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These monthly home organizing checklists will have you feeling organized by month's end! A simple, easy to do, homemaking chore for each day of the month.
____ Jul 1 Start the month off bright and sparkly. Windex all of the mirrors in your house.
____ Jul 2 Choose one room of the month to focus on. Alternating days, get rid of one item you no longer need and on the second day give one item an appropriate storage spot in that room.
____ Jul 3 Be sure you have a good supply of sunscreen and bug spray on hand for the holiday weekend and the rest of the summer.
____ Jul 4 Do a load of laundry--wash, dry and iron. Then, enjoy the rest of the day off with family, fun, friends and fireworks.
____ Jul 5 Check for library books that need to be returned. Put them in a tote, and return them on your next trip out of the house
____ Jul 6 Plan a week’s worth of dinners to avoid the temptation to eat out or get fast-food.
____ Jul 7 Fill your ice cube trays.
____ Jul 8 Check, or have someone check, your dryer vents and clean them out to prevent fires.
____ Jul 9 Schedule your next dental cleaning.
____ Jul 10 Look through your shoes to see if any need to be cleaned or polished.
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____ Jul 11 Clean off and wipe down your kitchen counters.
____ Jul 12 Have a special dinner with family or friends. Have everyone chip in, whether each person makes a dish, someone brings dessert, etc.
____ Jul 13 Wash your car and vacuum the interior.
____ Jul 14 Clean out the fridge and wipe down the shelves with hot, soapy water.
____ Jul 15 Toss any old catalogs that you’ve held onto.
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____ Jul 16 To help prevent the spread of summer colds, wipe down all door knobs, telephones, computer mouse and TV remotes with an alcohol wipe
.____ Jul 17 This is a perfect night to declutter your TIVO or DVR. Pop some popcorn and make it a family watch night.
____ Jul 18 Find a roadside produce stand and plan a healthy, fresh dinner.
____ Jul 19 Turn off your TV and make it a family game, craft or story night.
____ Jul 20 Go through your freezer and pull out something that needs to be used. Even frozen items have a limited use.
____ Jul 21 Look through your bookcase and see if you can find at least a few books to donate to the local library.
____ Jul 22 Do you have a pile of clothes that need sewing repairs? Pants to be hemmed? Buttons to be replaced? Pull it out and get started!
____ Jul 23 Since the August magazines have probably arrived, toss or donate any out-of-date issues you still have.
____ Jul 24 Check and make sure your computer anti-virus software is up to date. It should be set to automatically download daily updates
____ Jul 25 Need to stock up on office supplies? Now’s the time with all of the super back-to-school sales.
____ Jul 26 Complete one lingering, unfinished craft project.
____ Jul 27 Check the August calendar for upcoming events that need to be planned for.
____ Jul 28 Clean out the trunk of your car.
____ Jul 29 Balance your checkbook.
____ Jul 30 Review your cellphone and cable bills and make sure that you are only being charged for what you use.
____ Jul 31 Call a friend just to say hi.
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