This is the time of year in which I perform my seasonal swap of clothing. No more sandals and summer time dresses taking up room in my closet. Now is the time I grab my two seasonal bins from storage and spend a couple hours to bring out the winter wear and put away the spring summer fashions. Next year I will be excited to do the swap again and look forward to taking back some of my favorites to enjoy.
 
I suggest everyone try this, and give your closet some breathing space. Enjoy the stuff that you really love and use often. All you need is a few clear bins as shown in the picture and some safe and dry space to store it. As you see, my needs are covered with only two bins. The box on top represents a portion of donated items from my household and my mothers too.
 
Cost to you, about $20 per bin and a few hours of your time.
And you can do this with things like kid’s toys and books too. Doing a seasonal swap each year gives your children a chance to focus more on the few favorites they own and each year see the old as new again. It beats shopping for new stuff when you can get a thrill from un-boxing some almost forgotten favorites. 

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Spring is in the air, it’s time to clean up and make a little more room for happy to sunshine in and bring new life to your home.

Don’t try to do it all in a day. Start in one area, finish, and then move on. Getting even just one small area done will have a great impact and leave you feeling like you accomplished something. 

The Kitchen
___  CLEAN OUT AND ORGANIZE REFRIGERATOR
___  CLEAN INSIDE OF AND UNDER STOVE
___  CLEAN MICROWAVE
___  CLEAN TOASTER OVEN
___  CLEAN AND ORGANIZE PANTRY
___  CLEAN AND ORGANIZE FREEZER
___  WIPE DOWN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN CUPBOARDS
            
The Bedroom
___  WASH OR DRYCLEAN BEDSPREADS
___  ORGANIZE/PURGE MASTER BEDROOM CLOSET
___  ORGANIZE/PURGE CHILDREN'S CLOSETS
___  ORGANIZE/PURGE CHILDREN'S TOYS
            
All Over
___  WIPE DOWN ALL DOORS; CLEAN DOOR HANDLES & MOLDINGS
___  WIPE OFF WINDOW SILLS
___  CLEAN INSIDE OF WINDOWS
___  WASH OR DRYCLEAN CURTAINS
___  DUST MINI-BLINDS
___  CLEAN SLIDING GLASS DOORS INSIDE AND OUT
___  REMOVE MARKS FROM WALLS; APPLY TOUCH UP PAINT
___  CLEAN WALL MOLDINGS
___  DUST CEILING FANS
___  DUST PICTURE FRAMES
___  DUST LAMP SHADES
___  STEAM CLEAN CARPETS
___  STEAM CLEAN FURNITURE
___  WASH OUT WASTEBASKETS
___  DUST ARTIFICIAL PLANTS
___  CHANGE BATTERIES IN SMOKE DETECTORS
___  ORGANIZE LINEN CLOSET
___  WIPE DOWN AND CLEAN UNDER WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER

           
On the Outside
___  CLEAN UP FLOWER BEDS
___  FINISH RAKING LEAVES
___  PREPARE PLANTERS FOR PLANTING
___  CLEAN AND FILL WATER FOUNTAINS
___  STRAIGHTEN STORAGE SHED
___  HOSE DOWN PATIO
___  CLEAN PATIO FURNITURE
___  CLEAN WINDOWS ON OUTSIDE
___  INSPECT AND REPAIR WINDOW SCREENS
___  WASH OUT GARBAGE CANS
___  CLEAN BARBECUE
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