Summer Organizing Tips
Get ready for the sunny season with the following summer organizing tips! This time of year is full of barbeques, pool parties, camping trips, walks in the park, beach excursions, hiking adventures, outdoor events galore!Summer soirees are a blast! Add organization to the mix, and there's no telling how much fun you'll have! (Organization is always a secret ingredient.) The following summer organizing tips will equip you with what you need to live the grab-and-go lifestyle, help you successfully attain your summer goals, and also provide you with the secrets to planning a successful event. Search Our Site Featured Summer Organizing Tips! 1. Planning a party? Gather your donation items to distribute to your guests as party favors. 2. Bring your To Do list outside and get it done in the warm summer sun. For example, you can open the mail, make your phone calls, pay your bills, and get your reading done, to name a few. SUMMER ACTIVITY SUPPLIES Going to the pool? Having a barbeque? Camping for the weekend? No matter the event, it's a good idea to gather all of the necessary materials and keep them contained in one place. This gives you easier access, saves time and energy, and allows you to grab and go! Barbeque Basket - spatula, tongs, matches/lighter, coals, lighter fluid, paper towels, paper plates, aluminum foil, seasonings Camping Bins - tent, canopy, sleeping bag, blankets, flashlight, pillow, dishes, cups, utensils, aluminum foil, toilet paper, napkins/paper towels, batteries, matches, folding chairs, canned goods, cooler, bug spray, water bottles, hiking boots, first aid kit, rain/sun gear, fire extinguisher Gardening Bag - shears, cultivator, fork, weeder, shovel, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses Tailgating Bins - grill, grilling utensils, grilling accessories, oven mitts/apron, aluminum foil, paper plates, plastic cups, plastic silverware, toothpicks, napkins/paper towels, trash bags, ziploc bags, spices, matches/lighter, coals, bungee cords, folding chairs, canopy, cooler/ice, table/table cloth, bottle/can/wine opener, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, music/radio/boombox, blankets, rain/sun gear, GAME/CONCERT TICKETS! Stop, Think, Plan. What is it that you want to do and/or get done this summer? Thinking about your goals and planning them out is the best way to ensure they are accomplished. The summer organizing tips below will get you started. **Do the following as the warm weather approaches, and reevaluate your aims half way through the summer. This will guarantee that you don't lose sight of what you want to have accomplished this sunny season.** 
First, make a list of things you want to achieve (see the list below for some fun ideas). Next, look at your calendar to see when you can do these activities and pencil them in. Now they are official, so stick to the plan!For those of us that haven't had enough rest, you want to include relaxation in your list of things to do. Summer is the so-called "slow" season, and now is the time to set aside some days for total R & R to be refreshed for the fall. Look at your calendar and reserve some time (maybe one day a week) for what you find relaxing. Whether it is laying by the pool or cozying up on the couch with a good book, you will thank yourself for this down time! Summer Goal Ideas: go camping with the kids, read a book, finish a scrapbook, take a fitness class, have friends over for a barbeque, go to the beach, clean out my closet, go hiking, try new recipes, have a picnic with my significant other, work on my golf swing, go to the farmer's market, take the kids to the county fair Whether you're planning a small barbecue with friends or a huge blowout with everyone in town, organization must be in the mix. The most important thing is to keep things simple... 1. Decide what kind of party you want to throw. Ask yourself questions to figure out the theme, attire, food, decorations, and so on. For example, is it formal? informal? outside? inside? daytime? nighttime? Does it have a theme? Are you making all the food? Are the guests each bringing a dish? 2. Decide on a date and inform the guests. For less formal occasions, send out an Evite. This saves time and paper! 3. Make a time line and stick to it. Click here for a great checklist/time line. 4. Enjoy the party!
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