #decluttered and #organized. Help him yourself or hire a professional; he won’t forget it! #FathersDay

Help Kids Organize Their School Stuff

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#Parents aspiring to minimalism (or at least hoping to keep chaos at a minimum) will want to #organize anything that comes home at the end of the #school year and prepare for the next, says Your Mom Village. Have your #kids empty their backpacks and sort out the supplies. Broken crayons and used-up pencils and pens can go in the trash; notebooks can be saved if they still have lots of unused sheets left. Group useful items together for storage — and into bins labeled by child, if necessary — until the #fall. Launder the backpacks, and start shopping for any #school supplies you’ll need in the fall to beat the #back-to-school rush. #SchoolsOut

Moms May Be the Ultimate Organizers

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As families around the country prepare to celebrate #moms on May 10, one thing that we should remember is that a lot of #mothers take charge of housekeeping and #organization. #Minimalist or not, it takes special skills to manage a home.

Maybe they’re born with it? The Organizing Blog’s #mom certainly was, sorting #stuff until only a small and tidy collection of essentials remained in every category of possession — clothing, jewelry, appliances, books, etc. — and encouraging us kids to do the same.

#Organized moms have some similarities, says Mother Like a Boss. They have a routine and stick to it. They get ready first. They do laundry every day. They #clean often. They say no. They #delegate tasks and accept help.

These moms avoid procrastination. If they can do something in the moment, they do it instead of telling themselves that there will be a better time. And finally, they #declutter often and “for maximum organization.”

“Put it on the calendar, have a set day or do it at the same time daily. I have said it many times, decluttering is like showering: You can’t just do it once and expect it to stick. It has to become a part of your life and routine.”

A schedule and delegation can get family members to contribute, adds This Crafty Home. And #mothers who appreciate the power of #decluttering should see nothing wrong in asking for a little help — after all, it’s their #clutter, too!

Real moms — even new moms — swear by bins and organizers that help contain the #clutter, says Registry Finder. When #stuff has a home within the home, there’s less chance for it to get strewn around and create chaos.

#Organized moms keep a #donation box nearby when going through things to streamline the #decluttering process. And they know to contact ClothingDonations.org to arrange a #free #pickup for the goods they no longer need when those boxes fill up.

They also know that #organization is a process, not a one-time event. Happy Mother’s Day!

No Fooling: April Is the Best Month to Declutter

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Pranksters throughout the world like to kick off April with a deception that makes a “fool” out of gullible believers. From schoolchildren slapping paper fish on their friends’ backs to news reports that the Eiffel Tower is being dismantled, pranks big and small have tricked and amused many a person over the years.

But all fooling aside, April just might be the best month of the year to #declutter and #organize.

April is a month of rebirth. Flowers start to bloom and the weather gets more pleasant. And yet, it’s still too early in the year to be chockablock with social occasions, deadlines and all of the other things that tend to crowd a schedule. It’s the perfect time to spend a few hours or days sorting through your #stuff.

A great place to start is in your #clothes closets. You’ll be swapping out heavy coats and sweaters for breezier garments soon, if you haven’t already; why not make April the month you take a complete inventory of your #clothing? #Store whatever you want to keep, and #donate anything that just isn’t being worn to ClothingDonations.org.

#Spring #cleaning will unearth even more #household items that you no longer want or need, and April gives you the chance to throw open the windows and make a fresh start. As you #declutter, #clean and #organize, decide if you want to stage a #garage or #yard sale at some point in the near future, says Simplify 101; early-season sales tend to be a big draw.

#Clutter itself can make #fools of otherwise rational people. “#Clutter is a master of deception, tricking us into believing that it enhances productivity, comfort and creativity when it does the opposite,” says Miss Organized. “By unveiling the illusion of clutter and taking proactive steps to #declutter our lives, we can cultivate a sense of clarity, purpose and serenity.”

Don’t be the butt of your own joke or waste another minute of your April. Start #decluttering, #cleaning and #organizing now, and you’ll get the last laugh.