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May 2021

by Maria Gracia Our NEW May Organizing Checklist provides an organizing TO DO for every day of the month… Join our newsletter to be notified when the newest Monthly Organizing Checklist is available. For a PRINTABLE VERSION, click here ____ May 1 National Fitness Day. Use this day to organize your fitness activities for the month. Make a list of physical activities you enjoy. Schedule these on your calendar. ____ May 2 Weed out excess storage containers that you rarely or never use. Replace those with missing lids. ____ May 3 Organize your underwear drawer. ____ May 4 Give away 3 books. Your library may accept them for a book sale, you can add them to a “Little Free Library” if there’s one in your area, give them to your favorite charity, or pass on to a friend or relative. ____ May 5 Is your fence looking a bit shabby? Use a scrub brush to clean it off and paint if applicable. ____ May 6 Thoroughly clean the laundry room floor. Vacuum first to remove any lint and other debris, and then mop. I typically fill a bucket with a gallon of hot water and one cup of cider vinegar as my cleaning solution for this purpose. ____ May 7 Delete at least 25 unnecessary photos from your cell phone or tablet to help keep your cell devises decluttered. ____ May 8 Invest 30 minutes organizing your craft supplies. Donate, sell, or discard any surplus items that you’ll never use. ____ May 9 Mother’s Day. Do something nice for your mom, and/or any special mother you know. Happy Mother’s Day! ____ May 10 Safely weed out expired medications, both prescription and over-the- counter. ____ May 11 Clean something that’s sticky…your computer keyboard, a shelf in the refrigerator, or a spot on your kitchen counter perhaps? ____ May 12 Dust the inside of your car with a car duster. ____ May 13 Check power strips in your home to be sure they’re not overloaded. You’ll also want to be sure they have a surge protection feature. If not, work on replacing your current ones this month. ____ May 14 Watch a tutorial online…make-up application, bullet journaling, how to be a better speaker…that you’re interested in. ____ May 15 Delete a cell phone app, or two, that you never use. ____ May 16 Clean up your Facebook friend list. Do you really need to follow those who aren’t contributing to your happiness? ____ May 17 Empty out your purse or wallet and weed out expired credit cards, old receipts, and store loyalty cards that you never use. ____ May 18 No Dirty Dishes Day. Yes, this is a real holiday and the perfect time to ensure you have no dirty dishes sitting in the sink. If you don’t, use this day to weed out any surplus of dishes you may have. ____ May 19 Go through your clothes closet and give away anything you never wear. Really. If it’s just hanging there catching dust, it’s just taking up unnecessary space. ____ May 20 If you have a pool that has been covered all winter, it’s time to begin removing that cover, fishing out any debris, and doing everything you do, a little at a time, to get your pool ready for the season. ____ May 21 Donate an evening gown or suit you purchased years ago that you’ll never wear again. Chances are, there is somebody out there hoping they’ll find one in your local thrift store. ____ May 22 Take the time to get outside on a nice, clear evening and identify three constellations in the sky…just for fun. ____ May 23 Add mulch to your garden beds as applicable. ____ May 24 Clean out and organize a shelf in your pantry. ____ May 25 Check your garden hose to be sure it’s not leaking. Patch it up or replace if applicable. ____ May 26 Donate shoes that hurt when you wear them. ____ May 27 Weed out 10 file folders. Shred any personal information before discarding. ____ May 28 Clean out and organize your vehicle’s glove compartment…and any other car compartments you use for storage. ____ May 29 Borrow a book from your local library, and give yourself the gift of free time to enjoy reading it. The busier you are, the more vital it is to relax and enjoy something in between. ____ May 30 Are you ready for barbecue season? Give your grill a deep cleaning and check to see if you have to purchase any grilling utensils, propane, and other grilling tools. ____ May 31 Memorial Day. Remember those in the military who have died in the line of duty to preserve our freedoms. Attend an in-person or virtual Memorial Day service, visit a veterans cemetery or war memorial, or send a care package to someone currently serving. Back to Monthly Organizing Checklists Index