Here is your Home Organizing Checklist for May 2009

____ May 1
Clean the main bathroom until it sparkles and shines.
____ May 2
Check your trimmer, clippers, lawn mower, and other gardening tools to make sure they are in working order for the upcoming season.
____ May 3
Take the time to check your calendar for anybirthdays or holidays, including Mother’s Day later this month. Write down and shop for any
needed gifts or cards.
____ May 4
Clean out your underwear drawer. Toss old socks that no longer have mates. Clean out any old or worn out bras and underwear and toss them too.
____ May 5
Give away 3 books you no longer want or need.  Some suggestions include a friend, a doctor’s office, a homeless or women’s shelter.
____ May 6
Change out your clothes for summer/spring.Make sure everything still fits.
____ May 7
Make your vacation plans for later in the summer season. Make any needed reservations needed.
____ May 8
Recycle any old newspapers except for today’s edition, and throw away any catalogues that you are not planning to order from.
____ May 9
Order mulch and annual plants for the garden season.
____ May 10
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there. Take the time to recognize the strong women in your life. Spend the day with your family and do something special.

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____ May 11

Take the time to write a handwritten note to someone special in your life.
____ May 12
Wash your summer linens. Clean and air out any blankets and linens from the cold season.
____ May 13
Clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of any outdated or expired medications.
____ May 14
Dust off 3 flat surfaces, such as a bureau, nightstand, desk, coffee, end table, or dining room table.
____ May 15
Make a double-batch of supper tonight (maybe lasagna, soup, or meatballs, for example). Freeze the leftovers for another night when you are busy with a late meeting at work, swim practice or another sports activity.

____ May 16
Take your car to a car wash or instead wash it yourself. Get the kids involved and have some fun with the hose.
____ May 17
Sweep any debris from your front porch, driveway, or walkway.
____ May 18
Weed out 10 file folders in your home office. Be sure to shred any paperwork with personal information.
____ May 19
Wash your automatic coffee maker. Run white vinegar to dissolve mineral deposits in the machine.
____ May 20
Buy or create a new first aid kit for summer. Include such items as Band-Aids, Polysporin, gauze, scissors, ace bandage, ice pack, tweezers, insect bite medicine and allergy medication.
____ May 21
Plan a day at the library and borrow some good summer reading books. See if there are any special summer programs for kids and sign them up.
____ May 22
Toss any junk mail.
____ May 23
Plan out a meal plan for the week. Try to plan for one night of leftovers.
____ May 24
Check over your supplies for tomorrow’s celebration. Ensure you have enough paper plates, napkins and charcoal for the grill, and anything else need for a fun time with family and friends.
____ May 25
Today is Memorial Day in the US. Fly your flag high and proudly. Discuss with your children what this holiday represents. Chat about
members of your family who are, or were, in the service. Also mention the wonderful people serving in Iraq and other parts of the world.
____ May 26
Enjoy some of the fresh spring air. Take a bike ride, go for a jog, run, or walk outside.
____ May 27
Delete at least 25 email messages from your computer inbox.
____ May 28
Challenge yourself to do 3 loads of laundry from start to finish. Wash, dry, fold and put away.
____ May 29
Use a power washer on the outside of your house or deck.
____ May 30
Return three items that you have borrowed lately.
____ May 31
Clean or replace make up brushes that can be full of cosmetics and oils.

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