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Monthly Organizing Checklist
August 2022
by Maria Gracia
My NEW August Organizing Checklist provides an organizing TO DO for every
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____ Aug 1
Set up a system for incoming school papers. If you have
kids in school, it’s a great time to set up incoming and outgoing
trays for papers that parents/caregivers have to read and sign.
____ Aug 2
Contemplate your routines. Are you keeping up with your TO
DOs, getting to where you need to be on time, or needing to
change your schedule for the back-to-school season? It’s a
good time to sit back with a notepad and pen and jot down
some routines that could use adjusting.
____ Aug 3
Wash/scrub bird poop off outdoor furniture. Our feathered
friends really do seem to make themselves at home
sometimes. Wash/scrub their droppings off your outdoor
tables, chairs, and deck railings.
____ Aug 4
Wipe smudges off your windows. Are there hand prints or
pet nose prints on your windows? Wipe those smudges away.
____ Aug 5
National Underwear Day. Inventory your underwear drawer.
Get rid of those that are ripped or frayed. Replenish your
inventory, if needed, with fresh, new ones.
____ Aug 6
Add a hook somewhere where it’s needed. Perhaps you
need to hang an umbrella, a dog leash, or kid backpacks
and/or library totes.
.____ Aug 7
Give your pet some love. Does your dog need a bath? Does
your cat or bunny need a new water bowl?
____ Aug 8
Commit to catching up with your email. Set your watch to
sound at a specific time each day, and delete/delete/delete
until everything you don’t need is gone.
____ Aug 9
Finalize back-to-school preparation. Have you purchased
school supplies? Have your kids tried on last year’s clothes to
see what still fits? You may have to get a shopping trip on the
calendar, whether you’re planning to do so in person or online.
____ Aug 10
Do a small project. Do you have a small project you’ve been
meaning to get to? A computer keyboard that is dusty or
yucky? A squeaky cabinet that needs WD-40? A shelf that
looks messy? Get that project done today.
____ Aug 11
Assess your lawn. Does it need to be re-seeded? Mowed?
De-thatched? Get that job started today, or call your lawn
professional and make an appointment.
____ Aug 12
Delete 25 phone photos that you don’t need. It’s a good
way to begin decluttering your phone.
____ Aug 13
National Garage Sale Day. Host a garage sale, or visit one.
Use my Garage Sale Toolkit as your guide.
____ Aug 14
Establish a homework or paperwork station. Whether you
have kids or not, both of these tasks, homework and/or home
paperwork, should have a designated and consistent place
where it’s done.
____ Aug 15
Start prepping for the upcoming holiday season. No, it’s
not too early! Perhaps think about taking a family photo for
your holiday cards, or making a list of gift ideas, or sorting
through last year’s décor to see what you have…and what you
no longer need. My Christmas Holiday Planner can help you
stay organized.
____ Aug 16
Inspect your home for gaps. Walk around your home and
check for gaps where unwanted critters can enter. It’s a good
time to seal those with caulk or spray foam.
____ Aug 17
Trim shrubs that are getting overgrown. I know, this isn’t
exactly a fun job, but the more overgrown they get, the bigger
and more time-consuming this project will be.
____ Aug 18
Weed out and clean out a bathroom cabinet or shelf. Doing
just one won’t take too much time, and you’ll be well on your
way to a more organized bathroom.
____ Aug 19
Do you have an overload of backyard veggies? If you grow
your own veggies and have an overload, either can or freeze
some of them…or share them with neighbors.
____ Aug 20
Remove any food bits from your dishwasher tray. You’ll
have to reach way to the back to do this, but bits of food often
land in that tray and they should be removed weekly.
____ Aug 21
Start saving for something. Whether you want to save for
holiday gifts, a new car, a vacation, or whatever it is, it’s a good
time to do so. Open a special account at your bank just for this
purpose and commit to depositing a set amount in it every time
you get paid.
____ Aug 22
Get rid of your surplus of plastic grocery bags. Do you
have more than you’ll ever use in a lifetime? Recycle them.
____ Aug 23
Check and replenish emergency kits. It’s a great time to refill
band aids, gauze, anti-bacterial gel, etc. If you have a kid
going off to college, this makes a useful college dorm addition
to add to your shopping list.
____ Aug 24
Have a peek at your garden rake. Is it still in good working
condition, or do you need a replacement? It’s a good time to
check before the fall leaves begin to drop.
____ Aug 25
Buy birthday cards for the remainder of the year. Check
your calendar for birthdays in September, October, and
November. Pick up greeting cards, as needed, for all birthdays
in those months, so you’re prepared to mail them as each
comes up. You’ll be happy you won’t have to run out of your
house to get one on a cold day.
____ Aug 26
National Toilet Paper Day. Stock up toilet paper for any
bathrooms that are running low.
____ Aug 27
Consolidate any tiny notes and scraps of paper. Random
notes and scraps of paper easily get lost. Transfer the
information on those notes to your TO DO list, phone contact
list, etc. Use a tool like the Get Organized Now! Easy
Organizer to keep all of your information organized and in one
place.
____ Aug 28
Start getting your outside quarters ready for fall. Yes, it’s
still summer, but it’s a great time to begin putting away items
you are done using for the season, like pool gear, kids portable
pools, and gardening tools.
____ Aug 29
Keep gift cards received together. When you receive a gift
card, immediately store it in an envelope with your other gift
cards. Keep this envelope where you can easily find them
when you want to use them. If you tend to forget to use gift
cards, set a recurring monthly appointment on your phone
labeled, “Check Gift Cards” as a reminder that they’re there for
you to use.
____ Aug 30
Plan your fall calendar. Plan TO DOs focused on getting
tasks and projects completed…and fun TO Dos as well.
____ Aug 31
Find and save 5 recipes for easy dinners. Dinner on busy
weeknights should not take more than 20 minutes to prepare.
Find 5 recipes that fit this criteria and save them where you’ll
find them…3-hole punched into a binder or on a well-labeled
Pinterest board.
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