Monthly Organizing Checklist April, 2018 Start your own personal season of rebirth…start today with our NEW April 2018  Organizing Checklist! Join our weekly newsletter to be notified when the newest checklist is available. For a PRINTABLE VERSION, click here ____ Apr 1 Easter Sunday. Relax and enjoy your family and festivities. It’s also a good day to set some new goals for yourself. ____ Apr 2 Wash your garbage cans inside and outside with warm soapy water. ____ Apr 3 Weed out your winter clothing. Is there anything you never wore this season? ____ Apr 4 Back up your computer files, or sign up online for an automatic back-up utility so your files are backed-up without any work on your part after the initial set up. ____ Apr 5 Declutter and organize one kitchen cabinet.  ____ Apr 6 Clean unwanted dust and dirt from air vents. .____ Apr 7 United Nations World Health Day. Take control of your own health. Make any over due appointments with your doctor or dentist. ____ Apr 8 Clean shower heads using vinegar. ____ Apr 9 Wash your shower curtain and liner. ____ Apr 10 Organize your mail. Touch it once. Toss any junk mail immediately. ____ Apr 11 Sharpen your kitchen knives. ____ Apr 12 Clean outdoor light fixtures. ____ Apr 13 Scrabble Day. Pull out the board games, popcorn, and sweet treats. Enjoy a family night in. ____ Apr 14 Have a date night with your spouse or friend. ____ Apr 15 Make up a meal plan for the next week. Try to use what you have in your freezer and pantry. ____ Apr 16 Catch up on any email messages sitting in your inbox. ____ Apr 17 Tax Day in the US. This year, you have 2 extra days to pay your taxes. April 17th, as opposed to April 15th, is the due date. Be sure you pay your taxes before the deadline! ____ Apr 18 Organize your shoes. Donate or toss any worn out, uncomfortable, or no-longer- worn shoes. ____ Apr 19 Sanitize your cutting boards or treat yourself to new ones if needed. ____ Apr 20 Dust interior light fixtures. ____ Apr 21 Declutter your medicine cabinet. Return any expired or no-longer-taken medications to the pharmacy. ____ Apr 22 Earth Day. Do something nice for the planet. This year’s campaign is to end plastic pollution. How can you reduce the amount of plastic you use every day? ____ Apr 23 Recycle old magazines and catalogues. ____ Apr 24 Wash the insides of your home’s windows. Replace any broken screens. ____ Apr 25 Administrative Professionals Day. Celebrate and recognize special administrative assistants in your life. ____ Apr 26 Take daughters and sons to work day. If your job allows, why not take your son and daughter along so they see what you do for a living? ____ Apr 27 Arbor Day. Plant a tree…or sit under a shady one and read a book. ____ Apr 28 Write a heartfelt letter to someone. Mail it. ____ Apr 29 Sweep off your porch. ____ Apr 30 Buy, or make, any needed greeting cards for the month of May.