09/04/2026
Don’t let summer clutter spill over into fall. School is starting the corner so we're be swapping out flip flops and bathing suits for backpacks and cleats.
Here’s 3 of our tried and true tips to keep the clutter to a minimum as the seasons change.
1) Did you know sunscreen expires? Check the dates before you store 5 half used tubes of sunscreen. You’re thinking you’re ahead of the game but actually they’ll expire over the winter. Save one or two for soccer season and toss or pass on the rest. Check your bug spray while you’re at it too.
2) Pick a winter storage space for the swim stuff. Gather your flip flops, beach towels, sand toys and bathing suits to store in a tote. Find a spot in your home that’s out of the way but easy to find if anything is needed before next summer. You’ll thank yourself when you aren’t randomly finding googles and single flip flops at the bottom of bags as you pack for lacrosse practice.
3) Find it before you need it. Those 40 degree mornings creep up on all of us. Make sure you know where everyone’s heavier jackets are. Don’t forget to check on sizes for your little ones who are growing like weeds. And if you really want to stay on top of your season swap, set a reminder for October to find your families snow gear.
Get these things checked off your to-do list and you’ll be ahead of the game come September.
But before you get started, send this to the friend you’ve been hanging out with all summer. She’ll love these tips too!