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July 2023

by Maria Gracia Published on July 1, 2023 Join our newsletter to be notified when new content is added to our website. PRINTABLE ORGANIZING CHECKLIST: Click here for Printable Organizing Checklist ____ Jul 1 Declutter one desk drawer: It doesn’t matter what drawer you choose. Open one and get rid of anything that is unnecessary, like pens that no longer write, business cards you don’t need, condiment packets from lunches you ordered ages ago, outdated papers, etc. ____ Jul 2 Sort through your appliance manuals: Get rid of any for appliances you no longer have. ____ Jul 3 Delete the email messages in your deleted email folder:  Most email programs are set up to protect you from losing email and require you to manually empty your deleted email folder. Do that today. ____ Jul 4 4th of July (USA): Do something patriotic today, like attending a parade, visiting a veterans park, or hosting a backyard barbecue (be sure you have a good set of grilling tools!). ____ Jul 5 Update your calendar: Add any upcoming appointments, events, or deadlines for the month. Do you use an Academic Year calendar? These are great for students, teachers, and parents of school age children. If so, now is a good time to pick up one for the 2023-2024 school year. ____ Jul 6 Clean one fridge shelf:  Remove all food items and clean one shelf. If there are any sticky stains or crumbs, remove those first. I usually then just spray on some Clorox disinfectant, wait a few moments for it to do its job, and wipe off. Also, you might benefit from using refrigerator shelf liners. ____ Jul 7 Organize one kitchen cabinet: Choose a kitchen cabinet that is a bit of a jumbled mess. Empty it, clean it out, and reorganize the keepers back in. ____ Jul 8 Clean window tracks in one room: Vacuum them out with your vacuum brush attachment. Then, spray on all-purpose cleaner and wipe clean. ____ Jul 9 Declutter one digital folder on your computer: What I do first is look at my folders and determine if there is one I can completely delete. If you find one, delete it and you’re done with this task. If not, open one folder and delete any files you can within it. ____ Jul 10 Clean out the seat pockets in your car: Remove any trash. Remove anything unnecessary and relocate those items. Add any items, like an activity book for your child for long rides. ____ Jul 11 Consider buying an appliance you feel you could really use: I just bought a new Ninja air fryer and I absolutely love it. It is saving me so much time! ____ Jul 12 Redeem some rewards: Have you been building points with a store you frequent, a hotel chain you visit often, or on one of your credit cards? If so, check your reward points. You may have enough to redeem. If you don’t know how to check your points and rewards, figure out how to do that today.  Contact the store or business and ask. ____ Jul 13 Clean your hairbrush:  Remove any hair. Clean the brush thoroughly. Most can be soaked in water and dish soap (like Dawn) and then rinsed. Google specific cleaning instructions for wood hair brushes that cannot be soaked in water. ____ Jul 14 Look at your spending habits: Are you spending way more money than you can afford? If so, reevaluate your spending priorities. If you’re not sure, keep track of everything you spend money on for the next two weeks. Then, you’ll have a visual. ____ Jul 15 Donate a pair of shoes: Most people have many pairs that never see the light of day. Donate a pair you never wear. ____ Jul 16 Create a “specific” TO DO list: Make a list for a project you need to get started on, like a TO DO list for back-to-school tasks, a work project, or a party you’re planning. ____ Jul 17 Change one of your passwords: Is one of your passwords too easy for an unscrupulous person to figure out? Change it to something much harder to guess. Be sure it’s fairly long and includes capital and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. ____ Jul 18 Safely clean your phone’s screen: An eyeglass cloth usually removes smudges easily. ____ Jul 19 Review magazine subscriptions: Evaluate your subscriptions and cancel any that you no longer use or need. ____ Jul 20 Start back-to-school shopping: Most retail and online stores already have these types of items available for the August and September 2023 Back-To-School season. ____ Jul 21 National Junk Food Day:  Rather than eating more junk food, why not use today to switch from eating one of the junk foods you eat often to something healthy? ____ Jul 22 Christmas in July: Start preparing now, a little bit at a time, for Christmas 2023. Let the Get Organized Now! Christmas Holiday Planner be your organized guide. ____ Jul 23 Organize your bulletin board:  Remove anything that’s outdated. Pin something that’s fun, like a vacation destination you’d love to visit or a quote that inspires you. ____ Jul 24 Clean one item out of your garage or basement: There is a high chance you are storing something that you really don’t need. ____ Jul 25 Vow to work on one habit you’d like to change: Maybe you want to cut down on caffeine, be better about keeping up with friends, or catch up with your email. Today is a great day to make a promise to yourself to start a new habit and work on keeping that promise to yourself. ____ Jul 26 Tidy up your outdoor space: Sweep the patio, water some plants, and/or add a fun decorative item to your garden. ____ Jul 27 Visit an independent book store: These are always fun to browse in…and some even have a cafe to make your visit even more fulfilling. ____ Jul 28 Be sure you’re keeping up with exercise: Many people tend to exercise less in the summer. Be sure you’re getting your body moving at least 5 days a week. Walk, swim, take a fitness class in person or online, play tennis, or go bowling. ____ Jul 29 Check your body (and your pet’s body) for ticks: If you’re doing anything outside, especially in areas that ticks can live, check your body and your pet’s body when you’re back inside your house. This is very important to prevent the possibility of Lyme’s Disease. ____ Jul 30 Get rid of swimsuits you don’t like: Don’t hold onto swimsuits you never wear. Donate them. ____ Jul 31 Get August events in your calendar: Even if you’re considering attending an event on a particular day, get it in your calendar so you don’t miss it. Back to Monthly Organizing Checklists Index