Was looking at the "Get Organized Now" website and looking at their fabulous monthly checklists. It would be a perfect list for anyone just wanting to start small (one thing a day!), but make a real difference! Includes Seasonal Prep, Christmas prep etc. When I was looking for a place to start. I would have LOVED a plan like this.
September, 2008
____ September 1 Prepare a back to school kit for kids that includes paper, pens, pencils, markers, glue and other important back to school items.
____ September 2 Go through your medicine cabinet and throw out no longer used or expired medications. Find out about proper disposal methods for your area.
____ September 3 Enjoy the last of the summer days. Spend some time outside enjoying the sun with your loved ones. Fly a kite, throw a Frisbee, enjoy a walk,
or play hopscotch or jump rope.
____ September 4 Order, buy or make your Christmas cards now. If you start addressing one or two a day, you will be done well before the Christmas rush.
____ September 5 Launder all blankets, quilts, and heavy sheets in order to prepare for the chilly nights to come.
____ September 6 Wash the outside of the house or windows before the weather gets super cold.
____ September 7 Make a non-perishable donation to a food shelter or women's shelter in your community.
____ September 8 Clean or replace make up brushes that can be full of cosmetics and oils.
____ September 9 This month is National Preparedness Month. Create a Family Emergency Kit that includes items such as canned foods, bottled water, a can
opener, first aid, extra prescriptions, and batteries. Make sure to be prepared for your pets too.
____ September 10 Ensure you have a rake and bags to collect leaves. Start cleaning up debris in your yard.
____ September 11 ALWAYS REMEMBER (Hang your American Flag out today) Clean and get your leaf blower and snow blower serviced and ready to go.
____ September 12 Dust off and organize one bookshelf in your home.
____ September 13 Weed out any summer clothes that are torn, stained, not worn, or no longer fit. Do not pack them away. Donate them.
____ September 14 Schedule any doctor or dentist appointments that have been forgotten.
____ September 15 Buy or make Halloween costumes for yourself or your kids. Make sure you are prepared with containers to collect candy, batteries,
flashlights, face make-up, tights, or any other costume accessories.
____ September 16 Start preparing a gift list for Christmas including sizes, colors, and how much you plan to spend on everyone.
____ September 17 Weed out three file folders, make sure to shred anything with sensitive information.
____ September 18 Clean out your automatic coffee maker. Run white vinegar and water through it. Rinse thoroughly.
____ September 19 Donate three books to a charity, school, or library.
____ September 20 Deep clean your shower until it sparkles.
____ September 21 Weed out your purse or wallet of any torn or out of date papers, garbage, and discount cards, etc.
____ September 22 Do a paint touch up for any place in your home that needs it. Keep any old paint away from dampness or cold. Make sure you keep a sample of
the color for any future touch-ups.
____ September 23 Clean out your oven and the burners.
____ September 24 Empty your email inbox. Remember to also empty the trash folders.
____ September 25 Take care of yourself and do something just for you today. Enjoy a cup of tea, a magazine, a bubble bath, a new hair cut, or a manicure.
____ September 26 Toss any old socks that are missing their mates.
____ September 27 Family movie or game night. Enjoy some quality time with your friends or family.
____ September 28 Clean off one horizontal surface in your house such as your desk, night-table, dining table, end table, or coffee table.
____ September 29 Return one borrowed item.
____ September 30 Recycle all old newspapers and magazines.
Source: http://www.getorganizednow.com/cl-month.html
September, 2008
____ September 1 Prepare a back to school kit for kids that includes paper, pens, pencils, markers, glue and other important back to school items.
____ September 2 Go through your medicine cabinet and throw out no longer used or expired medications. Find out about proper disposal methods for your area.
____ September 3 Enjoy the last of the summer days. Spend some time outside enjoying the sun with your loved ones. Fly a kite, throw a Frisbee, enjoy a walk,
or play hopscotch or jump rope.
____ September 4 Order, buy or make your Christmas cards now. If you start addressing one or two a day, you will be done well before the Christmas rush.
____ September 5 Launder all blankets, quilts, and heavy sheets in order to prepare for the chilly nights to come.
____ September 6 Wash the outside of the house or windows before the weather gets super cold.
____ September 7 Make a non-perishable donation to a food shelter or women's shelter in your community.
____ September 8 Clean or replace make up brushes that can be full of cosmetics and oils.
____ September 9 This month is National Preparedness Month. Create a Family Emergency Kit that includes items such as canned foods, bottled water, a can
opener, first aid, extra prescriptions, and batteries. Make sure to be prepared for your pets too.
____ September 10 Ensure you have a rake and bags to collect leaves. Start cleaning up debris in your yard.
____ September 11 ALWAYS REMEMBER (Hang your American Flag out today) Clean and get your leaf blower and snow blower serviced and ready to go.
____ September 12 Dust off and organize one bookshelf in your home.
____ September 13 Weed out any summer clothes that are torn, stained, not worn, or no longer fit. Do not pack them away. Donate them.
____ September 14 Schedule any doctor or dentist appointments that have been forgotten.
____ September 15 Buy or make Halloween costumes for yourself or your kids. Make sure you are prepared with containers to collect candy, batteries,
flashlights, face make-up, tights, or any other costume accessories.
____ September 16 Start preparing a gift list for Christmas including sizes, colors, and how much you plan to spend on everyone.
____ September 17 Weed out three file folders, make sure to shred anything with sensitive information.
____ September 18 Clean out your automatic coffee maker. Run white vinegar and water through it. Rinse thoroughly.
____ September 19 Donate three books to a charity, school, or library.
____ September 20 Deep clean your shower until it sparkles.
____ September 21 Weed out your purse or wallet of any torn or out of date papers, garbage, and discount cards, etc.
____ September 22 Do a paint touch up for any place in your home that needs it. Keep any old paint away from dampness or cold. Make sure you keep a sample of
the color for any future touch-ups.
____ September 23 Clean out your oven and the burners.
____ September 24 Empty your email inbox. Remember to also empty the trash folders.
____ September 25 Take care of yourself and do something just for you today. Enjoy a cup of tea, a magazine, a bubble bath, a new hair cut, or a manicure.
____ September 26 Toss any old socks that are missing their mates.
____ September 27 Family movie or game night. Enjoy some quality time with your friends or family.
____ September 28 Clean off one horizontal surface in your house such as your desk, night-table, dining table, end table, or coffee table.
____ September 29 Return one borrowed item.
____ September 30 Recycle all old newspapers and magazines.
Source: http://www.getorganizednow.com/cl-month.html