July Organizing Tip
Summer brings unique organizing challenges because of trips to the pool and beach. Here are a few ideas that might make trips to these destinations easier:
- Zippered plastic bags can be used for a variety storage purposes. Everything from food to wet articles to lotions can be easily stored without concern that they will get mixed in with other items. Two-gallon bags, although harder to find, are especially useful for clothes. Ziploc now makes bags in XL and XXL sizes.
- Create a checklist for items that you already need to take to the pool or beach so that you will always remember necessary items.
- Establish a location for regularly used items so that you don’t have to go hunting for the suntan lotion or beach towels. A clear plastic bin can be especially useful for storing suntan lotion, goggles, body lotion, etc.
- A rolling all-terrain mesh cart can be handy for hauling all supplies to the beach or the pool so that you don’t have to strain shoulder muscles.
- Assign everyone a different colored beach towel to decrease arguments about which towel belongs to whom. If possible, have children select a color they like.
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